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September 2025
Bucket or Ball Cap Embroidery Class
Unleash your artistic flair and learn the art of embroidery on bucket hats or ball caps, perfect for adding a personal touch to your headwear collection. During this engaging class, participants will be guided through beginner embroidery techniques. Our experienced instructor will share tips and tricks to help you create stunning designs that reflect your unique style. All necessary materials, including a selection of hats, embroidery threads, and needles, will be provided. By the end of the workshop, you will…
Find out more »Unwillable: A Journey to Reclaim My Brain-Author Visit
When Jackie M. Stebbins had reached the pinnacle of success as a young trial lawyer, she desperately tried to hide her anxiety and depression. But her shaking hands, endless insomnia, and white noise in her ears told her it was true: she had burned herself out. After she pleaded to be committed to a psychiatric ward, her world went black. She awoke a month later to learn that she had a rare and debilitating brain illness that stole her career…
Find out more »Paint and Bloom: Ceramic Vase and Floral Arrangement Class
It’s the perfect creative pairing! Ceramics with the Long X and floral arrangement with Bloomberry Farms’! Join us for an open studio that focuses on customizing a pretty canister-style ceramic vase. Fresh flower season is coming to an end and this is a great way to get in on the last blooms of summer in a unique way! Create a stunning ceramic, learn the art of floral arrangement and experience Bloomberry Farms for yourself! Once your pieces is fired in…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’- Beginner Guitar Class-September
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 »Western Art Show & Cowboy Culture Gathering
Celebrate our western heritage at the North Dakota’s Rodeo Finals. Enjoy the art show featuring western artists, makers, crafters and hands on classes and demonstrations and sit down between rodeos to listen to some of the best storytellers in the genre! Then dance the nights away with live western music
Find out more »Western Sip n’ Paint
Kick off 2025 NDRA Wild West Weekend rodeo in style with a sip n' paint at the McKenzie Ag Expo on September 26th, 5:00–6:30 PM! This class is conveniently timed before the rodeo, so you don't miss a beat. Grab your favorite drink at the Ag Expo bar, have on your cowboy boots and hat, and join Oksana for a western-themed paint class you won’t forget. Create your own masterpiece step-by-step, soak in the rodeo vibes, browse the expo vendors,…
Find out more »Private Guitar Lessons
Private lessons to amplify your skills. Join local musician Dave Cooper for private guitar lessons in the Long X Arts Gallery Available Courses: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP Choose time slot $90 per 1 hour session. Guitar Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-317-5719
Find out more »Make Your Brand | Mini Suncatcher Class
Join glass artist Kathy Monti during the NDRA Rodeo's Wild Weekend and the Western Art and Cowboy Culture Gathering to customize a glass sun catcher with your brand or initials (or whatever you choose!). Kathy will walk you through the techniques needed to work with glass to make your mark out of color combinations of your choosing. She will take your creations back to her studio to fire them in the kiln and then mail them back to the Long…
Find out more »Flowers and Frames Class
Combine the beauty of nature with artistic expression by designing stunning pressed floral arrangements in frames. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, Kara will guide you through each step! All supplies included Come and immerse yourself in the world of crafts, meet like-minded individuals, and take home a beautiful piece of art that you can proudly display. Don't miss this chance to enhance your crafting skills and unleash your artistic potential! Spaces are limited, so be sure to…
Find out more »Mexican Brass
Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in 2025, M5 The Mexican Brass, is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction, and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! M5’s program will mix classical with opera, jazz, & pop—a terrific blend for every audience. September 30, 2025 7 PM In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Rough Rider Center Convention Hall Find out more about Mexican Brass Part of the Watford City Area Concert SeriesNow taking memberships for…
Find out more »October 2025
Open House Reception for “Les Fleurs de Mon Coeur”
Join us as we celebrate and thank Marilyn Niewehner for sharing her art with our community. Your favorite flowers will thank you! Bring the family to meet the artist, browse the gallery, enjoy a light lunch, and have the kids make a free craft! 12 pm- 2 pm Long X Arts Gallery Long X Visitor Center
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio-October
Stop by the 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 may cost more and can be paid…
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