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

 

Paint a Gilmore Girls Bandstand Picture Frame

Paint a Bandstand Picture Frame
September 12, 13, & 14
10:30-12:30 / 1:00-3:00 / 3:30-5:30
Paint a handmade bandstand picture frame the Gilmore Girls would be proud of.
This comes with everything you need to paint and create a memory of your time in Stars Hollow!
Each one is a hand made ceramic bandstand ready to put your picture in!
You pick a date and time and register. $40 ea.
Located at 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT.
Call to register (860) 354-4318

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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.

Paint the Gazebo/Bandstand – Friday

Paint the Gazebo in All Its Autumn Glory

Nothing says cozy small-town charm quite like the town gazebo—and New Milford’s feels straight out of Stars Hollow. Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop where you’ll capture the gazebo surrounded by golden leaves and crisp autumn beauty.

No painting experience needed—just bring your love of fall, conversation, and maybe a scarf or flannel to set the mood.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, you’ll head home with your very own masterpiece worthy of any town square (or at least your kitchen wall). 12 x 12 easy-to-pack canvas board

$35 per person

All ages Friday 1:30 – 3🕒pm or
Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 pm click here

Pinch Pot Pumpkins & Ghosts – clay workshop for all ages!

Hand-Building with Clay: Pinch Pot Pumpkin & Ghost Workshop.

Learn how to turn a ball of clay into a beautiful ceramic pumpkin to be cherished for years.

Ages 3 – 100

$28 per person

The price includes guided instruction, materials, and firings for one pumpkin and one small ghost.

Additional clay for more pieces can be purchased at the workshop.

*Note pumpkins must dry completely before firing; they will be ready for glazing mid-October

Candlewood Valley Country Club: Bourbon and Cigar Tasting

Savor the perfect fall evening at Candlewood Valley Country Club! Join us on Friday, September 12, 6:30–8:30 PM for Bourbon and Cigars (Fall Edition), presented by 9th and Madison Cigar Company. Enjoy light appetizers, a premium cigar, and exclusive tastings from Woodford Reserve, Widow Jane, and American Metal Distillery — plus a few surprise bourbons! 🍂🥃
Reserve your spot today — limited availability!

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Sailing through Summer – Canvas Painting

Sailing through Summer – A Step-by-Step Scenic Painting Workshop

Set your creativity afloat in this relaxing, beginner-friendly painting workshop!

You’ll be guided step-by-step as we create a peaceful scene featuring a sailboat gliding on a tranquil lake, surrounded by majestic mountains and lush trees.

 

No experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe a friend). We provide all materials, instructions, and a relaxing, creative atmosphere.

$40 per person

ages 10+

September Business Scene Hoedown Edition

Join us at Candlelight Farms on September 11 at 5:30 PM for Sunset Connections — an open-to-all networking evening hosted by Bakewell Mulhare CPA & Nicholas Tobin Insurance. Enjoy great views, food, drinks from Housatonic River Brewing, and the chance to connect with local professionals in a relaxed setting. Bring your business cards and a friend — we can’t wait to see you there!

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