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October 2023
Knitting 101: Scarf
Learn to knit in this beginner-friendly class, where we will create these cute chunky gray scarves! Ages 9+ recommended. Cost is only $25, and spaces are limited, so sign up today to join the fun!
Find out more »Monster Makeup: Injuries
Join us in welcoming artist Vastie Castellanos as she teaches us FX Makeup. Special Effects Makeup can be defined as the use of prosthetic sculpting, molding, casting and painting to create advanced cosmetic effects. It can be seen in scary movie monsters like werewolves, aliens and zombies, and it can also change someone’s appearance to look younger, older, and different. This class will focus on bruises, cuts and injuries. Ages 10-18 $25 per kid/per class Rough Rider Center Additional Classes include…
Find out more »Egg Tempura Make & Take at Fall Fest
Egg Tempera painting is an ancient technique used by the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci and others--and we can make it today, with eggs! This make-and-take project will allow you to make and use your own pigments and create an egg tempera painting on your own 4" x 4" wood piece to take home! All ages welcome. $10 pre-register or pay at the event.
Find out more »MCCT Presents: The Hairdresser’s Code
McKenzie County Community Theater will be having its first performance debut during the Rough Rider Center's Fall Festival! The show is a hilarious 10-minute comedy called "Hairdresser's Code." The show has everything an audience wants: murder, comedy, crazy hair, and a clueless cop. There will be three performances of the show at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. Watch and learn more about how you can get involved with live theater in McKenzie County!
Find out more »Harvest Pumpkin Sip ‘n Paint
Join us for this fun and easy sip 'n paint pumpkin class! Adult beverages are not provided but are welcome. Cost is only $25 for this 11" x 14" canvas, and space is limited, so sign up today!
Find out more »Art for Tots-October
Join you kiddo and Miss Jess in the Long X Arts Gallery for this fun monthly art class geared for tots, preschoolers and kindergartners. Painting, weaving, coloring, drawing, clay and more! $15 per child Saturdays Monthly 10 am - 12 noon September 16 October 21 November 4 December 16
Find out more »POSTPONED-Main Street Summit Art Show
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE MAIN STREET SUMMIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON A RESCHEDULE DATE! Featuring local artists showing and selling their work during North Dakota Main Street Summit and Watford City High School Cultural Fair in Watford City! Wednesday, October 25 8 am - 7 pm Rough Rider Center Lower Level Stop by to make your mark on a community painting. Featured artists include KaratKake Art Dave's Guitar We 3Bs Photography-Maria Borkowski Bold West Art-Afton…
Find out more »POSTPONED: Nashville Bluegrass comes to North Dakota
DUE TO WINTER WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WATCH FOR UPDATES COMING SOON! Two of the nation’s top touring bluegrass bands are joining forces for a 6-day tour of North Dakota, with a stop in Watford City at 7 pm on October 25 in the Rough Rider Center. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce! Seth Mulder & Midnight Run and The Waddington Brothers…
Find out more »Marilyn Niewohner Open House
Closing Reception Join us for a special reception to meet Marilyn and explore the gallery. Bring the kids to make fairy wings! Refreshments and snacks Saturday, October 28 1-4 PM Long X Arts Gallery Androit Enchantment Marilyn Niewoehner is an artist who is well-known for her works in many mediums, but it is her expressive modern art paintings in watercolors, oils, and pen and ink that bring out some of her most dynamic creations. Drawing on her home economics BS, she first started her artistic…
Find out more »Free Fairy Wand Class
Artist Marilyn Niewoehner's delicate gestural paintings are the perfect backdrop for this free class, where you can trace her brushstrokes with your newly-created ribbon wands, munch on some snacks, and meet this Rugby-based artist. Pre-register or just drop in! Dress-up is encouraged but not required. Treats will be served!
Find out more »November 2023
Monster Makeup: Monsters
Special Effects Makeup can be defined as the use of prosthetic sculpting, molding, casting and painting to create advanced cosmetic effects. It can be seen in scary movie monsters like werewolves, aliens and zombies, and it can also change someone’s appearance to look younger, older, and different. Focus this week is on monsters. Ages 10-18 $25 per kid/per class Rough Rider Center
Find out more »Doug Engberg-Art on Leather Exhibit
The Long X Arts Gallery hosts the late Williston artist Doug Engberg's beautiful art on leather exhibit, featuring wildlife and landscapes of western North Dakota intricately burned and painted on large pieces of leather. His show will open on November 3rd and run through December 29. Stop in to view this beautiful work Mon-Sat. 10 am - 5 pm and join us for an open house (more information coming soon). Visiting the gallery is free and open to the public!…
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