ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Join SilverKite for live, intergenerational arts workshops - including visual arts, dance, music, writing, theatre, and much more! Registration is open for individual participants of all ages.
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All artwork created by virtual workshop attendees.
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SilverKite® partners with library systems across the US to provide FREE online arts programming to their patrons.
Scroll through this page to view our class offerings, and learn which libraries are participating in each workshop.
See a workshop you are interested in? Visit your specific library webpage to register!
King County Library System
Access Code: KCLS2020
Sno-Isle Libraries
Access Code: sil2020
Prescott Valley Public Library
Access Code: PVPL2021
Merrill Gardens
North Olympic Library System
Access Code: NOLS2023
January Workshops
Collage:
New Beginnings
January 4th
10:30 - 11:30am
Let’s celebrate beginnings. We’ll take a journey into this new year with color, hope, and trusting the magic.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver.
Supplies Needed:
- Mixed media paper
- Watercolor and brushes
- Masking tape
- Colored paper to tear into pieces (any 2-3 colors, but suggest blueish greens and pinkish purples)
- Black permanent marker
- Acrylic paint markers or oil pastels
- Markers
- Small piece of cardboard or old credit card to use with paint
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
The Writing Workout!
January 13th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Body builders develop muscle through repetition and increased weights. Creative writers build their writing muscles through exercises that push them out of their comfort zone, exercises they can use at any time. Let's get together and sweat!
Facilitated by Pearl Klein.
Supplies:
Paper and something to write with.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Mountainscapes in Oil Pastels
January 27th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Explore the vibrant world of oil pastels as you learn to create dynamic mountainscapes! This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building texture, and capturing the majesty of mountain scenes, all while experimenting with the rich, painterly qualities of oil pastels.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll.
Materials:
- Oil pastels (a basic set with a variety of colors)
- Mixed media or pastel paper (9x12 inches or similar size)
- Blending tools (soft cloth or cotton swabs)
- Pencil and eraser
Optional:
- Fixative spray for preservation
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Bollywood Dance
January 6th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Come learn the dances that are a part of the largest movie making capital in the world – INDIA. India makes 3x as many films than Hollywood. Bollywood is the Hindi-language sector of the Indian movie making industry. 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. Contemporary Bollywood music is known for collaborations with musicians from around the world. Come join us for a fun class where we will dance to songs from Bollywood movies.
Each class you will learn choreography for a different Bollywood song. There will be a standing version and a seated version of the routine taught for each song. No prior dance experience is required.
What you'll need:
a water bottle
a towel
Facilitated by Sandy Mathews.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Bird on a Branch
January 18th
10:30 - 11:30am
One of winter’s delights is the opportunity to witness birds. In this workshop, we’ll do a small painting of a bird on a branch using introductory techniques such as mixing and blending.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia.
Supplies:
- Acrylic paints (bottle or tube) Small canvas - 6” x 8”, 5” x7” or 4” x 6”
- Graphite pencil
- Eraser (soap eraser is ideal)
- Round Brush size #6 or #8 or what you have
- Water container
- Paint palette (or coated paper or foam plate)
- Paper towel
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Winter in Colored Pencils
January 11th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this beginner-friendly workshop participants are invited to draw-along to create a winter inspired image using colored pencils.
Facilitated by Cooper Perry.
Supplies:
Mixed media paper (any thick-ish paper will do) Colored pencils
A pencil
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Drawing Your Own Mandala
January 25th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join us to create a traditional Mandala with your very own twist. We all have items lying around that we don’t know what to do with. Grab them and the rest of the supplies for a journey of meditation and art.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver.
Supplies Needed:
- Multimedia paper, watercolor paper or cardboard (substrate)
- Sharpie marker
- Pencil
- Protractor
- Ruler
- Compass
- 3-5 trinket items
Optional:
- Paintbrush
- Water container
- Paper towels
- Watercolor Masking tape
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Glue
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
February Workshops
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Winter Crocuses
February 1st
10:30 - 11:30am
Celebrate the winter blooming crocus flower and practice color mixing in this sip and paint style watercolor workshop.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia.
