A Jelly/Jam Canning workshop will be held at the Fort Towson Historic Site on Saturday, May 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. with instructor Kris Bailey, Choctaw County, family and consumer sciences educator, Oklahoma State University Extension. Bailey will be leading the canning workshop, giving participants a chance to learn how to safely preserve jelly and jam before getting hands-on experience with the process. She will teach how to make a quick batch of grape jelly and strawberry jam which…

The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum at a cost of $5 per person. Martha Ray teaches how 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, and camaraderie, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, and quilt patterns, along…

On Tuesday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host a workshop for ages 9 to 17 teaching the steps in constructing a hand-stitched soccer ball made of faux leather. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take home their own functional soccer ball. The class cost is $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Registration for this class ends on June 14.  

Fort Gibson Historic Site will host a haversack sewing workshop on Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch is not provided in this workshop. A haversack is a small bag with a single shoulder strap. It was issued to the 19th-century soldier to carry his food rations and some personal gear while the soldier was on the march and was carried by some traveling civilians. The haversacks at…

On Tuesday, June 27, from noon to 5 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a workshop to teach participants how to create a simple sterling silver ring while learning basic jewelry-making skills. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take home their own silver band ring. The class is for ages 16 and up and the cost is $65 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Registration for this class ends on…

The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum at a cost of $5 per person. Ray teaches how 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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed…

Join in the fun at the Chisholm Trail Museum (CTM) on Friday, July 21, or Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Barn Quilt workshop. Barn quilts are not made of fabric, but are instead square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block. The colorful wooden patterns are placed on the exteriors of structures and have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities all across the United States. Oklahoma State University Extension…

Join in the fun at the Chisholm Trail Museum (CTM) on Friday, July 21, or Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Barn Quilt workshop. Barn quilts are not made of fabric, but are instead square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block. The colorful wooden patterns are placed on the exteriors of structures and have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities all across the United States. Oklahoma State University Extension…

On Saturday, July 22, from 1-4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host a class specializing in using native Oklahoma plant dyes. Students will learn how to create natural dyes from plants and vegetables. Attendees will need to bring white clothing or fabric items to dye during class. The class costs $15 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers. All supplies are included in the class cost, except for the items that will be dyed. The registration deadline…

The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Ray teaches how 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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the…

The Oklahoma Historical Society, in partnership with the Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors, will host the Oklahoma All-Black Towns State Conference on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center. The conference is designed to encourage a network of state agencies to join with the mayors of some of Oklahoma’s historic All-Black towns to share resources and discuss ideas. In the early 20th century, Oklahoma was home to more than 50 All-Black towns and…

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,…

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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…

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,…

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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…

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…

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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…

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,…

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,…

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…

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, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…

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 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.