Holiday Cheer with Clay

Holiday Cheer with Clay
Saturday, December 13th, 1:00-4:00 PM. Ages 8 -Adult, $40.

We walk you through step-by-step to create beautiful clay pieces.
You make personalized one of a kind clay decor or gifts such as phone holders, trinket dishes, or ornaments. Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required.
Includes first firing.

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Polymer Clay Ornaments

Polymer Clay Ornaments $25.

Saturday, December 20th | 1:00 PM

Design your own keepsake ornament! Learn how to shape and decorate a handmade ornament. You can make one of our designs or make your own!

Preregistration is required. This makes a great gift, too! You make up to 3. Ages 8-Adult

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Polymer Clay Ornaments

Polymer Clay Ornaments $25.

Saturday, December 20th | 1:00 PM

Design your own keepsake ornament! Learn how to shape and decorate a handmade ornament. You can make one of our designs or make your own!

Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required. This makes a great gift, too! You make up to 3. Ages 8-Adult

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Candle Holder Workshop

Candle Holder Workshop $40.

Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM

Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques.

Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly!

Includes 1st firing.

Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required

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Snow Globe Workshop

Snow Globe Workshop $25

Wednesday, December 24th | 1:00-3:00 PM

Make a personalized snow globe. You will design and build their own enchanting winter scene using miniature figures, clay, and glitter. With our teacher showing you how, you will make a wonderful snowy keepsake!

Preregistration is required. Call to register (860) 354-4318

7-under needs to be accompanied by an adult.

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Candle Holder Workshop

Candle Holder Workshop $40.

Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM

Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques.

Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly!

Includes 1st firing.

Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required.

villagecenterarts.org

NWCT Arts Night Out

NWCT Arts Night out

Join the NWCT Arts Council for Arts Night Out! Art Supply Drive @ Village Center for the Arts!

Celebrate the season of giving by bringing new or gently used art supplies for our annual Art Supply Drive! Collected supplies will be donated to the Torrington Area Families for Autism (TAFA).

Network with local artists and arts and cultural professionals, spark collaborations, while you enjoy wine and light refreshments.

This event is 21+

When: Thursday, December 18, from 6 – 8 pm

Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, 06776

Not sure what to donate?

Refer to our helpful wish list below to see what items are in high demand with our friends at TAFA.

Acrylic Paints
Watercolors
Pastel/Crayons
Canvas Boards (9×12 or 8×10)
Paint Markers/Alcohol Ink Markers
Water Color Paper (9×12 or 8×10)
Drawing Paper (9×12 or 8×10)

 

Ornament Making – Free

πŸŽ„βœ¨ 1st Annual Community Tree Decorating Event! βœ¨πŸŽ„
Co-Sponsored by:
The Garden Club of New Milford & Village Center for the Arts
πŸ“… Saturday, December 6, 2025
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Join us for a festive day of fun and creativity!
Kick off the holiday season with a joyful day of creativity and community spirit! Join us as we craft ornaments to adorn the Holiday Tree on the Town Green Bandstand and celebrate the magic of the season together.
🎨 All Materials Provided – FREE Event!
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ All Ages Welcome – Families Encouraged!
Choose from several ornament styles or design your own unique creation.
Let’s make this a new holiday tradition for New Milford!

Holiday Ornament Making

Holiday Ornament Making
Tuesday, November 11th
Drop in – 1:00-5:00 PM

Get crafty while the kids are off from school!!
Join us for a Polymer Clay Ornament Workshop.

This is a fun, hands-on way to make your own
unique holiday decorations.

Drop in anytime between 1–5 PM. There is no need to book in advance! You make 2-3 ornaments, allow 1.5 hours to create, so there’s plenty of time to design something special.

All ages are welcome.
Choose one of our designs, or make up your own!

Perfect for gifting, making a memory… or keeping!
Come unleash your creativity and leave with one-of-a-kind ornaments made by you. Only $25!
Located 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
www.villagecenterarts.org

Tree Lighting Ceramony

Join us for a magical night you won’t want to miss! πŸŽ…βœ¨ Gather your friends and family for our annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting on the Green β€” a beloved New England tradition that kicks off the season with joy, unity, and hometown heart. πŸŽ„
Hot cocoa, twinkling lights, and the magic of community await. Don’t miss this memory-making moment!

🌟 Save the date: Friday, November 29th
πŸ“ New Milford Town Green
🎁 Free & open to the community