Supplies:
- Watercolor paper cut to
6” x 9”
- Pencil
- Eraser (soap eraser ideal but not necessary)
- Paintbrush (#6 and #8 round brush recommended)
- Water container
- Paper Towel
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Illustrate Your Favorite Love Song
February 10th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Bring a copy of your favorite love song or love inspired poem and illustrate the lines that most inspire you.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia.
Supplies:
- Poem or Song
- Highlighter
- Watercolor pencils
- Watercolor paper cut down to 6” x 9,” 3” x 9,” 4.5” x 6” and 3” x 4”
- #2 Pencil
- Eraser
- #6 or #8 round
- Watercolor brush
- Water container
- Paper towel
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Explore Charcoal Drawing Techniques
February 24th
1:30 - 2:30pm
This workshop is a beginner-friendly art making session designed to introduce participants to the art of charcoal drawing. Participants will learn basic techniques, concepts, and tips to create their own charcoal masterpieces.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll.
Supplies:
- Compressed Charcoal or Charcoal Sticks
- Drawing Paper
- Kneaded Eraser
- Paper Towel
Optional:
- Watercolor Paintbrush
- Small Dish of Water
- Blue Artist Tape
KCLS, MG
Unique Perspectives in Personal Essay
February 3rd
1:30 - 2:30pm
When we want to connect with others, we often tell stories about our life experiences and how they've shaped us. A personal essay, like a good conversation, offers the chance to share our unique perspective on the world. In this workshop, we'll explore ways to draw out these ideas and put them on the page.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein.
Supplies:
- Paper
- Something to write with
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Cosmic Pastels
February 15th
10:30 - 11:30am
Create an awe-inspiring cosmic drawing with oil pastels in this playful and spacey workshop.
Facilitated by Cooper Perry.
Supplies:
- Oil pastels
- Mixed media or drawing paper
- One kneaded rubber eraser for smudging (your fingers work great too)
- One damp washcloth or paper towels (recommended)
- A pencil (optional)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE
Figure Making with Air Dry Clay
February 8th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this beginner friendly workshop participants will learn how to bring an animal inspired figurine to life using air-dry clay. The facilitator will also give suggestions on how to paint and/or adorn this figurine after it has dried.
Facilitated by Cooper Perry.
Supplies:
- Air dry clay (1 ounce recommended)
- Clay sculpting tools (a plastic knife, spoon, and fork will also work)
- One cup of water
- One washcloth or paper towels (recommended)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Playing with Texture in Watercolor
February 22nd
10:30 - 11:30am
Enjoy a winter stroll through the snow covered landscape using watercolor and salt.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver.
Supplies:
- Watercolor paper
- Masking tape
- Board to tape watercolor paper onto
- Large round brush
- Small round brush
- Fine round brush
- Table salt
- Paper towels
- Palette
- Water
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, SNO-ISLE, PVPL
March Workshops
Talavera-Style Tile
Design in Acrylics
March 1st
10:30 - 11:30am
Design a tile divided into quarters, creating a radial design using symmetry and fluid acrylic paints.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia
Supplies:
-Acrylic paints
-Watercolor paper (140 lb. or heavier suggested)
cut down to 9” x 9” or 8” x 8” or an 8” x 8” square canvas or four 3” to 5” square wooden tiles
-HB graphite pencil
-Eraser (soap eraser suggested)
-Ruler
-#6 or #8 round acrylic brush
-Water container
-Paper towel
Optional:
-Tracing paper
-Drawing compass
KCLS, MG, NOLS, SNO-ISLE, PVPL
Illustrate Your
Favorite Footwear
March 10
1:30 - 2:30pm
Engage in creativity by illustrating our favorite shoe. Whether it's a beautiful design or our most comfortable loyal piece of footwear. We will learn how to take inspiration from the ordinary.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia
Supplies:
Coming Soon
KCLS, MG
Scribble and Paint
March 22nd
10:30 - 11:30am
Let’s investigate the power of scribble. Bring your art supplies and your creative flair.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor or mixed media paper
-Watercolors, watercolor pencils, watercolor crayons or markers, etc
-Ultra fine permanent black marker
-Water
-Paper towels
-Palette Brushes
KCLS, MG, NOLS, PVPL
Sip and Paint
Watercolor:
Dashing Daffodils
March 31st
1:30 - 2:30pm
Join us for a step-by-step acrylic painting workshop! Grab a beverage of your choice to sip on as we spend an hour slowing down and making art. Our focus will be daffodils.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Canvas or Bristol board*
-Acrylic paint
-Palette (or palette paper or a plate)
-Brushes (round and flat)
-Cup of water
-Paper towels
-Pencil
-Palette knife (optional)
*Note: I tend to use paper/canvas sizes that fit within my document camera frame, but participants are welcome to use any size.
