Start the weekend out learning to make a fused-glass flower arrangement at The Art Garage studio. Here are a few other events happening in South Austin this weekend:





Friday, March 23

Create a fused flower garden arrangement

In this workshop, participants will make fused-glass flower gardens. Activities include learning to cut glass and how to make different types of flowers. Two classes will be available for the afternoon—mom-and-me and adult-only. $45.

4 p.m., 6 p.m. The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, Austin. 512-852-9900. www.theartgarageaustin.com








Saturday, March 24

Transform and set ambitious goals

Occupational therapist Karen Street will lead an interactive workshop that is designed to help guests transform, set and keep ambitious goals. Co-working space and child care facility, The Hive, will host the event. Child care will be available at the regular rate of $10 per hour per child with a 10 percent sibling discount. Free to attend.

10-11 a.m. The Hive, 10415 Old Manchaca Road, Austin. 512-366-8120. www.hiveaustin.com






Soar a kite at Flight Fest

This year’s event will include a live bird of prey show featuring raptors that soar over the audience, making and flying kites, a chance to play with parachutes, a hands-on look at how birds fly with an interactive exhibit from The Austin Nature and Science Center, construct and fly gliders, blow bubbles and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket. Free.

1-3 p.m. Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library, 5125 Convict Hill Road, Austin. 512-974-9900. www.ibrary.austintexas.gov





Sunday, March 25

Support jewelers in West Africa

Jewelry Academy of Austin invites the community to spend the afternoon with Tim McCreight as he speaks about the Toolbox Initiative fundraiser, an initiative that hand delivers new tools and support to jewelers in West Africa. A demonstration on tool-making, a Q&A session and a book signing will follow. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Toolbox Initiative. $45.

2-6 p.m. Jewelry Academy of Austin, 321 W. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 204, Austin. 512-799-0731. www.creativeside.org






Catch a movie and sip wine

South Austin’s local winery is hosting a movie and wine night with the viewing of “Clueless.” All of the tables and chairs will be cleared out so guests can bring their lawn chairs and blankets. The winery’s house wine will be served throughout the evening. Free.

7:30-10:30 p.m. The Austin Winery, 440 E. St. Elmo Road, Ste. A-1, Austin. 512-326-1445. www.theaustinwinery.com