Events Calendar

The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a genealogy and research workshop on Saturday, August 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. During this come-and-go event, guests will learn from Fort Towson’s historical interpreter David C. Reed about the free tools available at the site for genealogy and research. The site’s research library contains reference materials, books, primary source documents, and a public-use computer. This program will focus on those resources and some that are offered by the Oklahoma Historical Society,…

On Saturday, September 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host an “Introduction to Cross-Stitch” workshop. This is a beginner-level class. Previous knowledge of needlepoint crafts or sewing is optional. All materials and instruction will be provided, along with light refreshments. Participants will learn the process of cross-stitching and create a cross-stitch bookmark to make and take home with them. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.

Come to the Fort Towson Historic Site on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a come-and-go, hands-on workshop that will teach participants how to craft event props and backdrops. Work with our staff to make backdrops for the upcoming Doaksville Candlelight Tour with expert designer Billy Brooks of the Beavers Bend Mining Company. Billy will teach about his techniques to spark imagination with prehistoric, old-west, and pirate-themed sets. This is a come-and-go, hands-on workshop. Be sure to…

On Saturday, September 23, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host a brushstroke calligraphy workshop. Participants will learn brushstroke techniques and practice basic calligraphy. This workshop is designed for beginners. The class costs $20 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $25 for nonmembers. The deadline to register is Saturday, September 16. All supplies are included with registration. Register for the workshop.

On Saturday, September 30, at 10 a.m., Hunter’s Home will hold a potholder quilt workshop to teach visitors about the origins of the craft. Participants will make a single square of a potholder quilt to take home. Potholder quilts were popular in the 19th century. They are made with each quilt block individually bound, and the individual pieces are stitched together to form a quilt. You don't need to make any reservations, but regular admission fees apply. For more information,…

Learn how to preserve your photos in a workshop at the Oklahoma History Center on Friday, November 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. “Preservation and Care of Photographs Workshop” will be put on in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society’s John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center, which has an estimated 11 million images in its archives. The workshop will focus on teaching participants how to care for their photographs. The class costs $20 for members of the Oklahoma Historical Society…

The Oklahoma History Center will host a free workshop on Saturday, November 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Territory of Lincoln. After Abraham Lincoln was killed, several proposals were made to take existing Territories and make a state named “Lincoln.” Yet, during the Civil War, maps were created that labeled Indian Territory, now present-day Oklahoma, as “Lincoln.” The workshop will explore the brief history window when the area known today as Oklahoma was considered for a…

The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host a Cast-Iron Cooking class on Saturday, November 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Students will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware in this casual, fun class. Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning backyard cooking skills. This class is restricted to children ages 10 and older with an adult. The cost for the…

On Thursday, November 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host a chunky knit blanket workshop. Participants will be guided through the hand-knitting process to create a cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket they can take home. Making the blanket does not require needles or any knitting experience. The workshop will be led by staff from AR Workshop in Stillwater. The class costs $89, which includes all the materials needed to make a 40” x 50” blanket.  Attendees will…

The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host three sessions of an interactive glass fusing class called “Glass and a Glass” with artist Audrey Schmitz on Saturday, November 18. Three sessions will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. Participants will make an original holiday tree ornament to take home. Attendees will learn about making fused glass while enjoying a complimentary drink. Along with a wide array of colorful art glass, other materials such as frit,…

A series of four programs taught by Osage artist Ruth Shaw will introduce the techniques of making Osage ribbonwork. The classes will occur at the White Hair Memorial in December 2023 and January 2024. Each student will create an Osage ribbonwork piece to take home with them. The classes will be held on four Sundays: December 3 December 10 January 21 January 28 Each class will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at no charge. All supplies needed will…

This workshop is full. The Oklahoma History Center will host two workshops in January and February called “Make Your Own Tea Blend: Grown in Oklahoma.” Participants will learn the basics of creating tea blends while making a blend to take home. This class is full.

