The Gallery's  Art Pantry program began May 12, 2020 and will continue while supplies last! Grab bags of art supplies for each project will be available inside the front glass doors of Gallery 194 in the entry way. The doors will be open for pickup Tuesdays - Fridays, from noon to 6 pm. Please only take what you can use, and please share a photo of your finished projects with us on the Gallery 194 facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com.


January:
61 trio

December:
56 beanie ornament57 58 clay ornaments


November:
54 hedgehog55 scarecrow



eptember Theme: Back to School!

(if you need a little help making the folded paper notebook, click here to see a helpful tutorial from YouTube!)
52 School Bus Photo Frame53 Tiny Notebook
50 unicorn pencil cup51 Robo Pencil Cup
48 pencil perch pal copy48 quote bookmark


July/August Projects:
ocean flyer copy


June 15 Update:
41a


May 20 Update:
39 dinosaur 
38 Father's Day Coupon book


May 11 Update:
37aflyer

April 16 Update:
35 Mothers Day Card
Mother's Day Card
33 coupon book
Mother's Day Coupon Book
34 butterfly suncatcher
Mother's Day Sun Catcher


March 27th Update:
art pantry easter



February 19th Update:
28 Leprechaun Hat

Leprechaun Hat Instructions

 You will need: green acrylic paint, school glue, clear tape

  • Paint the entire pot green and let dry.
  • Bend the black strip of paper into a ring that will fit around the bottom of the pot and tape the ends together to close the ring.
  • Apply glue around the bottom edge of the pot and slide the bottom part of the pot through the black ring so that it glues down.
  • Apply glue to the very bottom of the pot and place in the center of the green foam circle.
  • Glue the gold square to the black strip.
  • Send us a photo of your finished leprechaun hats on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!

29 Clover Suncatcher

 

Four-Leaf Clover Suncatcher

You will need: clear drying school glue

  • Plan out a design or pattern of your choosing inside of the four-leaf clover using the colored pieces of paper. (you can rip up or cut the paper however you like)
  • Place glue around the edge of one of the four-leaf clovers where you want to place the colored paper and glue the piece down.
  • Keep applying glue and paper until you finish your design and allow time to dry.
  • Place the other four-leaf clover over the side that you glued the colored paper over so that it matches up perfectly with the decorated four-leaf clover. (this cleans up the edges and makes the clover sturdier)
  • Pull the string through the hole at the top of the and tie a knot.
  • Hang up your finished clover in front of a window that gets a decent amount of sunlight.
  • Send us a photo of your finished four-leaf clover on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!


February 5th Update:
27 monster bookmark
27 monster bookmark2
27 monster bookmarkinstructions

Monster Bookmark Instructions:
You will need: school glue

  • Fold the large square paper as shown in the picture above.
  • Glue on the triangle piece for the inside of the mouth.
  • Glue the tongue over the triangle.
  • Glue the teeth under the top flap so that they will stick out when you have your bookmark placed on a page.
  • Glue the circles on the face where you are going to place the eyes.
  • Glue the eyes over the circles.
  • Send us a photo of your finished monster bookmarks on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!


January 28th Update:
26 valentine heart

January 5 Update:
24 Gnome

25 Mitten Suncatcher


December 6 Update:
Holiday Flyer

Craft Stick Sled Ornaments

You will need: acrylic paint, school glue

  • Paint all of the craft sticks and allow to dry.
  • Place three small craft sticks right next to each other, making the stick in the middle stick up slightly higher than the other two.
  • Glue those sticks together and allow time to dry.
  • Flip over the group of sticks to the back side.
  • Place glue on the side of one of the large sticks and place it on one of the outer edges of the group of smaller sticks.
  • Do the same thing to the other large stick on the opposite side of the group of small sticks.
  • Using the last small stick, glue it towards the top, laying it flat across the two large craft sticks.
  • Glue the sting behind the small craft stick at the top of the sled and allow time for everything to dry.
  • Send us a photo of your finished sled on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!

SNOWFLAKE DECORATION

  1. Lay out your sticks to design a snowflake pattern that you like.
  2. Carefully glue your snowflake together.
  3. Let it dry completely.
  4. Paint your snowflake.
  5. Tie string provided onto your snowflake.
  6. Hang in the window.
  7. Enjoy!
  8. Please share a photo of your snowflake project with Gallery 194 on Facebook!

Tag Calendar

  • The tags are there for reinforcement to help your masterpiece last longer.
  • You can glue two pieces of paper to the tag and decorate each one.
  • Glue your photo to the paper.
  • Attach a white piece of paper and write the name and date of the birthday.
  • Enjoy and add as members join the family.
  • You could also add anniversary’s and remembrance dates.
  • Send us a photo of your project on Facebook to Gallery 194.



October 26 Update:

19 Snowman

Clothespin Reindeer

You will need: brown acrylic paint or a brown marker, school glue

  • Paint or color the clothespin and allow time to dry.
  • Using the brown pipe cleaners, twist the two together in the middle and shape the ends to look like antlers.
  • Glue the antlers to the top on the back of the front clothespin.
  • Next, glue the reindeers face to the front of the clothespin.
  • Glue the eyes to the face and glue the larger red pompom underneath the eyes for its nose.
  • Glue the green leaves underneath the face.
  • Glue the small red pompom in the middle of the leaves.
  • Send us a photo of your finished reindeer on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!

