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The Art of Joy Brown

The Art of Joy Brown traces the evolution of Brown’s work, from tiny clay figures to clay-headed puppets, to small statues and wall tiles, to the monumental work found in public spaces. It takes place in Tremaine Gallery, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4, and Sunday noon-4. Closed Mondays. 2/22-4/6, 2025

Please join Joy Brown and documentary filmmaker Eduardo Montes-Bradley for excerpts of Montes-Bradley’s film and a discussion of Joy’s work, March 6, 7-8 pm, Walker Auditorium on the Hotchkiss Campus.

Tremaine Gallery, The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
https://www.hotchkiss.org/post-page/~board/art-news/post/tremaine-art-gallery-the-art-of-joy-brown

Saturday, Feb. 15: GALLERY CLOSED
Sunday, Feb. 16: noon-4 pm
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10-4, with new opening Feb. 22

Kent’s 2nd Annual Burns Supper

Jesse Ofgang will be joined by Sean Heely & Band for a ridiculously fun night of music, singing, whisky, Scottish snacks and lots of dance.

7:00-10:30 PM
Jesse Ofgang will be joined by Sean Heely & Band for a ridiculously fun night of music, singing, whisky, Scottish snacks and lots of dance.

BYOB/21+
Feel free to bring snacks along to this event!

Tickets here!

Kent Community House
93 North Main Street., Kent

A Studio Affair

Join us for a Studio Affair
Saturday, February 15th
21+ 6:30 – 10:00PM – Free

Unleash Your Inner Artist
Express your Creativity
Bring your Passion
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 and showcase your skills. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll supply a variety of materials for you to play around with.

Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to bring your own beverages.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar

Love Potion Workshop

Love Potion Workshop: A Night of Magic and Manifestation.
Unleash your inner magic as you discover how colors can help manifest your deepest desires. In this enchanting workshop, you’ll express your creativity by painting a hand-sculpted clay potion jar with vibrant acrylics—infused with intention and charm. While this class is designed with singles in mind, anyone seeking more love, joy, and passion in their life is warmly invited. For adults 18+.
Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to be alone.

Friday, February 14th | 6:30–9:00 PM
$40. per person.
Pre-registration is required by January 14th , as space is limited.
Join us for a night of art, connection, and enchantment.

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar

Women, Wine, & Wheel

Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, February 22nd, 6:30-9:30PM
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
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. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln where – you get to pick your colors and make it unique. BYOB and a snack to share if you’d like. $129 Each. 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

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar

Dirty Date Night

Dirty Date Night
Saturday, February 8th 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!
Pre-registration is required.

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar

Clay Play

For all ages (7 and under can sit on parents lap)
Saturday, ​​​February 1st. 2:00-4:00PM
This is a 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. Please see our website for other dates.
Pre-registration is required.

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/things-to-do-calendar

Free Play Readings

The Connecticut Theater Exchange will be performing “Dear Elizabeth” by Sarah Ruhl at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on Saturday, February 1 at 6 pm and Sunday, February 2 at 3 pm.

From 1947 to 1977, poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop exchanged more than four hundred letters. Even as they were worlds apart, their connection was palpable, and their correspondence would become one of the greatest in American literary history.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required due to limited seating.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
One Green Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794

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