ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Join SilverKite® for live, intergenerational arts workshops - including visual arts, dance, music, writing, theatre, and much more! Registration is open for individual participants of all ages.
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SilverKite® partners with library systems across the US to provide FREE online arts programming to their patrons.
Scroll through this page to view our class offerings, and learn which libraries are participating in each workshop.
See a workshop you are interested in? Visit your specific library webpage to register!
King County Library System
Access Code: KCLS2020
Sno-Isle Libraries
Access Code: sil2020
Prescott Valley Public Library
Access Code: PVPL2021
Merrill Gardens
North Olympic Library System
Access Code: NOLS2023
April Workshops
Bollywood Dancing
April 21st
1:30 - 2:30pm
Come learn the dances that are a part of the largest movie making capital in the world – INDIA. India makes 3x as many films than Hollywood. Bollywood is the Hindi-language sector of the Indian movie making industry. Traditionally, Bollywood dancing has been heavily influenced by Asian cultures, Hindu art, music and culture.
Today Bollywood music and dancing is also influenced by other cultures and forms of dance including salsa and hip hop. Contemporary Bollywood music is known for collaborations with musicians from around the world. Come join us for a fun class where we will dance to songs from Bollywood movies.
Each class you will learn choreography for a different Bollywood song. There will be a standing version and a seated version of the routine taught for each song. No prior dance experience is required.
Facilitated by Sandy Mathews
Supplies:
-Water bottle
-Towel
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Tulips
April 26th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join us to create a watercolor painting celebrating tulips! We will explore a variety of techniques to understand the basics of watercolor, including color mixing and washes. Grab a beverage of your choice and spend an hour with us painting and making art together!
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paints
-Mixed media or watercolor paper
-Water cup
-Paint brushes (flat brush and pointed round brush)
-Painters tape
-Pencil
-Ink pen
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Creating Autobiographical Self Reflection
April 28th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Create a mixed media autobiography with images and text. Your invited to use a black & white printout copy or scan of a photographic portrait of yourself (school photo for example) and words that reflect your positive characteristics, life experiences and milestones.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Printout of or a photo sized between 3” x 5” or 2” x 3” (wallet-sized)
-8” x 10” white mat board or watercolor paper
-HB graphite pencil
-Ultra-fine black Sharpie
-Assorted markers, paint pens or colored pencils
-Scissors
-Glue stick
Optional:
-Bio of another
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
May Workshops
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Botanicals
May 3rd
10:30 - 11:30am
Join me for a garden full of your favorite botanical leaves using acrylic paints in this sip and paint style workshop.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper or canvas
-Large flat brush
-Medium flat brush
-Small round brush and/or detail brush
-Hair dryer/heat tool
-Paper towels
-Water
-Palette for paint
-Scrap paper
-Masking tape
-Fresh Leaf or leaves with good veins
-Antique gold and white acrylic paint
-Assortment of blues and purples acrylic paint ( or colors of your choice)
Optional:
-Iridescent topcoat acrylic paint
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Writing About Food
May 12th
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this workshop we’ll discuss ways to evoke favorite foods, recipes, and the power of senses and specificity to describe culinary experiences. Bring a piece of fruit or a beverage that we can write about.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Pen
-Or computer if you prefer
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Roses
May 24th
10:30 - 11:30am
Let's explore the beauty of roses and watercolor together. In this sip & paint style workshop, we'll paint different styles of roses - you decide what your bouquet will look like.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
-Watercolor brushes
-Water in container
-Paper towels
-Watercolor paper
-Masking tape
-Pencil and eraser
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
Intro to Pastels
May 5th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Explore the vibrant world of pastel landscapes in this beginner's workshop. Participants will learn basic techniques, color blending, and composition to create their own stunning pastel landscapes on paper.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Drawing paper
-Box of chalk pastels
-Blue masking tape if available
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Color Blending with Pastels
May 17th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this session, participants will practice color blending with chalk pastels while we draw beautiful floral abstracts. Let’s have some fun with blending!
Facilitated by AshaAung Helmstetter
Supplies:
-Chalk pastels in a wide range of colors, including: blue, red, yellow, violet, green, black, and white
-Construction Paper
-A Napkin or Tissue
-Artist or Masking Tape
-Pencil
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, NOLS
Mixed Media Landscapes
May 31st
10:30 - 11:30am
Why choose one when you can use them all?! In this workshop participants will create a unique and innovative landscape image using four different materials. This playful landscape will come to life with a wide range of textures, colors, and utensils!
Facilitated by Cooper Perry
Supplies:
-A thick piece of paper
-Watercolor materials (paint, brushes, water, a towel)
-Oil pastels
-Markers
-Colored pencils
-A pencil
-A black permanent marker
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Visual Journaling: Dynamic Doodles
May 10th
10:30 - 11:30am
Visual journaling is a personal practice that anyone can do, and it doesn't require artistic training or many art supplies. Visual journals can include drawings, sketches, hand lettering, doodles, photographs, and magazine cutouts. Today we will be focused on doodling in your visual journal. Journalers can get hung up on what to write and we will explore how do you overcome that. We will doodle anything from memories from the day, tasks to be completed tomorrow, mindmap that project, scribble the incomplete fragments of an idea you had, track a habit you want to add into your life… It doesn’t matter if it feels disjointed. Our thoughts are disjointed. Put your thoughts on paper so you can engage your eyes in processing them. Together we focus on whatever thoughts come to mind and allow our creativity to show up without judgement.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Notebook
-Plain paper preferred (if you would like to create a doodling practice, I recommend carrying a notebook that is small enough to have with you all the time)
-2 Different Colored Pens (any color you prefer - I suggest 1 black and 1 any other color)
Optional:
- Multiple colored pens (I prefer working with pens over markers because markers often bleed through the pages, making it harder to use the same notebook)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
Bollywood Dancing
May 19th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Come learn the dances that are a part of the largest movie making capital in the world – INDIA. India makes 3x as many films than Hollywood. Bollywood is the Hindi-language sector of the Indian movie making industry. Traditionally, Bollywood dancing has been heavily influenced by Asian cultures, Hindu art, music and culture.
