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Creative Corner – Scapes w/ Chalk Pastels

Create your own art from various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in this upcoming Monday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on using chalk pastels to make various scapes. From scenic landscapes, urban cityscapes, and to the depths of an oceanic seascape. Available through our Facebook page and YouTube channel, search @galluplibrary.

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

Creative Corner – Beginner Hemp Projects

Create your own art from various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in this upcoming Monday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on hemp jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets. Learn techniques and fundamentals to make wearable jewelry. Available through our Facebook page and YouTube channel, search @galluplibrary.

Visit our YouTube page HERE.

Visit our Facebook page HERE.

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

Creative Corner – Abstract Painting

Creative Corner features creativity freedom to make your own art from various materials that can be found around your homes and/or are inexpensive to purchase. Art courses are for the inner creative geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in this upcoming Monday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on abstract painting while learning advanced techniques in oil painting. Exploring and building on what we learned in Abstract Painting 101 (part one video here). Part Two explores advanced oil painting techniques as we build upon the foundation. Available through our Facebook page and YouTube channel, search @galluplibrary.

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Creative Corner – Origami: History & Techniques

Create your own art from various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in this upcoming Monday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on the history of Origami and tune in for a demonstration on techniques. Learn how to make cranes, flowers, and more. Available through our Facebook page and YouTube channel, search @galluplibrary.

Visit our YouTube page HERE.

Visit our Facebook page HERE.

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

Origami Definition

In Japanese ‘Ori’ means folding and ‘gami’ means paper.

Origami, the ancient Japanese practice of folding paper often a square paper (with a colored side) into decorative shapes and figures without cutting, gluing, taping, or even marking it. It is more than just a visual artform, origami inspires mindfulness and meditation.

Instructions for Origami folds contained within video.

Creative Corner – Clay Pinch Pots

Create your own art from various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in this upcoming Monday, August 3rd at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on creating clay pinch pots using air-dry clay. Pinch pots are the oldest form of pottery dating back to ancient times. Available through our Facebook page and YouTube channel, search @galluplibrary.

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

Visit our YouTube page HERE.

Visit our Facebook page HERE.

OFPL does not own the rights to the music contained within the video.

OFPL does not own the rights to the music contained within the video.

Grow with Google Virtual Event

Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

Learn how to discover new job opportunities using Google Search and organize your job search experience using G Suite tools. In this workshop we also share strategies to improve your resume, tips to help you communicate effectively online, virtual interview best practices, and the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support job seekers.

Register for this Grow with Google virtual event HERE

Drip Painting Demonstration

Celebrate Youth Art Month!

Join us for an interactive workshop learning how to use acrylic paint to create random patterns utilizing drip technique. All completed works will be displayed for the month of March.

Join us at the Children’s Branch on Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m. or Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.

Art exhibition from March 9th to April 7th. *Open to all ages and skill levels.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Chess Club – March

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us a the Children’s Branch on Friday, March 6th and March 20th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies.

Meet others who love the game and build connections! Club meets on the first and third Friday of the month.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be´ iinà – The Navajo Lifeway will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class/Spin-off on the third Friday of every month.

Don’t miss the next class on February 21st at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning.

Please bring your own weaving materials and snacks. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.

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