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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Access Code: NOLS2023
June Workshops
Garden Inspired Oil Pastels
June 30th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Explore the vibrant world of oil pastels as you learn to create colorful, garden inspired art! This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building texture, and capturing some of the lively qualities of a summer garden, all while experimenting with the rich, painterly potential of oil pastels.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Oil pastels (a basic set with a variety of colors)
-At least 2 sheets of mixed media or pastel paper (9x12 inches or similar size)
-Blending tools (i.e., soft cloth/paper towel/cotton swabs/blending stump)
-Pencil and eraser
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
July Workshops
Coffee Coasters
July 5th
10:30 - 11:30am
Make your own handmade coffee coaster or two! In this fun class, you'll be able to create a coffee coaster with air dry clay and give it a beautiful modge podge finish. You can make a plant inspired coaster, fruit inspired coasters, the possibilities are endless! Learn how to make your very own clay coffee coaster.
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Supplies:
-Grey air dry clay
-Acrylic paints of varying colors
-Paint Brush for paint
-Modge Podge
-Wide Paint Brush for modge podge
-Wax paper (for coffee coasters to sit on)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Let's Dance and Rise Together
July 14th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Let's connect and play as we explore the art of dance. Using the framework of Anne Green Gilbert's brain-compatible dance education and inspired by the science of fun, this dance workshop will have you grow and rise with joy.
Facilitated by Sally Anvari
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Self Portrait in Mixed Media
July 26th
10:30 - 11:30am
Self portraiture is an amazing way to explore how we view ourselves. In this workshop, we will be using a multitude of supplies to create a self portrait that encapsulates who we are, how we see ourselves and how others see us.
Facilitated by Franky Hawk
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-Paint pens
-Stickers
-Oil pastels
-Pencil
-Eraser
-Markers
-Glue stick
-Magazines for collage
any preferred paper for collage
KCLS, MG
Travel Writing for Beginners
July 7th
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this workshop we’ll discuss the variety of ways you can embark on the adventure of travel writing. We’ll invite each writer’s unique perspective to reflect on journeys both big and small.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Something to write with
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Saturday Bakery
July 19th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join me for a journey to the bakery on a Saturday morning - sip your tea/coffee while we paint pastries.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
-Flat and round brushes
-Watercolor or mixed media paper
-Water, paper towels and palette
-Masking tape
-Pencil
-Black permanent markers (thin and/or ultra thin)
Optional:
-Hair dryer
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
3D Collage
July 28th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Looking to further your art abilities or wondering where to start? Come and enjoy this 3D collage class where you will push your personalized collage to the next level! In this class you’ll make a collage with some guidance on themes and take your collage from being 2-Dimensional to 3!
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Supplies:
-Magazines
-Newspaper
-Glue stick
-Construction paper
-Tape
-Decorative paper
-3D foam adhesive dots
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Fruit
July 12th
10:30 - 11:30am
Come sip, paint and relax. In this workshop, participants will paint with acrylics and use a still life scene, the classic fruit in a bowl. Get ready to learn about different paint techniques, instruction on how to pursue your next painting step and of course, sip on your favorite drink!
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Supplies:
-Acrylic Paints
-Paintbrushes of different sizes (at least one small brush and one medium sized brush)
-Cup of water
-Paper towel
-Paint palette or small paper plate
-Acrylic friendly paper or canvas
-Fruit Scenery; orange, banana, and apple in a bowl
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Visual Journaling: Summer Dreams
July 21st
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this workshop we will explore visual journaling by slowing down and celebrating the season that we are in! We will explore how our life changes during the summer and the impact on our lives as well as what we hope to achieve this season.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Multiple thick pieces of art paper (or journal)
-Watercolor or paint set (brushes, cup for water, paint and paper towel)
-Photos, Book or Magazine clippings to collage with that explore summer themes (we recommend pre-selecting these to maximize your time in class)
-Scissors
-Glue
-Pen (Black and any other colors you have available to you)
Optional:
-Markers, Sharpies or Highlighters if you want to color in larger spaces more quickly
-Hairdryer if you want to speed up the drying process of your watercolor.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, Sno-Isle
August Workshops
Intro to Charcoal Drawing
August 2nd
10:30 - 11:30am
We will go over the basic techniques of using charcoal by creating a moody forest scene as the backdrop.
