Name: There Be Dragonflies with Kimberly Eslinger
Start: 2026-11-11
End: 2026-11-11

North Dakota might surprise you—and that’s the point. For many, Bismarck-Mandan is a first-time destination, and it delivers far more than just another box to check. Here, you’ll find one-of-a-kind attractions and off-site venues that take events and meetings beyond the fields, courses and four walls and into unforgettable experiences.

Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Wednesday, November 11, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Class Fee: $25 BAGA members $30 non-members Register online here: https://bismarck-art.org/engage/ Capture the magic of dragonflies in watercolor. Artist Kimberly Eslinger will show you how to work with the “flow” to build the depth and transparency needed to make enchanting paintings. During this 2-hour workshop, we will cover: - Choosing watercolor paper - Building depth in layers - Using Gouache and ink - Adding and lifting pigment - Bushes (can you really have too many?) - Choosing watercolors - General artist tips that make life easier (I am only referring to watercolor) You are welcome to bring the following supplies to class: - Cold-pressed 140lb paper - No 8 and a 4 or 2 round + a rigger - Fine point ink marker pen (Optional) - Any watercolors that you have access to - Watercolor pallet - Any stiff, waterproof board for taping your work down. If you don’t have these supplies, don’t worry, Kim will bring extra; just let BAGA know.

There Be Dragonflies with Kimberly Eslinger

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