Teaching the skills of fine craftsmanship in Connecticut
Last week Brookfield Craft Center spent 48 hours in the hands of technologically inclined volunteers at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development (NERD) in Cambridge, MA during New England Give Camp. Professional designers, developers, database administrators, marketers and web strategists aided New England-based non-profit organizations and charities in advancing their web presence, social networking capabilities … Read moreGive Camp Gave BCC a Tech Boost
The Board of Directors of the Brookfield Craft Center (BCC) announced today the departure of Executive Director Richard Herrmann, effective May 31, 2012. He will be leaving the organization after three years to refocus his attention on Ironwood Gallery, the crafts marketing firm he established with Betsy Halliday in 2000, as well as launch a … Read moreBCC Announces Leadership Transition
Weaving on the Go! with Chris Aulicino uncovers the endless possibilities of weaving on a portable rigid heddle loom. Class meets Thursdays 6-9pm starting May 3 for 4 weeks. Click for more info and registration
We specialize in Weekend Workshops for beginners to advanced students 13 years to adult. This weekend at BCC April 28-29: Natural Edge Wood Bowls Enameling Intro to Glass Blowing on the Torch
Don’t forget to celebrate the mother in your life May 13. Brookfield Craft Center’s Gallery and Gift Shop is open 7 days: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm Choose from hundreds of gifts handmade in the United States and make Mom smile.
Glass Artist Marta Bernbaum joins the BCC faculty to teach Blowing Bubbles: Introduction to Glass Blowing on the Torch Sat/Sun April 28-29, 10am-5pm This workshop is designed to start students on the path to making hollow beads, sculpture, ornaments and vessels using tubing. Over the weekend students will work on pulling points, making appendages, popping … Read moreGlass Blowing on a Minor Torch
We specialize in Weekend Workshops for beginners to advanced students 13 years to adult. This weekend at BCC April 21-22 Wood Pens on the Lathe Glass Beadmaking 101 Jewelry Studio Clean-Up/Tool Repair Day
Join us for a special ceramics workshop. MASTERS SERIES: Happiness is a Warm Extruder with Hayne Bayless Saturday, May 5, 10am-5pm Spend the day with Hayne and fellow enthusiasts for a hands-on workshop on handbuilding. Students will explore extrusion and slab techniques as they relate to making functional stoneware. Myths will be busted and … Read moreMaster Potter Hayne Bayless at BCC
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Join us for Writing on the Wall: Social Media for Artists Professional Development Workshop with Artist and BCC Education Director Heather Lawless Saturday, May 19, 10am-12pm The principles of networking haven’t changed in decades, but the social scene is all new. Whether you are apprehensive, dragging your feet, or ready to embrace social networking … Read moreSocial Media Seminar for Artists
Starting July 5, 2011–This workshop is an introduction to the basics of weaving. Using a portable 2-heddle loom (bring your own or purchase one from us), you will learn how to set up a loom with the warp and how to make a plain weave piece in mixed textures or colors. The first project will be a sampler and you will probably be able to complete two projects.
Saturday, July 9 (9:30am – 12:30 pm) with Claire Watson Garcia. Everyone can enjoy learning how to use this loose and spontaneous style of drawing. Absolutely no prior art experience is required! Learning to sketch is a joy in itself, however the sketching line is also an accuracy tool. Learn how to use it to design and conceptualize your work in “try out” form before you commit to larger 3-D work with more costly materials.