In Person Workshops
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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:
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
Full Life - Caregiver Workshop:
Self Care Cards
May 17th
10:00 - 12:00pm
This event is in collaboration with Full Life Care - it is open to local unpaid caregivers of older adults. We will use mixed media supplies to create 1-2 self care or appreciation cards for those ourselves or those in our lives that offer us support.
Registration is
required - email tegenun@fulllifecare.org
to participate.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny and Bertha Marselis
Location:
Partnership with Full Life Care - 1625 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108
Upcycled Flower Pots
May 24th
12:00 - 3:00pm
Join SilverKite teaching artists in transforming
containers into flower pots using colorful paper, ribbon and a few sparkles.
Facilitated by Alisha Taniguchi and Ashley McEneny
Location:
Partnership with Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101
Mixed Media Postcards
June 7th
12:00 - 3:00pm
Create expressive postcards using collage, paint and markers.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny and Alisha Taniguchi
Location:
Partnership with Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101
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
Bollywood Dancing
May 6th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this workshop we’ll explore the magic and fun of Bollywood Dancing. Participants will learn seated and standing options for this art form as a use of expression and exercise.
Facilitated by Sandy Mathews
Location:
North Bellevue Community Center
4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
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
Food Writing for Beginners
May 24th
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
Father's Day Cards and Bookmarks
June 14th
12:00 - 3:00pm
Join SilverKite teaching artists in celebration of Father’s Day by making pop-up cards and original bookmarks.
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone and Alisha Taniguchi
Location:
Partnership with Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101
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
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
Popular Dances in the Park
May 31st
12:00 - 3:00pm
Join SilverKite teaching artists in dances from various decades and across the world.
Facilitated by Merri Ann Osborne and Franky Hawk
Location:
Partnership with Downtown Seattle Association - Westlake Park 401 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101
Chalk Pastel Landscapes
June 16th
11:00 - 12:00pm
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 Valencia Carroll
Location:
KCLS Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155