Please join us Sunday afternoon, October 12th, from 12pm-5pm as we celebrate hand craft at Brookfield Craft Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour our beautiful campus, meet our talented instructors and visit our Gallery Gift Shop. We have many unique handcrafted items for sale made by our instructors, local artisans and artisans from around … Read more
Fiber Classes Weaving on the Go: Rigid Heddle, Felted Embellishments and “In the Garden” Embellishing with Felted Flowers. http://store.brookfieldcraftcenter.org/fiber-classes-s/135.htm Glass Classes Introduction to Lampworked Beads, Intermediate Lampworked Beads, Fused Embellishments with Window Glass, Docent Fused Glass 3 Pack, Docent Fused Glass Single Session and Fused Glass Ornaments. http://store.brookfieldcraftcenter.org/glass-classes-s/107.htm Jewelry Classes Docent Jewelry 3 Pack, Docent … Read more
We’re as busy as Santa’s workshop here at the BCC. Orders have been placed, deliveries are being made and displays are being organized with beautiful works from near and far. We’re excited to feature again the works of some of your favorites, such as ceramics by Sarah Bernhardt, Clare Lewis, Phoenix Pottery and Kent Harris, … Read more
Mixed metals are the hot trend with the cost of precious metals soaring. Make copper and brass components to produce fabulous earrings. You will rivet and learn basic metalsmithing techniques including dapping, stamping, rolling mill texture plates and hammer texturing. Registration closes June 17.
Calling all metalsmiths: Whether you have a flexshaft already or are considering buying one, this workshop is for you! In this hands-on and demonstration-packed three-hour session, you’ll learn how a flexshaft can enhance your jewelrymaking skills.
April 16-17 is a busy weekend at Brookfield Craft Center! Take your pick of a unique class in fiber arts, glass, jewelry making, blacksmithing, or woodturning… there’s something here to suit your fancy.
Students interested in blacksmithing will gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals in this enjoyable weekend workshop. Basic techniques will be covered, including use of tools, safety, the forge, controlling a fire, reading the temperature of the metals, and shaping. Special emphasis will be placed on gaining a solid foundation of hammer techniques and use, handling hot steel and fire control. Saturday/Sunday, March 5 – 6, 10a – 4p.
We’re happy to announce the return of blacksmithing and bladesmithing to our curriculum. Accomplished blacksmith Matthew Parkinson and master bladesmith Joe Szilaski share their talents with you in these weekend workshops in our forge.
NC Black’s Andréa Kennington and master engraver Les Bryant return to our metals studio with another chance for you to learn their special techniques. Advanced students can really build skills in this intensive workshop–register now!
We have a variety of classes available for everyone, beginner to expert, at Brookfield Craft Center. We want to know what interests you most so we can serve you better in the future.
Take this poll and let us know which craft medium inspires you!
We’ve added more classes to our Winter/Spring 2011 calendar! Simply scroll down to see what we have coming. Use our online registration system to sign up right now, or call 203-775-4526 (or use our contact page) to get more information.
Online registration for our classes in ceramics, glass, jewelry and woodworking is available now! Small classes, personalized instruction… learn, explore, enjoy!
