Find locally made art or craft your own pieces to gift to a loved one this holiday season at these art events happening this week in Central Oregon.

Paint fall leaves you’ve collected throughout the season, buy art from High Desert artists or design a glass piece during open studio time.

Fall Leaves Craft

Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors with artist Lee Kellogg. Gather up fall leaves and paint a few in this class. Kellogg will show attendees how to create lush fall colors and bring the leaves on the paper to life. All skill levels welcome. Space and materials are limited. Registration is required.

Kellogg has worked as adult education coordinator at the Audubon Society of Portland and owns a retail business focused on art and craft.

Thursday noon-1:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Crafts & Drafts Brewery Paint Party

These adult paint nights are a way to unwind and explore your creative side, all while enjoying craft beers and good company. No experience is necessary, and instructors will guide attendees through the painting process step by step.

Thursday 6-8 p.m.; $45; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk

Visit the art galleries of Sisters. According to the Sisters Arts Association website, the association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk is in a holiday mood this Friday. In between shopping, baking and giving thanks, attendees are invited to take a few moments to stroll through the galleries and see what’s happening this month. Galleries are open during the day and the featured artists’ receptions generally take place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters, 222 West Hood Avenue, Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Local Artists of the High Desert

The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild (COMAG) brings together over 30 local artists who work in a variety of mediums, including jewelry, sculpture, forged steel, glass and painting. Each participating artist is welcome to design and make a piece around the show’s theme: Gathering.

COMAG is a diverse group of metal artists representing a wide range of styles and techniques, according to its website.

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; comag.us.

Glass Open Studio

If you have taken a glass class at DIYcave, you are welcome to use DIYcave’s glass studio for an open session. Come back and use studio tools to practice what you learned, make something new or a gift for family and friends, and spend time with other crafters.

Instructors will not teach techniques during open studio, but someone will be around if you have any questions or need assistance. It’s recommended attendees have basic knowledge and skills necessary to complete their project.

There will be access to tools and non-glass supplies including solder, copper foil, flux, patina and more. Affordable art glass and other materials available for purchase. Kiln firing is not included.

Ages 14 and older welcome. Minors may take this class if a parent or guardian is registered and attends the class with them.

Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Dream Jars

Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed. Attendees will fill mason jars with colored, sparkly water, crystals and other items then decorate the outside.

If your child is neurodivergent and attending in-person programming is difficult or causes discomfort, the library asks parents to reach out to Erin at erinh@deschuteslibrary.org to request a take-home kit with instructions and materials. There are a limited number of kits for neurodivergent children.

Tuesday 10-11 a.m.; Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1080.