A series of four programs taught by Osage artist Ruth Shaw will introduce the techniques of making Osage ribbonwork. The classes will occur at the White Hair Memorial in December 2023 and January 2024. Each student will create an Osage ribbonwork piece to take home with them. The classes will be held on four Sundays: December 3 December 10 January 21 *postponed to February 4 due to weather* January 28 February 4 Each class will take place from 1 to…

A series of four programs taught by Osage artist Ruth Shaw will introduce the techniques of making Osage ribbonwork. The classes will occur at the White Hair Memorial in December 2023 and January 2024. Each student will create an Osage ribbonwork piece to take home with them. The classes will be held on four Sundays: December 3 December 10 January 21 January 28 Each class will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at no charge. All supplies needed will…

The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly fund Sod…

On Saturday, February 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., crochet artist Avril Martin will teach students how to crochet flowers. This class is meant for beginners with a basic knowledge of crochet stitches. Tutorial videos will be emailed out ahead of time to students who enroll in the workshop. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, with a special $50 deal for couples. Register for the workshop. About the artist: Avril Martin describes themselves as a multifaceted human…

This class is full. A series of four programs taught by Osage artist Ruth Shaw will introduce the techniques of making Osage ribbonwork. The classes will occur at the White Hair Memorial in December 2023 and January 2024. Each student will create an Osage ribbonwork piece to take home with them. The classes will be held on four Sundays: December 3 December 10 January 21 *postponed to February 4 due to weather* January 28 February 18 Each class will take…

The Oklahoma History Center will host a second meeting of the workshop “Make Your Own Tea Blend: Grown in Oklahoma” on Saturday, February 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating tea blends while making a blend to take home. Tickets can be purchased online and are $20 for members of the Oklahoma Historical Society and $25 for nonmembers. The registration deadline is Saturday, January 13. Register for the February 24 workshop.

The pinhole camera workshop previously scheduled for Saturday, April 20, has been postponed due to rainy conditions. The workshop has been scheduled to occur on Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.

This spring, artist Audrey Schmitz and Pioneer Woman Museum are offering two “Glass and a Glass!” sessions—the popular interactive glass fusing class for adults. The classes will take place on Saturday, April 20. Each participant can select either the 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. session and will create two custom items, either pendants, magnets, or keychains—included in the $25 registration fee. During the class, participants will also learn about the art of fused glass and try their hand at “inclusions”…

On Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host a workshop to teach historical techniques about raising chicken breeds, some dating back centuries, that lived in Indian Territory in the 1840s and 1850s. This workshop will cover the background history of several chicken breeds that are readily available, where to find them, and how to raise them using historical techniques. Did you know today you can raise chickens whose ancestors lived during the reign of Julius…

The Chisholm Trail Museum will hold two of its popular beginner barn quilt workshops on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants only need to attend one class. Barn quilts are square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and then put on buildings. They have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Participants will make a barn quilt to take home. Oklahoma State University Extension educator Lindy Hoel will lead…

The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly fund Sod…

On Saturday, June 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., photographer and artist Jim Meeks will provide an introduction and historical overview of pinhole cameras. In the class, students will have the opportunity to make their own pinhole cameras. Meeks will also lead the group in creating a camera obscura using the classroom space to explore the concept of creating pinhole images. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Purchase tickets to the workshop.  

A class focusing on the art of block printing will take place at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to create and carve a block print design, practicing printing designs on fabric using small bags. Small bags are included in the ticket price; participants are allowed to bring other white canvas items for block printing if desired. Tickets are available online. They are $20 for Oklahoma Historical Society members…

The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly fund Sod…

A workshop at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, August 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. will focus on flower art. Attendees will learn basic flower art skills while arranging floral pieces to create an image of their choosing made from dried flowers and petals. Purchase your tickets online. They are $25 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $30 for nonmembers. All supplies are included in the cost.  

A workshop on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hunter’s Home will teach visitors how someone would begin as a carpenter in the 1850s. Skilled carpenters, both free and enslaved individuals, originally built Hunter’s Home. They constructed the house entirely by hand, and their work remains 175 years later. A carpenter’s skill was not developed overnight. They spent years learning their trade, usually by becoming apprentices and advancing to be a more experienced carpenter. The workshop…

The Cyanotype workshop has been canceled. Students will learn cyanotype processes and create their own artwork using native plants and sun printing techniques. Photographer and artist Jim Meeks will be the instructor. Meeks is the photo editor of the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division.

Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Thursday, October 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. for a workshop on small canvas painting. Local multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Jones will work with class participants to create a piece of art to take home. The class fee includes all art supplies. It is $32 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Register for Small Canvas Painting  

The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly fund Sod…

The Chisholm in Kingfisher will host a Cast-Iron Cooking class on Saturday, November 9, from noon to 5 p.m. In this casual, fun class, participants will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware, and will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning backyard cooking skills. This class is restricted to children ages 12 and older with an adult. The class costs $30 per person…