Ornament Making – Free

🎄✨ 1st Annual Community Tree Decorating Event! ✨🎄
Co-Sponsored by:
The Garden Club of New Milford & Village Center for the Arts
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 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!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 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

Women, Wine, & Wheel

Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, December 20th 6:30-9:30PM

Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure. On day one, you’ll dive in and create your first masterpiece on the wheel. Then, come back for day two and give it a perfect trim. On your third visit, you can glaze your creation however you like (no rush, take your time!). All this for just $129 each. It’s the perfect blend of fun and art—grab a spot and let’s get spinning!
pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

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

 

Women, Wine, & Wheel

Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday: September 20th or October 18th

6:30-9:30PM
Each month is a new start date.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?

Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!

This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair
Saturday, September 20th
6:30-10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.

If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm!

Guests are welcome to bring along their own projects, or simply explore the creative materials we’ll have available, including watercolors, pastels, oil pastels, magazines, and beautiful paper. No prior experience is required—just a passion for creating.

Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to BYOB.
This is a free community event.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
villagecenterarts.org

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!
September 12, 13 & 14 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Drop in any time and get creative at this free, all-ages event—no experience needed!

Walk into our “Stars Hollow” like picturesque art center and get to know our friendly crew!

Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that even Rory Gilmore would love to tuck into her latest read. Choose your own theme, colors, and style—make it as cozy, whimsical, or bold as you like.

Our friendly artists will be there to offer tips and inspiration as you paint.

Just walk in, grab a brush, and let your imagination flow!

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

August Business Scene at Candlelight Farms

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
An Evening of Networking, Connection, and Community

Presented by:
All American Waste, LAB Media, and the John Pettibone Scholarship Fund

Join us for a vibrant evening of connections and conversations with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Candlelight Farms in New Milford! This informal networking event offers the perfect open house atmosphere to meet new faces, share ideas, and grow your business network.

🗓 Date: August 14
🕕 Time: 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Candlelight Farms, New Milford

✨ What to Expect:

  • FREE and open to the public

  • A casual, welcoming networking environment

  • Food and beverages served

  • Bring your business cards & a friend or colleague

  • Door prizes welcome — a great way to promote your business!

  • Beverages provided by Housatonic River Brewing

Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections while supporting a great cause!

📢 Let’s grow together — we can’t wait to see you there!