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December 2023
Vintage Christmas Tree Night-Light Class
Come create these adorable Christmas Tree Night Lights with us! All supplies and materials are included. All ages invited to join the fun! $24/each 5" H x 3 ¾" L x 2" W
Find out more »Small Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree
Remember that ceramic Christmas tree your grandmother used to display every year? Now you can make your own! This ceramic Christmas tree comes with a tree and light kit that includes light bulb, colorful mini lights and yellow star tree topper. Join Jess as she guides you through the steps to create this unique piece. Allow two weeks for firing and delivery. Will be ready in time for Christmas Register early as space is limited! 9 ¼" H x 5…
Find out more »No Sew Keepsake Pillow
Grab that sentimental T-shirt and follow along as we teach you how to make it into an adorable decorative throw pillow--no sewing required! $10 per pillow. All supplies included (minus the t-shirt!)
Find out more »Rough Writers Creative Writing Group
Join us for friendship, accountability and growth within a group of like minded writers and creators! all are welcome. A monthly meeting the third Tuesday of each month. Long X Visitor and Art Center Join the Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/Roughwritersgroup/
Find out more »Milk and Cookies Mug Class
Join us to paint this adorable mug for your (or Santa's) milk and cookies! All ages welcome
Find out more »January 2024
Charles Beck: Artist and Muse Art Exhibition
The Long X Art Gallery is pleased to offer this incredible art exhibit January 12 - March 2, 2024. Free and open to the public Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm in the Lower Level of the Long X Visitor Center. CHARLES BECK (b. 1923 - d. 2017, Fergus Falls, MN) Charles Beck was born in 1923 in Fergus Falls. Beck began drawing in grade school where he would trade his works for candy and marbles. He attended Concordia College…
Find out more »“Almost, Maine”
Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. The McKenzie County Community Theater will be performing it as their first full length play on February 10. Time and place TBA.
Find out more »Clay Coffee Mug Class
Get your hands dirty with clay as you make your very own mug, perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage! No experience necessary and all supplies are included. Your mugs will be fired and ready for you to glaze during Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio on February 3. Come in anytime between 10 am - 5 pm to glaze your piece. It will then be ready to pick up in one week's time! *Alternate glazing arrangements may be made…
Find out more »Hygge Around Town
The Long X Arts Foundation, Pioneer Gifts and Books and area downtown businesses invite you to the Hygge Around Town event to celebrate the coziness of the season on Saturday, January 27 on Main Street Watford City. Hygge (hoo-gah) is a way of life inspired by the Danish and the Scandinavian Heritage that celebrates coziness, shared meals and interactions with friends and loved ones emphasizing warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things in life. It is in that…
Find out more »Hygge Open House and Free Printmaking Class
Spend a day of Hygge at the Long X Art Gallery, Visitor Center and Pioneer Gifts and Books. Stop by anytime between 11 am - 4 pm to enjoy treats, browse the beautiful and inspiring Charles Beck art exhibition, shop unique North Dakota products and learn the art of printmaking. Hygee is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being and we celebrate it as the winter settles in. Free for all ages.…
Find out more »Art After School-2nd Winter Session 2024
Art After School continues into the winter! 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 tempera, sculpting,…
Find out more »February 2024
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!
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