Tag: techniques

Navajo Rug Weaving

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be´ iinà – The Navajo Lifeway will host Navajo Rug Weaving Classes on the fourth Friday of every month. Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library on August 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in the traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

August 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects.

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

Bridging the Gap Between Strategy & Creative Voice

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Monday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. with Brandi Sea Heft-Knifin.

You know that little voice that says “you’ll never have another good idea as great as your last one”. We’ve all struggled with how to find inspiration and create work that is a reflection of who we are as designers.

How do you connect the gaping chasm between inspiration and your own style? Brandi Sea is here to share a few secrets about how design strategy IS the bridge to connect your inspiration to your creative voice and never be at a loss for ideas again.

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

Sewing 101

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on learning the basics of hand-held sewing and a sewing machine, techniques and stitch patterns.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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

Geometry Wall Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 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 on Monday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on creating a geometric work of art to hand on your wall. Using several techniques we have learned from previous Creative Corner episodes we will create geometric wall art.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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Creative Corner – Still Life Painting

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to start a still life and apply basic painting techniques.

Roy Lichtenstein. Cape Cod Still Life. Pop Art. 1972.
Picasso. The Dessert Still Life. Post-Impressionism. 1901.

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

Creative Corner – Halloween Lanterns

Create your own art using 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:

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Tune in on Monday, October 12th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on creating spooky and terrifying halloween lanterns scenes.

Project Ideas:

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

Creative Corner – Abstract Painting 103

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 14 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on abstract painting while learning advanced techniques in painting. Exploring and building on what we learned in Abstract Painting 101 & 102 (Watch part one at https://youtu.be/HPFoHuDA9zM & part two at https://youtu.be/TBooN19TPzw).

Part Three explores final details and advanced painting techniques as we build upon the painting.

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.

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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.

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.