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Windgate Foundation Awards Brookfield Craft Center $150,000 to begin Ceramics Studio Renovations

  Brookfield, CT – The Windgate Foundation, longtime partner of the Brookfield Craft Center and supporter of a variety of arts and fine craft initiatives around the nation, has awarded BCC $150,000 to renovate the interior of its ceramics studio. The award provides the majority of the funding for the project, which also includes the … Read moreWindgate Foundation Awards Brookfield Craft Center $150,000 to begin Ceramics Studio Renovations

Hilda Kraus Retrospective Exhibit Opens April 8 at Brookfield Craft Center

Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present a comprehensive retrospective exhibit of the work of Hilda Kraus, a mid-century modern craftsman known for her beautifully designed jewelry, enameled metalwork boxes and decorative items. The exhibit will be on display in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery from April 8th to the 30th. An opening reception will … Read moreHilda Kraus Retrospective Exhibit Opens April 8 at Brookfield Craft Center

Community Rallies to Preserve Historic Sign at Brookfield Craft Center

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

Local Woodturning Artists Craft Pens for Troops Overseas

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