Teaching the skills of fine craftsmanship in Connecticut
Local Artist shares multiple media in new Brookfield Craft Center show A Moment in Time: the Painting, Enamel Work and Jewelry of Joanne Conant Brookfield, CT – June 6, 2016 – The Brookfield Craft Center’s Studio Gallery will open a new exhibit by Newtown artist and educator Joanne Conant with an opening reception July 16, … Read moreA Moment in Time: the Painting, Enamel Work and Jewelry of Joanne Conant
In its ongoing effort to preserve and improve its facilities, the Craft Center is proud to announce that with the support of the community, the iconic and historic Brookfield Mills sign on its main building has been fully restored. A dedication ceremony to present the work to the community will be held Thursday, November 10 at 9:30 … Read moreCommunity Rallies to Preserve Historic Sign at Brookfield Craft Center
Explore the world through her vision! Join us at the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery for Fragments of the Whole: The Ceramic Art of Elizabeth MacDonald Saturday, June 11, 2016 – Monday, July 4, 2016 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 11, from 5pm – 8pm. READ this great article in Artscope Magazine about Elizabeth and her art! Liz MacDonald’s Ceramics … Read moreFragments of the Whole: The Ceramic Art of Elizabeth MacDonald
The Brookfield Craft Center is offering an exciting opportunity for our communities’ youth, ages 11 to 14, to explore their creative energies in this summer youth program. Half-day programs (choose either morning or afternoon) will be offered on 4 weeks (July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug 8-12 and Aug 22-26) on the BCC campus. Each week … Read moreBrookfield Craft Center 2016 Summer Youth Program
Brookfield, CT – April 7, 2016 – The Brookfield Craft Center is hosting an exhibition of work by the Nutmeg Woodtruners League. The exhibition will kick off with an opening reception on Saturday April 9, 2016 in the Lynn Tendler Bignel gallery from 5:00 – 8:00pm. The reception is open to all. The exhibition runs … Read moreBrookfield Craft Center Presents an Exhibition of the Works of the Nutmeg Woodturners League, April 9th – 30th
Join us in celebrating local talent during Youth Art Month! Brookfield Craft Center’s Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery will host our first annual High School Student Art Show … Read more
This past weekend local woodturning artists came together to craft pens for troops overseas. Every year around Veterans Day, hundreds of woodworkers across the country turn on their lathes to make pens for deployed soldiers. Watch: http://www.primepublishers.com/voicesnews/multimedia/videos/video_cf2e5a4e-df1a-11e5-8e94-23d6af541773.html Read: http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Artists-to-craft-pens-in-Brookfield-for-U-S-6856285.php
We are in the midst of our Post-Holiday Sale event in the retail gallery! Prices on all items have been reduced through the end of January. Members receive an additional 5% off the already reduced prices so renew or sign up for membership. If you had your eye on something special for yourself or someone … Read moreSALE! SALE! SALE! On Holiday Ornaments!
We are starting to get very busy in the Gift Shop at Brookfield Craft Center. After Thanksgiving we will be open 6 days a week and will need as many people helping as possible to get us through the holiday season. Our new hours will be: Tue- 1-5pm Wed-Fri- 12-5pm Sat 11-5pm Sun 12-4pm Please … Read moreVolunteer and Give a Gift of Time to Brookfield Craft Center
It’s that time of year again! Join us for the 40th Annual Holiday Sale at Brookfield Craft Center. Kick off your holiday shopping at the Brookfield Craft Center with our Preview Party on November 13th, 6-9pm! Find one-of-a-kind hand crafted gifts — from holiday ornaments to woodcrafts, beautiful fused glass and jewelry to pottery, fiber … Read more40th Annual Holiday Sale at Brookfield Craft Center, November 14th, 2015
Join us! Saturday, October 17th, 12-5PM for our Open Studio Demonstration Day! Tour the beautiful historic campus and visit each of our six studios where you’ll see live demonstrations by our talented faculty. Learn more about upcoming programs and classes! See first hand how the artistic craft process works. Woodturning Studio is Open! Back and … Read moreBrookfield Craft Center’s Annual Demo Day October 17, 2015
If you haven’t had a chance to swing by Brookfield Craft Center this month, please visit this weekend! Our Faculty Show, “A Tradition of Excellence”, closing reception will be Saturday, September 5th from 5-8 PM. *Brookfield Craft Center Members get a 10% discount throughout the weekend (Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th). What’s Next? … Read moreClosing Reception for Brookfield Craft Center Faculty Show, Saturday September 5th 2015, 5-8PM