Category Archives: BCC News

Social Media Seminar for Artists

Join us for Writing on the Wall: Social Media for Artists Professional Development Workshop with Artist and BCC Education Director Heather Lawless Saturday, May 19, 10am-12pm   The principles of networking haven’t changed in decades, but the social scene is … Continue reading

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Hammer-In March 10

Gathering of smiths, featuring Master Smith Joe Szilaski, Matt Parkinson, Mace Vital, Mike Coffey, Peter Swarz-Burt and Jamie Lundell; open to the public; demonstrations of blacksmithing, knifemaking, toolmaking, armor, decorative forging; tailgate sales of equipment. $20 admission includes lunch. Proceeds support the Craft Center’s blacksmithing program. Continue reading

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Free Mini Workshops for BCC Members

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 … Continue reading

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Stay connected with the Jewelry Studio

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 … Continue reading

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Professional Development for Artists + 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 … Continue reading

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Oil Painting is Back at BCC

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 … Continue reading

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This New Year, Resolve to Exercise Your Creativity!

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 … Continue reading

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

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. … Continue reading

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Holiday Sale Highlight: Cloissoné Jewlery 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 … Continue reading

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Holiday Sale Highlight: Glass Menorah by 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 … Continue reading

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