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SUMMARY:Fabric and Fiber Collage with Ann Bianchi
DESCRIPTION:Fabric and Fiber Collage with Ann Bianchi \nSaturday\, April 11 & 18 from  11:00AM–1:30PM (2 classes) \nMixed 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 making choices as you design with fabrics\, paper\, paints\, and mediums. Enjoy Ann’s demonstrations using a variety of materials and  individual assistance for planning and sketch drawing.   We’ll begin by creating in an abstract loose style and  then work from your chosen images and selections of choice.  You’ll  see your favorite scenes in new ways!     \n$10.00 paid to Ann in class includes all supplies for this one-day class.  OR bring 1 firm surface such as a canvas painting board\, heavy sturdy cardboard  in size of your choice of  8 x 10 or 9 x 12 \, any white glue or mod-podge/medium\, fabric and paper scraps and choice of acrylic or watercolor paints. \n$95 Members | $125 Non-members \nCLASS REGISTRATION – CURRENT MEMBERS \nCLASS REGISTRATION – NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://wickfordart.org/event/fabric-and-fiber-collage-with-ann-bianchi/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art Classes,Onsite Classes
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SUMMARY:Coastal Scenes in Acrylic\, Oil or Watercolor with Ann Bianchi
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Scenes in Acrylic\, Oil or Watercolor with Ann Bianchi \nSaturdays\, June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 (4 classes) from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nSuitable for all levels.  \nBe 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 of our beautiful coasts and shores. Enjoy color mixing\, unique application techniques\, and guided practice in creating depth and perspective through Ann’s weekly demonstrations. Add your personal touch by using photos you select as references. Each class introduces fresh creative techniques\, with demonstrations designed to help you develop at your own pace. \nChoose canvases\, watercolor paper\, or any painting surface in favorite sizes and types for the paints you choose. Bring paintbrushes\, drawing pencils and practice paper. Work in a single medium or explore a variety. If you prefer\, a $20 fee to instructor covers many paints\, surfaces\, and supplies for the full four weeks. This class welcomes all experience levels and helps artists relax\, and revive their passion for painting. \nSUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST \n$170 Members | $200 Non-members | $20 Supply Fee (to instructor) OR Bring Your Own Supplies \nCLASS REGISTRATION – CURRENT MEMBERS \nCLASS REGISTRATION – NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://wickfordart.org/event/coastal-scenes-in-acrylic-oil-or-watercolor-with-ann-bianchi/2026-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art Classes,Onsite Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Pastels with Ann Bianchi
DESCRIPTION:Summer Pastels with Ann Bianchi \nSundays\, July 19 & July 26 from 11:00AM–2:00PM (2 classes) \nAll experience levels are welcome. \nEnjoy 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. \nWhether you love working with rich colors or quiet tones\, this class provides a welcoming environment to learn foundational skills such as layout drawing\, color blending\, layering for depth\, creating smooth gradients\, and building texture through expressive mark-making. Ann will offer guided instruction and demonstrations throughout. \nWe’ll begin with abstract exercises to help you become familiar with each pastel type\, then move into practice sessions to discover which materials you enjoy most. Through hands-on exploration\, you’ll choose your favorites and work from still-life arrangements or your own photographs to create your own unique and beautiful pastel artworks. \nStudents may bring their own supplies OR borrow materials from Ann for $10 materials fee \nMaterials for students if supplying their own:\nOil Pastel or Chalk Pastel sticks or Chalk Pastel Pencils (small size box of 12 or 24) of their choice\nPencils and drawing erasers\nPad of any practice paper of their choice\nAny firm sturdy pastel paper or pad to support oil or chalk types \n$110 Members | $140 Non-members (Optional materials fee of $10) \nCLASS REGISTRATION – CURRENT MEMBERS \nCLASS REGISTRATION – NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://wickfordart.org/event/summer-pastels-with-ann-bianchi/2026-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art Classes,Onsite Classes
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SUMMARY:Textile Shibori Designs with Ann Bianchi
DESCRIPTION:Textile Shibori Designs with Ann Bianchi \nSunday\, August 2nd from 10:00AM–2:00PM (1 class) \nFabrics 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 for fantastic results.  Beautifully prepared cloth will be matted in class and prepared for framing as a piece of art.  In this workshop Ann will provide multiple demonstrations and guidance as students work together on each method while also enjoying some historical cultural information shared during demonstrations. Use different fabric sizes in the workshop and note the various effects.  Be prepared to be amazed with your results\, have fun and witness colors merging onto the textiles as they take on a life of their own!   No prior experience needed. All skills are welcome.  A $10 Supply fee (including all materials) including fabrics and  finished frame mats. \n$80 Members | $110 Non-members +$10 Supply Fee (paid to Ann in class includes all supplies for this one-day class)  \nCLASS REGISTRATION – CURRENT MEMBERS \nCLASS REGISTRATION – NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://wickfordart.org/event/textile-shibori-designs-with-ann-bianchi-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art Classes,Onsite Classes
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SUMMARY:Designing with Dahlias: Flowers & Fine Art with Ann Bianchi & Denise Boisvert
DESCRIPTION:Designing with Dahlias: Flowers & Fine Art with Ann Bianchi & Denise Boisvert \nTuesday\, August 18th from  11:00AM–2:00PM (1 class) \nYou are warmly invited to a joyful\, hands‑on workshop that celebrates both fresh flowers and creative expression. In this special class\, participants will first create their own stunning floral arrangements\, focusing on Dahlias alongside some other seasonal favorites from Denise’s garden with complementary greenery in clear glass vases.  Denise\, your floral grower and guide\, will demonstrate each step of the arranging process\, helping everyone create a piece that feels personal and expressive\, and you’ll learn from her about the growing process behind Dahlias. Flowers\, fillers\, vases\, marbles for stem support\, and FloraLife will all be provided. After finishing their arrangements\, participants will join Ann\, your art instructor\, for a relaxed art session in drawing and painting\, where she will guide you through basic techniques to capture the shapes\, colors\, and personality of your arrangement. \nStudents are encouraged to use their own art materials to capture the beauty of their arrangements in favorite styles. This combination workshop blends the joy of hands‑on floral design with the creative exploration of translating real‑life beauty into art\, offering a unique experience for all skill levels. Have fun creating a lovely arrangement and bring home both your finished floral piece and the artwork inspired by it.  \nA $10 materials fee covers all floral supplies\, and class takers should bring garden pruners or sharp scissors along with any art materials they enjoy creating with—paints\, pencils\, brushes\, pastels\, papers\, sketchbooks\, or any preferred surfaces and any garden tools for accessorizing their artwork renditions. \n$65 Members | $95 Non-members + $10 Materials Fee (paid to instructors) \nCLASS REGISTRATION – CURRENT MEMBERS \nCLASS REGISTRATION – NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://wickfordart.org/event/colored-pencil-workshop-with-ann-bianchi/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art Classes,Onsite Classes
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