Essence of Oils with Claire Marschak
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Essence of Oils with Claire Marschak
Saturday, February 14th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (1 class)
This class is SOLD OUT, please email: wickarteducation@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist!
INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING: Are you confused about brushes, paints, mediums and surfaces? Have you bought supplies in an art store but don’t know how to use them? If you said yes, then this class is for you ! The first part of class will be an in depth review and demos of materials, painting surfaces and studio practices. We will then create mini paintings to explore different styles of oil painting with various materials. Also included is a starter supply list.
All Materials Provided by Instructor (Materials Fee $10 * paid to instructor, cash or check)
$95 Members | $125 Non-members
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See The Light with Betsey MacDonald
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
See The Light with Betsey MacDonald
THIS CLASS IS FULL, please email wickarteducation@gmail.com to be added to the wait list.
Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 10 from 10:00AM–1:00PM (4 classes)
Intermediate to Advanced Levels
In January, just when we’re ready to see more light, we’ll use watercolor as our medium, to study just how light hits our subject to create a sense of luminous form. Watercolor is transparent, fluid and luminous. It glows because light moves through it and reflects off the white paper, unlike an opaque medium. In this class, we’ll work with a single light source, using our own objects and then our own photos to create the illusion of luminous dramatic light and paintings that glow.

Acquire skills with a variety of watercolor painting techniques
Learn about clean color mixing and layering
Learn to better see the light as it creates highlights and shadows
Create a variety of values using simply the addition of water to watercolor
Create a variety of values through the use of colors
Improve observational skills through painting from life
Use value/color to render objects in light and shadow
Understand how values can be used to create form
Render objects by selectively and knowledgably using color
Observe, critique and discuss student work and master paintings
Gain a greater appreciation of how light and painting are connected

