The Farmington Valley Arts Center (FVAC) in Avon, Connecticut, hosts its first All-Star Spectacular featuring collectible handcrafted stars, rousing holiday music, open studios and galleries and the chance to make one-of-a-kind gifts.
The event begins at 10 a.m., when 35 original artist-designed stars celebrating the FVAC's 35th holiday season will be unveiled. Visitors can claim their favorite star with a $35 suggested donation to the non-profit's technology fund.
From noon until 2 p.m., learn to make Star Books with Avis Turner, one of 20 artists whose studios will be open for browsing and shopping from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Workshop participants will create star-shaped, custom-embellished, accordion-folded blank books that can be used as journals, sketchbooks, poetry notebooks or photo albums. Class fee is $25 at the door or $20 for those who pre-register by calling 860-678-1867 by Friday, December 2. There is also a $5 materials fee per book.
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At 2 p.m., enjoy lively sounds as the Three Jacks and a King Brass Quartet performs a free concert of holiday favorites in the Arts Center's Fisher Gallery. This retail space showcases unique, wish list-worthy gifts created by artists from Connecticut and beyond.
For additional information, visit www.artsfvac.org or call 860-678-1867.
