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March 2014

Women and Wilderness – Keeping the Family Fed

March 1, 2014
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

What difficulties were faced by pioneer families to put food on the table? How were foods different and how were they cooked? Join Outdoor educator Luann Sewell Waters for this enlightening program that includes excerpts from pioneer women's diaries and examples of some food prep equipment. Discussion includes tasting samples. Class times are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The class fee is $5 per person and includes museum admission. The class size is limited to 20.

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Altered Books Crafting Class with Kiona Millirons

March 29, 2014, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

$20 per person, class limited to 12. This class is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alter an old book into a three-dimensional work of art focusing on a woman's journey. The theme can be focused on a personal journey, goal, experience or a historical journey of someone significant in your life. Artists will learn the basics of altered books in this introductory class: how to choose the right book for your idea, deciding which method and technique to use in…

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April 2014

Victorian Hat Making

April 12, 2014, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

Join instructor Barbara Byrd for a day of fun and hat making. Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own hat. The class will construct 1890s-style Edwardian hats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class participants will get one-on-one assistance to complete the project during the class. The cost for the class is $35 and includes all supplies and lunch. The age limit for the class is 10 and older.

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Dutch Oven Cooking

April 26, 2014, 1 p.m.5 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Join us Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Oklahoma History Center for a hands-on, active participation class for teens and adults and explore Dutch oven cooking. The class is designed to introduce the students to Dutch oven cooking. Learn a variety of recipes as you create a dish and discover how to use a Dutch oven in your backyard. Cost for the class is $15. The class is from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; all necessary materials will be provided…

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Expeditions in Etiquette

April 26, 2014, 1 p.m.3 p.m.
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

Carey Sue Vega teaches manners and etiquette, professional, social and soft skills with a fresh, fun, exciting, entertaining and modern approach. She created Expeditions in Etiquette as a way to help students cultivate the social skills they need to prepare for the storms that life throws their way. By learning these skills in a safe harbor, we are helping parents to equip their children for smooth sailing in the professional and social seas of life. During our class, Carey Sue…

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May 2014

Dutch Oven Cooking at Pioneer Woman Museum

May 31, 2014
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

Learn how versatile–and fun–cooking in Dutch ovens can be! Dutch ovens, typically cast iron pots with legs, have been in use for hundreds of years. While these pots offer a historic way to prepare food when outdoors, they also are great for backyard entertaining, modern camping and picnicking. Participants will learn how to select and care for an oven, as well as learn of the many resources and recipes available. Participants will also cook in the ovens, sample the results…

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June 2014

Southeastern Beadwork II

June 21, 2014, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The History Center will host a Southeastern style bead working class with Martha Berry, nationally known bead work artist, on Saturday, June 21. The class will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and registration is required. The cost for the class $150 and includes all materials and lunch. Class registration pays for all materials necessary to produce a traditional Southeastern bandolier bag. Class size is limited to just fifteen participants to allow for one-on-one instruction. This class is for…

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July 2014

Journaling Your Experiences at Pioneer Woman Museum

July 12, 2014, 1 p.m.3 p.m.
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, 701 Monument Road Ponca City, OK 74604

Journaling Your Experiences—Do It Your Own Way! w/Luann Waters Journaling is an enjoyable way to enrich your experiences, record family memories, or reduce stress. Learn how to get started, use different techniques, and explore the possibilities. This is a hands-on class; participants will take home a journal they have decorated. Workshop fee: $10. Class size is limited to 20. Registration required. Contact Pioneer Woman Museum with any questions or to enroll. 580-765-6108 or piown@okhistory.org.

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November 2014

“Tangible History” Landscape Quilting Session

November 7, 2014

Landscape Quilting is the topic for the next session of "Tangible History" hosted by the Frank Phillips Home. The program will be at the Bartlesville Public Library in the upstairs meeting room on Friday, November 7, at noon. Mrs. Martha Ray, a renowned speaker and quilting instructor, will be the presenter. Martha will be bringing her own award-winning landscape quilt "Fairies in the Woods" for display. Landscape quilting is an art form that is focused on the creation of a…

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Weaving Class

November 8, 2014, 1 p.m.4 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Join the Oklahoma History Center in a colonial-era weaving class on November 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn a basic weaving pattern with a lap loom. All materials are provided and participants will be able to take them home. The class will visit the galleries to view textiles on exhibit. Cost for the class is $30 and registration is limited and required. Age limit is eight and above. For more information about the event or to register…

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December 2014

Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Workshop

December 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
State Historic Preservation Office, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

In this workshop participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3 will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review the project and for the National Park Service to certify it. This session is designed as a stand-alone workshop or as a companion to Guidelines…

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Secretary’s Standards & Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Workshop

December 3, 2014, 1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
State Historic Preservation Office, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

This half-day workshop is dedicated to a thorough discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally referred to as The Standards, these common sense principles are widely used in the historic preservation field. Whether you are involved in a rehabilitation project for the 20% federal and 20% state tax credits, planning a rehabilitation project funded with federal assistance, serving on a local historic preservation commission, or just wanting to know the best approach to rehabilitating…

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