MATERIALS LIST
$170 Members | $200 Non-members
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Winter Wonderland: The Enchanted Landscape with Shane Gutierrez
2026-02-08 09:30 - 12:00
Winter Wonderland: The Enchanted Landscape with Shane Gutierrez
Sundays, Jan 11 (on-site at WAA), Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8 (off-site/locations TBA) 2026 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (5 classes)
Winter is a beautiful time of year for the photographer who is willing to get outdoors and brave the cold conditions. The land is reduced to its simplest form, especially under a blanket of snow. Although I can’t guarantee the ground will be covered with snow, there is a good chance it will be in January & February. The cold brings a pureness to the country that can be seen in the bare trees, stark rock formations and the color of the ocean. This allows the photographer to capture clean lines and simple compositions.
Composition rules will be covered as well as how to dress properly for the cold. Preparing yourself and your equipment along with understanding proper exposure on snowy days are all part of this class. With five weeks to work with, I allow for one classroom session (1st class) and four “in the field” sessions. The outdoor classes will be weeks 2, 3, 4, & 5. I have locations in mind that leaves it up to you on how much time (short, medium or long doses) you will want to spend outside the car. If you get cold, you’ll always be near enough to the parking area to jump into a warm car to take the chill off.
For anyone with plenty of spring, summer, and fall pictures looking to fill in that winter gap in your landscape portfolio, or for those who love the wintertime, this class will give you that kick in the pants to get out beyond your driveway and the confidence you need to overcome your fear of a cold and drab landscape and see the landscape for what it is, a winter wonderland.
$175 Members | $205 Non-members
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The Joy of Pastels with Ann Bianchi
2026-02-01 11:00 - 14:00
The Joy of Pastels with Ann Bianchi
Sunday February 1st from 11:00AM–2:00PM (1 class)
Back by popular demand!
Enjoy this one-day Pastel Art workshop, with Ann, which offers participants the opportunity to create using various types of chalk and oil pastels while exploring many pastel techniques. Whether you love working with rich colors or quiet tones, this class offers a welcoming environment to learn foundational techniques such as layout drawing with pastel, color blending, layering for depth, creating smooth gradients, and building texture through expressive mark-making. Ann will provide guided instructions and demonstrations. Through hands-on practice with oil, chalk, and pencil pastels you’ll choose your favorites and work from still life arrangements and/or your own photographs you bring. You’ll begin with practice techniques and complete your own unique work of art. All experience levels are welcome. Use of materials may be purchased onsite for $10 from Ann , or you may provide various pastels, pastel papers, drawing pencils and erasers of your choice.
All Materials provided by instructor $10 fee, paid to Ann Bianchi at class (check or cash):
Blending cloths, brushes, mediums, extra small inspirational objects, any extra materials if students need them including pastels and canvas boards. Still Life items to draw and photographs provided.
$65 Members | $95 Non-members
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Expressive Pet/Animal Oil Portraits with Lisa McAndrews-Morin
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00
Expressive Pet/Animal Oil Portraits with Lisa McAndrews-Morin
Saturdays January 10, 17, 24, 31 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 Classes)
Animals are expressive individuals with unique personalities, and there is nothing quite like capturing their essence and emotion through portraiture. Come create an original, one-of-a-kind, oil portrait keepsake of your beloved pet or favorite animal. Lisa will guide you step-by-step, from designing your painting to the finishing brush strokes. Learning with Lisa is a relaxing, enjoyable experience, and her stepwise approach to teaching provides students with plenty of learning and pearls of painting wisdom. (This class is designed for students of any artistic skill level who already possess basic introductory experience with oil paint).
Suggested Supply List
$170 Members | $200 Non-members
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Drawing & Painting Birds In Nature with Robin Kasparian
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00
Drawing & Painting Birds In Nature with Robin Kasparian
Ages 10 – Teens
Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27 from 4:30pm-6:00pm (3 classes)
Learn how to blend oil pastels to create life-like birds in their natural habitat with Robin Kasparian. Robin is a recently retired certified K-12 art teacher for our local North Kingstown, Hamilton Elementary School! In this class, you will be taught how to paint wet-on-wet watercolor skies and draw birds/nature in oil pastels, colored pencils, and paint. You will be learning about observational drawing, composition, color theory, blending, watercolors techniques, and much more. By the last class, you will have created a masterpiece in mixed media.
$85 Members | $115 Non-members (+ $10 Materials Fee – paid direct to instructor check or cash)
Materials provided: Watercolor paper, tape for border, oil pastels, watercolor paint, cups for water, brushes , tissues, scrap papers, blending stumps, colored pencils, pencils & erasers, tempera paint
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Members Exhibit Opening
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00

Members Exhibit Drop Off
2026-01-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-06 12:00 - 18:00

Holiday Small Works Pick Up
2025-12-22 12:00 - 18:00

Holiday Small Works Exhibit Closes
2025-12-21 15:00

Soft Sculptures Inspired by Art History Portraits with Ann Bianchi
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:30
Soft Sculptures Inspired by Art History Portraits with Ann Bianchi
Saturdays, December 6, 13 – 10:00AM–1:30PM (2 classes)
Express yourself and experience the art of painting and sewing soft sculptures inspired by your favorite Art History artists and portraits they created.
Prior to class one, choose a favorite Artist and a favorite portrait they created. In the first class, we’ll either freehand the portrait with pencil onto white cotton fabric or trace an enlarged copy. You can choose from portraits in styles like Cubism, Impressionism, Abstract Art, Expressionism or any you prefer. Then paint your portrait with acrylic paints and add additions such as buttons, beads and other creations to make it uniquely yours! Sew by hand and machine with Ann’s support, fill with pillow stuffing, and stitch closed , creating soft sculptures that make wonderful original gifts.
$10.00 includes all supplies including white fabric and all sewing supplies, acrylic paints and brushes, unique embellishments, pillow stuffing, tracing/carbon paper and sewing machine use, including easy instructor sewing demonstrations for all.

