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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Design Cozy Mugs & Make Magic Cocoa Bombs

Design Cozy Mugs & Make Magic Cocoa Bombs $40.

Saturday, December 20th | 11:00-1:30 PM OR 2:00-4:30 PM

In this fun, hands on workshop we will teach you to create delicious hot cocoa bombs & decorate a mug to your desire to take home! Beginner to advanced. All Ages. 7-under needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Preregistration is required. Call to register (860) 354-4318

Includes mug and all the ingredients to make cocoa bombs.

Candle Holder Workshop

Candle Holder Workshop $40.

Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM

Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques.

Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly!

Includes 1st firing.

Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required

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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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Candle Holder Workshop

Candle Holder Workshop $40.

Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM

Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques.

Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly!

Includes 1st firing.

Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required.

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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!

Senior Clay Hand-Building

Senior Clay Hand-Building
Discover the Joy of Working with Clay!
Starting Thursday, November 20th through January 29th 10:00-12:00 PM (with breaks for the holidays) enjoy a relaxing and creative hands-on class designed especially for adults ages 60 and up. ONLY $80 for 8 weeks.

Under the expert guidance of our instructors, you’ll learn step-by-step how to craft beautiful clay piecesβ€”no experience needed! Enjoy the soothing process of hand-building in a warm and welcoming environment where creativity and friendship come together.

🌟 Space is limited to just 10 students per class, so don’t wait to register!
Come play with clay and discover how art can lift your spirit.
Registration and payment secures your reservation in the class.