OKLAHOMA CITY — On Tuesday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will host a workshop that teaches the steps of constructing a hand-stitched soccer ball made of faux leather. The class is designed for kids ages nine to 17.

The class costs $35 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $50 for nonmembers. The class cost includes all materials for each participant to make and take home their functional soccer ball. Registration for this class ends on June 13. The class is limited to 12 participants.

The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Please call 405-522-0765 or visit www.okhistory.org/historycenter for admission costs and group rates.

The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.