Brookfield Craft Center and Western Connecticut State University collaborate on art exhibition: Redefining Identity Students of Western Connecticut State University are working with the Brookfield Craft Center on a new exhibition. The students are curating the exhibition Redefining Identity. Under the supervision of Melissa Ralston-Jones, curator and instructor at the college, the class learns about curation techniques through … Read more
Brookfield Craft Center, one of the nation’s premier fine craft education institutions, will host a community open house Saturday, October 14 from noon to 5 p.m. on their campus located at 286 Whisconier Rd in Brookfield, Connecticut. This creative event is free, open to the public and will feature demonstrations conducted by talented faculty artists working in … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center is proud to host A Tradition of Excellence: Works by the Brookfield Craft Center Faculty from August 12 through September 9. This unique exhibition opened in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery with a well-received reception on Saturday, August 12. Brookfield Craft Center is delighted to bring A Tradition of Excellence: Faculty Show, to … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center is offering an exciting opportunity for our communities’ youth, ages 11 to 14, to explore their creative energies in this summer youth program. Kid’s can discover their inner artisan with 8 Sessions that will be held in July and August. Half-day programs in Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Glass, Woodturning, Blacksmithing, and more. … 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
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 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
