Workshops / Artist Visits

Workshop can include artist talk, book reading, and/or diorama workshop based on published picture books.

For more information about the visit and lesson plan, please email artbysoyeon@gmail.com

from teachers

“During our session with Soyeon, she was kind, welcomed questions, and never faltered, even with the numerous interruptions and comments that accompany Grade Ones learning virtually. Soyeon presented her work in a way that captured the children’s attention, she spoke of her process, and then demonstrated for the children some techniques she uses and encouraged them to try as well. At all times we could see her and her working space clearly as she set up multiple cameras and modes of sharing her material. Soyeon joint us for a second session at which time the children excitedly shared their projects. She received each project with kindness and encouragement for their process and creativity for using materials readily available. For weeks, the children would bring up our experience with Soyeon and connect it to our continued learning.”
Raadiyah Nazeem
Grade 1 Teacher, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study and Education

“Soyeon led a captivating two-part workshop where she introduced her amazing practice, did live demonstrations, and supported my students on their journey to create artwork of their own. This rich experience offered an opportunity to learn from a professional, but also to see the elements of art and design in real life. It was so meaningful for my students, that they asked to meet with her again where they proudly showed off their finished pieces. Soyeon and her naturally warm personality, truly inspired my students.”
Angela Ferguson
Grade 6 Teacher, Viola Desmond Public School

Past Workshops/Artist Visits

2022

Fall 2022 Career in the Arts Panel for Teens, Toronto Public Library, Toronto, ON

Packaging Your Imagination Conference, CANSCAIP, Toronto, ON

Youth Visual Art Workshops, Toronto Public Library, Various Locations, ON

Artist in Residence Workshops (virtual & in-person), Lakeview Village, Mississauga, ON

Keynote Speaker at Communicating Science: Celebrating Opportunities and Outreach, Virginia Tech , USA

Art Workshop, Toronto Public Library Summer Wonder, Various Locations, ON

Diorama Art Workshop, Pickering Public Library, Pickering, ON

Virtual Youth Workshop, Toronto Public Library, Toronto, ON

Art Workshop, TD Summer Reading Club, Winnipeg, MB

Illustrator, TD Canadian Children's Book Week, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec

Virtual Presentation, Vancouver Island Children’s Book Festival, Vancouver, ON

2021

Virtual Adult Workshop, Toronto Public Library, Toronto, ON

Virtual Portfolio Review Meetings, Toronto, ON

Virtual Presentation, Seneca College, Toronto, ON

Virtual Presentation, Georges Vanier Secondary School, Toronto, ON

Virtual Presentation, St. John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, Toronto, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Schools in Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Schools in Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Crestwood School, Toronto, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Viola Desmond Public School, Milton, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School, Toronto, ON

2020

Virtual Workshop, girtLit - Readers and Writers Festival, Hamilton, ON

Virtual Workshop, FOLD Kids Book Fest, Canada

Virtual Interview, Articulate Thursday - Artist Spotlight: Soyeon Kim, Oakville, ON

Virtual Artist Visit, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School, Toronto, ON

2019

Artist, MASC Young Authors & Illustrators Festival, Canada

2018

Artist, Public Mural for Forster Park, Oakville, ON

Illustrator, TD Canadian Children's Book Week, Northern British Columbia, Vancouver

Artist Visit, Chelsea Library, Québec, ON

Artist Visit, Humewood Public School, Toronto, ON

2017

Studio Assistant, QEPCCC, Oakville, ON 

Artist Visit, White Oaks Secondary School, Oakville, ON

Artist Visit, Light of Christ School, Aurora, ON

Illustrator, Adelaide Festival - Writer's Week, Adelaide, Australia

2016

Artist Visit, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School, Toronto, ON

Artist Visit, The Mabin School, Toronto, ON

2014

Artist Visit, Withrow Avenue Junior Public School, Toronto, ON

2013

Guest Speaker, CLA Book Awards Children's Event, Millennium Library, Winnipeg, MB

Artist Visit, Young Author's Conference at Fred A Hamilton School, Guelph, ON