Today Bollywood music and dancing is also influenced by other cultures and forms of dance including salsa and hip hop. Contemporary Bollywood music is known for collaborations with musicians from around the world. Come join us for a fun class where we will dance to songs from Bollywood movies.
Each class you will learn choreography for a different Bollywood song. There will be a standing version and a seated version of the routine taught for each song. No prior dance experience is required.
Facilitated by Sandy Mathews
Supplies:
-Water bottle
-Towel
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
June Workshops
Retro Bottle Cap Style Logo Design
June 2nd
1:30 - 2:30pm
With motifs and symbols in mind, design your own retro bottle cap style logo of your name or initials with lettering, lines, shapes, banners and borders.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Graphite pencil (HB is recommended)
-6” white scalloped cake board rounds (Or paper to trace a 6” circle on, in this case find a circular item to trace)
-Water-based Crayola markers
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
A Midsummer's Collage
June 14th
10:30 - 11:30am
Let’s come together to celebrate the season of summer and the upcoming summer solstice with collage. Please come prepared with magazine, art book or photo clippings that you’d like to use in your collage that remind you of summer. Consider gathering a variety of textures and a unified color story when selecting your clippings. Select a hero image that will be the primary focal point of your collage. Don’t be afraid to pull unique textures and materials from the recycling bin for your collage.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Magazine clippings (backgrounds with texture and a primary hero image)
-Magazines, books or photos to pull if you need more materials to fill space in your collage
-Background paper
-Tape or glue stick
-Scissors
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Summer Solstice Sun
June 21st
10:30 - 11:30am
Enjoy the longest day of the year with watercolor painting. In this sip & paint style workshop we will focus on joy and cheerfulness with our painting of a summer day.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
-Watercolor paper
-Watercolor brushes
-Water in a container
-Paper towels
-Masking tape
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Garden Inspired Oil Pastels
June 30th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Explore the vibrant world of oil pastels as you learn to create colorful, garden inspired art! This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building texture, and capturing some of the lively qualities of a summer garden, all while experimenting with the rich, painterly potential of oil pastels.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Oil pastels (a basic set with a variety of colors)
-At least 2 sheets of mixed media or pastel paper (9x12 inches or similar size)
-Blending tools (i.e., soft cloth/paper towel/cotton swabs/blending stump)
-Pencil and eraser
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Peonies
June 7th
10:30 - 11:30am
What a wonderful time to paint peonies! In this hour long session, we’ll get creative with acrylic paints, learning basic techniques to paint beautiful peonies. Grab your favorite drink, sit down in your favorite crafting spot, and make sure to wear something that can get a little messy!
Facilitated by AshaAung Helmstetter
Supplies:
-Acrylic paints (red, yellow, blue, purple, pink, green, orange)
-Two acrylic paint brushes
-Pencil
-Canvas/canvas board (8x11 and similar sizes should work)
-Paint water cup and water -Paint rag
Optional:
-Easel
-Apron
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, NOLS
Meditative Line Drawing
June 16th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Let's create a mindful, meditative and present state of awareness while we actualize our colorful freeform lines and shapes, helping us gain access to our inner self and emotions through art.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-Water in a container
-Paper Towels
-Watercolor brush
-Watercolor paint and/or Markers
-Ultra thin black permanent marker
-Any other media desired
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Visual Journaling: Summer Dreams
June 23rd
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this visual journaling workshop we’ll focus on exploring themes of summer through whatever visual tools we have access to. Drawing, mark-making, writing, painting, and collage are often components. We will explore themes and prompts of summer - but you are free to use your own prompts as well if you prefer!
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Journal
-Black Pen/Pencil
-Acrylic or Watercolor Paints
-Paint Brushes (a variety of sizes)
-Paper Towel
-Magazine Scraps: with summer themed visual inspiration
-Glue Stick
-Any other supplies that inspire you
Optional:
-Markers if preferred
-Water in dish if using watercolor
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Writing About Travel
June 9th
1:30 - 2:30pm
When we travel, we take in experience through ALL our senses, yet often we only capture images. We begin to forget other sensations of being in another space: breathing different air, eating new flavors, smelling new smells and hearing new sounds. In this workshop, we’ll shift our attention away from the purely visual and work on how to bring all our senses onto the page.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Something to write with
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17th
1:00 - 2:30pm
Juneteenth is a Federal holiday that commemorates the full emancipation of African-American enslaved people (June 19, 1865), 2 years and 6 months after the Emancipation Proclamation (Jan. 1, 1863).
Multi-genre guest artists will share the history of Juneteenth and its lasting impact through storytelling, music, movement and reflection.
This is an interactive workshop which encourages community building and thoughtfulness in celebration of this special holiday.
Facilitated by Merri Ann Osborne and the Mahogany Project
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
More Than a Drip Painting
June 28th
10:30 - 11:30am
This workshop is an introduction to the Jackson Pollack abstract expressionist painting style. We'll explore compositional space, emphasis, and aim to have fun!
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Acrylic craft paints
-8” x 10” canvas
-#6 or #8 round acrylic brush
-Water in a container
-Paint palette (or coated paper or foam plate)
-Paper towels
-A shallow cardboard box (think four 6-pack soda from Costco) will contain most of the mess.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE, PVPL