In Person Workshops
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in-person creative aging and intergenerational programs.
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!
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Workshop Schedule:
Suncatchers / Kaleidoscopes
May 28th
5:00pm - 6:30pm
A vibrant, drop-in art experience marking the reopening of the park. Participants will explore light and color by making suncatchers, mini "disco" balls, and kaleidoscope-inspired art. This free event is open to all ages and skill levels. SilverKite Community Arts Teaching Artists will support both guided activities and open-ended creativity in a fun, community-centered space.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artists Dez'Mon Omega-Fair and Sarai Osborne
Location:
Westlake Park
401 Pine St,
Seattle, WA 98101
Pop Up Cards
June 3rd
1:00pm - 2:00pm
In this beginner-friendly cardmaking workshop participants will create 3-dimensional cards that pop. Various folding and layering techniques will be explored while using colorful paper, paint pens and markers. Each participant will leave with 1-3 cards.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Bertha Marselis
Location:
KCLS Kenmore Library
6531 NE 181st St,
Kenmore, WA 98028
Mixed Media: Mandalas
June 20th
11:00am - 12:00pm
This calming and creative workshop emphasizes self-expression while learning a basic approach to mandala making. Mandala, meaning “magic circle” in Sanskrit, is a geometric design with repeating patterns. A variety of materials of various textures and step-by step guidance are provided. Participants will leave with a completed colorful mandala.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Bertha Marselis
Location:
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-4630
Watercolor Painting: DIY Postcards
July 25th
3:00 - 4:00pm
Participants are given blank postcards made with watercolor paper. They will learn to create personalized designs using sketching, color mixing, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and pen detailing techniques. Everyone will leave with 1-2 postcards.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Dez'Mon Omega Fair
Location:
KCLS Valley View Library
17850 Military Rd S
SeaTac, WA 98188
Visual Journaling: Simple Pleasures
August 25th
6:30 - 7:30pm
Description coming soon!
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Location:
KCLS Algona-Pacific Library
255 Ellingson Rd,
Pacific, WA 98047
Mixed Media: Mandalas
May 30th
11:30am - 12:30pm
This calming and creative workshop emphasizes self-expression while learning a basic approach to mandala making. Mandala, meaning “magic circle” in Sanskrit, is a geometric design with repeating patterns. A variety of materials of various textures and step-by step guidance are provided. Participants will leave with a completed colorful mandala.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Dez'Mon Omega Fair
Location:
KCLS Valley View Library
21620 11th Ave S,
Des Moines, WA 98198
Caregiver Workshop
June 6th
10:30am - 12:30pm
In this arts-focused workshop visual journaling is introduced as a reflective and creative personal practice. Themes of caregiving are represented in discussion, storytelling, symbols and mindfulness.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Hosted by Full Life Care. This program receives funding from the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy.
Location:
The Memory Hub
1021 Columbia St
Seattle, WA 98104
Creative Writing: Flash Memoir
June 29th
2:00 - 3:00pm
A short form of creative nonfiction, flash memoir focuses on bringing an impactful personal experience to the page. Participants will learn how to use precise language to create a “snapshot” in order to tell a distilled story. All levels are welcome.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Pearl Klein
Location:
Sno-Isle Langley Library
104 2ND ST,
LANGLEY, WA 98260
Watercolor Painting: DIY Postcards
August 15th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Participants are given blank postcards made with watercolor paper. They will learn to create personalized designs using sketching, color mixing, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and pen detailing techniques. Everyone will leave with 1-2 postcards.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Rachel Rene Araucto
Location:
KCLS Des Moines Library
21620 11th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
Pop Up Cards
August 26th
6:30 - 7:30pm
In this beginner-friendly cardmaking workshop participants will create 3-dimensional cards that pop. Various folding and layering techniques will be explored while using colorful paper, paint pens and markers. Each participant will leave with 1-3 cards.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Location:
Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Vly Hwy,
Renton, WA 98057
Watercolor Painting: Wet-on-Wet Technique
June 1st
11:00am - 12:00pm
In this playful workshop participants will learn and practice wet-on-wet painting techniques such as blooming, lifting and layering. Participants will leave with new skills and a completed abstract painting.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Dez'Mon Omega Fair
Location:
KCLS Renton Highlands Library
2801 NE 10th St,
Renton, WA 98056
Mixed Media: Mandalas
June 13th
11:30am - 12:30pm
This calming and creative workshop emphasizes self-expression while learning a basic approach to mandala making. Mandala, meaning “magic circle” in Sanskrit, is a geometric design with repeating patterns. A variety of materials of various textures and step-by step guidance are provided. Participants will leave with a completed colorful mandala.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Location:
KCLS Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th St,
Shoreline, WA 98155
Drawing: The Art of Line Drawing
June 30th
3:00 - 4:00pm
In this drawing workshop we invite participants to see how much a simple line can do. Using guided exercises we’ll practice continuous line work, patterns and expressive mark-making to explore how lines can create texture and movement.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Leslee Houston
Location:
Ocean Shores Library
573 Point Brown Ave NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Watercolor Painting: DIY Postcards
August 24th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Participants are given blank postcards made with watercolor paper. They will learn to create personalized designs using sketching, color mixing, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and pen detailing techniques. Everyone will leave with 1-2 postcards.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Dez'Mon Omega Fair
Location:
KCLS Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S,
Renton, WA 98057
Dance: Latin Dances
September 28th
2:00 - 3:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces basic Latin dance moves such as Cumbia, Merengue, and Cha Cha. Moves can be practiced in couples or solo and seated options are offered.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Merri Ann Osborne
Location:
KCLS Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th St,
Shoreline, WA 98155