In support of an ongoing initiative to upgrade our pottery studio, Brookfield Craft Center has received a $7,500 grant from the Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation to begin repair work on several kilns located on our historic campus. The renewed kilns will allow us to expand the BCC ceramics curriculum and offer new creative opportunities for students, ranging in … Read more
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 more
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 more
Find Unique, Hand-Crafted Gifts at the Brookfield Craft Center Holiday Sale Give the gift of craft and creativity this holiday season and support the Brookfield Craft Center Brookfield, CT – November 12, 2016 – As community members gear up for seasonal shopping, the Brookfield Craft Center’s Annual Holiday Craft Sale will kick off with a … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center is proud to announce that Mr. Howard Lasser, volunteer Executive Director of the BCC, will be the 2016 recipient of the Heart of the Arts Award, facilitated by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut as part of their Business Supports the Arts Breakfast on Thursday, October 20th. This prestigious, peer-nominated award is designed … Read more
Ever wonder how a blacksmith makes a hook, a jewelry artist works their magic or a potter makes a bowl? Brookfield Craft Center, one of the nation’s premier fine craft education institutions, will host a community open house on Saturday, October 15th from noon to 5 p.m. on their campus located at 286 Whisconier Rd. This fun event is … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center is proud to host A Tradition of Excellence: Works by the Brookfield Craft Center Faculty from August 20 through September 10. This unique exhibition will be held in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery with an opening reception from 5-8 PM on Saturday, August 20. This exhibit recognizes exceptional of works from … Read more
Explore the world through her vision! Join us at the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery for Fragments of the Whole: The Ceramic Art of Elizabeth MacDonald Saturday, June 11, 2016 – Monday, July 4, 2016 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 11, from 5pm – 8pm. READ this great article in Artscope Magazine about Elizabeth and her art! Liz MacDonald’s Ceramics … Read more
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
We are in the midst of our Post-Holiday Sale event in the retail gallery! Prices on all items have been reduced through the end of January. Members receive an additional 5% off the already reduced prices so renew or sign up for membership. If you had your eye on something special for yourself or someone … Read more
We are starting to get very busy in the Gift Shop at Brookfield Craft Center. After Thanksgiving we will be open 6 days a week and will need as many people helping as possible to get us through the holiday season. Our new hours will be: Tue- 1-5pm Wed-Fri- 12-5pm Sat 11-5pm Sun 12-4pm Please … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Join us for the 40th Annual Holiday Sale at Brookfield Craft Center. Kick off your holiday shopping at the Brookfield Craft Center with our Preview Party on November 13th, 6-9pm! Find one-of-a-kind hand crafted gifts — from holiday ornaments to woodcrafts, beautiful fused glass and jewelry to pottery, fiber … Read more
