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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December Workshops
Portraits in Poetry
December 1st
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Poets have long sung the praises of loved ones, historical figures, and heroes, as well as themselves. We will explore different ways to approach creating poetic portraits, using brainstorming exercises and poetry forms that work to bring human beings into focus in meaningful ways.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper
-Something to write with
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Winter Wonderland
December 13th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Explore the magic of a winter wonderland with watercolors.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
-Round and flat paintbrushes, large and small
-Paper towels
-Water
-Palette
-Hair dryer, heat tool
-Mix media or watercolor paper
-Salt
-Masking tape
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, NOLS
Mixed Media Art: Sparkle Inspired
December 22nd
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Join a playful winter wonder mixed-media practice! Create artworks that bring light into the darkest time of year, brightening spirits with sparkle-filled expressions.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-Recycled paper or cardboard
-Water in a container
-Paper Towels
-Watercolor brush
-Watercolor paint and/or Markers
-Ultra thin black permanent marker
-Colored pencils
-Natural or everyday objects to use for stencils/masking
-Salt (any size)
-Any other media desired including magazines or photos for collage
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Winter Wreath
December 6th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Come together with a warm beverage and let's play with acrylic painting! We will create a whimsical holiday wreath together - and invite you to explore your creative aesthetic and style. Much like our fingerprints we are all unique - we will help you discover and try different aesthetics in finding your creative style. You can explore hyper-realism in your wreath or go for something abstract or representational - we will provide you with examples of each style and invite you to create your own!
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Mixed Media Paper or Canvas (if using canvas use something no larger than 9"x12"
-Acrylic Paints (colors will depend on your vision - you can go with something seasonal or brightly colored whatever appeals to you. To get you started I would use a bright green, dark green, white, black, red, pink, yellow and any other colors that appeal to you or you have access too)
-Cup of water
-Brushes (one larger to add in the background and at least one smaller for the details)
-Paper towel
-Fine Tip Permanent Marker
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
Cozy Scenes in Colored Pencils
December 15th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Discover the versatility and beauty of colored pencils in this beginner-friendly workshop! You'll learn basic techniques such as layering, blending, and shading to create vibrant, detailed drawings. Whether you're new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a fun and relaxing introduction to the world of colored pencils as you create your ideal cozy scene.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Colored pencils (a basic set with a range of colors; Prismacolor or similar recommended)
-Drawing paper or sketchbook (smooth surface, mixed media paper)
-Pencil
-Pencil sharpener
Optional:
-Colorless blender pencil or blending stump
-Reference image or other objects for inspiration
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, Sno-Isle, NOLS
Collage: What to Keep and Nurture
December 29th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
In this workshop we will explore the year coming to an end and take a visual stock of what we want to bring into the new year with us and what get's lovingly left behind. Together we will create a visual representation of the year's highlights, using images, text, and other materials to tell a story of your experiences. This could focus on personal growth, achievements, favorite memories, or what we are looking forward to in the new year.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist: Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Piece of paper or cardboard to build your collage on (find something sturdy)
-Magazine clippings, postcards, photographs, fabric, movie tickets, 3D textures like leaves or anything that feels special to highlight (we recommend re-selecting some of these images based on what you want your piece to include).
-Scissors
-Glue Stick
-Thin Permanent Marker
-Something to put paper scraps into to make cleanup faster
-A damp cloth or paper towel for sticky hands
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Patterns and Stencils
December 8th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Explore shapes and patterns through stencil making and repetition in 2D processes. Recycle and reframe everyday materials to create shapes that we’ll transform into stencils using simple drawing, cutting, and painting techniques.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Adrianna Santiago
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-Recycled paper or cardboard
-Water in a container
-Paper Towels
-Watercolor brush
-Watercolor paint and/or Markers
-Ultra thin black permanent marker
-Colored pencils
-Natural or everyday objects for stencils/masking
-Salt (any size)
-Scissors
-Glue
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Visual Journaling for the Winter Solstice
December 20th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
As we descend into the darkest shortest days of the year it’s a natural time for retreat and inner reflection. A time to focus on where we have been in our lives journey and where we are choosing to go in coming days. We acknowledge the good and the 'bad’ moments that have shaped us and what we have taken from them. As a time with shorter days and long nights, we can explore stillness, introspection and themes of darkness and light. We will allow our brains to brain dump ideas based around these prompts and then put together a visual journal of our thoughts using mixed media (watercolors or markers), illustrated fonts and doodling!
Prompts to explore:
-What dreams have grown within me? What dreams have faded away?
-What brought me the most joy?
-Where could I ask for help me? Where could I help others more?
-What new things did I learn? What lessons am I bringing forward and how will they help me?
-What does good and bad mean in our lives journey?
-What does darkness and light represent in my life?
