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.
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)
Clay Play
For all ages (7 and under can sit on parents lap)
Saturday, December 6th 1:00-3:00PM
This is a great 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 agesโlittle ones are welcome to sit on their parentโs lap and join the fun. Great for groups or families!!
$50 ea. Please see our website for other dates.
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Other start dates on our website.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
Village Center for the Arts Presents Decemberโs 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.
โI believe everybody has a creative side, whether they know it or not,โ he says. โItโs their own form of expression.โ
Join us at Village Center for the Arts in celebrating Donโs journey and powerful artwork this December. His exhibit serves as a reminder of artโs ability to heal, connect, and transform.
Don’s paintings will be available to view for the month of December.
Dirty Date Night
Saturday, December 13th 6:30-9:30 PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
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
Saturday, December 13th 6:30-9:30 PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
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
A Studio Affair with Pocket Vinyl โ 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 Vinylโs 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:
๐ Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
๐ Time: 6:30 PM Pocket Vinyl will go on at 9:00 PM
๐ Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
๐ Admission: Free | Ages 21+ | BYOB
Come for the art, stay for the music ~ and be part of a night you wonโt forget!
(860) 354-4318
Where creativity and community come alive.
www.villagecenterarts.org
Join us for a magical night you wonโt want to miss! ๐
โจ Gather your friends and family for our annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting on the Green โ a beloved New England tradition that kicks off the season with joy, unity, and hometown heart. ๐
Hot cocoa, twinkling lights, and the magic of community await. Donโt miss this memory-making moment!
๐ Save the date: Friday, November 29th
๐ New Milford Town Green
๐ Free & open to the community