$125 Members | $155 Non-members | $10 Supply Fee
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Mixed Media Collage with Ann Bianchi
2025-12-09 12:00 - 15:00
Mixed Media Collage with Ann Bianchi
Tuesdays, December 2 and 9, from 12:00-3:00 PM (2 Classes)
Collage-art with fabrics, papers, paints and mediums is colorful and textural with lots of surprises! We’ll create with unlimited materials, and you’ll discover how to confidently select them for your individual artwork. Enjoy the freedom of making choices as you design while using hands-on techniques. Together we’ll enjoy learning many methods as we practice first in an abstract style. You’ll then work from your favorite photographs and personal selections of choice. Enjoy individual assistance from Ann with any planning and sketch drawing. Creating collage based on our favorite things strengthens our connections to them and encourages us to see favorite scenes in new ways!
6$ paid to Ann in class one includes all supplies you will need for 2 weeks.
OR, bring 2 firm surfaces such as canvas painting boards, heavy sturdy cardboard or similar surfaces in sizes of your choice of 8 x 10, 9 x 12 or larger, any white glue or Mod Podge/medium, fabric and paper scraps, and choice of acrylic or watercolor paints.
Suitable for all levels.
$110 Members | $140 Non-members | $6 Supply Fee
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Create Your Own Travel and Inspirational Journals with Victoria Bishop
2025-12-08 11:00 - 14:00
Create Your Own Travel and Inspirational Journals with Victoria Bishop
Monday, December 8th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (1 class)
In this relaxing and creative workshop, participants will make two unique watercolor journals—both designed to be easy on the hands with no sewing, gluing, or binding required.

You’ll start by transforming a full sheet of professional watercolor paper into a folded travel journal, a clever, no-fuss design that becomes a 5”x7” handmade sketchbook when complete—perfect for capturing sketches, color notes, or travel memories on the go. Next, we’ll create a smaller pre-painted art and inspiration book, painting colorful watercolor backgrounds on 8×11″ paper during class. This book can be used later as an art book, or as a place for doodles, journaling, or encouraging phrases that inspire creativity.

