ONLINE WORKSHOPS
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October Workshops
Mixed Media Mushroom
October 11th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Join us for a feel-good-messy-time making mushrooms!
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Toilet paper
-White glue
-Acrylic paint (colors you want for mushrooms)
-Watercolor
-Paper towels
-Brushes
-Bowl to mix in
Optional:
-Spanish moss
-Eye screw
-Thin small stick
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
Popular Dances of the Decades: Shag, Stroll and Hustle
October 20th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Get your dancing shoes on as we go around the world and learn popular dances between the 1920's through the 2000's. Whatever your dance level, come ready to have some fun as we Shag, Stroll, Hustle, Cha Cha slide, Gangnam Style and Nae Nae through the decades, while learning a little about the history of each dance. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes to move in.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Merri Ann Osborne
Supplies:
-No supplies needed
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Spooky Landscapes in Charcoal
October 13th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Explore eerie atmospheres and haunting vistas in this hands-on charcoal drawing workshop. Learn techniques to create dramatic lighting, foggy textures, and ghostly silhouettes as you bring your own spooky landscape to life.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Soft Vine or Willow Charcoal Sticks
-Drawing paper or sketchbook
-Eraser (kneaded or a white eraser)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, NOLS
Visual Journaling: Dynamic Doodles
October 25th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Visual journaling is a personal practice that anyone can do, and it doesn't require artistic training or many art supplies. Visual journals can include drawings, sketches, hand lettering, doodles, photographs, and magazine cutouts. Today we will be focused on doodling in your visual journal. Journalers can get hung up on what to write and we will explore how do you overcome that. We will doodle anything from memories from the day, tasks to be completed tomorrow, mind map that project, scribble the incomplete fragments of an idea you had, track a habit you want to add into your life… It doesn’t matter if it feels disjointed. Our thoughts are disjointed. Put your thoughts on paper so you can engage your eyes in processing them. Together we focus on whatever thoughts come to mind and allow our creativity to show up without judgement.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Ashley McEneny
Supplies:
-Notebook
-Plain paper preferred (if you would like to create a doodling practice, I recommend carrying a notebook that is small enough to have with you all the time)
-2 Different Colored Pens (any color you prefer - I suggest 1 black and 1 any other color)
Optional:
-Multiple colored pens (I prefer working with pens over markers because markers often bleed through the pages, making it harder to use the same notebook)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Autumn Botanicals
October 18th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Bring your paintbrush for an imaginary art walk among colorful autumn leaves and let water and color frolic!
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper or water color paper
-Samples of leaves, pictures of leaves
-Flat and round brush
-Watercolor Paint
-Paper towels
-Water
-Pencil
Optional:
-Glitter glue
-Ultra thin permanent marker
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, NOLS
Surreal Collage
October 27th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Surrealism is an art form that developed in France during the 1920s. A movement that pushed artists to explore their subconscious and reflect on the world around them! During this workshop we will be utilizing collage to explore our own subconscious and reflect on what comes out.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Franky Hawk
Supplies:
-Scissors
-Glue
-Magazines (particularly art magazines!)
-Mixed media paper
-Pencils
-Markers
Optional:
-Acrylic paint pens (work great on a wide variety of textures!)
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
November Workshops
Sip and Paint Acrylics: Saturday Bakery
November 1st
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Join us for an imaginary journey to the bakery on a Saturday morning. Sip your tea/coffee while we paint pastries.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Acrylic paints
-Flat and round brushes
-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, NOLS
Veterans Day Poppies
November 10th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Join us to honor and remember our veterans with a field of red poppies in acrylics.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Black, white, red, green yellow acrylic paint
-Palette knife, old gift card or scraper
-8 or 9" balloon (not blown up)
-Approximately a 1" pom pom
-Small rubberband
-Small round paintbrush
-Palette paper or palette (with large flat area)
-Bristol or mixed media paper (thicker paper better)
-Additional pom pom or small round sponge
-Q-tip
-Water and container to rinse brush
-Paper towels
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Festive Bouquet
November 22nd
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Celebrate the season by painting a beautiful bouquet in watercolors.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Watercolor paint
-Round and flat paintbrushes
-Small detail paintbrush
-Water
-Paper towels
-Mixed media or watercolor paper
-Masking tape
Optional:
-Glitter/shimmer paint or glue
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Memoir: Family Stories
November 3rd
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Every family has its lore regarding holidays, family jokes, vacations, grudges—moments big and small that resonate with us and form our sense of family identity. Family memoirs remind yourself and your relatives who you are and what it means to be connected to others. Getting these on paper is a way to bring young and old—both stories and people—together. Please have a family photo or two on hand and bring paper and something to write with.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Pearl Klein
Supplies:
-Paper and Pen
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
DIY Holiday Decor
November 15th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Make your family and friends dinner table warm and inviting with diy decor and sprinkles of gratitude.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Autumn color yarn
-Toilet paper tube
-Scissors
-Small sticks or cinnamon sticks
-3-4" styrofoam ball or styrofoam pumpkin
-1-2 yards of muslin or burlap
-Fabric paint or sharpies
-Stencils
-Twine
-Crafting wire
-Dried spices/herbs (cinnamon sticks, dried orange peel, cloves, lavender, essential oil)
-Small fabric sachet bags
-Lace/ribbon
-Pinecones, moss, dried flowers, acorns, pressed leaves
-Acrylic paint and brushes
-Pumpkins
-Recycled glass jars
-Mod Podge
-Small picture frames (repurposed), painted or spray painted with autumn colors
-Tea lights
-Felt in autumn colors
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG
Mindfulness and Gratitude with Art
November 24th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
With gratitude as the focus, create a project inspired by the practice of mindfulness.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Mixed media paper
-Ultra thin and thin permanent black markers
-Watercolor paint and brush
-Colored pencils
-Markers
-Acrylic paint pens
-Water and paper towels
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, Sno-Isle
Abstract Autumn
November 8th
10:30 - 11:30am PT
Explore autumn colors from an abstract perspective.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Tammy Leaver
Supplies:
-Heavy body acrylic paint: orange, blue, yellow, green, brown, white, red, black
-Q-tips
-Canvas or canvas paper
-Cotton balls or tissues
-Sharpie
-Flat paint brush
-Palette knife
-Paper towels
-Water
-Palette
Optional:
-Heavy gel medium if using thinner paint
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL
Autumn Pastels
November 17th
1:30 - 2:30pm PT
Explore the festive autumn season through the use of vibrant chalk pastels! This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through techniques for blending colors, building texture, and experimenting with the rich, painterly qualities of chalk pastels.
Facilitated by SilverKite® Teaching Artist Valencia Carroll
Supplies:
-Chalk pastels (a basic set with a variety of colors)
-Mixed media or pastel paper
-Blending tools (i.e., a blending stump, a soft cloth, a paper towel or a Q-Tip)
Optional:
-Fixative spray for preservation
-Reference photo for inspiration
COMMUNITIES:
KCLS, MG, PVPL, NOLS
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