Tulsa home and garden workshops, classes, farmers markets

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, connect with others, expand your collection and hone your gardening skills. At this free, come-and-go event, you will be able to share seeds harvested from your native gardens in time for fall and winter sowing. Seeds should be from plants native to the Oklahoma region, no more than 1 to 2 years old for best viability, and clearly marked with common and Latin names.

WHERE: Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

FOR MORE: facebook.com/centralparkcommunitycenter/events

During Dog Days at Philbrook Museum, leashed dogs will be allowed throughout the outdoor gardens. Please bring your own bowl to fill at water fountains and enjoy a stroll and outdoor seating with your leashed canine friend. Owners must clean up promptly after their pets. Waste stations will be provided. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations and registrations. Dogs must be socialized and well-behaved. Philbrook staff reserves the right to ask owners to leave campus with their pet. Dogs are not allowed inside the galleries. Service animals are always welcome. See museum ticket prices online.

WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road

Make a beautiful board that is perfect for hosting. Learn tips and tricks to make your own tray of delicious snacks. Tickets are $90 and include a live-edge 18-inch by 9-inch board, food, a glass of wine during the class, entry in a prize drawing and discounts.

WHERE: Pour Choices Gift Shop, 114 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

FOR MORE: Pour Choices Facebook page

Nov. 19, 21, 26, 29, 30; Dec. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14

Craft a beautiful 16-inch holiday wreath with fresh greenery on a grapevine base. Create holiday memories with your friends and make a beautiful wreath to keep or give to someone. All greenery and supplies will be provided, as well as seasonal treats and beverages! Tickets: $45, call 918-200-5434.

WHERE: Pottery World of Oklahoma, 815 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow

FOR MORE: facebook.com/potteryworldok

Participants will be taught the basics of sourdough starter, how to maintain it, mix it and what to watch for during fermentation. Participants will then be taught the basics of how to mix the starter into dough, shaping the dough properly and using different techniques of scoring. Everyone will leave with a mason jar of active starter and their dough to bake at home. Go online to see more dates for this class. Cost: $40.

This and That is also hosting special Thanksgiving editions of their sourdough class Nov. 25-27. Participants will prepare their own full sourdough recipe that will become either two large bread boules or four small bread boules to bake Thanksgiving morning. Take home a large 6-quart bowl (with dough that you make), a jar of starter and more. All supplies provided. Learn the basics of sourdough starter, how to maintain it, mix it and what to watch for during fermentation. Cost: $65.

WHERE: This and That Candles and More, 403 E. Second St., Owasso

FOR MORE: Register at thisandthatcandlesandmore.com/collections/workshops

Put a personal touch on your doorstep with this Personalized Doormat Workshop. Pick your paint colors and use a stencil to personalize a doormat. Choose from multiple unique designs and get creative. Cost: $40.

WHERE: This and That Candles and More, 403 E. Second St., Owasso

FOR MORE: Register at thisandthatcandlesandmore.com/collections/workshops

Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14

Make and take home a beautiful leaded stained glass suncatcher-type project or a stained glass mosaic. Project materials, use of tools and equipment are included in the workshop price. This is a unique and fun class in a relaxed atmosphere where you can discover the art of stained glass and design. All classes include Rage Room smashing experience. See more similar events at facebook.com/tulsastainedglass/events. Tickets: From $59.

WHERE: Tulsa Stained Glass, 4131 S. Sheridan Road

FOR MORE: tulsastained glass.com

Nov. 23, Nov. 29, Dec. 11

Tulsa Stained Glass is hosting free smash therapy events to help you release a little stress in the Rage Room. Have a smashing good time hurling dishware. One session, Nov. 23, is especially for post-election stress. Register for a ticket to receive one free item to smash. If you wish to smash additional items, smash gift cards may be purchased at tulsastainedglass.com/rageroom.

WHERE: Tulsa Stained Glass, 4131 S. Sheridan Road

FOR MORE: tulsastained glass.com

Make your own trellis using Garden Deva’s most popular trellis designs, or create your own design. This class is the perfect next step for anyone wanting to further explore the plasma torch and creating your own metal art. Participants will leave this class with a trellis they made. Participants must have already taken the beginner’s metal workshop in order to register for this class. Tickets: $145.

WHERE: Garden Deva, 1326 E. Third St.

FOR MORE: garden deva.com

Select nights starting Nov. 29

Enjoy the garden as it is illuminated with colorful holiday lights. Make s’mores over fire pits and listen to holiday music in a magical garden escape. Popular nights and times sell out quickly. Go online for a complete list of dates. Garden tickets for nonmembers: $10 for ages 16-up, $5 for 3-15.

WHERE: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive

FOR MORE: tulsa botanic.org

Nov. 29, 30; Dec. 3, 7, 14, 19, 21

Plant a beautiful holiday cactus at this popular workshop, which includes instructions and materials for planting a holiday cactus (value $13) into your choice of a colorful talavera pot (up to $22 value). Seasonal treats and beverages will be available. Tickets: $35; call 918-200-5434 for reservations.

WHERE: Pottery World of Oklahoma, 815 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow

FOR MORE: facebook.com/potteryworldok

Over a dozen local artists and vendors will be on hand at Southwood’s annual holiday market. Find unique gifts and goodies while enjoying train rides on the Southwood Express, fresh cut Christmas trees, poinsettias and more.

WHERE: Southwood Landscape and Garden Center, 9025 S. Lewis Ave.

FOR MORE: facebook.com/SouthwoodGardenCenterTulsa

In this hands-on workshop, decorate a grapevine wreath with fresh greenery and seasonal flora as Philbrook horticulturists guide you in creating a wreath, which can also be used as a centerpiece, to take home for the holidays. Tickets: $55 for members and member youth; $65 nonmembers. Tickets include general admission to museum and gardens.

WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road

The Tulsa Herb Society’s annual Carols and Crumpets returns from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park.

Find crafts and culinary items as well as handcrafted workmanship of over 25 skilled artisan vendors featuring herbal jams, vinegars, chutneys, live greenery, mosaic garden items, hypertufa pots, honey, Christmas items, original art/cards and more. Admission is free to this event.

WHERE: Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park, 2435 S. Peoria Ave.

FOR MORE: Search for the event on Facebook.

Get creative and unwind with Garden Deva Sculpture’s Windchimes & Wine class, a cozy two-hour experience. Instructors will guide participants through creating a unique and whimsical snowman windchime using festive metal pieces and colorful beads.

WHERE: Garden Deva, 1326 E. Third St.

FOR MORE: garden deva.com

Discover your inner artist and create your own unique garden sculptures at this three-hour weekend class. It is designed for beginners and led by skilled instructors who will teach you how to cut through metal with ease using a plasma torch. You’ll learn the basics of metalworking while creating multiple garden sculptures to take home. Advance registration is required. Tickets: $95.

WHERE: Garden Deva Sculpture Co., 1326 E. Third St.

FOR MORE: garden deva.com

Ray Harral Nature Center and Tulsa Audubon are teaming up for a Christmas Bird Count. Learn more about the birds that call the area home during the winter while participating in the longest-running community science project in the country. Naturalists and members of the Tulsa Audubon Society will lead bird hikes through the forest counting birds as we go. Afterward, help tally the results for the annual E-birds Christmas Bird Count Project.

WHERE: Ray Harral Nature Center, 6898 S. Third St., Broken Arrow

FOR MORE: Register at baparks.org

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