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Classes and Workshops 

All classes and workshops are held at the Wickford Art Association Gallery (unless otherwise indicated).  

Most classes and workshops are limited in size to assure each student receives  individual attention.  

Pre-registration is required (unless otherwise indicated).

To register by mail: print & complete this form, and send it with payment (please make checks payable to the Wickford Art Association) to the gallery:

   Wickford Art Assoc. Gallery
   36 Beach Street, 
  N. Kingstown, RI 02852

AT A GLANCE

Classes/Workshops
Based On Interest

   Black and White Darkroom Course  
      with Howard Rubenstein

   Discovering Oils!
      with Joyce Halliday Smith

   How To Take Great Photographs  
      with Howard Rubenstein

   Introduction to Digital Photography
      with Cindy Horovitz Wilson

   Beginner's Photoshop  
      with Bill Brennan

   Strengthen Your Compositions
      Vernon Graham


Classes/Workshops - Based on Interest

If there is sufficient interest, the following classes/workshops will be held:
Interested parties should contact the gallery (294-6840) or gallery@wickfordart.org .  Please specify which class you're interested in and leave complete contact information!

Black and White Darkroom Course, offered by Photographer Howard Rubenstein.  
Five weekly 2-hour sessions--at a time suitable to all registrants.  Students must supply their own paper.  Course will begin after 4 people register and remit payment, Maximum Registration of 6 students.
Date: 
To be announced.
Fee: 
$100 members/$125 non-members
Any questions about the course, call Howard at (401) 294-3581 or Contact the gallery to register.

Discovering Oils! with Joyce Halliday Smith
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate painter, this class will help you to increase your knowledge of oil painting techniques.  Learn how to express your personal style and artistic vision through the medium of oil paint!  Techniques shown will include under-painting, using a limited palette, mixing colors, glazing, palette knife painting, wet into wet, scumbling and more.  You will learn how to choose the right brushes, plan strong compositions and how different surfaces will affect your work.     Paintings will be done in class.  Students are welcome to bring in their own items to paint or may use objects from the WAA's still life materials.  A list of recommended supplies will be given to those who register for the class--p
lease contact the gallery  (401- 294-6840) to sign up.  
Date and time:  Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon, 5 weeks starting Sept 2
The class will start after 4 students have paid; maximum enrollment 8 students.
Fee:  $100 members/$110 non-members.  

How To Take Great Photographs offered by Photographer Howard Rubenstein
This course is designed to give you skills in seeing differently and thinking differently about what you see.  It is not about f-stops or pixels; rather it is about igniting the creative spirit thru lectures, observation exercises, music, slides and photo assignments.  Students must have a camera and know how to use it.  Open to photographers and other artists at any level of development.  
Date and time:  5 weekly two-hour sessions starting TBA
A new session of this class will start when six people sign up and remit payment.
Fee:
  $75 members/$95 non-members
Any questions about the course, call Howard at (401) 294-3581 or Contact the gallery .

Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop with Cindy Horovitz Wilson
Date and time:  TBA
Students will develop a basic knowledge of digital photography from capture to desktop.
This workshop has a maximum enrollment of 12 students.  Please contact the gallery at 294-6840 to reserve your spot.  For more information, contact Cindy directly.
Fee:  $24 WAA members/$30 non-members.

Beginner's Photoshop Class with Bill Brennan
Date and time:  starting Thursday, September 4
This class will be offered when there is sufficient interest--minimum enrollment 10 students, maximum of 15.  The beginner course assumes little or no experience with Photoshop and covers basic preferences, tools, menus, settings, navigation and image processing.  Please contact the gallery at 294-6840 to register and note, payment is due for a session before the first class is held.
Fee:  $100 members/$110 non-members.

Strengthen Your Compositions with Vernon Graham
Almost any artist could benefit from this class!  Brush up on the fundamentals of design to create eye-catching new work!
Date and time: 
Wednesdays, 10-Noon, 5 weeks starting TBA
Minimum class size:  4 students
All mediums and skill levels welcome.
Fee:  $75 WAA members/$85 non-members