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

Gallery Opening

Village Center for the Arts Presents December’s Featured Artist: Don Thorn

Exhibit Date/Time: Saturday, December 6th 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Website: www.villagecenterarts.org

Village Center for the Arts is proud to feature the expressive and inspiring work of Don Thorn as our December Featured Artist.

Fueled by the rich cultural mix of music, skateboarding, punk, and hip-hop, Don began his artistic path in Newburgh, NY, where he first connected with graffiti. After moving to Queens, his art transformed from street murals to canvas, allowing him to explore deeper emotional themes and personal growth.

In 2023, during a pivotal time in his life, Don entered a rehabilitation program where he rediscovered art as a source of healing and self-expression. This period became a catalyst for his renewed purpose, leading to a body of work that is both vulnerable and empowering. This experience further empowered him to unearth his unique artistic voice and language.

“I believe everybody has a creative side, whether they know it or not,” he says. “It’s their own form of expression.”

Join us at Village Center for the Arts in celebrating Don’s journey and powerful artwork this December. His exhibit serves as a reminder of art’s ability to heal, connect, and transform.
Don’s paintings will be available to view for the month of December.

a Studio Affair

A Studio Affair with Pocket Vinyl – Music, Art, and Magic Combined!

December 20, 2025, 6:30 – 10:00PM
Pocket Vinyl goes on at 9:00 PM
Join us at Village Center for the Arts for an unforgettable evening of creativity, music, and live art! Our next Studio Affair features the one-of-a-kind duo Pocket Vinyl, an incredibly unique piano-slamming, live-painting band from Connecticut.

Pocket Vinyl’s performances are a mesmerizing blend of insightful piano-driven indie rock and spontaneous visual art. As musician Eric Stevenson plays and sings his original songs with raw passion, painter Elizabeth Jancewicz brings the music to life through a live painting, created right before your eyes! Each performance is completely original, and the finished artwork is auctioned off at the end of the show, making every event truly one-of-a-kind.

This special 21+ community event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to BYOB and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled evening surrounded by creative energy. Walk in and experience the fusion of sound and color that has captivated audiences across the region, right here at Village Center for the Arts.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
🕘 Time: 6:30 PM Pocket Vinyl will go on at 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
🎟 Admission: Free | Ages 21+ | BYOB

Come for the art, stay for the music ~ and be part of a night you won’t forget!

(860) 354-4318
Where creativity and community come alive.
www.villagecenterarts.org

 

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday: October 4th or November 8th

1:00 – 3:00PM

Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun.$50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class.
Pre-registration is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

 

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

 

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 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

villagecenterarts.org

Autumn Wine Glass Painting

Enjoy a fun, festive, and creative evening out with friends, painting wine and/or cocktail glasses.

Reservations must be made by 9/9

Choose from a style of wine glass or pint glass at registration.

2 glasses: $45 per person

1 glass: $32 per person

Registration can not be shared. Thank you for your cooperation.

BYOB and snacks to enjoy while you paint

Remembering September 11th

You are cordially invited to attend the twenty fifth anniversary of our 9 – 11 – 2001 Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2024 at Patriots Way Plaza in the New
Milford Railroad Station parking area.

We will gather around the 9 – 11 Monument at 8:00 a.m. The service will commence at 8:46 a.m. and is open to the public. We look forward to your support.

The Memorial Service program:
The apparatus bell will toll at 8:46 a.m.
Our first responders, EMTs, Police and Fire Depts. will raise the flag.
The National Anthem will be sung.
The invocation will be offered.
Local and state officials will offer brief memorials.
God Bless America will be sung.

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.