Free Mini Workshops for BCC Members

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Heather Lawless

Take a free mini workshop in jewelry design as a BCC member

As a benefit of Brookfield Craft Center Membership, members are entitled to at least one free Members Only Mini Workshop, and some have already been scheduled. These workshops are for experimenting, making mistakes, trying something new, and, most importantly, having fun. You might just find your next artistic calling, but you will never know unless you give it a try! If your desired workshop is not yet scheduled or you cannot attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us with your availability.

Sat. Jan. 14 10am-12pm  CERAMICS with Sarah Bernhardt
Sat. Jan. 28 12-2pm          WOODTURNING with Jim Degen and Buster Shaw
Sat. Mar. 3 12-2pm            WEAVING with Christine Aulicino
Sat. Mar. 24 2-4pm            JEWELRY with Rachel Morris

• Individual, Youth and Senior Members can reserve 1 space
• Family, Friend, Supporter and Benefactor Members can reserve 2 spaces

Spaces are limited in each session, so please make your reservation through our online reservation page, or by calling 203-775-4526. We will be offering more Members Only Mini Workshops, including those in blacksmithing and glass, January through August. Not a member? Join today.

Thanks for your support through membership. We hope to see you in a studio soon!

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Stay connected with the Jewelry Studio

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Heather Lawless

Get the inside scoop on Jewelry Studio happenings

The inaugural issue of the quarterly BCC Jewelry Studio Newsletter is hot off the virtual presses and available online as a PDF download.

Stay informed about classes, studio use, instructors, equipment, techniques and the BCC community of jewelry artists.

Read the newsletter

 

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Professional Development for Artists + Art Teachers

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Heather Lawless

Workshops for artists and art teachers

Kick start your career as an artist or teacher, or boost your creative skill set in a competitive job market with professional development Saturday and Sunday workshops at BCC in February and March.

Curator and artist consultant Camilla Cook, professional photographer Joe Larese, teacher and ceramicist George B. Davison and BCC Ed. Dir. Heather Lawless will guide you through artist statements, online portfolios, calls for submissions, photographing your work, social networking and integrating art into the classroom. Teachers can earns CEUs! Click for the full workshop schedule.

 

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Oil Painting is Back at BCC

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Heather Lawless

Intermediate + Advanced Oil Painting with Souby Boski

Artist Souby Boski joins BCC faculty to offer Intermediate and Advanced Oil Painting, meeting Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm Jan. 31-Mar. 6, 2012 in the River Room studio. Souby has taught for years in Connecticut’s public school system and Adult Education, and is represented by Behnke Doherty Gallery in Washington Depot, CT.

Souby’s moments caught on canvas are inspired by passive time when the mind drifts. She states, “I am attempting to stir up the ‘essence’ of a remembered place, light on objects, a season or time of day…the majesty of a late afternoon sky just before the light changes and the moment is gone forever.”

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This New Year, Resolve to Exercise Your Creativity!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Heather Lawless

2012 plans to be a landmark year for educational programming at Brookfield Craft Center. Our course offerings are growing to meet the needs of our creative community. From short sampler workshops, to artist professional development, to access to open studio time, BCC is here to help you forge your way through a creative and productive 2012!

Click here to get started!

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A Special Sale of Fine Craft, Dec 27-31 Only!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Heather Lawless

As a thank you for the tremendous success of the 2011 Holiday Sale, we would like to offer a 20% discount on all Holiday Sale items from Tuesday, Dec. 27th through Saturday, Dec. 31st.

BCC Members receive a 30% discount. Not a Member? Click here to join or sign up on the spot when you visit the gift shop.

Art jewelry, fine handwovens, beautiful tableware, sculptural wood and glass, holiday ornaments…all available at special pricing.

Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-3

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Holiday Sale Highlight: Cloissoné Jewlery by Sheila Beatty

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Heather Lawless

Cloissoné Pendant by Sheila Beatty

Jewelry makes for personal and thoughtful gifts for the holidays. Sheila Beauty takes the ancient art form of cloissoné and creates contemporary works of art. Sheila says, “My small-scale jewelry pieces are miniature paintings, which, while mainly abstract, take inspiration from the natural world and from historical influences such as Art Nouveau.”

We have many pieces of Sheila’s cloissoné jewlery at our Holiday Sale.  Mon-Fri 11-6, Christmas Eve 10-3, closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve 10-3.

 

 

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Holiday Sale Highlight: Glass Menorah by Bandhu Scott Dunham

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Heather Lawless

This handmade glass Tree of Life Menorah was created by BCC visiting instructor Bandhu Scott Dunham

Truly a master of borosilicate (or Pyrex) glass, Bandhu Scott Dunham of Salusa Glassworks handcrafted this exquisite menorah. We only have one of its kind in the Holiday Sale, so now is your chance to own it before the beginning of Hanukkah.

Bandhu will be joining us from the Southwest Feb 22-23, 2012 as a visiting instructor for a Masters Series glass workshop entitled Kinetic Glass Exploration. Space is limited to 8 students, so register early for a chance to learn from a living master.

The gallery is open 7 days a week until Christmas Eve.

Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

 

 

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We’re listening…so please speak up!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Heather Lawless

Branch and leaves sterling silver earring by BCC instructor Rachel Morris.

We schedule classes and workshops taught by instructors you want, covering the topics you want, when you want them!

Brookfield Craft Center students are busy people. Take time out in the new year for creative endeavors, learn something new and make beautiful objects.

Tell us when you would like your favorite class to be scheduled. Tell us the amount of time you have and your desired price points for classes. The more specific you are, the better we can serve you and the community.

Send us an email through our online request form, call us at 203-775-4526 or stop by in person at 286 Whisconier Rd. in Brookfield, CT.

We’re waiting to hear from you!

NOTE: The earring pictured above by Rachel Morris is for sale in the BCC gallery. Learn how to make your own cast jewelry by taking Waxworking for Cast Objects workshop March 4 & 25, 2012. Wish we could schedule another workshop? Tell us when you can make it.

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Holiday Sale Highlight: WGK Glass’ Ornaments

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Heather Lawless

Glass ornaments from WGK Glass

These graceful glass cockatoos are part of WGK Glass’ Hanging Zoo collection. Buy a handblown glass ornament for your tree, or give one as a gift to a loved one.

The gallery is open 7 days a week until Christmas Eve.

Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

 

 

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