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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…

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

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…

We’re celebrating two pop culture legends—Britney Spears & Elvis Presley—with easy, beginner-friendly acrylic paintings. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just here for a good time, artist Belinda Dixon will guide you step by step as we bring these icons to life on canvas. No experience needed—just bring: Your enthusiasm Your favorite drink (BYOB!) Your love for legendary music So grab a friend, sip, paint, and let’s create some legendary art!

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…

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)

Learn the basics of pencil drawing and build on your skills in this beginner friendly class for adults and kids! Ever wanted to learn to draw, but struggle with self-judgement, doubt, and all of those pencils named things like HB or B6, and you don't know where to start? In this drawing class, we create a stress- and judgement-free environment for beginners where we will practice together and talk about shape, line, composition, shading, negative and positive space, and how…

Class Cancelled  Join Chloe for this cozy baking class. Learn to make poppy seed pull-apart bread, get the recipe and loaf to take home and bake away! 7+ Recommended Choose between 1 hour time slots and enjoy a day of Hygge, treats and a free finger-knitting class at The Merc and Long X while you wait for your bread to bake. 11 am - 3 pm  

We're celebrating Hygge with some cozy activities. Come and see us at The Merc at the Long X Visitor Center. Enjoy treats, the quilt show, take a baking class and then meet Miss Jess upstairs so she can teach you how to finger knit! This has been a hit with her after school art kids and it's a great activity for all ages! Hygge is the practice of embracing warmth and comfort and that's what we're all about! No need…