Textile Shibori Designs with Ann Bianchi Saturday, March 21 10:00AM–2:00PM (1 class, 4 hours with a lunch break) 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...
Dynamics & Movement in Oils with Sarah Hirsch Wednesdays, Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 18, 25 from 3:00pm-6:00pm (6 classes) (Welcoming Adults and Teens / Intermediate and Advanced) How do you coax a painting to come alive? What gives it that special something that stops you in your tracks? Working with different frameworks of...
Light Fantastic with Betsey MacDonald Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31 & April 7 from 10:00AM–1:00PM (4 classes) Intermediate to Advanced Levels 'To me, every square inch of a painting space is about light and dark. Understanding light is the foundation of our art. Without it there is no contrast, no color, no vision. In this...
Fabric and Fiber Collage with Ann Bianchi Saturday, April 11 & 18 from 11:00AM–1:30PM (2 classes) Mixed Media Collage art is colorful and textural with lots of surprises! We’ll create using a wide variety of fabric and fiber materials, and you’ll discover how to confidently select them for your individual artwork. Enjoy the freedom of...
Fearless Color: Relaxed Watercolor Mixing with Victoria Bishop Sundays April 26 and May 3 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM (2 classes) Intermediate Class Description: Watercolor mixing can feel mysterious—even intimidating. In this relaxed, hands‑on two‑session workshop, students learn how to mix clean, luminous color without fear of creating “mud.” We explore warm and cool color...
Land and Sea, Outdoor Oil Painting with Lisa McAndrews-Morin Saturdays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4 Classes) Get ready to pack up your painting gear and head outdoors for some SPRING Plein Air painting! There is no substitute for the artistic lessons that can be learned, and the...
INK, FLOW, BLOOM Exploring Florals Using Alcohol Inks with Mary Wojciechowski Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (1 Class) THIS CLASS IS FULL Please email: wickarteducation@gmail.com to...
String HeART Creations with Ashley Edes Saturday, May 23rd from 12:00 - 4:00 PM (1 class) Ages 10 - Adult (Fun for everyone!) In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, I guide...
Fiber Arts & Sewing for Homeschoolers with Emily Bennison Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 27 (8 weeks) from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Students are encouraged to continue working on their sewing projects in process for the first few classes and then... into an exploration of Fiber Arts! Explore...
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...
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,...
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...