• Stained Glass Workshop – Heart

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]

  • Ceramic Workshop: Rustic Bells

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Ceramic Rustic Winter Bells Workshop Celebrate the season by creating your own rustic winter bells in this hands-on ceramic workshop. With their round forms, carved designs, and soft tink-tink sound, these bells bring charm to the crisp winter air and warmth to any space—indoors or out. You’ll craft beads and a clapper, learn how to […]

  • CTC Presents the Fabulous Lounge Swingers

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    The Fabulous Lounge Swingers return direct from London for two nights of song and dance. Friday, February 13th and 14th at 7 pm

  • The Field Poetry Reading Series – Winter 2026

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Please join us on Thursday, February 19th, 7- 9 pm, for a special evening of poetry with Peter Murphy and Paul Rabinowitz!   This free event will include a book signing by Peter and Paul, light refreshments, and an open mic.  It will be held at duCret Center of Art, located at 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield, NJ. On-site parking […]

  • A Raisin In The Sun

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    A Raisin in the Sun follows the Younger family as they struggle over money, dreams, and dignity after receiving a life-insurance check. Each family member’s vision of a better future clashes with racism, poverty, and hard reality, forcing them to choose between safety and self-respect. Show Dates and Time First Weekend:  February 20th and 21st: […]

  • Stained Glass Workshop: Shamrock

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]

  • Lecture: Hidden in Plain Sight – The de Kooning Theft

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    A stolen de Kooning. A suburban couple. A painting hidden for 30 years.  Artist and Investigative Journalist: Charles Sabba explores the strange, true story behind one of the most improbable art thefts in modern history. March 7th at 3 pm Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $10.00 High School and College Students: Free

  • By The Hands of Women Art Exhibition Opening Reception

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    This exhibition also honors the legacy of duCret’s founder, Marjorie Van Emburgh, whose commitment to arts education and advocacy for women artists helped establish a lasting creative community. In the spirit of her vision and in celebration of our 100th year in Plainfield, By the Hand of Women seeks to amplify women’s voices across disciplines and celebrate the enduring […]

  • Spring Awakening – Ferrell Studios

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the controversial 1891 play by Frank Wedekind. Set in a repressive 19th-century German society, the show follows a group of teenagers as they discover the complexities of their changing bodies, desires, and identities in […]

  • Absolute Beginners Sewing

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Absolute Beginners Sewing Class Never touched a sewing machine—or feeling intimidated by one? This Absolute Beginners Sewing Class is designed to get you comfortable, confident, and sewing right away. This hands-on introductory sewing class is perfect for true beginners or anyone who wants a clear, stress-free refresher. You’ll learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine, including how to […]

  • Silent Movie – Comedy Triple Header

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Experience the magic of silent movies with live organ accompaniment by award-winning organist and Plainfield resident Ian Fraser ianfraserorganist.com/ on his digital touring theatre organ.  Enjoy free popcorn and get ready to laugh along with the antics of silent film comedy legends Buster Keaton (Sherlock Jr.), Charlie Chaplin (The Adventurer) and Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (The […]

  • Stained Glass Workshop – Tulip

    duCret Center of Art 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, United States

    Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]