Northwestern Oklahoma State University Artist-in-Residence Anna Valdez is offering a Christmas-themed art workshop Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Graceful Arts Center in downtown Alva.

The event is open to the public. The workshop will focus on the basics of observational drawing and painting.

Valdez said that participants will take inspiration from examples from art history and contemporary paintings of holiday scenes. Those attending will then create an original still life painting by observing a Christmas tree installation.

Valdez explained that this will be an introductory...