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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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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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!

Dirty Date Night

Dirty Date Night
Saturday: September 13th or October 11th

6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
You choose the date.

This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Village Center for the Arts

 

Gilmore Girls – Inspired Yarn Bowls

Life’s short, so knit fast! Uplevel your knitting game by creating your very own ceramic yarn bowl.

Enjoy an afternoon relaxing with friends, or making new ones while painting ceramics. Incorporate Gilmore Girls-inspired designs, or decorate in the style of your choice to create a unique and useful yarn bowl. Our talented staff will provide instructions on glazing and offer guidance to help you create a lovely yarn bowl. Refreshments are welcome.

Fees: $36 per person

Includes bowl, glazing materials, and firing fee.* * We are happy to ship your finished & fired pieces to you for an additional fee.

Chamber Members Breakfast Networking

Kickstart your week with meaningful connections!
Join fellow Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce members for a light breakfast and fast-paced speed networking event at The MAXX on Monday, September 23 from 8–9 AM. Each attendee will have a moment to introduce themselves and their business before engaging in one-on-one networking. Bring your business cards and get ready to connect! Members only – RSVP required.

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