The Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present the annual faculty exhibit as a showcase of the amazing work of our talented instructors. Each piece represents technique and creativity honed by many hours of work and practice in the artisan’s specific field of fine craft. Viewers of the show will have the opportunity to connect … Read more
To Mexico & Back Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present a unique exhibit of clay and papier-mache works by nationally renowned artist Alison Palme r. An opening event and reception, with the artist will be held on July 7th, from 5-8pm in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery at 286 Whisconier Road. The exhibit will … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center is offering an exciting opportunity for youth (ages 6-16) to explore their creative energies in our Hands-on Art Summer Youth Program. Weekly half-day and full-day programs will be offered on 4 weeks (July 9-13, July 23-27, Aug 6-10 and Aug 20-24) on the Brookfield Craft Center campus. Each week long class will … Read more
Tax Free Shopping!! June 9th 2018 Join us this Saturday as we join with organizations across the state in a celebration of the arts! Come in to the Gallery to view our exhibition of ceramics and enjoy shopping for that unique gift for that special someone! Graduation, Wedding, Fathers day, we have something for all. … Read more
Due to the recent storm and the need for people to focus on recovery, we are cancelling our May Open House. Classes will resume on Sunday May 20. Click here to check out the latest classes schedules. Click here to check out the Youth Summer program – Hands-on Art! We are here to answer any … Read more
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
“MY ART IS ABOUT THE JOURNEY, THE PROCESS FIRST, THE PRODUCT OF LITTLE CONSEQUENCE EXCEPT AS IT ENRICHES LIFE. I CHOOSE MY OWN PATH, MY OWN DESTINATION. ART IS NOT MY LIFE, BUT, ALL MY LIFE ENDEAVORS TO BE ART.” About the artist: Marilyn B. Cisek (Chonko) received her formal education in the Arts with … Read more
Buster Shaw, former instructor, board member and long time friend of the Brookfield Craft Center has endowed a scholarship in Woodturning with the center. Members of the community are welcomed to make donations in lieu of flowers and to honor Buster’s commitment to sharing his love of the art of Woodturning with others. A notice … Read more
Hilda Kraus, a well-known designer, artist, jeweler, enamellist and metal work designer, was born in New York City in 1915. She had a B.A. from Hunter College 1935 and completed her post graduate studies at International Academy of Art, Salzburg, Austria, in 1967, 72, 77. Ms. Kraus served as an apprentice to a Danish silversmith … Read more
Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present a unique exhibit by Artist and Thread Painter Missy Stevens. An opening event and reception, with the artist will be held on Saturday, July 8, from 5:00 to 8 pm. The exhibit will continue showing from opening till July 29. Missy Stevens is a visual builder, infusing fabric … Read more
