Our Gallery Shop will re-open this Saturday, August, 23rd. We will continue our Gallery hours on Saturdays from 11:00am to 6:00pm and Sundays 11:00am to 5:00pm. We have glass and jewelry from Suzanne Pisano, Glass plates and bowls from Kathy Corigliano, Beautiful crocheted necklaces from Nina Mack, Wood turned bowls from Jim Degen and wood … Read more
Hilda Kraus age 99, of Westport CT passed away at home on June 2, 2014. Hilda was predeceased by her parents Isaac and Sadie (Langer) and three sisters Ann, Ruth, Helen, and two brothers Jack and Morris. Two nephews, Dick Kraus of Long Island NY and Joel Goldschmidt of Red Bank, NJ, survive her. Also … Read more
Students learning to create beautiful small fused glass bowls while learning glass techniques including cutting, grinding, preparing pieces for the kiln and firing were captured recently at Brookfield Craft Center and featured in a gallery at newstimes.com. If you are interested in taking classes at Brookfield Craft Center, please visit our online registration site to … Read more
A community of enthusiastic artists and students call the Glass Studio at Brookfield Craft Center home. Lampwork, fused, stained and mosaic classes are generally held as short Sampler Workshops or weekend workshops. Instruction ranges from introductory to master-level, along with fused and lampwork Open Studio programs for independent practice. Check out available classes now! http://store.brookfieldcraftcenter.org/glass-classes-s/107.htm
On August 30, 2013, we lost a longtime member of the local arts community; renowned potter Jean Mann. Jean had a longstanding relationship with the Brookfield Craft Center, having taught and exhibited here on many occasions. Beloved by many Craft Center artists and students, she was very connected to the history and legacy of our … Read more
Artist Demos 11:00 -‐ 1:30 Studios will be open and artists will be demonstrating their handcraft techniques. Don’t miss the opportunity to tour our beautiful campus, see artisans at work and meet our talented instructors. We will also offer a demonstration of 3D Printing! Gallery Exhibit Opening 11:00 -‐ 1:30 “Traditions Preserved” This exhibit includes … Read more
Hand Crafting Workshops at the Brookfield Craft Center are underway…the kids are having a wonderful time! Come see their work at the BCC June 28 Open Studio Demo Day! Brookfield Craft Center Open Studio Demo Day! Saturday June 28, 2014 Join Us Celebrate the tradition of hand craft, watch our artisans demo their talents, tour … Read more
For immediate release: Brookfield Craft Center board member Joanne Hunter will be honored by the Women’s Club of Brookfield as Woman of the Year at the clubs annual event at Della Francesca’s in Danbury tonight, May 14th, 2014. Joanne is being recognized for her tireless commitment to bringing art not only to the Brookfield community … Read more
The ceramics workshop is a fun 2 hour class will introduce children to basic clay skills. We will be hand building and using our fingers, rolling pins, and other tools to squish, shape, imprint and draw onto the clay. Each child will make one or two pieces that will be kiln fired and then glazed … Read more
You will be introduced to the craft of lathe turning through demonstration and hands-on practice. Each student will learn how to make an acrylic pen by using a pen kit and acrylic blanks. Our tabletop lathe and a variety of tools will be used to tooling, shaping, sanding, and polishing the acrylic blanks. Then we … Read more
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 more
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 more
