PPLD Programming for Arts Month
Get Creative at your Local Library
This October, in celebration of Arts Month 2021, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), has all kinds of great ways to get creative and enjoy the arts. All sessions are free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested.
Painting Without A Twist
Saturday, 10/2 from 1-2PM at the Manitou Springs Library
Socialize and follow along as you paint your own Halloween-themed work of art to take home!
Painting Without A Twist
Wednesday, 10/6 from 2-4PM at the Calhan Library
Socialize and follow along as you paint your own Halloween-themed work of art to take home!
A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music
Saturday, 10/9 from 2-3PM (Virtual Event)
A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music is a program of songs and stories about characters and events at the origin of the blues, rock and country music. The show is entertaining and informative and touches on issues relevant to our story as a people. Presented by Jon Waterman.
Painting Without A Twist
Saturday, 10/9 from 3-4:30PM at the High Prairie Library
Socialize and follow along as you paint your own Halloween-themed work of art to take home!
Painting Without A Twist
Wednesday, 10/13 from 5:30-7PM at the Sand Creek Library
Socialize and follow along as you paint your own Halloween-themed work of art to take home!
Drop-In Watercolor Painting
Thursday, 10/14 from 6-8PM at the East Library's Makerspace
Come to MAKE @ East to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself! Sessions are facilitated by local artist Carmen Franco, who will be on hand to help and inspire.
All Pikes Peak Makes
Friday, 10/22 from 4-9PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall
Are you ready to get hands-on with some creative projects? Looking to learn more about creative organizations and resources in our community? Join us for APPM @ KCH!
This year, due to pandemic safety measures, we’ll be getting together for a smaller All Pikes Peak Makes event at the newly opened Knights of Columbus Hall. Local creative organizations will bring hands-on projects for the whole family to enjoy. Explore the world of making this October with All Pikes Peak Makes!
A maker is someone who creates – to be innovative, to solve problems, to bring something beautiful into the world, or simply to have fun. They have an idea and they bring it to life. Making can encompass just about anything, from high tech to low tech to no tech, from art to fabrication to artistic fabrication, from needles to table saws to software. Join us October 11 – 24 as we celebrate making in the Pikes Peak region – by exploring outer space as well as local maker hubs, tinkering, thinking, and, of course, making!
Paper Marbling Class
Saturday, 10/23 from 10:30-11:30AM at the Rockrimmon Library
Local multimedia instructor Laurel Bahe will teach you the art of paper marbling in a one-hour class using materials provided by the library. Each registrant will leave with the means to create their own refrigerator magnet and necklace using the art they created!
Drop-In Watercolor Painting
Thursday, 10/28 from 6-8PM at the East Library's Makerspace
Come to MAKE @ East to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself! Sessions are facilitated by local artist Carmen Franco, who will be on hand to help and inspire.