RIWS Classes, Workshops & Special Events

RIWS is proud to offer our members, and the general public, a wide variety of water media art classes, workshops, demonstrations, and other special events.

If you are interested in signing up for an event, you may register through the website and pay by using a credit card or PayPal. You may also stop by during gallery hours to register and pay in person with cash, check, or credit card. If you cannot come by the gallery, please feel free to call us for assistance at (401) 726-1876

*PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due upon registration for classes, workshops or pre-registered events.

RIWS Cancellation and Refund Policy 
The Rhode Island Watercolor Society relies heavily on an accurate attendance count in order to plan crucial arrangements for our Classes, Workshops, Demos and Special Events that require pre-registration. Please keep this in mind when signing up for an event. 
  • Cancellations made more than 30 days, prior to the start of the event, can receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between 7 to 30 days, prior to the start of the event, will be charged a minimum of 50% of the original priced fee.
  • *No refunds will be given for any cancellations made less than 7 days before the scheduled date of the event; or after the event has started.

Upcoming events

    • 08 Mar 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 12 Apr 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 4
    Registration is closed


    Instructor: Evelyn Bernal
    Date and Time: Fridays, March 8th - April 12th, 10am -1pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Class Description
    Definition: Wet on wet painting is wet paint applied onto wet paint, so that the colors will spread into one another producing soft edges and blending. 

    The purpose of this class is to teach a more free and loose style in watercolor. To allow water to express itself by using spraying. To drop pure pigments on wet paper and let them mix freely.

    SUPPLY LISTEvelyn_Supply_List.pdf


    • 28 Mar 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 02 May 2024
    • 12:30 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Lower Level Classroom
    • 13
    Register


    Pastel Landscapes - 4-Week Class

    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Instructor: Jeneane Lunn
    Date: Thursdays March 28th, April 11th, (NO CLASS April 18th), April 25, & May 2nd 
    Time: 10am-12:30pm

    This class is an introduction to using pastels for landscape painting. Using the techniques of the impressionist painters, we will work to capture the changing light affects of nature. When the weather permits, we may paint plein air. Otherwise we will paint in the studio either from new photos or to finish paintings started outside. The class will include demonstrations and individual critique. Students of all abilities are welcome.

    Course Objectives:

    • Increase skill at painting landscapes in pastel
    • Learn a simple and concise way to start pastels that can easily be individualized
    • Have a great time doing something challenging and new!

    Materials List: Pastel Supply List 2024.pdf


    • 06 Apr 2024
    • 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Lower Level Classroom
    • 7
    Register


    Creating Your Own Watercolor Journal - One-Day Workshop

    Location: RIWS Classroom (Lower Level of Gallery)
    Instructor: Katy Westcott
    Date: Saturday, April 6th
    Time: 12:30pm - 3pm

    Enhance your sketching practice with a personalized sketchbook of your own construction. This class will teach you how to create a bound sketchbook for everyday use, sewn with the French Link Stitch technique. Each participant will leave with a small sketchbook of their own. Suggested size is either 4.5′′ square or a 3 x 5ish” rectangle. Starting small is a great introduction to book making, since it’s straightforward, can be finished quickly, and uses the same skills needed to make larger books in the future.

    Materials List:  Materials List Watercolor Sketchbook.pdf

    About the Instructor: About Katy Westcott.pdf


    • 16 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 8
    Register


    Essential Skills to Improve Your Watercolor Painting
    Instructor
    :
    Anne Wert
    Date and Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, April 16th & 17th, 9am - 12pm each day
    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Workshop Description

    In this two day workshop we will dive into the essentials of watercolor painting. In the moving medium of watercolor, timing, temperature, and gravity all become factors to consider. We will cover how to use these watercolor specific challenges to your advantage, and I will work with students individually to determine how to best use watercolor to create a successful piece. This class is designed for those who have some experience with watercolor already.


    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 11
    Register

    The Art of Painting with Alcohol Ink

    Beginner/Intermediate
    Instructor: Mary Wojciechowski
    Date/Time: Saturday, April 20th, 10am-3pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Materials Fee: $7

    Alcohol inks, highly pigmented and quick drying, differ from other fluid mediums as they flow, intermingle and create distinctive textures, often with unexpected results. One of the benefits of painting with alcohol inks is the opportunity to begin with an abstract composition and then, as the alcohol evaporates and the ink pools, to see the possibility of adding realistic elements.

    THE ART OF PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INKS Beginners/Intermediate is designed for all levels of experience. Instruction will be divided to accommodate all, introducing beginners to strategies in working with this exciting medium and, for those with experience, designed to build upon their prior experience. Students may also learn more advanced techniques in painting with this medium and will have an opportunity to work in a larger format, if desired.

    During the five-hour workshop students will explore the unique qualities of alcohol ink and how it may be used for flowing abstracted works with the addition of representational elements. Attention to design and color will be emphasized and opportunities to create florals or landscapes using brushwork will be included for those who wish. Class time will be divided between demonstrations of the unique possibilities in painting with this medium and time for personal exploration., experimentation with a sense of creative playfulness is encouraged.

