Teaching the skills of fine craftsmanship in Connecticut
In the Lamp Glass Beads Workshop students will have a chance to discover the exciting magic of melting colorful glass rods into beads. Using a propane torch each student will make about 6-10 beads of any shape they desire…. Mix colors, play with shape, come make beads with us! Taught by Stephanie Maddalena For ages … Read moreLamp Glass Beads Workshop 2014, Ages 12-18, Saturday June 14
The Resin Bracelet Workshop is a great mother/daughter activity or student can attend with any other adult. Students and adults will use 2 part resin to each make stunning bracelets. You will learn about different types of resin, and some basic jewelry making skills including making jump rings, custom links, clasps. We will discuss the … Read moreMother and Daughter Resin Bracelet Workshop 2014, Ages 8-12, Saturday May 17
The Textured Bracelet Workshop shows students how to etch and ‘roll print’ patterns into metal to make a cuff bracelet. You will learn basic jewelry and metal forming skills including use of a rolling mill, hammers, mandrels, patina and finishing techniques. These are real metal smithing skills to get you started and intrigued with jewelry … Read moreTextured Bracelet Workshop 2014, Ages 10-18, Saturday May 17
The Wire Work and Soldering Workshop shows you how to create a beautiful 2-3’ hanging wall art out of copper wire. You begin with a drawing of your intended object, translate it into copper wire, soldering all the joints together. Solder and soldering irons techniques will be taught as well as safety techniques. This piece … Read moreWire Work and Soldering Workshop 2014, Ages 8-18, Sunday June 1 and Sunday June 8
Create your own Resin Casting game pieces. Great father and son activity or student can attend with any adult. Each set of partners will use 2 part resin to make a custom checkers set. You will learn about different types of resin, as well as other uses for the medium. Several additive options will be … Read moreFather and Son Resin Casting Workshop 2014, Ages 8-14, Sunday May 18 and Sunday June 1
The Art of Weaving Workshop brings the ancient art of weaving to life as we explore the history of fabrics, the art of design through weaving, and the possibilities for their own creations. Discover weaving throughout world cultures, see how weaving opens up your artistic , creative side – you will work with color, design … Read moreThe Art of Weaving Workshop 2014, Ages 8-12, Saturday May 31
What do the Statue of Liberty and Paul Revere have in common? Repousse! Repousse is a metalworking process in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing is the opposite technique to repoussé, and the two are used in conjunction to create a … Read moreCopper Repousse Workshop 2014, Ages 10-14, Saturday May 31 and Saturday June 7
In a two hour class students will be introduced to the art and science of Blacksmithing. After a brief introduction to safe work habits and an outline of the craft, students will get hands on with hammer and anvil as they make a “J-Hook”. This beginner project gives good experience with a variety of basic … Read moreIntroduction to Blacksmithing Workshop 2014, Ages 9-12, Saturday May 31 or Sunday June 1
The Mosaics Workshop is a fun, hands-on workshop will teach how to plan, design, prepare the tesserae, create and grout a mosaic tile plaque. Different types of glazed tiles will be used while we discuss so many other types of material suitable for mosaic use. Safety and tool use will be explored as well as … Read moreMosaics Workshop 2014, Ages 10-18, Sunday June 1 and Sunday June 8
The Glass Fused Glass Blok Lights Workshop will introduce students to the fused glass terms and teach them fused glass techniques by creating a beautiful ‘Blok Light’. These are the same techniques used to make fused glass jewelry and bowls. We will explore the medium with topics including class compatibility, thermal shock, proper use of … Read moreGlass Fused Glass Blok Lights Workshop 2014, Ages 14-18, Sunday May 18 and Sunday June 1
“… build, connect, create” As the long anticipated re-vitalization of the Four Corners area of Brookfield is closer to realization, we at the Brookfield Craft Center intend to play an integral role in the fulfillment of that dream as we ourselves look to re-create what has long been a cornerstone of this community. Just as … Read moreBrookfield Craft Center Vision Statement 2014
The Brookfield Craft Center is Pleased to Present … Traditional Hand Crafting Workshops For Connecticut Children Ages 8-18! All workshops held on the Craft Center Campus, located on the beautiful Still River in Brookfield, CT. These FREE workshops will run from mid May through mid June, 2014 Joanne and Bruce Hunter, artists, and owners of … Read moreTraditional Hand Crafting Workshops For Connecticut Children Ages 8-18!