The Seattle Public Library Offers Virtual Arts Programs for Older Adults in December
release date: November 20, 2020
This winter, The Seattle Public Library and Silver Kite Community Arts have partnered to offering online intergenerational workshops, talks, social hours, and performances for the community. These opportunities provide stimulating and creative engagement opportunities, as well as social connection.
“Older adults are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Nancy Slote. “We are working with community partners to offer virtual programs to help older adults navigate important decisions with physical and mental health, as well as fun programs that help them connect and learn.”
ARTS SCHEDULE
Visit the Library’s calendar at spl.org/fiftyplus to find and register for these upcoming events:
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 - Writing Fiction: The Hero's Journey. A widely used form for storytelling, the Hero's Journey is highly adaptable and makes a useful structure to keep dramatic tension alive. Along with character development, the class will look at some ways to structure your fiction.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 - Pop-Up Holiday Cards. Transform flat pieces of paper into pop-up cards and scenes. Learn a variety of beginning paper engineering techniques that will dazzle your friends and pen pals.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 - Bollywood Dance. Learn dances featured in films from Bollywood in Mumbai - the largest movie-making capital in the world.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11 - Music And Memories: Holiday Movies. During this interactive holiday celebration, we'll watch clips from popular holiday movies from the 1940s - 1970s, share personal holiday memories, and sing along to musical favorites of the holiday season.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 - Holiday Paper Decorations. Brighten up the season by making festive paper ornaments and garlands.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 - Dances That Light Up The Darkness. Learn some new dances, including several inspired by winter traditions from around the world that feature lights.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18 - Drawing Portraits. Join us to learn some basic drawing techniques to create naturalistic portraits.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 - Sip And Paint Watercolors. Join us for a step-by-step watercolor painting workshop. Grab a beverage of choice and spend an hour talking and make art together.
MORE INFORMATION
The Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We support universal access to information and ideas, and form strong partnerships with community organizations to offer classes and workshops that are accessible to all.
On Nov. 15, the governor announced new restrictions due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The restrictions do not impact libraries and our Curbside Pickup Service will continue for patrons. Find out more at spl.org/roadtoreopening.