Date: 8 Thursdays, January 8 - February 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: FVAC Annex 8D at 8 Canal Court, Unit D, Avon, CT 06001, across from FVAC campus
Instructor: Stefanie Fabel
Age: 12-16
Materials fee for 25 lbs of clay: $33
Tuition: $290 includes glazes and firing, Members save 10%
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Class Description

Come explore the art of kiln-fired clay in this hands-on teen class! You’ll learn traditional handbuilding techniques—pinch, slab, and coil—to create both functional and sculptural clay pieces. Finish your designs with surface decoration, glazes, and paint to make them truly your own. Whether you’re new to clay or already a handbuilding pro, this class welcomes all levels!

Materials fee: $33 covers 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing.

Materials
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About the Instructor

Stefanie Fabel graduated from CCSU with a bachelor's degree in art education and English as a Second Language. During the school year, Stefanie teaches art to 3rd through 6th graders in the Winchester Public school district. Since her college years, Stefanie has been teaching youth art classes, leading art adventure programs, and instructing art parties at the Farmington Valley Arts Center. Her work focuses on capturing fleeting and spontaneous emotions through colorful abstract figures and paintings.