Create with O’Keeffe: Cloud Mobiles

  • Thursday, August 22
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MT
  • MAIN LIBRARY | 145 WASHINGTON AVE, SANTA FE, NM, 87501

Explore the magic behind creating your own cloud mobile!

Join experienced teaching artist Christina Kortz at the Santa Fe Public Library to create your very own cloud mobile! Inspired by the mobiles gifted to Georgia O’Keeffe by artist Alexander Calder, participants will use a variety of materials to create a masterpiece worthy of hanging in your bedroom! 

Christina Kortz has been with the O’Keeffe Museum since the year 2000. She began as an Education Coordinator and Family Programs Manager, and now works as a Museum Educator and Gallery Guide. Christina is an experienced arts educator, illustrator, fashion stylist, and dancer. 

Create with O’Keeffe is a free monthly drop-in program offered in partnership with the Santa Fe Public Libraries, occurring on the second, third, and fourth Thursday of every month at libraries around Santa Fe. Create with O’Keeffe aims to bring fun art activities to kids and families while helping them learn how to express themselves through visual art! The program is free to attend and does not require advanced registration. 

For more information, please contact  learning@okeeffemuseum.org

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