Classes & Workshops

Sponsored by WIAC’s Arts in Education program

Free and low-cost opportunities for kids, teens and adults. Taught by local and professional artists and instructors.

The WIAC Arts in Education Program is funded by gifts like yours. No amount is too small. If you can, please consider a $10 per-class donation.

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  • Expressing Feelings Through Music and Song  

    a one-hour workshop for children

    TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

    Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly, BSW, LMT
    Assistant Instructor: Jordan Jones
    Date/Time: Tue, Mar 25, 3:30-4:30pm
    ​Ages: 4-10
    Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
    Location: Soundview Center, 432 3rd Street Langley 
    Supervision: Parents and guardians are not required to remain on-site, however you are welcome to stay in a supervisory capacity.
    Max class size: 10 students
    Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 18th
    Cancellation/No-show Policy: If you must cancel, please give us one week minimum notice. No-show families and individuals will not be allowed to register for future classes.

    Music and song can assist us to express complicated emotions in vast and exciting ways. Join us as we explore how different ways of singing and movement can help us express our emotions in a constructive fashion and learn how to safely dance and sing to express even challenging emotions through music and song! Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and expressive dancing.

    About the Instructors: Musician, Kristine O’Kelly has spent her life fusing music with the heart and inspiring children and adults through it’s source. Jordan Jones, local artist and creative has extensive experience teaching children and her nature is both uplifting and a joy to behold.

  • Create Clay Cups

    a one-hour clay workshop for kids

    SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2025

    Instructor: Jordan Jones
    Assistant Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly
    Date/Time: Sat, Mar 29, 1-2pm
    Age: 6-16
    Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
    Location: Whidbey Clay Center - 1664 E Main Street, Freeland
    Supervision: Parent/Guardian must remain on-site during the workshop
    Max class size: 8 students
    Registration Deadline: March 22nd (one week prior to class date)
    Cancellation/No-show Policy: If you must cancel, please give us one week minimum notice. Sickness and accidents do happen, so please let us know as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend. Many classes have a waitlist and we would like to try to fill spots. No-show families and individuals will not be allowed to register for future classes.

    In this beginner-friendly clay class, we will construct cups out of slabs of clay and decorate them with stamps and sculpted creations. We will learn basic hand building techniques to make our pieces. Each student will be able to create at least one cup, which we will fire and glaze for them to be picked up 2 weeks after the class date- to take home and use! Your child should wear clothes that you are comfortable with them getting dirty- playing with clay can get muddy! Please note that the ceramic process requires drying and kiln firing time- the pieces created in this class will be fully finished and ready to be picked up 2 weeks after the class date (April 12th).

    About the instructors: Jordan Jones is a potter passionate about teaching, and making objects that bring people joy.  Kristine O’Kelly has spent her life fusing music with the heart and inspiring children and adults through its source, as well as being a skilled and playful hand builder with clay.

  • Exploring Your Soul Song

      for adults

    FUTURE DATE TBD

    Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly, BSW, LMT
    Assistant Instructor: Jordan Jones
    Date: TBD
    Age: Adults, 18+
    Cost: by donation
    Location: Soundview Center, 432 3rd Street Langley
    Max class size: 10 students
    Registration Deadline: TBD
    Cancellation/No-show Policy: If you must cancel, please give us one week minimum notice. No-show families and individuals will not be allowed to register for future classes.

    Join us as we explore individual and personal relationships with sounds, tones and instruments, utilizing heartful listening, exploratory movements, journaling and collage to begin to uncover our own inner songs. Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and sitting or lying down. 

    About the Instructors: Musician Kristine O’Kelly has spent her life fusing music with the heart and inspiring children and adults through its source. Jordan Jones, local artist and creative has an extensive teaching background and her nature is both uplifting and a joy to behold.