Demo: 5:30pm: Heather Freeman will be doing a short demo on how to create homemade contemporary art cards for this holiday season, using colorful acrylics and a few simple tools. Come and play with paint at November's First Friday at the Smiley! Creative Play - Let's Make Abstract Cards! Do you want to make abstract art but are unsure where to begin? This fun approach to creating abstract art will have you creating some uber-cool art with a few simple tools. Heather Freeman is the featured ArtRoom artist for November. On November 3 at 5:30, Heather will be doing a short demo on how to create art for homemade cards using colorful acrylics and a few simple tools. You will then get to design and make your own abstract paper which you can make into cards for this holiday season. The mini workshop and all supplies are free. Come and play with paint at November's First Friday at the Smiley! Learn more about Heather and her work at: https://www.heatherfreeman.studio/ See Heather in the ArtRoom: https://youtu.be/_6Z_nb98hiE Heather's Abstract Painting in Action: https://youtube.com/shorts/VXs5dAd4Oy4?feature=share Durango is abuzz with excitement over the success of First Fridays. Start at the Smiley! The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl is November 3, from 4pm - 7pm. Come talk with local artists, be inspired by creative work, or buy a local, handcrafted item for yourself or a special someone at the Smiley Building at 1309 East Third Avenue in Durango, Colorado. The ArtRoom Collective is Durango's working studio gallery where 22 artists create and sell their handmade goods— art, paintings, jewelry, pottery, hats, and more. The Smiley Cafe will be open and offers coffee and boba beverages and snacks. Monthly First Friday Art Crawls at The ArtRoom Collective feature artist demonstrations to teach and inspire.