Flower design class, heirloom tomato class and more

Here’s a weekly roundup of upcoming home and garden events, markets, classes, garden tours, farmers markets and more across the Triangle.

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Each weekend, the Commercial and Education buildings, the Shoppes at Dorton, and the outside grounds are host to hundreds of dealers, craftsmen, and booths. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Free. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-733-2626, ncstatefair.org.

Come out and enjoy the early morning light, meandering along the power-line looking for some great shots of flora and fauna. This is NOT a technique program. This is a program to get the public out into photography. No pets permitted.Reservations required Please call 919-571-4170. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Aug. 8. Free. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170, ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php.

As an introduction to the art of writing, this hands on session will help you look at letters in a new light and explore the possibilities in using a broad tip pen. Each student will need to bring a broad felt tip calligraphic pen (2.5mm suggested obtained at A C Moore/Michaels), ruler, pencil, and unlined white copier paper. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 8. $20. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. 919-560-2787, durhamarts.org.

Join one of the JCRA’s volunteer tour docents and learn about the arboretum’s plants, people, history, future and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA’s collections and gardens. 2-3 p.m. Sundays. Free. JC Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

Come and work in the Garden and then sit down to a shared meal with fellow friends and members of the community. Bring a hat, bottle of water and dish to share. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays. Free. Well Fed Community Garden, 1321 Athens Dr., Raleigh. 919-833-8898, irregardless.com/garden/.

Bring your work crew out to Art Bar all day Tuesday for this relaxing, expressive, free-flowing painting experience. Wine is 10 percent off all day. Perfect for nurses, office administrators, teachers, corporate agencies and government employees. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays. $25. Art Bar Raleigh, 6109 Maddry Oaks Ct., Raleigh. 919-307-8107, artbarraleigh.com.

Join us every secnd Sunday of the month in Downtown Cary. Come hear some great local music, try some wonderful food from local food trucks, and shop with some of the most creative crafters and artists in our community. Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. Ashworth Village, 200 S. Academy St., Cary. 919-388-8639, facebook.com/pages/Ashworth-Village/140640802637568.

Raising over 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, Coon Rock Farm’s Jamie Dement is master at gardening tomatoes. She will showcase the vibrant flavors of her organic produce in a variety of dishes that preserve the texture and richness of the fruit. All ingredients will be fresh, local, sustainable, and available for purchase at this "in class" farmer’s market. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. $59. Whisk, 316 Colonades Way, Cary. 919-322-2458, whiskcarolina.com.

With the bountiful summer vegetables that are now available, what better time of year to become healthy and eat the fruits of your garden (or the Farmers Market)?We are creating an entire meal, utilizing all the local producewith these tasty dishes, we are sure you will not be wondering "Where the meat?"Menu includes: Summer Squash Fritters; Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup; Charred Okra and Tomatillos with Fried Okra Croutons; Videla Onion and Tomato Tart; Grilled Corn and Lady Pea Salad; Eggplant with Chickpeas; Peach & Blackberry Crostada. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 12. $59. Durham Spirits Co., 311 E. Trinity Ave., Durham. 425-463-5430, durhamspiritscompany.com.

Put vibrancy in your wardrobe as you learn the art of weaving your own chainmaille jewelry. In this two hour workshop, you will learn the Byzantine weave, a style of chainmaille from the Byzantine Empire (4th Century AD to ~mid-1400s). A materials cost of $5 is due to instructor at first class meeting. Please check DAC website for additional supply list. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. $18. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. 919-560-2787, durhamarts.org.

North Raleigh Florist hosts floral design workshops with a different theme each class. 7 -8:30 p.m. Aug. 19. $20-$50. North Raleigh Florist, 7457 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 919-847-3381

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 220 N. Salem St., Apex,apexfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 135 W. Chatham St., Cary,caryfarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, growers-market.org

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 128 S. Main St., Holly Springs,goo.gl/xwK6hh

2-6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, nando.com/1bn

2-6 p.m. Saturdays (starting May 30), Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, goo.gl/lhEjLo

8 a.m.- noon Saturdays, North Hills Raleigh, 4150 Main St., Raleigh,northhillsraleigh.com

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Plantation Point Shopping Center, 3351 Cypress Plantation Drive, Raleigh, plantationpointshoppingcenter.com

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Quail Corners Shopping Center, 5003 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. 919-876-2726, quailproperties.com

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 400 block Fayetteville St., Raleigh (City Plaza), RaleighEatLocal.com

5 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. statefarmersmarket.org

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 301 Kinsey St., Raleigh,rebusworks.us/thesaturdaymarket/

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest,wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 3000 New Bern Ave., Raleigh (free parking in the P1 parking deck for market patrons), goo.gl/DpGHtY

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Waverly Place, Intersection of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, waverlyfm.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 101 Gathering Park Circle, Cary, wwfm.ag

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary, wwfm.ag

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Zebulon Community Center, 310 S. Arendell Ave., Zebulon, goo.gl/4gLjgk

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro,chathammillsfarmersmarket.com

Fearrington Farmers Market

4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, East Camden, Fearrington Village,fearringtonfarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Thursdays, 287 East St., Pittsboro,pittsborofarmersmarket.org

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 118 W. Second St., Siler City,silercityfarmersmarket.com

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, Searle Center, 10 Searle Drive, Durham (on the green behind the Searle Center and between Nanaline Duke and Bryan Research Buildings), dukemedicine.org

3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham, durhamfarmersmarket.comSouth Durham Farmers Market

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 5410 N.C. 55, Durham,southdurhamfarmersmarket.org

9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, goo.gl/Fj4tEB

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 348 E. Main St., Clayton, (Horne Square),cfcmnc.org

9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave., Sanford,goo.gl/82omAJ

3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, carrborofarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, University Mall parking lot, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough (Farmers Market Pavilion). enoriverfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 625 Hampton Point Blvd., Hillsborough (Home Depot parking lot near N.C. 86 and I-85),hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org

3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 650 Market St., Chapel Hill (Southern Village green), southernvillage.com/farmers-market/

7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, vancecounty.org/residents/farmers-market/

This story was originally published August 4, 2015 at 11:17 AM with the headline "Flower design class, heirloom tomato class and more."