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In Person Workshops

 

Check back here often for information and updates regarding our

in-person creative aging and intergenerational programs.

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In Person Arts Workshops

SilverKite® Community Arts, LLC brings in-person intergenerational arts workshops to several communities throughout Washington. These FREE workshops are for all ages and are open to the public. All workshops are taught by professional SilverKite® teaching artists. Scroll to view our offerings and the communities at which they will take place!

Workshop Schedule:

Dementia Inclusive Program
February 5th
10:30 - 12:00pm

This is an award-winning series of workshops offered by the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) designed to provide free creative and social enrichment activities for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, along with their caregivers and loved ones; the program incorporates art, music, and movement to foster connection and joy within a supportive environment. 

Facilitated by: Dez'Mon Omega Fair

Location:

Edmonds Center for the Arts

410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020

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Making Postcards with Watercolor Pencils
February 13th
1:00 - 2:00pm

Learn watercolor pencil techniques and create your own postcards to send to family and friends.  

Facilitated by: Valencia Carroll

 

Location:

Sno-Isle Mill Creek Library

15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Making Postcards with Watercolor Pencils
February 22nd
11:00 - 12:00pm

Learn watercolor pencil techniques and create your own postcards to send to family and friends.

Facilitated by: Rachel Rene Araucto

Location:

Sno-Isle Darrington Library

1005 Cascade St, Darrington, WA 98241

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Mixed Media Memoir
March 13th
1:00 - 2:00pm

Using a variety of materials and prompts, we’ll create autobiographical pieces of art, inspired by
personal experience.

 

Facilitated by: Valencia Carroll 

Location:

Sno-Isle Mill Creek Library

15429 Bothell Everett Hwy
Mill Creek WA 98012

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Making Postcards with Watercolor Pencils
March 31st
10:30 - 11:30am

Learn watercolor pencil techniques and create your own postcards to send to family and friends.

Facilitated by: Valencia Carroll

Location:

Sno-Isle Edmonds Library

650 Main St

Edmonds, WA 98020

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Travel Writing for Beginners
April 25th
1:00 - 2:00pm

In this workshop we’ll discuss ways to evoke favorite foods, recipes, and the power of specificity and senses to describe culinary experiences. Bring a piece of fruit or a (non-alcoholic) beverage that we can write about.

Facilitated by: Pearl Klein

 

Location:

North Bellevue Community Center

4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Food Writing for Beginners
May 17th
2:00 - 3:00pm

In this workshop we’ll discuss ways to evoke favorite foods, recipes, and the power of specificity and senses to describe culinary experiences. Bring a piece of fruit or a (non-alcoholic) beverage that we can write about.

 

Facilitated by: Meredith Berlin

Location:

Sno-Isle Stanwood Library

9701 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

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Beaded Bracelets
February 5th
1:00 - 2:00pm

Play with color, shape and patterns and leave the workshop with your very own beaming beaded bracelet.

Facilitated by: Franky Hawk

Location:

KCLS Kenmore Library

6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Making Postcards with Watercolor Pencils
February 13th
6:00 - 7:00pm

Learn watercolor pencil techniques and create your own postcards to send to family and friends.  

Facilitated by: Alisha Taniguchi

 

Location:

Sno-Isle Marysville Library

6120 Grove St Marysville, WA 98270

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Movement
February 27th
5:00 - 6:00pm

Workshop description coming soon!

Facilitated by: Susan Wickett-Ford

Location:

Edmonds Center for the Arts

410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020

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Line Dancing Across Genres
March 22nd
12:00 - 1:00pm

Learn and move modern line dances accompanied by a variety of musical styles such as country and western, Latin pop, disco and more!

 

Facilitated by: Susan Wickett-Ford

 

Location:

KCLS Kent Library

212 2nd Ave N, Kent WA, 98032

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Line Dancing Across Genres
April 12th
2:00 - 3:00pm

Learn and move modern line dances accompanied by a variety of musical styles such as country and western, Latin pop, disco and more!

Facilitated by: Susan Wickett-Ford

 

Location:

Sno-Isle Arlington Library

135 N Washington Ave, Arlington, WA 98223

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Mother's Day Cards and Paper Flower Bouquets
May 10th
12:00 - 3:00pm

Create Mother's Day cards for that special parental figure in your life by making unique, personal cards and paper flower bouquets.

 

Facilitated by: Alisha Taniguchi and Ileyana Taylor Mabone

Location:

Partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 

401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101​

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Festive Flowers in Watercolor
May 22nd
1:00 - 2:00pm

In this workshop we’ll celebrate the season’s new flowers as they emerge on the watercolor page and even find a few sparkles.

 

Facilitated by: Valencia Carroll

Location:

Sno-Isle Mill Creek Library

15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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Beaded Bracelets
February 7th
1:00 - 2:00pm

Play with color, shape and patterns and leave the workshop with your very own beaming beaded bracelet.

Facilitated by: Alisha Taniguchi

Location:

North Bellevue Community Center

4063 148th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Valentines
February 14th
11:00 - 2:00pm

Join SilverKite teaching artists in crafting valentine's for friends, loved ones and yourself! We'll use a variety of materials to create unique cards that remind us all how special we are.

Facilitated by: Ashley McEneny and Ileyana Taylor Mabone

 

Location:

Partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 

401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101​

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Making Postcards with Watercolor Pencils
March 5th
6:30 - 7:30pm

Learn watercolor pencil techniques and create your own postcards to send to family and friends.

Facilitated by: Sarai Osborne

Location:

Sponsored by Era Living - Renton Senior Center

211 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

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Bollywood Dancing
March 25th
10:30 - 11:30am

Join us for a fun class where we will dance to songs from Bollywood
movies. 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. No prior dance experience is
required.

Facilitated by: Sandy Mathews

 

Location:

North Bellevue Community Center

4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Food Writing for Beginners
April 17th
1:00 - 2:00pm

In this workshop we’ll discuss ways to evoke favorite foods, recipes, and the power of specificity and senses to describe culinary experiences. Bring a piece of fruit or a (non-alcoholic) beverage that we can write about.

Facilitated by: Pearl Klein

 

Location:

Sno-Isle Mill Creek Library

15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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Drawing Self Portraits
May 17th
12:00 - 3:00pm

Bring creativity and curiosity to the table and draw a self portrait with guidance from SilverKite teaching artists.

 

Facilitated by: Franky Hawk and Merri Ann Osborne

Location:

Partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 

401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101​

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Seattle, WA 98105

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We at SilverKite® Community Arts acknowledge that our office is located on the traditional territories of the DuwamishSuquamishStillaguamish, and Coast Salish peoples of past, present, and future. We honor the tribal Elders of the Pacific Northwest and their descendants with gratitude for their stewardship of the water, the land and its inhabitants.We are proud supporters of Real Rent Duwamish, contributing Real Rent to this wonderful organization. 

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