Events and Programs for Adults

• Every Thursday in September, 6 – 7:30 PM
• Member $60; Nonmember $80 whole series
• REGISTER HERE

Connect with the world around (and within) you through the creative lens of a nature journal. Through the course of this series, we will learn why nature journals are important; strategies for observation and recording through pictures, words, and numbers; how to capture illustration through quick sketching; determining our preferred toolboxes; and so much more. This class will predominately take place outdoors. Supplies provided, but consider bringing a cushion or stadium seat for comfort.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Saturday, September 6, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $40; Nonmember $45
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by September 1
• REGISTER HERE

Brighten up your doorway, balcony, or patio with a gorgeously arranged 13” patio pot full of seasonal flowers and foliage of your choice! Learn strategies for design and color matching, pairing plants with similar needs and growing requirements, and more. Guests will leave with a display of their own to show off and the knowledge and confidence to continue creating for seasons to come.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Saturday, September 6, 2 – 4 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $20; Nonmember $25
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by September 4
• REGISTER HERE

Zentangling is a therapeutic practice in which repetitively utilizing a multitude of shapes and lines in varying sizes and thicknesses creates an intricate and calming 2-D display. Abstract expression is emphasized through a “no mistakes” approach where mindfulness, focus, and meditation allows us to create in a way that is calming and restorative. Join us in a beginner-focused exploration of this unique art form. All supplies included.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Sunday, September 7, 2 – 4 PM
• Member $35; Nonmember $40
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by September 4
• REGISTER HERE

Pounded flower art is created by hammering floral and botanical elements to transfer the natural dye from within to a natural surface such as cotton paper or linen while retaining the shape of the florals. Learn this unique art technique while indulging yourself in a little bit of ‘stress relieving’ fun as we experiment, discuss the best types of flowers to use, additional techniques to enhance your art, and more. Each guest will create a set of homemade cards perfect for preserving and honoring the beauty of our summer flowers.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Every Thursday in September, 6 – 7:30 PM
• Member $60; Nonmember $80 whole series
• REGISTER HERE

Connect with the world around (and within) you through the creative lens of a nature journal. Through the course of this series, we will learn why nature journals are important; strategies for observation and recording through pictures, words, and numbers; how to capture illustration through quick sketching; determining our preferred toolboxes; and so much more. This class will predominately take place outdoors. Supplies provided, but consider bringing a cushion or stadium seat for comfort.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Saturday, September 13, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co.
• Register by September 11
• REGISTER HERE

Come be inspired by the beauty of nature with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor and ink mixed media piece featuring a gorgeous wildflower on natural color using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced. All supplies are included, drawing skills not required (we promise!).

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Saturday, September 13, 2 – 4 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Jacob DeVecchio, Oklahoma Fungi
• Register by September 9
• REGISTER HERE

Join Oklahoma Fungi for a hands-on Mushroom Cultivation Workshop! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to identify various mushroom species and create your own mushroom grow kit. You’ll leave this class with a fully inoculated kit that allows you to grow, harvest, and cook delicious mushrooms. Additionally, you’ll discover how spent mushroom substrate can enhance your garden compost. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, this workshop will equip you with the skills to cultivate mushrooms with confidence!

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

• Sunday, September 14, 2 – 4 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $16; Nonmember $20
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by September 11
• REGISTER HERE

As we approach the peak migration time for the Monarch butterfly, we can become a part of their journey and the science it takes to monitor it through tagging! We will spend the first hour of class indoors talking about the monarch journey, how we support these beautiful creatures along the way, and why tagging and supporting these monarchs on the final leg of their journey is so important. The second hour will be devoted to tracking down these flighty creatures and tagging them, logging them, and submitting them through Monarch Watch. Each guest will leave with tags to take home to continue their work and the confidence to catch, tag, and release safely.

Adult Education Programming supported by Oklahoma City Community Foundation.