In Person Workshops
Check back here often for information and updates regarding our
in-person creative aging and intergenerational programs.
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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:
Sounders Fan
Club Scarf &
Visor Making
June 23rd
10:00 - 1:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled day at the RAVE Meets World: Community Fan Fest to cheer on the Sounders! Show your team spirit by making your own fan scarf and enjoy other creative activities, food carts, games, and a live stream of the game! Art-making is led by SilverKite® Teaching Artists, free, rain or shine, and open to everyone of all ages. Come celebrate with fellow fans and make something awesome together!
Facilitated by Franky Hawk and Alisha Taniguchi
Location:
Occidental Park
117 South Washington Street Seattle, WA 98104
Summer in Watercolor
July 26th
12:00 - 1:00pm
During this watercolor painting session, we will explore color, light and unique aspects of the season while using a variety of simple and satisfying techniques such as wet-on-wet and creating gradients to bring summer’s beauty to the paper.
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Location:
KCLS Kent Panther Lake Library
20500 108th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
Summer in Watercolor
August 6th
1:00 - 2:00pm
During this watercolor painting session, we will explore color, light and unique aspects of the season while using a variety of simple and satisfying techniques such as wet-on-wet and creating gradients to bring summer’s beauty to the paper.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Location:
KCLS Kenmore Library
6531 NE 181st Street
Kenmore, WA 98028
Musicals, Movement and Reminiscence
August 25th
3:30 - 4:30pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll watch and listen to clips from popular and dynamic musicals. A SilverKite teaching artist will facilitate a reminiscence focused discussion based
on the memories generated by the clips. Inspired by the clips of choreography seen in the musicals, participants will learn movement phrases to dance either seated or standing.
Facilitated by Aidyn Stevens
Location:
KCLS Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155
Musicals, Movement and Reminiscence
September 12th
11:00 - 12:00pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll watch and listen to clips from popular and dynamic musicals. A SilverKite teaching artist will facilitate a reminiscence focused discussion based
on the memories generated by the clips. Inspired by the clips of choreography seen in the musicals, participants will learn movement phrases to dance either seated or standing.
Facilitated by Mckenzie Wilson
Location:
KCLS Redmond Library
15990 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
The Watercolor Forest
November 8th
11:30 - 12:30pm
Invite the beauty of a forest to appear in this watercolor painting workshop. Learn how to paint mist, light and trees while also exploring your unique creative expression.
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Location:
KCLS Auburn Library
1102 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
Bollywood Dancing
June 25th
2:00 - 3:00pm
Come 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 cultures and forms of dance including salsa and hip hop. No prior dance experience is required.
Facilitated by Rachel Rene
Location:
Sno-Isle Library
788 NW Alexander Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
Summer in Watercolor
July 28th
11:00 - 12:00pm
During this watercolor painting session, we will explore color, light and unique aspects of the season while using a variety of simple and satisfying techniques such as wet-on-wet and creating gradients to bring summer’s beauty to the paper.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Location:
Sno-Isle Langley Library
723 Camano Ave
Langley, WA 98260
Mixed Media Sunshine
August 16th
11:00 - 12:00pm
Celebrate the sun in this playful workshop. We’ll work with a variety of shapes, colors and materials such as chipboard, acrylics, paper, pastels and words to create mixed media art. Participants will leave with a bright and colorful piece of art to uplift and light up any space.
Facilitated by Mckenzie Wilson
Location:
Sno-Isle Darrington Library
1005 Cascade Street Darrington, WA 98241
Intro to Hawaiian Dance
September 10th
6:30 - 7:30pm
Hula is a visual dance form of storytelling from Polynesia, which was developed in Hawai’i and has more recently become a popular form of exercise. Together we will walk through some basic hula steps and use our bodies to develop a hula “vocabulary”. At the end of class, you will have a story to tell, using these beautiful movements!
Facilitated by Rachel Rene
Location:
KCLS Valley View Library
17850 Military Rd South
SeaTac, WA 98188
Dance Party
September 13th
11:00 - 1:00pm
Gather with the Full Life Care community of caregivers and volunteers for music, movement and creative conversation.
Facilitated by Mollia Jensen and Merri Ann Osborne
Registration required. RSVP to tegenun@fulllifecare.org
Location:
Full Life Care
1625 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
Chalk Pastel Landscapes
July 16th
6:30 - 7:30pm
Create a colorful landscape while exploring the basics of chalk pastels. We’ll blend and layer in this fun and relaxing workshop for beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Facilitated by Sarai Osborne
Location:
In Partnership with Era Living/Renton Senior Center
211 Burnett Ave North
Renton, WA 98057
Intro to Hawaiian Dance
August 1st
2:00 - 3:00pm
Hula is a visual dance form of storytelling from Polynesia, which was developed in Hawai’i
and has more recently become a popular form of exercise. Together we will walk through
some basic hula steps and use our bodies to develop a hula “vocabulary”. At the end of class, you will have a story to tell, using these beautiful movements!
Facilitated by Rachel Rene
Location:
KCLS Des Moines Library
21620 11th Ave South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Intro to Hawaiian Dance
August 19th
5:30 - 6:30pm
Hula is a visual dance form of storytelling from Polynesia, which was developed in Hawai’i
and has more recently become a popular form of exercise. Together we will walk through
some basic hula steps and use our bodies to develop a hula “vocabulary”. At the end of class, you will have a story to tell, using these beautiful movements!
Facilitated by Rachel Rene
Location:
KCLS Fall City Library
33415 SE 42nd Place
Fall City, WA 98024
Mixed Media Sunshine
September 11th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Celebrate the sun in this playful workshop. We’ll work with a variety of shapes, colors and materials such as chipboard, acrylics, paper, pastels and words to create mixed media art.
Participants will leave with a bright and colorful piece of art to uplift and light up any space.
Facilitated by Franky Hawk
Location:
Sno-Isle Mill Creek Library
15429 Bothell Everett Hwy Mill Creek, WA 98012
Food Writing for Beginners
October 4th
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 Mckenzie Wilson
Location:
Sno-Isle Stanwood Library9701 271st Street NW Stanwood, WA 98292