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Piece of paper: watercolor or mixed media (any size will work). You can also use a journal if preferred
-Watercolors (cup of water, brush or brushes, pigment set)
-A few markers or highlighters
-Thick and Thin Permanent Markers
-Scissors
-Glue Stick
-A damp cloth or paper towel for sticky hands
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Quarter 1, 2026 Workshops
(January - March)
Watercolor: Self Portraits: Inspired by the Color Blue
January 10th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
In this workshop participants will learn the history of artists' famous blue periods- seeing examples from Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Yves Klein and Hockney. They will then work from a mirror or photo of themselves or someone else to paint one portrait using blue tones only. Throughout this workshop participants will get a bit of art history and understanding of how to break a face down into abstract shapes to make up a human form.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-8x10" Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper
-Pencil
-Watercolor Paint
-Water in Dish/Brushes
-Paper Towel
-Mirror to see yourself or a photo of you or someone to paint
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Drawing: Wintery Scene in Colored Pencils
January 26th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Capture a cozy winter scene in this drawing workshop. Using colored pencils, participants will learn layering, depth, and blending to bring a seasonal scene to life.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Colored Pencils
-Blending stump
-Mixed Media or Drawing Paper (natural or neutral tone)
-Tissue or rag for blending
COMMUNITIES:
MG, NOLS, PVPL
Mixed Media: Beautiful Birds
February 23rd
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Celebrate the beauty of birds in this mixed-media art workshop. Using a blend of watercolor, ink, collage, and colored pencil, participants will learn how to layer textures, build compositions and create a vibrant piece of art.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paper
-Watercolor paints
-Water container
-Masking tape
-Pencil
-Eraser
-Colored pencils
-Fine pointed black Sharpie
COMMUNITIES:
MG, PVPL
Dance: Brain Compatible Movement
March 9th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Let's connect and explore relationships in the art of dance. Using the framework of Anne Green Gilbert's Brain-Compatible Dance Education and inspired by the science of fun, this workshop will have you playing with language and movement as you dance. Standing and seated options provided.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Sally Anvari
Supplies:
-No supplies needed
COMMUNITIES:
MG
Dance: Bollywood Dancing
January 12th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
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 SilverKite® Teaching Artist Sandy Mathews
Supplies:
-Water
-A Towel
COMMUNITIES:
MG
Dance: Brain Compatible Movement
February 9th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Let's connect and explore relationships in the art of dance. Using the framework of Anne Green Gilbert's Brain-Compatible Dance Education and inspired by the science of fun, this workshop will have you playing with language and movement as you dance. Standing and seated options provided.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Sally Anvari
Supplies:
-No supplies needed
COMMUNITIES:
MG
Watercolor: Mountain Ranges
February 28th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
In this watercolor workshop participants will explore color mixing, wet-on-wet washes, and painting depth to evoke the peacefulness and strength of a mountain range.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paper
-Watercolor paints
-Brushes (flat and round)
-Water container
-Paper towels
-Pencil
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, NOLS, PVPL
Mixed Media: Scribble and Paint
March 16th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Invite the power of play with the art of scribbling. Participants will explore a variety of creative choices using themes of freedom and form as well as a variety of supplies to bring a design with colorful details to the piece of art.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist 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
COMMUNITIES:
MG, PVPL
Acrylic Painting: Northern Lights
January 24th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Learn step-by-step acrylic painting techniques to create a painting inspired by the aurora borealis. We’ll explore blending, layering, and brushwork to achieve the luminous greens, purples, and blues that make the northern lights so captivating.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Canvas or Bristol board*
-Acrylic paint
-Palette (or palette paper or a plate)
-Brushes (round and flat)
-Cup of water
-Paper towels
-Pencil
*Note: I tend to use paper/canvas sizes that fit within my document camera frame, but participants are welcome to use any size.
Optional:
-Heavy gel medium if using thinner paint
-Palette knife
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, SNO-ISLE
Visual Journaling: Celebrating Love with Doodles
February 14th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
In this workshop participants will be walked through the art practice of visual journaling, provided with prompts and visual references of how to release your ideas onto the page. Everyone will select an individual title that fits the theme or love, and use the drawing technique of doodling to access the freedom to story tell and play. We will each reflect on someone or something that we love and/or are grateful for. The invitation of this workshop is for everyone to select a hand drawn font for their title, draw an illustrated frame and to doodle something or someone you love. Everyone will have the option to share their piece with other participants and build community and each person will leave with a completed visual journal or the information on how to complete it in their own time if they prefer.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-2 pcs of Mixed Media or Watercolor Paper (any size)
-Permanent Marker (Sharpie fine or regular tip size)
-Markers and/or Watercolors (with cup of water, brushes, paper towel)
Optional:
-Photo of someone or something you love (will be included in piece)
-Magazine clippings (pre-selected) or patterned papers
-Glue Stick
-Scissors
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Acrylic Painting: Branches and Buds
March 7th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
In this acrylics workshop participants will explore layering, texture, composition and brushwork to capture the lines of budding branches.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Canvas or Bristol board*
-Acrylic paint
-Palette (or palette paper or a plate)
-Brushes (round and flat)
-Cup of water
-Paper towels
-Pencil
*Note: I tend to use paper/canvas sizes that fit within my document camera frame, but participants are welcome to use any size.
Optional:
-Palette knife
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, NOLS, PVPL
Watercolor Painting: Spring Flowers
March 21st
10:30 - 11:30am PT
In this watercolor workshop participants will explore color mixing and wet-on-wet washes to capture the beauty of newly bloomed spring flowers.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paper
-Watercolor paints
-Brushes (flat and round)
-Water container
-Paper towels
-Pencil
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL