Explore the West by “taking the highway that is best” with Samantha Schafer and Nathan Jones, curators of the exhibition Mother Roads. Ride along on a trip that covers the Museum’s history along Route 66, the weird and wonderful world of roadside America and the ways we tour the West. $5; free for Museum members. …
Want to try embroidery but don’t know where to start? Join Darci Lenker for a two-night workshop learning and experimenting with different stiches to create your own embroidered piece! Classes will be held within the Western Wares exhibition where you will be inspired by fanciful embroidered embellishments. Perfect for beginners or those that enjoy a …
In conjunction with the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), this workshop will focus on demonstrations and hands-on learning. Instruction will address overall design and layout, overlay and soldering techniques as well as creating silver inlay borders, stripes and sheet inlays. Forging techniques for spurs and ported mouth pieces will also be covered. Students will gain insight …
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and …
Enjoy dinner and a living history presentation of the life of Bass Reeves. Ernest Marsh portrays Reeves, one of the first black men to be named deputy U.S. marshal in Indian Territory. Discover the true story behind the legendary lawman, from being born into slavery, to becoming one of the most feared U.S marshals, and …
Discover the life of legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the first Black men to be named deputy U.S. marshal in Indian Territory in this Living History presentation by actor Ernest Marsh. Explore the traits and characteristics that made Bass a hero to so many. From being born into slavery to apprehending more than 4,000 …
Want to try embroidery but don’t know where to start? Join Darci Lenker for a two-night workshop learning and experimenting with different stiches to create your own embroidered piece! Classes will be held within the Western Wares exhibition where you will be inspired by fanciful embroidered embellishments. Perfect for beginners or those that enjoy a …
Explore the traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and watch invited artisans in action. Artist-in-Residence Richard Curtis will tattoo a living canvas. Observe the tattoo process and watch artwork come to life! From there venture into the galleries and enjoy the exhibition at your own pace. Free for …
The elbow basket is beautiful with flower arrangements in each pocket! Led by BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma, participants will create their own by weaving a basket on an angle. Basket color will be denim blue, cardinal red and butternut. Dimensions: 18 inches top of handle to point at bottom; 15 inches at the widest point. …
On the final weekend of the exhibition Western Wares, enjoy a screening of Riveted: The History of Jeans, which reveals the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment. At any given moment, half the people on the planet are wearing them. They have become a staple of clothing the world over, worn by …
