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This collection of creative, educational, and fun workshops have been used
with great sucess in libraries around the Bay Area. Workshops are available
for a variety of ages. Another great alternative is to have a clown
show.
Linda “Rainbow” Levine knows how to put on an exciting, quality program. She prepares well and comes up with ingenious ways of presenting the information. Flexible and able to present a wide range of programs, Linda works well with all ages from young children to adults. She has a real knack for making people feel welcome and a vital part of the action. Linda has presented wonderful programs at my library as well as several others on my recommendation. I am looking forward to working with her as a workshop presenter or as Rainbow the Clown again and again.“
What really happens on an archeological dig? Learn what the roles are of each player, and follow up with an archeological simulation (indoors at stations). This program involves a 30 minute slide show and hands on activities at stations. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Beads, buttons, and bangles are all stringable when you've got the right tools. Learn to use memory wire to create unique jewelry for men and women, girls and boys alike. Making beads and creating earrings can be added to this program on request. Maximum: 30 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
You are author and illustrator, all in one. Using Klutz Blank Books, create unique, textural, and three-dimensional books that can be themed (for example: Peace, All About Me, The Ocean). Maximum: 20 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
The circus has a rich multicultural history. Come learn circus history and skills in an environment of laughter and fun. Every kid can run away and join this library circus. There are jobs for Ring Masters, clowns and elephants alike! Act out the roles and learn as you go.
An introduction to the delightful art forms of juggling, pantomime, and clowning. Linda “Rainbow” Levine began her clown training at age 8, and has now performed for audiences in the USA and beyond. Come learn to be a clown (wigs and clown shoes not required!)
It is a treat for the senses to create lovely collage art. We will make miracles from the mundane as we tear up magazines and streamers, bend wire, soak postage stamps, and shrink photographs. A true opportunity to turn lemons into lemonade: collage creation is a window into your creativity. Decorate cans, boxes, pots, frames and more. Collage with Mod Podge allows you to make inexpensive gifts for yourself and for others.Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Red rover and dodgeball are outdated. Come learn many wacky, hilarious, noncompetitive, nontraditional activities for the whole family. Wear jeans and come ready to play, run, and hop outdoors. Everyone exercises and everyone wins!
Can we heal the hurts that separate us? Explore how we have been hurt and how we hurt in return. What do you do when covert and overt racism rears its ugly head? Simulation games and activities will help us to get into our own skin and others as well. We talk out the pain, and work on solutions. Who can break the cycle of isolation and cruelty? Who can make the world a better place for ALL? Every person can make a difference and that means you and me.
Polymer clay is a color wonderful clay medium that is easy to use and inspires our creativity. All students will leave with handmade projects from beads to key chains, light switch covers to creepy critters to bake at home. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Right over left and left over right. Basic knots are what this art form is all about. Create simple and ornate patterns by adding beads and color to this wonderful gift of creativity and friendship. Maximum: 30 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
People listen to what you know when they know you are listening too. Body language, public speaking techniques, attention getters, active listening, and conflict resolution will be discussed in this highly participatory workshop. Come for the fun.
Welcome to a unique workshop that's all about personal and professional “Balance.” Juggling the many aspects of life is a whole lot like juggling clubs or balls: it's not an easy task but the rewards are great once you get the hang of it. With a dynamic presentation, Linda shares practical pointers with the audience on the task of “keeping lots of balls in the air all at once!” Our exciting and busy lives can lead us to great joy and success or quite the opposite. Life involves making choices to keep your own lives in balance, and, hence, experiencing greater life success. This success comes about by balancing your career, leisure, social, physical, intellectual, spiritual, financial, family, and other needs without going crazy! Come laugh and learn with Linda “Rainbow” Levine as we giggle, struggle and juggle together.
Some people have a knack for turning lemons into lemonade, and they see minor miracles in the mundane. Learn tips for turning ordinary tools, found objects, and scraps into extraordinary treasures and inexpensive gifts.
Working with lanyards is derived from the art of braiding, which goes back 500 years. Sailors, cowhands, and scouts know the skill needed to knot properly, and the satisfaction of project completion. Come learn with Linda Levine! YouČll receive clear braiding instructions for lacing with lanyards.
Forty two percent of the American population lists public speaking as their number one fear. This workshop will help demystify and demagnify the stress of communicating your message. You will identify methods to increase delivery effectiveness while finding your unique voice and style as a speaker. You will learn a 4-step presentation format that inspires the audience to sit up and take notice.
On every continent, in every culture, in every time period, masks have been used for ornamentation, theater, worship, war, and more. Come create a mask that expresses your wild and wacky side. Great for Halloween, Chinese new year, Cinco de Mayo, Purim, and multicultural themes of every sort. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Make a puppet and personal shield to express who you truly are on the inside and the outside. Craft materials will be provided to help you re-create you! Discussion with puppets and shields brings this program to it's full value.
Moms: you carpool children daily to marvelously creative activities. Well, here is a night designed just for you. Linda brings all the supplies, and participants learn a skill in a safe and playful environment that's open to socializing, laughter, stories, and creativity. Everyone takes home their creation and memories. One night or a series are available. Topics can include: rubber stamp card creation, collage, mask making, chocolate molding (kitchen needed), scrapbooking, jewelry making, terracotta pot painting, and so much more. Maximum: 30 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Magnifying glasses, optical illusions, and spectroscopes help us explore the science of vision and the wonder of our private eyes. We are bringing science to life, just before your very eyes. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
Young scientists will enjoy five easy process-oriented science activities that expand learning by doing. Things will fizzle and kids will giggle. Parents must stay and participate with their children. Most adults say they learn too! Maximum: 30 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
When all else is gone, we still have our memories. Children, teens, parents, and seniors know the thrill of reviewing a special time through a photograph. Learn skills, resources, and cost-cutting measures to bring your memories to life through the popular hobby of scrapbooking. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
A hands-on rubber stamp workshop for all ages and genders. Make cards, hats, door signs, scrapbooks, and more with rubber stamps and old postage stamps. Workshops may be general or themed, i.e., Valentines, birthdays, Asian elegance, multicultural magic, Halloween, December (Kwanza, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year). Everyone leaves with multiple creations.
Storytelling is the memory of who and what we are, stories of history and holidays. Fiddlers and fools come to life when you learn to create the environment and become the characters. Come as a teller and an audience and participate in hilarious theater games.
The emphasis of these simulation games is on energetic participation and cooperation towards team achievement. Who can make a tower of newspaper and straw? How can your whole team cross an acid river? Is anyone fails, you all fail. If all win, you win! The goals are: To increase verbal, nonverbal, expressive and receptive communication skills and to increase collaboration and trust building among team members. Come laugh and succeed together. Maximum: 50 people
There is a wonderful world to explore by painting and stamping on ceramic tiles. Move the paint with tooth picks, straws, toothbrushes and wacky brushes and combs . You'll be astounded by the ease and versatility of this impressive medium. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).
There's so much to do with pictures and images these days! Uniquely decorated picture frames and photo creations are wonderful for creating family heirlooms and friendship gifts. Pictures provide years of lasting memories, so learn economical and creative approaches to photo fun. Maximum: 40 people (may be expanded for an additional material fee).