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.

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

Sip, Shop and Mingle at Lumeniri, LLC

Sip, Shop & Mingle – Create Your Sparkle!
Join us for an unforgettable evening where you can sip, shop, and mingle while exploring our stunning selection of crafted lab-grown diamonds. Whether you’re looking for wedding sets, graduation gifts, pendants, tennis bracelets, or stud earrings, you’ll find something special — or design your very own custom piece!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to treat yourself or find the perfect gift!

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Sip, Shop and Mingle at Lumeniri, LLC

Sip, Shop & Mingle – Create Your Sparkle!
Join us for a fun and elegant evening where you can sip, shop, and mingle while exploring our gorgeous selection of crafted lab-grown diamonds. Discover wedding sets, graduation gifts, pendants, tennis bracelets, and stud earrings — or create your own custom piece. ✨

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Fruit Plates – A Juicy Ceramic Workshop

Create adorable fruit-shaped plates and bowls in this Hand-building workshop

Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this playful clay workshop where we’ll be sculpting fruit-inspired plates and bowls! Whether you’re into bold bananas, perky peaches, or zesty lemons, you’ll learn hand-building techniques to turn your favorite fruits into functional ceramic art. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike—come create something sweet, sculptural, and one-of-a-kind!

August 24th, 12 – 2 pm

Ages 10+

$45 per person

Includes 1.5 lbs of clay – firing of up to 3 finished pieces, and one return visit to glaze.