Southern Prairie Library System

The Southern Prairie Library System provides public library services to residents of Jackson and Harmon counties in southwest Oklahoma through branch libraries at Altus and Hollis; and Bookmobile services to rural residents in both counties.The Administrative Offices of the library system are located in the Altus Public Library at 421 North Hudson, Altus, OK 73521




Shortgrass Institute
Spring 2010


Sign up and Workshops will be at:
Altus Public Library, 421 N Hudson, Phone: 477-2890
Shortgrass is pleased to announce the following art classes for
Spring 2010

Synott Matthews,
Art Survey
for Teens


Synott Matthews is a well-known artist and educator. In this workshop students will use prismacolor pencils and watercolor to develop art-making skills.
January 11, 12, 14 & 15 from 6-8 pm, cost: $25, ages 12-17

Bobby Avila,
Charcoal Drawing.




Bobby Avila is currently an art instructor at Altus High School and has a background in art education. He will be teaching gesture drawing with charcoal to reproduce various forms.
February 22, 23, & 25 from 6-9 pm, cost: $30, ages 16 & up

Jill Anderson,
Mural for Teens:
"Make a Splash"



Jill Anderson has a degree in Studio Art from OU. In this workshop, students will work together to create a mural to be on display at the library. The theme will be "Make a Splash." Various media will be available.
March 15, 16 and 18 from 6-9 pm, cost: FREE, ages 12-17

Lyn Taylor,
Pastel Drawing





Lyn taylor attended the Colorado Institute of Art. She is a colored pencil artist and has done freelance illustration for Hallmark. She will be teaching the fundamentals of drawing with pastels.
April 12, 13 and 15 from 6-9 pm, cost: $30, ages 16 and up

Sue Messerly,
Oil Painting





Sue Messerly is a local artist who has studied art at North Texas and Colorado University. She paintslocal landscapes and recently exhibited at the library. In this workshop, she will be teaching oil painting for adults.
April 26, 27 and 29 from 6-9 pm, cost: $30, ages 16 and up

Loweta Chesser,
Water Media Painting



Loweta Chesser is a well known local artist. She has extensive experience painting and instructing. In this workshop, she will be teaching water media painting, including acrylic painting.
May 10, 11 and 13 from 6-9 pm, cost: $30, ages 16 and up

Synott Matthews,
Art Survey
for Elementary




Synott Matthews will be teaching his popular art survey workshop for elementary age children 3rdgrade through 5thgrade. Students will use a various mediums to learn technique ad create artwork.
June 21, 22, 24 & 25 from 6-8 pm, cost: $25,  ages 3rdthrough 5th
Shortgrass Institute
All classes partially funded and made possible by the Oklahoma Arts Council
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Branch Locations

Altus Public Library
421 North Hudson 
Phone: (580) 477-2890
Fax: (580) 477-3626
Toll Free number 1-888-302-9053
Hours:
Monday, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday thru Thursday - 10:00 am to 9:00 p.m.

Hollis Public Library
Corner of W. Broadway and Second Streets
Phone: (580) 688-2744
Fax: (580) 688-9736
Toll Free 1-888-554-5358
Hours:
Tuesday - Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.




World Wide Web Links

Southern Prairie Library System Staff Directory

Board of Directors

Questions or comments can be sent to spls@spls.lib.ok.us

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