State Historical Society of North Dakota
12/22/2025 | Press release | Archived content
'Paint Badlands Watercolors' workshop coming to Chateau de Morés State Historic Site Jan. 31
December 22, 2025
MEDORA, N.D. - The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site is hosting "Paint Badlands Watercolors," a landscape watercolor painting workshop on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. MT.
Before brush meets paper, participants will seek inspiration from the watercolor works completed by Medora Manca (1856-1921). She is best known as the namesake of an 1883 boomtown founded by her French husband, the Marquis de Morès. While here, the accomplished artist painted beautiful watercolors of the area's Badlands. The couple's hunting lodge is now Chateau de Morès State Historic Site.
This workshop is open to ages 16 and older. Participants will be guided through basic watercolor techniques, then create their own one-of-a-kind watercolor masterpiece. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required. Tickets are $10 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased at BadlandsWatercolors.eventbrite.com. Registration closes Friday, Jan. 23.
For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Jacob Simpson, [email protected] or 701.623.4355. The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, and closed Sunday and Monday. The Chateau de Morès home is closed for the season. Find information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.
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