Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, we invite you to discover the Wickford Art Festival! Located in the easily accessibWilson Park, within the charming historic Wickford Village, the park transforms into an open-air gallery and bustling hub of artistic expression. JURIED FINE ARTISTS The festival hosts a carefully curated selection of juried...
Summer Collaging with Sarah Hirsch Wednesday July 16 from 3:00pm-6:00pm (1 class) What does summer feel like to you? Bright, saturated colors, the sun dazzling off the sea? Grilling, laughter, light dappling between leaves? In this one day workshop, we will compose collages inspired by this joyful season. The focus will be on the process,...
Fabric and Fiber Collage of Land and Sea with Ann Bianchi Sunday July 20th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (1 Class) Collage art is colorful and textural, with lots of surprises! We’ll create with a variety of materials, and you’ll discover how to confidently select them for your individual artwork. Design with fabrics, paper,...
Interpretive Abstract with Linda Finnery Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 August 4 - 9:30 AM - 12:30PM (4 classes) Express yourself in an abstract, intuitive manner, pulling in the basics and fundamentals of a working composition. Explore various techniques, patterns, shapes, and colors to enhance your vision as you spontaneously capture the essence of...
3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Sam Allerton Green August 6th, 7th and 8th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Join Sam Allerton Green in the charming coastal village of Wickford, RI, for a 3-day plein air painting workshop designed to support and inspire your creative practice. Rather than emphasizing strict technique, this workshop will...
Oil Pastels for Abstract and Realistic Styles with Ann Bianchi Saturdays August 2, 9 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (2 classes) Enjoy working with the freedom of an Abstract or Realistic style using luminous effects and colors of Oil Pastels – the art material which allows you to apply as a drawing and blend...