Tag: paint

Creative Corner – Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Fridays at 3:00 PM. Get creative and make your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13 years and up.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 26th at 3:00 PM

Create your own miniature pieces of art to trade around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s CreativeBug class.

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

Crafty Kids – Squeegee Painting

Join us 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.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 25th at 4:00 PM

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

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

Creative Corner – Hydro Dip Painting

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us virtually @galluplibrary or in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 13-years and older.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 25th at 4:00 PM

Learn how to create your own custom art on any 3D surface using water and paint.

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

Teen Paint Night – July 2022

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on July 22nd at 4:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn how to paint with acrylics. Participants will discover how to make a color wheel and other painting techniques!

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 22nd at 4:00 PM

OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop  to contribute to the library space and stamp your mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided.

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

Creative Corner – Watercolor Jellyfish

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us virtually @galluplibrary or in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 13-years and older.

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July 4th at 4:00 PM

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Learn to create tantalizing jellyfish with a trail of stingers using watercolor paper and paint. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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

Teen Paint Night – June 2022

Join OFPL in-person at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library on June 24th at 4:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn how to paint with acrylics.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 24th at 4:00 PM

In this first workshop, participants will learn how to make a color wheel and learn other basic painting techniques. OFPL is hosting an open call for artworks to hang in Teen City at the Children’s Branch.

We encourage our tweens and teens to decorate using the materials and techniques learned from this first workshop. Supplies will be provided to those in attendance.

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

Art Attack Challenge

Calling all tween & teen artists! Do you love making art? The Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is inviting youth artists to submit works of art in any physical medium to decorate the “Teen City” inside the Children’s Branch. Formerly known as, the young adult section.

Now is your chance to design a library space and stamp your mark in our library. OFPL is inviting youth artists from 9 to 19 years old to share original artworks for a two (2) year art exhibition. OFPL’s Resident Artist will work with youth artists to develop mood boards, facilitate immersive workshops, and provide resources to find your voice!

Submissions will be accepted from youth artists living within the Greater McKinley County region, including, McKinley, Sandoval, Cibola, San Juan, and Apache counties.

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

Paint Pigments from Scratch

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library 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.

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YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 30th at 4:00 PM

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Learn how to make paint pigments from southwest plants. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Moss Painting

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library 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.

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YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 9th at 4:00 PM

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With this low-cost and eco-friendly workshop, learn to create a moss painting that will provide oxygen for your space with minimal maintenance. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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

Acrylic Galaxies

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library 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.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 2nd at 4:00 PM

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Map out the cosmos in this interactive workshop by making your own galaxy using acrylic paint. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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