Quarter 1, 2026 Workshops
(January - March)

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

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, PVPL

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

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Supplies:

-Colored Pencils

-Blending stump

-Mixed Media or Drawing Paper (natural or neutral tone)

-Tissue or rag for blending

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COMMUNITIES:

MG, NOLS, PVPL, SNO-ISLE

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

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COMMUNITIES:

MG, PVPL

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.

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Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Sally Anvari

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Supplies:
-No supplies needed

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COMMUNITIES:

MG, SNO-ISLE

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.

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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

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COMMUNITIES:

MG

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

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COMMUNITIES:

MG

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

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, NOLS, PVPL, SNO-ISLE

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 

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COMMUNITIES:

MG, PVPL, SNO-ISLE

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

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, PVPL, SNO-ISLE

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)

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Optional:
-Photo of someone or something you love (will be included in piece)
-Magazine clippings (pre-selected) or patterned papers 
-Glue Stick
-Scissors

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, PVPL, SNO-ISLE

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.

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Optional:

-Palette knife 

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, NOLS, PVPL

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

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COMMUNITIES:

KCLS, MG, PVPL