Tag: maker

Teen Makers Club – March 2023 (1/2)

Let’s get creative! Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on March 11th at 2:00 PM for the teen makers club! OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 11th at 2:00 PM

This month we focus on origami and zoetropes as we discover animation! Open to creative teens of all skill levels.

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

Crafty Kids – Creative Tape Painting Art

Join us in person at the Children & Youth 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-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 9th at 4:00 PM

Construct your own colorful patterned art using tape and acrylic paint.

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

Supply Request form

Tinker Tech – 3D Bookmark

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games!

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 8th at 4:00 PM

Sign up for and learn how to create basic shapes like rectangular prisms and letters using the free 3D modeling program Tinkercad. Create a custom bookmark which will be printed on our 3D printer!

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

Creative Corner – Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

March 3rd at 4:00 PM

Learn how to make your own Artist Trading Card in an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s CreativeBug.

Supply Request Form

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

Crafty Kids – Dr. Seuss Craft

Join us in person at the Children & Youth 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-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 2nd at 4:00 PM

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by constructing your favorite Dr. Seuss-inspired characters.

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

Supply Request form

Teen Paint Night – Kawaii

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on November 30th at 5:00 PM to create kawaii art using acrylics.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Hill Ave.

November 30th at 5:00 PM

In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art as we build our drawing and painting skills. Supplies will be provided.

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

Crafty Kids – Craft Stick Animals

Join us virtually on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube 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-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

November 24th at 4:00 PM

Create your favorite animal using crafty sticks and felt!

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

Supply Request form

Self-Care Saturday at Rio West Mall

Join OFPL in-person at the Rio West Mall near the food court on November 19th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for some crafts and self-care!

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave.

November 19th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

First celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by creating your own indigenous-inspired lithograph prints. Then take some time for yourself and de-stress by making your own anti-anxiety roller bottle.

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

Creative Corner – Beaded Rosettes

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

November 18th at 3:00 PM

Learn beading basics to create your own indigenous-inspired rosette.

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

Crafty Kids – Turkey Craft

Join us in person at the Children & Youth 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-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 17th at 4:00 PM

Make a super cute turkey for the Thanksgiving Holiday!

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

Supply Request form