Tag: create

Bullet Journals

Bullet Journaling is meant to help you organize your tasks and stay productive but it’s also great for maintaining mindfulness. It has evolved into a platform for many to express their thoughts and creativity. 

Join OFPL in-person on Wednesday, January 12th at 4:00 PM in the Main Library for a bullet journal workshop. Keep track of your favorite books, water consumption, binge-worthy tv shows, and more!

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Wednesday, January 12th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Supplies will be available at OFPL during the workshop.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ABCs Art Challenge

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

Monday, January 10th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Join the challenge to create one art piece a day using a letter from the alphabet. Create a work of art starting with the letter of the day using any medium. Inspired by Daily Practices workshops from CreativeBug. Color Pencil Daily Practice & Marker Daily Practice

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Crafty Kids – January 2022

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.  

Premiere Dates:

  • January 6th – Yarn Painting
  • January 13th – Peace Doves
  • January 20th – Sock Puppets
  • January 27th – Create Your Own Puzzle

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Stained Glass Art

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 27th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Upcycle unused picture frames to make a stained glass window with glue and food coloring.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Torn Paper Collage

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 20th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Recycle your old books or magazines to create a colorful collage.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Pom Pom Rug

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 13th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Feel the warmth of a new rug!  Make your own soft and warm pom-pom rug out of yarn.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Bar Soap w/ Dried Flowers & Essential Oils

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 PM to make your own bar soap with dried flowers & essential oils.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Watch our collection of self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:

Bar Soap w/ Dried Flowers & Essential Oils

Ingredients:
• 1 pound Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base
• 25 drops Violet Fragrance Oil (Substitute with other essential oils)
• 4 Dried Chrysanthemum flowers (Substitute with other dried flowers)
• 1-2 drops Peach soap colorant
• 2 tablespoons Beeswax Pastilles
• 2-inch square soap mold
• OPTIONAL: Small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, melt beeswax in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Put on for 30 seconds increments until fully melted, stirring each time.
2. Dip each Dried Chrysanthemum flower into the beeswax, fully coating each flower. This will help the flower to hold it’s shaped and not break. Set on wax paper or plate to dry.
3. Cut soap into 1-inch squares and place into microwave-safe container.
4. Heat soap in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, remove and stir. If soap is not completely melted, heat for 10-second intervals, stirring in between.
5. Remove from microwave and add fragrance oil and soap colorant. Stir well.
6. Pour into a soap mold.
7. Place one Dried Chrysanthemum flower into the center of each soap-filled mold. Press down very gently, just to get the flower to stay put in the soap.
8. Spray with rubbing alcohol to help reduce bubbles.
9. Let soap set for 1-2 hours without disturbing the mold. Remove from mold and store in an airtight container to preserve the scent.

Other Combination Scents

Dried Flower

Lavender

Essential Oils

  • Peppermint
  • Lemongrass
  • Sweet Orange
  • Frankincense
  • Vetiver

Rose

  • Lavender
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Sweet orange
  • Lemon
  • Tangerine

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Basic Block Printing

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 6th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Learn how to create a block print of linoleum. Block printing is a technique for printing text, images, or patterns used since 220 AD. Inspired by a CreativeBug class from the Sarah Matthews collection.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Crafty Kids – December 2021

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

Premiere Dates:

  • December 2nd, 2021: Stuffed Gingerbread Man 
  • December 9th, 2021: Paper Plate Snowman 
  • December 16th, 2021: Pinecone Christmas Ornament
  • December 23rd, 2021: Yarn & Stick Christmas Tree 
  • December 30th, 2021: Stitched String Art

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Sand Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, November 29TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month by making your own sand painting. Traditionally sand paintings are used in ceremonial practices but we will be using the fundamentals to create a unique painting.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.