Painted Glass Hostess Plates Worskhop

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 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 fourth workshop, scheduled for December 10:

Painted Glass Hostess Plates with Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Showcase your holiday baked goodies by presenting them on plates you’ve decorated with your own brushstrokes. Make one glass tableware piece to give as a gift and another to keep and cherish year after year. (Materials fee: $10 for two plates)