Category: MakerSpace

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Dragon Puppets & Tiger Bookmarks

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.

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Monday, January 31st
Starts at 4:00 PM

February 1st, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger! Celebrate and honor the Chinese New Year by creating your own Eastern-style Chinese dragon puppet and two styles of tiger bookmarks. 

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.

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.

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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.

Terrariums

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.

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Monday, January 17th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Sowing seeds for a bright future! Learn how to create your own terrarium for your home, office, or personal space. Apply those skills to start your own garden this upcoming planting season.

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.

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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.

ABCs Art Challenge

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.

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Monday, January 10th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Join the challenge to create one art piece a day using a letter from the alphabet. Create a work of art starting with the letter of the day using any medium. Inspired by Daily Practices workshops from CreativeBug. Color Pencil Daily Practice & Marker Daily Practice

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 – January 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.

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

Premiere Dates:

  • January 6th – Yarn Painting
  • January 13th – Peace Doves
  • January 20th – Sock Puppets
  • January 27th – Create Your Own Puzzle

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

Stained Glass 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.

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MONDAY, December 27th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Upcycle unused picture frames to make a stained glass window with glue and food coloring.

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.

Torn Paper Collage

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.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 20th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Recycle your old books or magazines to create a colorful collage.

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.