Both books are simple, beautiful, and completely handmade—ideal for travelers, artists, and anyone who loves expressive color and creative journaling without complicated tools or strain.
Materials Provided by Instructor (Materials Fee $10 * paid to instructor)
– One full sheet of professional watercolor paper
– 8×11″ paper for the smaller journal
– Watercolor paints for washes
– Shared brushes and tools
Optional: Participants are welcome to bring their favorite watercolors, scissors, or a folding tool if they prefer to use their own.
$65 Members | $95 Non-members +Supply Fee $10
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Fall Back to Nature, Drawing & Painting with Betsey MacDonald
2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
Fall Back to Nature, Drawing & Painting with Betsey MacDonald
Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 18, 25 – 10:00AM–1:00PM (4 classes)
Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own”, Charles Dickens. October brings us so many things to observe and draw! We’ll study natural objects such as fall foliage, vegetables and seed pods. From acorns and apples to pumpkins and pine cones, we’ll marvel at nature’s designs and study the complexity of the life around us as we create art inspired by these objects. Our observation skills will improve as we carefully record what we observe using graphite then colored pencils and finally watercolor. This class is designed for anyone who wants to better see the beauty of nature and use their creativity to study it.
Only pencils and erasers are needed for the first class as we’ll discuss other materials as needed also please bring a magnifying glass if you have one. Materials that you may choose to use: pencils, 2B, 4B and 6B, erasers, fine point felt pen, watercolor (an inexpensive tray is fine) and brushes, colored pencils. Heavy drawing paper or mixed media paper and watercolor paper. Instructor will bring lots of materials as well.
$170 Members | $200 Non-members
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Drawing Studio – A Drawing Club November with Ann Bianchi
2025-11-24 10:00 - 12:00
Drawing Studio – A Drawing Club November with Ann Bianchi
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 – 10:00AM–12:00PM (4 Classes)
Join Ann weekly to meet and draw amongst fellow adult artists. This class is designed to continue into future sessions and will be offered on a rolling basis. Students will be able to sign up for multiple sessions, creating a consistent monthly group.
Work on individual projects or in-class topics with guidance from Ann on drawing techniques and methods.
See your drawings improve exceptionally in this class. Develop confidence with hands-on practice and individual tips from Ann. Achieve success with contour lines, values, highlights, shadows, composition, and many types of perspective. Create amongst fellow artists in a gallery setting.
Bring any drawing materials and papers you may have to class. All skills learned will support any future two-dimensional art classes.
Let’s explore the basics of drawing. All levels are welcome.
$135 Members | $165 Non-members
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Print Your Own Holiday Cards with Suzanne Lewis
2025-11-16 12:30 - 15:30
Print Your Own Holiday Cards with Suzanne Lewis
Sunday, November 16th from 12:30-3:30 (1 class/3 hours)
Learn a printmaking technique which can be used at home without the use of a press or special printmaking tools or apparatus. Multiple prints can be created using this method. Students will also learn how to cut their own stencils which can be put to use other than card-making.
Pochoir is a stenciling technique used in the 19th century to print posters and fashion illustrations. We will be cutting and printing our own stencils based on your paintings, drawings, or photographs. No previous drawing or printmaking experience necessary.
Suitable for all levels.
Instructor Provides: 5×7″ card stock, acrylic gouache, stencil “pouncers”, envelopes
Students Bring: 5×7 ” photos or drawings to be used as basis for stencils, craft knife
$65 Members | $95 Non-members | $10 Supply Fee (cash or check to instructor)
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From Mess to Masterpiece: Lightroom Basics with Mike Dooley
2025-11-15 15:00 - 18:00
From Mess to Masterpiece: Lightroom Basics with Mike Dooley
Sunday Nov 9th & Saturday Nov 15th from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (2 classes)
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or need a refresher, this class will help you take control of your digital darkroom.
We’ll start by demystifying the Lightroom catalog — what it is, how it works, and why it’s the brain of your photo library. Then, we’ll dive into the Library Module to import your images, organize them with folders, flags, and ratings, and learn how to use collections, smart collections, and color labels like a pro.
Once we’ve got our images wrangled, we’ll move into the Develop Module where the real magic happens. You’ll learn how to master the Basic panel — from exposure to color correction — and take it up a notch using masks for selective edits that make your photos pop.
We’ll finish the day by learning how to export your images for web sharing, social media, or sending to friends and family — with your photos looking their absolute best.
This hands-on class is perfect for photographers of all levels who want to create a consistent, efficient, and creative workflow using Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Materials student will need to provide: Laptop with the latest version of Lightroom Classic from the Photographers Subscription bundle.

$110 Members | $140 Non-Members
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Holiday Small Works Exhibit Opening
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00

Holiday Small Works Drop Off
2025-11-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 12:00 - 18:00

Every Picture Tells A Story Pick Up
2025-11-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-11 12:00 - 18:00

Every Picture Tells A Story Exhibit Closes
2025-11-09 15:00

Exploring Zorn’s Palette in Oils with Lisa McAndrews-Morin
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00
Exploring Zorn’s Palette in Oils with Lisa McAndrews-Morin
Saturdays October 18, 25, November 1, 8 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 Classes)
You won’t believe how many colors you can mix with the ZORN PALETTE!! Artist Anders Zorn (1860-1920) was known for occasionally limiting his color palette to ONLY Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, Cadmium Red/Vermillion, and White. Zorn used this unique limited palette to create paintings ranging from portraits to landscapes. Come explore the Zorn Palette with Lisa, and practice putting it to use as you create your own oil paintings.
This class is designed for students of any artistic skill level who already possess basic introductory experience with oil paint.
$170 Members | $200 Non-members
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How To Submit A Photo To An Exhibition
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00
Date: Sunday, October 26th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown
Space is limited!
Register here to secure your FREE spot!
Learn best practices for entering exhibitions! Our artist facilitators will walk you through the essential steps to ensure a professional and polished submission. You’ll gain valuable insights on how to properly photograph your artwork, adjust cropping and sizing, label imagery correctly, and seamlessly upload your information to our application platform. Whether you’re new to exhibiting or looking to refine your process, this session will help you present your work at its absolute best!

