Thanksgiving centerpiece

Learn how to arrange artichokes, pears, fresh-cut flowers and trailing vines in a fresh, long-lasting centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. The class is from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 22 in the Learning Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska. Cost is $99; $89 for members. To register, go to www.arboretum.umn.edu or call 612-301-1277.

Decked halls

Get inspired by three North Oaks houses that are already trimmed for festive gatherings. "Home for the Holidays" is a home tour and boutique fundraiser organized by the North Oaks Children's Hospital Guild 1. Designers from Chickadee Boutique, Christina Lynn Interiors, Hummingbird Floral and Gifts, Lexington Floral, Mickman Brothers and other local businesses have helped decorate the indoor and outdoor spaces. Tours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22, with buses departing from the North Oaks Golf Club, 54 East Oaks Rd. There's also a luncheon on Nov. 21 and 22 at the North Oaks Golf Club dining room. Home tour tickets are $30; luncheon is $22. For tour tickets call 651-481-6729. For lunch reservations, call 651-484-8585.

MCAD art sale

Many local interior designers peruse this annual sale of one-of-a-kind art by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students and recent graduates. The contemporary works are across all media: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Paintings, prints and photographs are usually the most popular items. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 (tickets $150) and Nov. 21 (tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 (free) at MCAD, 2501 Stevens Av. S., Mpls. Call 612-874-3700.

Festive interiors

Gabberts is holding a holiday open house featuring free seminars on decorating your home from harvest to holiday at 1 p.m., and on collecting antique Christmas ornaments at 3 p.m. Nov. 16, the Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue S., Edina. For details, go to www.gabberts.com.

Wine and design

Ispiri Design Build is showing off newly renovated main-level and kitchen spaces from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at 5624 Johnson Dr., Edina. The event features appetizers, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and remodeling ideas. RSVP at www.ispiri.com or call 651-842-9152.

LYNN UNDERWOOD