“Hands-On: Cocoa and Canvases” Photo Gallery

CMU Students attend the Cocoa and Canvases event

On Jan. 29, the Libraries celebrated the snowy season and the start of the spring semester with a cozy afternoon painting winter landscapes. More than 60 attendees gathered in Hunt Library to showcase their artistic skills and enjoy some hot chocolate.

The Libraries’ signature Hands-On event series is inspired by both creativity and community, offering the time, space, and resources to log off your computer and tap into your imagination. When you attend a Hands-On event, you can expect themed crafts, DIY activities, and snacks to help you (re)connect with your creative side.

Join us for the next event, “Hands-On: Lunar New Year Celebration,” on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to kick off the Year of the Horse with origami, paper lantern crafts, and traditional Lunar New Year eats like dumplings and mandarin oranges.

Attendees followed along to create one of several winter paintings, including this snowy sunset on a winding river.
Attendees followed along to create one of several winter paintings, including this snowy sunset on a winding river.
An attendee painstakingly shapes her Scotty dog in a field of snow.
An attendee painstakingly shapes her Scotty dog in a field of snow.

Some participants were inspired to come up with their own designs, including this landscape and snowman.
Some participants were inspired to come up with their own designs, including this landscape and snowman.
A hot cocoa bar was a welcome respite from the cold temperatures outside.
A hot cocoa bar was a welcome respite from the cold temperatures outside.

Two participants concentrate on their original paintings.
Two participants concentrate on their original paintings.
Attendees show off their paintings featuring a festive snowman and an igloo under a moon.
Attendees show off their paintings featuring a festive snowman and an igloo under a moon.

In this painting, a deer wanders through a background of realistic birch trees.
In this painting, a deer wanders through a background of realistic birch trees.
Two participants sketch out the first steps of their paintings.
Two participants sketch out the first steps of their paintings.

An attendee blends multiple colors to create a sunset.
An attendee blends multiple colors to create a sunset.
A group of students showcase their finished art.
A group of students showcase their finished art.

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