Watercolors for Autumn with Ann Bianchi
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00
Watercolors for Autumn with Ann Bianchi
Sundays, October 5, 12, 19 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM, October 26 – 1:00PM– 3:00PM (4 classes)
Let the beautiful Autumn colors flow. We’ll begin by sampling color mixing using traditional methods and materials, then venture into some exciting textural and shadow technique , using watercolor tips and ideas with surprising results.
Along with color instruction, there will be drawing suggestions to enhance unique artwork and develop personal styles. Let’s first create from a variety of natural subjects on display incorporating practiced methods. Class takers will then work from favorite photos or subjects of their choice. This is a wonderful class for beginners and experienced painters alike who may also like to seek advice to complete any water media artwork.
Suitable for all levels.
See supplies listed to bring or purchase from Ann with cash/check for $20.00.
Suggested Supplies:

Watercolor Paper: 90lb to 140lb (Or your choice)
Cold Press paper or pad 9×12 or larger (Strathmore, Arches, Canson)
Watercolor tube paints or pan paints: Primary and Secondary colors of your choice and Black and Brown
Brushes: (Rounds) 1 small watercolor brush for details,1 medium and 1 large for loose washes and any extras.
Masking fluid
Spray water bottle
Any drawing pencil/eraser
Water jar
Extras for texture, small toothbrush, small amount of table Salt, and saran wrap.

$135 Members | $165 Non-members | $20 Supply Fee
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Sculptural Papermaking Workshop with Lisa May Tobin
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00
Sculptural Papermaking Workshop with Lisa May Tobin
Sundays October 5, 12, 19 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 classes)
Turn your artistic vision into reality in this hands-on workshop! Over three inspiring sessions, you’ll create a stunning three-dimensional work of art using plant fibers that yield a strong, lasting, and luxuriously textured finish. In the first session, we’ll build the armature, the supportive framework for your masterpiece. In the second, you’ll craft delicate sheets of paper from beaten pulp and apply them to your form. In the final session, we’ll add rich layers of paint and thoughtful refinements to bring your creation to life.
$140 Members | $170 Non-Members
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One Day Drawing Studio with Ann Bianchi
2025-10-14 11:00 - 14:00
One Day Drawing Studio with Ann Bianchi
Tuesday October 14th 11:00AM–2:00PM (1 Class)
Let’s explore the basics of drawing. All levels are welcome.
Work on individual projects or in-class topics with guidance from Ann on drawing techniques and methods. Develop confidence with hands-on practice and individual tips from Ann. Achieve success with contour lines, values, highlights, shadows, composition, and many types of perspective. Create amongst fellow artists in a fun gallery setting.
Bring any drawing materials and papers you may have to class.
$65 Members | $95 Non-members
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The Joy of Pastel Art with Ann Bianchi
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00
The Joy of Pastel Art with Ann Bianchi
Saturday October 11 – 11:00AM–2:00PM (1 class)
Enjoy this one-day Pastel Art workshop, with Ann, which offers participants the opportunity to create using various types of chalk and oil pastels while exploring many pastel techniques. Whether you love working with rich colors or quiet tones, this class offers a welcoming environment to learn foundational techniques such as layout drawing with pastel, color blending, layering for depth, creating smooth gradients, and building texture through expressive mark-making. Ann will provide guided instructions and demonstrations. Through hands-on practice with oil, chalk, and pencil pastels you’ll choose your favorites and work from still life arrangements and/or your own photographs you bring. You’ll begin with practice techniques and complete your own unique works of art. All experience levels are welcome.
Materials provided by instructor $5 fee, paid to Ann Bianchi at class (check or cash): Blending clothes, mediums, pastels. Extra small inspirational objects, any extra materials if students need them including pastels and canvas boards. Still Life items to draw from and photographs.
OR, students may provide various pastels, pastel papers, drawing pencils and erasers of their choice.
$65 Members | $95 Non-members
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