Clothespin Snowman

You will need: white acrylic paint, black marker, school glue

  • Paint the clothespin white.
  • Glue the hat on the front of the pin at the top.
  • Draw on some eyes.
  • Place the carrot (orange triangle) under the eyes.
  • Draw a smile underneath the nose.
  • Tie the string around the pin for a scarf.
  • Send us a photo of your finished snowman on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!


17 Fall leaf

Leaf Suncatcher

You will need: school glue

  • Decide which side you want to be the front and back.
  • Plan out a design or pattern of your choosing using the colored pieces of paper.
  • On the back of the leaf, place glue around the leaf where you want to place colored paper.
  • Keep applying glue and paper until you finish your design and allow time to dry.
  • Flip the leaf over to the front side and poke the string through the hole at the top of the leaf and tie a knot.
  • Hang up your finished leaf in front of a window that gets a decent amount of sunlight.
  • Send us a photo of your finished suncatchers on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!
16 Cork Coaster

Make a set of coasters to keep or give as a gift!

You will need: acrylic craft paint, paint brushes, school glue (dries clear)

  • Be creative! Paint some designs on your coasters and have fun with it.
  • Allow time for the paint to completely dry on all of the coasters.
  • Brush a layer of school glue on each coaster for extra protection.
  • Allow time for the glue to completely dry.
  • Tie the yarn around the stack of coasters to complete the set.
  • Feel free to send us a photo of your finished coasters on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!

18 Picture Frame
Picture Frame:

Follow the images below:
18 picture frame directions

October 14 Update:
Halloween Bats

Clothespin Bat Instructions

You will need: black and white acrylic paint and school glue

  • Paint your entire clothespin black and allow time to completely dry.
  • Fold the bat wings back at the dotted line.
  • Place a small amount of glue onto the folded area on the wings and glue onto the sides of the clothespin.
  • Glue the ears (the two triangle shaped pieces of paper) inside the top of the clothespin.
  • Glue the googly eyes onto the pin.
  • Using white paint, give your bat a smile with fangs.
  • Send us a photo of your finished bat on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com

Mini Pony Bead Pumpkins

  • Group up the orange, white, and/or yellow pipe cleaners so they are even on both ends and twist them together a few times in the center.
  • Spread out each pipe cleaner so that they are evenly spaced away from each other.
  • Add beads to each “leg” leaving a little bit of space clear of beads at the top.
  • Pull all of the “legs” up together.
  • Twist the top of the pipe cleaners together to form the base for the stem.
  • Wrap the middle of the green pipe cleaner around the base of the orange stem leaving each end of that pipe cleaner sticking out.
  • Then curl both the ends of the green pipe cleaner using something like a pencil to make the vine.
  • Wrap the brown pipe cleaner around the orange stem to make the actual stem of the pumpkin.
  • Sit the pumpkin on its bottom and squish it down to give it a round shape.
  • Send us a photo of your finished pumpkin on the Gallery 194 Facebook page or via email to info@gallery194.com!



September 12 Update:
penguin and plane


August 26 Update:
ART PANTRY AUGUST


July 17 Update:
art pantry restock july 17

July 1 Update:

art pantry restock June 26


June 11th UPDATE:

Clay Projects! Clay is now available for pick up at the Gallery.

Here's what we made with our clay:
clay projects
Here are some ideas for other projects you can make with your clay:






Check out the youtube channel for more fun projects!


May 26th UPDATE: Puppets are still available while supplies last!
art pantry restock

Choose from one of 5 puppets to color, cut and create! All necessary materials and a picture of a finished puppet for reference are included in each art pantry grab bag.



Cat/Dog Project
ArtPantry Dog CatArtPantry Cat
*Requires glue, marker or crayon.
This kit has enough supplies make 2 of your choice of animal, or one of each. Follow the directions to create your own cat or dog to keep. Share your photos with your completed project to Gallery 194 when complete. You can even draw a background for the animal - its home, somewhere it's visiting, etc - and glue it down if you choose.

 Watercolor Surprise

 ArtPantry Watercolor Surprise

Full Kit: Watercolor paints, crayon and paper. If you have watercolor paints at home: Crayon and paper. If you just need some paper we have that too. Each kit has a surprise picture for your child to discover. Please keep in mind all watercolor paint has the possibly to stain. Parents please set this up in a safe place like the kitchen table and have clothing that you do not mind getting messy. There are a few blank pieces of paper in each kit that your child can draw with white crayon to make their own watercolor surprise. For an added surprise put on a little sprinkle of table salt to the wet watercolor painting and let dry.

Oregami Frogs
ArtPantry Frogs
This project is for someone a little older. It has step by step instructions included with the kit. If you get stuck, we have a follow-along video linked below. Each kit has supplies for multiple frogs to be folded. Fold your frogs and see whose frog can jump the farthest.

Video Link HERE!

Check out what some great young artists have created with the Art Pantry Kits!
Art Pantry Snapshot 1

Art Pantry Snapshot 2
Art Pantry Snapshot 3