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Crafty Kids – March 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.

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

Premiere Dates:

  • March 3rd – Handprint Dancing Dragon Puppet
  • March 10th – Celebrate Your Name
  • March 17th – Edible Shamrock Rainbow Necklace
  • March 24th – Finger Animal Puppet
  • March 31st – Cupcake Spring Flower

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

Shapely Abstractions

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February 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, February 28th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor African American Heritage Month as we learn more about the artist Reggie Laurent. This self-taught artist creates abstract paintings using intricate shapes that are entwined together with form and color. Learn how to create your own!

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.

Freedom Quilt

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February 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, February 21st
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor African American Heritage Month by quilting together symbols used during the Underground Railroad movement. 

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.

Neon Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February 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, February 14TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Create a neon-inspired painting using acrylic paint and a paintbrush.

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.

Valentine’s Day Festival at Rio West Mall

Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, February 12th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a Valentine’s Day Festival.

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave

Saturday, Feburary 12th
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Make your own valentine cards, play candy games, sing your heart out with a karaoke station, and create your own TikTok videos. Fun and entertainment for the entire family.

In partnership with Miyamura High School Key Club Students.

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

Mixed Media Wall Hanger

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February 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, February 7TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Learn how to make simple wall hangers using minimal materials. Inspired by Jessie Jennings’ CreativeBug course.

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 – February 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.

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

Premiere Dates:

  • February 3rd – Freedom Quilt
  • February 10th -Heart Paper Plate Weaving
  • February 17th – Tissue Roll Train
  • February 24th – Pasta Noodle Jewelry

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

Valentine Art Swap

Celebrate the season of love by participating in a Valentine Art Swap! Create a valentine-inspired work of art to share with someone.

Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Arts123 Gallery
123 West Coal Ave.

Return your completed art to the Main Library, Monday through Saturday, or Art123 Gallery, Tuesday through Saturday, and receive LOVE in the form of a new piece of art. Due by Saturday, February 12th at 4 PM.

Request a 5”x5” canvas board using the Supply Request Form or pick one up at Art123 Gallery.  All mediums welcome. In collaboration with GallupARTS.

Submission Deadline
Saturday, February 12th at 4:00 PM

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

Recycled Tea 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.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

Monday, January 24th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Do you love tea? Celebrate Hot Tea Month by recycling your old tea bags to create unique paintings. Spill the Tea to create unique paintings for your home or as a perfect gift.

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.

Relaxation Bath Salts

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, January 15th at 1:00 PM to make your own relaxation bath salts.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

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 will be available below:

Relaxation Bath Salts

Ingredients:
• 1 cup Epson Salt
• 1 cup Sea Salt
• 5-10 Drops of Essential Oil
• 3-6 Drops of Food Coloring

Instructions:
1. Gather your supplies and start by mixing 1 cup Epson Salt and 1 cup of Sea Salt together in a large bowl.
2. Add 3-6 drops of food coloring. A little goes a long way, so start off with just a few drops and add until you get the perfect color.
3. Mix well.
4. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil.
5. Spoon your bath salt into beautiful jars or bottles, top it off with twine or ribbon, and you are finished!

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