upcoming classes

providing opportunities for artistic development and exploration

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Pre-registration required. Find all details and registration at: www.jamestownarts.com

Beginning Zentangle with Aliane Toso

Tuesday, April 11 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm • $50 / $35 for members

Learn the relaxing, meditative and fun practice of Zentangle. Alaine will teach you to create images by drawing structured patterns using combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, s-curves and orbs. Join the movement of Zentangle Art. Beginners kit included with class fee.

Clay Soap Dish Class with Anna Brock

Sunday, April 16 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm • $50 / $35 for members

Join Anna Brock in making an original soap dish with clay, and homemade soap. You will be taking home a one of a kind made by hand soap dish with a one of a kind made bar of soap.

Tax Day Throwing Clay with Anna Brock

Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm • $50 / $35 for members

Get your mind off those taxes. Join Anna in the Hansen Clay studio for one evening of wheel throwing. Some experience, no experience, just need practice…come join us. Anna will focus on the basic skills, and simple forms. Clay, Glaze materials, and firing are included in your fee.

Old School & Pre-School with Taylor & Dina

Wednesday, April 19 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • $15 (1st child & adult)

This class is for kids ages 3-5 and their parent, grandparent, or other adult. Come, enjoy some quality time creating art with your preschooler. Activities are designed to engage young creatives and encourage general and fine motor skill development. (Adult must be present to help student during the whole class. $5 for additional children of the same family.)

Do you have a class you would like to see offered at The Arts Center, or an artist you think that we should look into? Let us know! We are always open to new creative opportunities. You can contact Anna Jacoboson, Direcotor of Exhibitions and Education at ajacobson@jamestownarts.com or call the office drectly at 701-251-2496 and ask for Anna.

Beginning Watercolor with Rosemary Gasal

Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm • $75 / $60 for members

You’ll learn everything from supplies to color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes. Then, the grand finale will be a full composition to tie it all together.

Old School & Pre-School with Taylor & Dina

Wednesday, May 17 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • $15 (1st child & adult)

This class is for kids ages 3-5 and their parent, grandparent, or other adult. Come, enjoy some quality time creating art with your preschooler. Activities are designed to engage young creatives and encourage general and fine motor skill development. (Adult must be present to help student during the whole class. $5 for additional children of the same family.)

Intro to Throwing clay with Samantha Lokemoen

Friday, May 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm • $50 / $35 for members

Join Samantha in the Hansen Clay studio for a one evening of wheel throwing. Some experience, no experience, just need practice… come join us. Samantha will focus on the basic skills, and simple forms. Clay, glaze materials, and firing are included in your fee.

Pour Painting Class with Jill Edinger

Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • $50 / $35 for members

All ages (8 and younger must have a parent participating with them)

Pour painting has become vastly popular in the last decade. Practitioners all over the world are experimenting with different styles, techniques and expressions. Come find your own style and expression will Jill.

REMINDER: Pre-registration required. Find all details and registration by visiting www.jamestownarts.com or give the office a call at 701-251-2496.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

All classes are only $60 per student! Register online www.jamestownarts.com; by phone at 701-251-2496; or in person at The Arts Center. Register today! Class sizes are limited.

AUDITIONS! The Summer musical is back on track. Auditions are scheduled for Friday, May 19 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm & Saturday, May 20 at 9:30 – 10:30 am will be held at Two Rivers Performing Arts School.

KINDERGARTEN – 2nd GRADE SUMMER CAMPS

Monday – Thursday from 9:15 am – 10:30 am

A snack will be provided. Students should bring their own water bottle.

June 5 – 8: Early Artist Clay Creations w/ Bill Nybo

June 12 – 15: Early Artist World of Colors w/ April Symes

June 19 – 22: Early Artist Sticks & Strings w/ Linda Roesch

June 26 – 29: Early Artist Wearable Art w/ Linda Roesch

July 5 – 6: Mini-Camp (2 days) Artists Mosaic w/ Molly McLain

3rd – 6th GRADE SUMMER ARTS CAMPS

12:00 – 3:00 pm (*unless otherwise noted) Students should have lunch before coming to camp. They may bring a snack and a water bottle with them, but snacks/lunch will not be provided.

June 5 – 8: Clay Creations w/ Bill Nybo

June 12 – 15: Tie Dye w/ April Symes

June 19 – 22: Sticks and Strings w/ Linda Roesch

June 26 – 29: Wearable Art w/ Linda Roesch

July 5 – 6: Mini Camp (2 days) Mosaics w/ Molly McLain

There are more summer camps coming in July.… check our website www.jamestownarts.com for the latest information and keep an eye out for our weekly’ish emails! Future camps in July also include students in grades 6 – 9.

The summer program for children is supported in part by a grant from the Jamestown Optimist Club, BNSF, United Way and the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

WELCOME BACK!

MATT HODEK AND THE DAKOTA DUTCHMEN!

Thursday, June 22 starting at 7:00 pm at The Arts Center

Bring your dancing shoes and love of polka music. This is a night of extreme enjoyment and toe tapping happiness. Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen do not dissapoint. Come on in and join in the fun and enjoyment of true old school tunes.

How we got started… The Dakota Dutchmen played their first dance at the American Legion in Lankin on Memorial Day 2004 with Matt Hodek on accordion, concertina & vocals; Mike Helt on piano; Roger Kosobud on drums & Charlie Sunde on bass horn.

Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen have entertained many people in Jamestown. We thank them for returning! And hope you enjoy the opportunity to try out your polka skills.

Tickets are available online at www.jamestownarts.com or by calling the office at 701-652-2496.

PLACES WE HAVE RECENTLY PLAYED:

Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Writers Club

2nd Monday of the Month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm This group welcomes all writers or those just looking to explore writing. Share what you’re writing with some fresh ears. Critique and help one another along in the process. Get helpful tips from some of the more experienced in the group and move your own project along. Meets in the Hansen Studio.

Open Mic Night

Last Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall.

Woodcarvers Group

Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Hansen Studio

Stop by and whittle away! The local Woodchippers club meets Thursday nights at 6:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome to join in. If you are just starting out, this group is always willing to share and advise for your development and success working with wood. It is free to attend, no reservations are necessary.

Buffalo City Photo Club

Third Tuesday of the Month in the Hansen Studio

The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting again. You can join them the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio for a photography adventure. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Free and open to anyone. In nicer weather we may venture outside for hands on experiences.

Sanctified Movie Showing

(independent film based in North Dakota on a true story)

Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 pm.

Sanctified is a Western set in the late 1800s. It tells the story of an outlaw who is rescued from death by a nun traveling through the North Dakota Badlands. She nurses him back to health in exchange for him guiding her to a Church in Williston. A deep friendship develops between these two unlikely people as they learn to work together to survive their dangerous journey.

Sanctified was shot in the Badlands of North Dakota in May of 2021 and was produced by local production companies. It was a priority of the production to use mostly local talent for the film. Dean Bellin, Technical Director of Theater at Bismarck State College, was the Production Designer for the film. Michele Renner, of Capitol Shakespeare, was the costume designer. Several students from the University of Mary sered in various roles both on and off-screen.

You can join us in enjoying this hisotical look at Western North Dakota on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are only $10 / $5 for members and are available at the door (pre-registration is encouraged).