Facilitated by Sarai Osborne
Supplies:
-Paper
-Paper Towel
-Vine Charcoal Stick
-Compressed Charcoal Stick
-Kneaded Eraser
-Round Paintbrush (for blending)
KCLS, MG
Poetry: Making Sense(s) of the World
August 11th
1:30 - 2:30pm
The world comes to us through our five basic senses (site, sound, touch, taste, smell), as well as proprioception (the sense of where you are in space), time, balance, memory. As poets, we use words to recreate these senses on the page and in the bodies of our readers. Using your sense of the world, visualizing exercises, and writing exercises, you'll walk away with tools that you can use any time--even when you have no idea what to say.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Something to write with
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Figurine Making with Air Dry Clay
August 23rd
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 Mckenzie Wilson
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
Let’s Dance: Playful Creativity
August 4th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Let's connect and play as we explore the art of dance. Using the framework of Anne Green Gilbert's brain-compatible dance education and inspired by the science of fun, this playful workshop will have you dancing with creativity.
Facilitated by Sally Anvari
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: All in the Family
August 16th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join me for an abstract family portrait using watercolor paints.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
flat and round brushes
-Watercolor or mixed media paper
-Water, paper towels and palette
-Masking tape
-Pencil
-Black permanent markers (ultra thin)
Optional:
-Watercolor pencils
-Colored pencils
-Markers
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Collaging with Watercolor Doodles
August 25th
1:30 - 2:30pm
This workshop explores doodling as a practice of self care and meditation, we will release our emotions of the day onto the paper through watercolor and then utilize those expressions to doodle on top of. Some folks find doodling floral images easier, so you can do that or you can create something unique to you. We can then cut out those doodles and put them together on a lovely background to create a textured dimensional art piece.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Watercolor Paper (a few pieces)
-Watercolor paints (brushes, cup for water, and paper towel)
-Scissors
-Glue
-Black Pen or Black Permanent Marker
-Colored Craft Paper (this will be your background, you can also watercolor a background)
Optional:
-Hairdryer if you want to speed up the drying process
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, Sno-Isle
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Sun and Moon
August 9th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join us for a step by step "paint and sip" style acrylics workshop inspired by the sun and the moon. Bring your favorite morning beverage if you like.
Facilitated by Sarai Osborne
Supplies:
-Acrylic Paint
-Flat and Round Paint Brushes
-11x14 Canvas
-Cups
-Water
-Paper Towels
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Exploring Surrealism with Markers
August 18th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Let's dive into the strange and wonderful world of surrealism! We will be discussing the 20th century avant-garde movement and utilizing the common marker to apply what we learn.
Facilitated by Franky Hawk
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-A variety of markers
-Pencils
-Eraser
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Intro to Character Design
August 30th
10:30 - 11:30am
Create your own fantasy character! Pick random attributes out of the suggestion box or go with the flow.
Facilitated by Sarai Osborne
Supplies:
-Paper
-Pencil
-Eraser
-Markers
-Colored Pencils
-Small Container
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
September Workshops
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Wishes
September 6th
10:30 - 11:30am
As dandelions start to fade away with summer, let's make some wishes!
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Acrylic paint (white, black, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink)
-1" flat brush and #6 or #8 round or flat brush, fine round brush
-Canvas or mixed media paper (any substrate available to you)
-Water, paper towels and palette
-Pencil
KCLS, MG
Still Life with Charcoal
September 15th
1:30 - 2:30pm
Get a little messy! In this fun class, participants will learn the fundamentals of how to draw with charcoal and learn how to further your charcoal drawing. Subjects for still life will be vases and bowls, this class will be using multiple types of charcoal so plan to get your hands dirty!
