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How to Plan and Pack for Plein Air Painting
How to Plan and Pack for Plein Air Painting Thursday, June 4th - 6:30PM Step into the great outdoors with confidence as artists Sheila Newquist and Jesse Hashagen pull back the curtain on the art of preparing for plein air painting. Whether you’re boarding a plane for a creative getaway or scouting the perfect hidden gem right here in our own backyard, Jesse and Sheila will break down the essential logistics of painting on the move. Through a side-by-side look at their specialized oil and watercolor setups, you’ll discover how to streamline your kit, pack like a pro, and identify the best locations for capturing the light and environment. Join us for an evening of practical...
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Coastal Scenes in Acrylic, Oil or Watercolor with Ann Bianchi
Coastal Scenes in Acrylic, Oil or Watercolor with Ann Bianchi Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 classes) from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Suitable for all levels. Be inspired by the calming beauty of coastal scenes in this relaxing painting class. Choose your favorite medium—acrylic, oil, or watercolor—and capture the sights that remind you...
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Painting Floral Abundance with Sarah Hirsch
Painting Floral Abundance with Sarah Hirsch Wednesdays, May 20, June 3, 10, 17 and July 8 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm (5 classes) **Welcoming Adults and Teens/Intermediate and Advanced** There's nothing quite like the show nature puts on in summer, with flowers blooming n a joyful riot of new colors each week! This painting class is...
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3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Sam Allerton Green & Bill Lane
ONE SPACE LEFT! 3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Sam Allerton Green & Bill Lane July 15, 16, 17 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (3 day workshop) Sam Allerton Green & Bill Lane teach together during their workshops. They both start with a demo of the same scene so that students can witness and...
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Palette Knife Oil Painting: Explore Color & Texture with Tammy Blais on July 21st
Palette Knife Oil Painting: Explore Color & Texture with Tammy Blais Tuesday, July 21st from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (1 class) Ages 16 - Adult All artistic levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary Join artist Tammy Blais for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you will create your own 6" x 8" oil painting using only a palette knife. This class is designed to help you break away from traditional brushwork adn embrace the bold, expressive nature of...
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Summer Pastels with Ann Bianchi
Summer Pastels with Ann Bianchi Sundays, July 19 & July 26 from 11:00AM–2:00PM (2 classes) All experience levels are welcome. Enjoy this two-day Pastel Art class with Ann, which offers participants the opportunity to create using various types of chalk and oil pastels while exploring many pastel techniques and unique styles. Whether you love working...
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Real Flowers, Only Painted with Patricia D’Ambra
Real Flowers, Only Painted with Patricia D'Ambra CLASS IS SOLD OUT, please email: wickarteducation@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 3, 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM (6 classes) Intermediate to Advanced Levels Only In this workshop, students will explore the art of painting flowers with realistic detail and dynamic,...
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Open Studio
Looking for a relaxed, inspiring space to work on your art? Join us for Open Studio, held on most Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Please contact the gallery at (401) 294-6840 to confirm availability This is a non-structured environment where you have the freedom to work on your own projects, whether you’re painting,...
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SUMMER CAMP Our Big Beautiful World: Nature Journaling for Kids with Susan Sward
SUMMER CAMP Our Big Beautiful World: Nature Journaling for Kids with Susan Sward Ages 7 - 12 Monday - Friday, July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM This engaging summer art experience invites young artists and explorers to discover the beauty of the natural world. Led by natural science illustrator...
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Textile Shibori Designs with Ann Bianchi
Textile Shibori Designs with Ann Bianchi Sunday, August 2nd from 10:00AM–2:00PM (1 class) Fabrics from natural cellulose fibers (cottons, linens and silks) will be our “canvases” as we experiment with historical and cultural resist methods. Working in the styles of Japanese Arashi Shibori and Itajime Shibori, we’ll add colorants from liquid acrylics to white cloth...