Teaching the skills of fine craftsmanship in Connecticut
July 11 – August 15, 6 Monday evenings, 6pm-9pm
Students will create lidded vessels with sculptural additions. Pieces will be wheel thrown or hand built depending on students prior experience. Handles and decorative elements will be added to the pieces. Each work will be unique with the student’s individual vision shining through.
This is a beginning level class for students with little or no previous turning experience. All aspects of beginning turning will be covered: lathe safety, wood preparation, tool selection and use, basic design, sanding and finishing. Students can expect to complete two bowls during the class. Registration closes June 22.
Here is your chance to work in 3 different mediums in one class! In 7 weeks each student will create multiple bowls and develop a new love of mediums they may never have tried before. Hurry… space is limited to just 6 students: the registration has been extended until June 22.
Starts April 11: This evening class offers students a wide and wonderful sampling of ceramic techniques, a sure match for every type of artistic interest and expression. Students can expect to go home with a collection of work, and build on the basics for a rewarding, creative adventure.
Starting in April: Weaving, Felting, Quilting, and Embellishing… 1-day, 2-day, weekends, evenings… all levels welcome! Take a look at the classes we have scheduled and reserve your spots now.
If your schedule doesn’t permit you to commit to a class of 6-weekly sessions, then this intensive 3-day workshop is for you. Students will explore the art of jewelry design and metalsmithing from start to finish. Topics covered include design considerations, the various metals used in jewelry, basic metalsmithing tools and their uses. Thursday through Saturday, March 10-12.
In this workshop, Morgan HK Schwartz will demonstrate proper techniques of flameworking borosilicate glass. Flower pendants, implosions, marbles, honeycombs, and working with dichroic glass are some of the skills that will be covered. Beginners welcome!
We have a variety of classes available for everyone, beginner to expert, at Brookfield Craft Center. We want to know what interests you most so we can serve you better in the future.
Take this poll and let us know which craft medium inspires you!
Due to the enthusiastic feedback from our Holiday Sale, we are having a sale for 3 weekends in January, starting this Friday (weather permitting!). 25% off everything, to continue to benefit our education program, and the artists we represent.
We’ve added more classes to our Winter/Spring 2011 calendar! Simply scroll down to see what we have coming. Use our online registration system to sign up right now, or call 203-775-4526 (or use our contact page) to get more information.
Special 3-Day Sale
Take 25% off one single item
of your choice (and buy as many ornaments as you like at 25% off)
December 29 – 31 Only!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11a to 5p
Online registration for our classes in ceramics, glass, jewelry and woodworking is available now! Small classes, personalized instruction… learn, explore, enjoy!