Memories are built from the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings we take in day to day. In this workshop, we'll focus on specific memorable summer moments and use various exercises to get them on the page.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Pearl Klein

 

Supplies needed:
-Paper
-Something to write with
-A summertime photo or memento (if you have one)

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In this online workshop, participants will create a collage inspired by music depicting florals and greenery. As we listen to a few short musical selections, we will explore the inner landscape and sensations they elicit through blossoming melodies and whimsical musical features. Using paper, magazine clippings, and simple materials from home, participants will arrange and layer images to create a collage that reflects their own response to the music. 

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Sarah McKiddy

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Supplies:
-A few sheets of paper or cardstock for the final collage base
-Old magazines, catalogs, scrap paper, wrapping paper, patterned paper, or origami paper
-Scissors
-Glue stick or liquid glue
-Pen or pencil

 

Optional:
-Colored pencils, markers, or crayons
-Printed images of flowers, gardens, landscapes, or other nature scenes
-Scraps of tissue paper, ribbon, or fabric for texture

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In this workshop participants will explore painting clouds using wet and dry watercolor techniques then add detailing with colored pencil, marker and pastels to enhance the imagined scenes, creatures or animals within the painted cloud forms.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago

 

Supplies: 
-Mixed media paper
-Colored pencils markers
-Watercolor paints
-Water container
-Brush
-Paper towels
-Masking tape
-Colored pencil
-Markers 

 

Optional: 
-Oil or chalk pastels

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In this workshops participants learn how colors mix, match, and complement one another while creating a watercolor painting.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver

 

Supplies:
-Watercolor paint set (with brush/brushes)
-Watercolor paper
-Pencil and eraser
-Water container

 

Optional:
-Reference photo for inspiration

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In this workshop participants will create images of herb plants and learn about botanical based art practices. Drawing, painting and printmaking with leaves will be explored through this workshop.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago

 

Supplies: 
-Mixed media paper
-Colored pencils
-Markers
-Watercolor paints
-Water container
-Brush
-Paper towels
-Masking tape

 

Optional:
-Herbal tea for sipping while painting, herbal leaves for use as reference and printing

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In this acrylics workshop participants will explore composition, brushwork and use of a palette knife to paint colorful dahlias.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite®

Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver

 

Supplies:
-Canvas or Bristol board of any size - around 5x7 or 4x6 is usually great to finish in the workshop time
-Acrylic paint
-Palette (or palette paper or a plate)
-Brushes (round and flat)
-Cup of water 
-Paper towels
-Pencil 

 

Optional:
-Palette knife

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Learn about and create cubist inspired still life artwork that depicts everyday items from the trash, kitchen and natural worlds. This mixed media process will include the mediums of drawing, watercolor painting and using masking tape stencils to create patterns.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago

 

Supplies: 
-Mixed media paper
-Colored pencils
-Markers
-Watercolor paints
-Water container
-Brush
-Paper towels
-Salt
-Masking tape

 

Optional: 
-Bring your own everyday objects from the trash kitchen or nature as reference for your creativity

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In this workshop participants will summon memories and explore color, design and detail. They will cut the paper in strips  then weave them together.

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver

 

Supplies:
-2 pieces mixed media drawing paper, 
-Piece of colored construction paper, 
-Scissors
-Colored pencils and/or watercolor pencils
-Glue /glue stick
-Ink (black pen or ultra fine black sharpie

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In this mixed media visual journaling workshop participants are guided to create self-portraits integrating different parts of themselves using symbolic images

 

Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago

 

Supplies: 
-Mixed media paper
-Colored pencils
-Markers
-Watercolor paints
-Water container
-Brush
-Paper towels
-Salt
-Masking tape
-Scissors
-Glue

 

Optional:
-Photos or copies of photos of yourself for collaging or to use as reference for drawing and or painting

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