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August 2025
Free Art Project at Watford Market
Join us as we paint rocks at the Market!
Find out more »Summer Sketchbook: Exploring Space
Join Kara for this sketchbook series that guides you through exercises in the foundations of visual art for all skill levels. Book all 6 classes for a discounted rate or choose select classes. June 18: Intro to Lines July 12: Shape and Form July 16: Experiments in Color July 30: Texture Studies August 13: Exploring Space August 27: Light & Shadow: Values $20 per class or $90 for all six sessions Instruction, media and materials are provided, but you are…
Find out more »Back to School Open House
Back to School Open House at The Merc! Join us on Monday, August 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Long X Visitor Center for a day full of creativity, cool treats and back-to-school fun! Kids can get crafty with FREE felt pennant flag decorating and design your own pencil pouch. Enjoy drink and ice cream specials while you browse, create, and connect with our community
Find out more »Goodbye, Summer! Scrapbook Party
You bring the memories, we provide supplies! Join us in filling out farewell to summer-themed scrapbook spreads in The Gallery at the Long X! Supplies, tools and inspiration provided but you’re welcome to bring your own!
Find out more »Summer Sketchbook Series: Light & Shadow: Values
Join Kara for this sketchbook series that guides you through exercises in the foundations of visual art for all skill levels. Book all 6 classes for a discounted rate or choose select classes. June 18: Intro to Lines July 12: Shape and Form July 16: Experiments in Color July 30: Texture Studies August 13: Exploring Space August 27: Light & Shadow: Values $20 per class or $90 for all six sessions Instruction, media and materials are provided, but you are…
Find out more »Open Mic Night at the Market
Come show your talent at the last Watford Market of the year!
Find out more »“Polymer Skies”‘ – Open House
Meet Artist Debbie Kauffman and learn about the process she uses to create her beautiful landscape pieces out of recycled material.There will be treats and a free art project for the kids! Free and Open to the Public. Artist Bio North Dakota fiber artist and award winning longarm quilter, Debbie Kauffman, comes from a world of textiles and sewing machines. She learned to tell her stories through drawing and sculpting with thread. She’s all about using unexpected materials and incorporating…
Find out more »September 2025
Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio
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…
Find out more »Les Fleurs de Mon Coeur – Marilyn Niewoehner Art Show
Showing Sept. 5 - Nov. 6, 2027 Long X Arts Gallery 10 am - 6 pm | M-Sat. | Free & Open to Public Artist Statement Pastels have always intrigued this artist; beginning with her mother's colorful images on paper when she was a young child. The characteristics of the product to blend colors so uniquely is endless. From fine, sharp lines to blurred backgrounds, this medium is a perfect choice for any subject matter. It can be traditional, as…
Find out more »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…
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