Facilitated by Ileyana Taylor Mabone
Supplies:
-Newsprint paper or Charcoal paper
-Charcoal pencils
-Charcoal sticks (vine charcoal, thick compressed charcoal)
-Charcoal erasure
-Paper towel
-Still life scenery; 1 tall vase, 2 shorts bowls/vases
Optional:
-Things to put in the vase or bowls like flowers, sticks, leaves etc.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Mixed Media Storytelling
September 27th
10:30 - 11:30am
In this workshop participants will create art utilizing mixed media materials that inspires an imaginative story, shaped by its imagery, composition, textures, and emotion. The facilitator of this workshop will walk participants through how to approach this creative process, step by step.
Facilitated by Cooper Perry
Supplies:
-Collage materials of your choosing: magazines, newspapers, photos, coloring book pages, construction paper, etc.
-1 sheet multi media paper
-1 sheet of lined or printer paper
-Glue stick
-Scissors
-Markers or sharpies
-A pencil or pen
Optional:
-Paint
-Pastels
-Stickers
-Ribbon
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Food Writing for Beginners
September 8th
1:30 - 2:30pm
In this workshop we’ll discuss ways to evoke favorite foods, recipes, and the power of specificity and senses to describe culinary experiences.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-A piece of fruit or a beverage that we can write about
-Paper
-Pencil/Pen
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Landscape on Canvas
September 20th
10:30 - 11:30am
Join me for a watercolor landscape on canvas.
Facilitated by Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Thick piece of muslin fabric or light canvas fabric
-Pencil
-Masking tape
-Watercolor paint
-Flat and round watercolor brushes
-Water, paper towels and palette
-Scissors
Optional:
-Embroidery hoop
-Needle and embroidery thread (brown and green)
-If sewing not desired or able: substitution of sequins, tiny beads or some other media or embellishments to make small trees on painting.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle, NOLS
Visual Journaling: Self Discovery
September 29th
1:30 - 2:30pm
This workshop will explore the practice of journaling and discovery of who you are as a person. The focus of the journal will be to reflect ourselves onto the page, this can be done in a variety of ways - who we were, who we are now or who we want to be in the future. Any of these can be your jumping off point - we want you to include a drawing, a small collage and a quote in the final piece we create in this workshop.
Facilitated by Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Multiple thick pieces of art paper (or journal)
-Watercolor or paint set (brushes, cup for water, paint and paper towel)
-Photos, Book or Magazine clippings to collage with that explore summer themes (we recommend pre-selecting these to maximize your time in class)
-Scissors
-Glue
-Pen (Black and any other colors you have available to you)
Optional:
-Markers, Sharpies or Highlighters if you want to color in larger spaces more quickly
-Hairdryer if you want to speed up the drying process of your watercolor.
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Intro to Colored Pencils
September 13th
10:30 - 11:30am
Explore the vibrant world of colored pencils as you learn to blend colors! This
beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building texture, layering and experimenting with the rich, painterly qualities of colored pencils.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Colored Pencils (a basic set with a variety of colors)
-Drawing or Mixed media paper (9x12 inches or similar size)
-Blending tools (blending stump, soft cloth such as a paper towel or Q-Tip)
-Pencil and eraser
-Pencil Sharpener
Optional:
-Reference photo for inspiration
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, Sno-Isle, NOLS
Color Blending with Pastels
September 22nd
1:30 - 2:30pm
Explore the vibrant world of pastels as you learn to blend colors! This
beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building
texture, and experimenting with the rich, painterly qualities of oil pastels.
Facilitated by Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Oil pastels (a basic set with a variety of colors)
-Mixed media or pastel paper (9x12 inches or similar size)
-Blending tools (blending stump, soft cloth such as a paper towel or Q-Tip)
-Pencil and eraser
Optional:
-Fixative spray for preservation
-Reference photo for inspiration
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL