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Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop

with 85 Artistry

2025-05-24 13:00:00 2025-05-24 14:30:00 America/New_York Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Saturday, May 24
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-24 13:00:00 2025-05-24 14:30:00 America/New_York Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums.

Life can be overwhelming. Learn techniques to transform your thoughts, feelings, and experiences into creative expression with this month's guest artist, 85 Artistry. Perfect for solo teens and adults or family groups to share and learn together!

Use alcohol inks and let your emotions flow freely, tapping into the sensory experiences of your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. By embracing the fluidity of the colors you select, you will create expressive fluid art that reflects your inner landscape. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flow of colors and enjoy the creative journey. Please wear clothes you are comfortable getting dirty/ stained.

This workshop will be held outside in the Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden. You are encouraged to bring a water bottle to hydrate. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Story Room.

About 85 Artistry:

"I am a versatile artist who embraces various mixed mediums, allowing inspiration to flow from the life experiences and environments around me. Art serves as a source of relaxation and has deep roots in my family, particularly influenced by my talented mother. After her passing, I felt compelled to honor her legacy by channeling my creative gifts into my work, which spans from portraits to resin and wood, often blending different materials. Life itself fuels my creativity, as art offers a unique perspective that reflects individual perception and sensory experiences." Website: www.85artistry.com Instagram: @85artistry

Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshops are held in partnership with Dope Focus and are designed to supplement the Avenue Ambition: Crafting Your Creative Career series, a 10-workshop program that provides teens with the tools to develop their artistic career and a chance to vend at Art on the Avenue. Participation in Avenue Ambition is not required to attend this workshop.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | teen | Dope Focus | Crafts | Avenue Ambition | Art | 85 Artistry |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763

Hours
We're closed Friday May 16 due to Staff Day
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 Closed
(Staff Day)
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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Large Meeting Room
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Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
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Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
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Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.

Thu, May 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NEW EXTENDED TIME! 3-5 PM! Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room
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Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Ages 12+. Explore ways to channel your feelings, thoughts, and experiences through different art styles and mediums.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Picture Book Area
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library

Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room
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