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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 »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 »February 2025
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 »Letters from Home
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each show will be funny, historical, and inspirational. Part of the Watford City Area Concert Series in cooperation with the American Legion Club.*FREE for all active…
Find out more »March 2025
Kids Art with Author/Artist Greg Walters
Join Artist and Author of the children's book "Animal Alphabet Alliteration” for a book reading and an art class. Kids will meet the artist and after a book reading, will be guided in a North Dakota Landscape with animals. This is a great chance for them to learn about the illustration and book writing process and get face-to-face interaction with a published author and professional artist. Greg Walter's art show based on his book "Animal Alphabet Alliteration” has been traveling…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Watercolor Crocus Class
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and build on your skills in our watercolor series! This class, we'll be welcoming the spring with crocuses! 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" finished…
Find out more »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 »Beginner Crochet Class: Washcloth Workshop
Learn to crochet with Kara! Receive a crochet kit with class and learn to read crochet patterns. Choose your time slot for a more intimate class setting. Ages 9 +, younger with parent guidance
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 »Long X Arts Annual Meeting
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Meeting to review the goals we've achieved, discuss and share new ideas, and celebrate moving the arts in our community into the future. Invite a friend and join us for appetizers, refreshments and discussion. Monday, March 17 5:00 PM Long X Art Gallery
Find out more »Kids’ Clay Flower Bowl Class
Come get your hands dirty as we welcome the spring in this clay flower bowl class after school! We'll be teaching ages 6+ how to make a clay flower bowl from scratch. If you think your child will need extra assistance, please feel free to stay with them and join in the fun! We'll be making our bowls AND glazing them the same day, so it will be a one-stop process! Their bowls will then be ready to pick up…
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