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Hand-felted Wool Ornaments Workshop with Elena Gibson

This holiday season, give gifts that are personal, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind by registering for one or all of the "Create a Holiday Gift" workshops at the Farmington Valley Arts Center (FVAC). Offered each Saturday from November 19 through December 17 from noon until 2 p.m., these sessions are open to all adults: No artistic experience is required.

The cost for each session is $25 at the door or $20 with advance registration by the Friday before, plus materials fees payable at the workshop. Call the FVAC at 860-678-1867 for details and to register for the first workshop, scheduled for November 19:

Hand-felted Wool Ornaments with Elena Gibson
Discover the ancient technique of transforming wool roving into felt, and create two small 2-D or 3-D felted holiday ornaments. (Materials fee: $15)

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