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January 2025
Greg Walter “Animal Alphabet Alliteration”
Greg is primarily a landscape painter and Professor of Art at Dickinson State University. Since becoming a grandfather, the focus of his creative work has moved to children’s book illustration. This project is an illustrated ABC book, using alliteration to reinforce the sound of each letter, under the principle that "repetition is the mother of learning." "The illustrations are done in watercolor and colored pencil on paper. I came up with this concept when my own children were still quite…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’: Beginner Guitar Workshop-January
Join local musician David Cooper for this beginners guitar class! Start with an instrument orientation and tuning course followed by two 30-minute song learning sessions, learning basic chords and strumming. Come away knowing the basics of two songs and song sheets to help keep you practicing! Ages 14 + $35 per person (bring your own guitar) $45 per person (we provide the guitar for the night)
Find out more »After School Art Experience-Winter 2025
Art After School is Back for the New Year! Join Miss Jess in this 6 week after school class that focuses on providing a creative and emotional outlet in diverse mediums for students. Original programming. discussion and student interest guide the program. With the Long X Arts Foundation, your child will receive hands-on, interactive, original programming that is specifically tailored to your child’s interests and abilities. This could include but is not limited to: ceramic arts, glass fusion, painting, egg…
Find out more »Watercolor Cardinal Class
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and build on your skills in 2025's new watercolor bird series! This class, we'll be painting bright and cheery cardinals! This class is great for beginners, and we'll be practicing our skills of background painting and identifying negative spaces for those looking to build their skillset even further. All supplies and materials are included, and no experience is necessary. Each participant will leave with at least one, and up to four, 4.5" x 6"…
Find out more »Knitting 101 Lessons
Ever wanted to learn to knit? This beginner-friendly course is for you! Join Miss Jess as we work in small groups in one-hour time slots to learn how to knit for the absolute beginner! Together, we'll learn to "cast on" the needles to begin a project, how to do basic knit and purl stitches, and how to finish your project using standard-sized bamboo knitting needles (size 9 US) and the yarn color of your choice! All supplies are included, and…
Find out more »February 2025
Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio
Come and see Miss Jess at the Long X Art Gallery to paint a piece of pottery to be glazed and fired in the kiln! Stop in anytime from 10 am - 4 pm to choose from a variety of different colors and pieces, from bowls, figurines, banks, boxes, you name it! It will then be ready to pick up in one week's time. MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE AND GET A $5 DISCOUNT ON POTTERY SELECTION!! $25-Pre-Registration $30-Walk-ins Larger pieces…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’: Beginner Guitar Workshop-February
Join local musician David Cooper for this beginners guitar class! Start with an instrument orientation and tuning course followed by two 30-minute song learning sessions, learning basic chords and strumming. Come away knowing the basics of two songs and song sheets to help keep you practicing! Ages 14 + $35 per person (bring your own guitar) $45 per person (we provide the guitar for the night)
Find out more »Scented Candle Creations Class
Come join us as we choose from a wintery scent and a colorful additive to create your own scented candle set! We will have a variety of scents to choose from in each of the scent notes (floral, fruity, fresh, musky, sweet, etc.). You will be making two small 4 oz candles in a miniature mason jar. While the candle wax is firming up, we will help you to make a cute sticky label and decor to attach to your…
Find out more »Dot Mandala Rock Painting
Join local artist Randi Smith to create this rock mandala using a combo of dots and brush strokes with acrylic paint on a cement rock. They are fun to display as a doorstop in your home or add some color to a flower bed in the off season. You will be able to pick colors that you enjoy and that fit your settings. Randi will walk you through the entire process of creating your own piece of art.
Find out more »Watercolor Chickadee Class
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and build on your skills in 2025's new watercolor bird series! This class, we'll be painting pudgy little chickadees! This class is great for beginners, but we'll also be practicing our skills of background painting and identifying negative space for those looking to build their skillset even further. All supplies and materials are included, and no experience is necessary. Each participant will leave with at least one, and up to four, 4.5" x 6"…
Find out more »Mandala Rock Bubble Painting
Join local artist Randi Smith to learn the technique of bubble painting on a 4" cement rock. Discover the techniques involved in painting a beautiful rock mandala with a lot of dimension. We will go over the entire process to make a piece of art something similar to what’s pictured. You pick the combo of colors you want for your creation. Everything is provided.
Find out more »March 2025
The Prairie Rose Quilt Guild Show
Enjoy a collection of beautiful work from local quilters. Fun Fact: The National Quilting Association (NQS) designated the month of March as National Quilting Month in 1991. It began as a way to showcase and promote quilting. Quilt shows were held during the month for quilters and others to learn about techniques and the history of traditional quilts. The Long X Arts Foundation exhibits the talent and techniques used by a variety of local quilters. The show is free and…
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