KCLS, MG
Writing About
Childhood
March 3rd
1:30 - 2:30pm
Flannery O'Connor wrote that anybody who has survived his childhood has enough information to last him the rest of his days. Writing about your childhood, then, is less about having enough material and more about choosing what to bring forward. In this workshop, we'll explore various ways to shape these memories on the page. (Please note: Memory work can be emotionally intense, so take care of yourself if this workshop brings out big feelings.)
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Pen
-Or a computer if you prefer digitally writing
KCLS, MG
Storytelling with
Collage
March 15th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this workshop participants will create a simple but evocative collage and write an imaginative story inspired by its imagery, composition, textures, and emotion. The facilitator of this workshop will walk participants through how to approach this creative process.
Facilitated by Cooper Perry
Supplies:
-Collage materials: magazines, newspapers, photos, coloring book pages, construction paper, etc.
-Multi-media paper
-One glue stick
-Scissors
-A piece of lined or printer paper
-A writing utensil of choice (pencil, pen, or marker)
KCLS, MG
Bollywood Dancing
March 24th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Come learn the dances that are a part of the largest movie making capital in the world – INDIA. India makes 3x as many films than Hollywood. Bollywood is the Hindi-language sector of the Indian movie making industry. 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. Contemporary Bollywood music is known for collaborations with musicians from around the world. Come join us for a fun class where we will dance to songs from Bollywood movies.
Each class you will learn choreography for a different Bollywood song. There will be a standing version and a seated version of the routine taught for each song. No prior dance experience is required.
Facilitated by Sandy Mathews
Supplies:
-Water bottle
-Towel
KCLS, MG
Arts with Heart
and Soul
March 8th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join us to let your heart and soul speak positive affirmations using art. Through varied media, including paint and different processes, we will create a board that can be gazed at everyday to remind ourselves of the positive vibes we wish to share with the universe.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-11"x14” piece of corrugated cardboard or any other sturdy substrate
-Printed paper, newspaper, discarded book pages, etc
-Acrylic paint
-Piece of scrap paper to cut a heart out
-Paintbrushes, pens and markers
-Various items to use for design (something to make different size round shapes, open and solid; old gift card, toothpicks, bubblewrap, fabric pieces, plastic wrap, etc)
-Modge Podge
-Tissue paper, vellum paper, additional printed paper
-Paper with affirmation quotes printed or written
KCLS, MG
Visual Journaling:
Spring Things
March 17th
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this online workshop, participants will discover imaginative ways to capture the essence of spring through visual journaling. We’ll experiment with a variety of techniques, including drawing, painting, and collage, while exploring themes of renewal, vibrant colors, personal growth, and the changing season. Whether you're new to journaling or an experienced artist, this session will inspire you to creatively document the beauty of spring through your own unique and expressive artwork.
Facilitated by Kalesta Ponder
Supplies:
-A journal or sketchbook (any size, but preferably with thick paper suitable for paint)
-Colored pencils, acrylic markers, or gel pens
-Watercolors
-Paint Brushes (for watercolor)
-Water in a cup
-Paper towel
-Scissors
-Glue stick
-Magazines, newspaper clippings, or decorative paper for collage
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Sip and Paint
Watercolor:
Cherry Blossoms
March 29th
10:30 - 11:30am
Practice mixing colors and paint springtime cherry blossoms using watercolor in this Sip and Paint style workshop.
Facilitated by Gloria Garcia
Supplies:
-Watercolor paper—cut down to 6” x 9”
-HB graphite pencil
-Eraser (soap eraser suggested)
-#6 or #8 round
-Watercolor brush
-Water container
-Paper towel for practicing mixing colors in various values
KCLS, MG, NOLS, SNO-ISLE