Learn to Make Hand-felted Wool Animal Sculptures

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 final workshop, scheduled for December 17:

Hand-felted Wool Animal Sculptures with Elena Gibson
Learn how to form a posable, four-legged animal figure using the fascinating technique of needle felting. The creatures you create can be used as ornaments, table decor or even a curious gift for the cat! (Materials fee: $15 per animal)