    Materials student will need to provide: A paint shirt or apron

    Materials Fee (This is collected by the instructor): $7


    • 02 May 2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • 23 May 2024
    • 12:30 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 5
    Register


    It's Our Nature to Draw! A 4-Week Drawing Class
    All Levels Welcome! (Some art experience recommended)

    Instructor: Betsey MacDonald
    Date and Time: Thursdays, May 2nd - May 23rd, 1pm-4pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Description:

    Drawing is the foundation of all the visual arts plus it’s a beautiful, expressive art form on its own. I believe that the best way to learn about something is to really see it by drawing it. Since it’s our nature to be curious about the natural forms around us, that’s what we’ll draw. We’ll draw bones, leaves, milkweed, garlics and anything I find that’s interesting. We’ll start with graphite for blind and modified contour drawings then move on to value studies for the first two sessions. Then we’ll switch to vine charcoal for our skulls by first setting a ground and then use a subtractive approach by drawing with an eraser. We’ll then complete our dramatic charcoal studies by focusing on the finer details. We’ll also use black ink and fine point sharpies with wash and watercolor. Through drawing, we’ll learn to really look at some of the incredibly designed life forms that share our world!

    Objectives:

    • Have fun learning to draw!
    • Improve observational skills through drawing from life 
    • Use line and value to render objects in light and shadow
    • Practice the art of contour line drawing and learn to “see”
    • Acquire skills for drawing with both graphite, charcoal and ink
    • Creatively render natural objects and learn how value can create form
    • Observe, critique and discuss student work
    • Gain a greater appreciation of the wonder all around us

    Materials student will need to provide:

    Pencils, 2B, 4B and 6B, erasers, rubber and kneaded and mixed media paper or heavy paper that can take abuse, for the first two classes. We’ll talk about what else to bring for the other classes but if you have it we’ll be using vine charcoal and charcoal sticks, tortillons (blending stomps), extra fine and fine sharpie, black India ink with a quill pen and a couple of watercolor brushes.

    Betsey MacDonald Bio


    • 16 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 13 Jun 2024
    • 12:30 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Lower Level Classroom
    • 15
    Registration is closed


    Plein Air Pastels - 5-Week Class

    Location: Meet at RIWS Gallery
    Instructor: Jeneane Lunn
    Date: Thursdays May 16th - June 13th (rain or shine!)
    Time: 10am-12:30pm

    This class is an introduction to using pastels for landscape painting. Using the techniques of the impressionist painters, we will work to capture the changing light affects of nature. When the weather permits, we will paint plein air. On bad weather days we will paint in the studio either from new photos or to finish paintings started outside. The class will include demonstrations and individual critique. Students of all abilities are welcome.

    Course Objectives:

    • Increase skill at painting plein air in pastels
    • Learn a simple and concise way to start pastels that can easily be individualized
    • Have a great time doing something challenging and new!

    Materials List: Pastel Supply List 2024.pdf


    • 31 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 02 Jun 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 3
    Register


    Paul Jackson: Let's Paint! Dramatic Light and Luminosity in the Landscape
    3-Day Workshop
    All Levels Welcome!

    Instructor: Paul Jackson, AWS Dolphin fellow, NWS www.pauljackson.com
    Date and Time: Friday - Sunday, May 31st - June 2nd, 9am-3pm (Lunch break 11:30-12:30)

    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Description: Paint with Paul and he'll help you reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability as he guides you through a painting, illustrating the principles of design, color, value, composition and the mechanics of watercolor.

    Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you refine your personal painting style. Come prepared to be entertained, make new artist friends and find logical and creative answers to your watercolor problems.

    Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with demonstrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.

    If watercolor is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paul's stress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up and have fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevate your understanding of watercolor. Beginners are always welcome!

    Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor and The Wandering Watercolorist.

      Materials student will need to provide:

      https://www.pauljackson.com/materials-list/

      Paul Jackson Bio:

      Paul Jackson discovered his passion for watercolor at Mississippi State University in 1985. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Missouri in 1992, and has since been relentless in pursuit of his creative dreams, receiving top honors in national and international competitions, contributing his art to a vast library of magazines and books and sharing his creative influence to all corners of the earth.

      Paul was honored by the American Watercolor Society with signature membership at the age of 30, and more recently the Dolphin Fellowship - the highest honor in watercolor. Paul is also a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and an Honor Member of the Missouri Watercolor Society.

      FULL BIO HERE


      • 08 Nov 2024
      • 9:00 AM
      • 10 Nov 2024
      • 3:00 PM
      • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
      • 15
      Register


      Vibrant Paintings with Soon Y. Warren, NWS, AWS
      3-Day Workshop
      Intermediate - Advanced

      Instructor: Soon Y. Warren, NWS, AWS soonwarren.com
      Date and Time: Friday - Sunday, November 8th - 10th, 9am-4pm (Lunch break 12-1pm)
      Location: RIWS Classroom

      Watercolor Group Studio Exercise

      The class will learn how to create an image of the subjects shown below, a crystal bowl with florals and Koi pond water in watercolor with a step by step process. To speed up the class exercise, Soon Y Warren will provide a reference photo and drawing. Following a painting demonstration, workshop participants will do their own painting in order to fully understand the process. While concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition, and color values will be incorporated into the workshop.

      While painting workshop participants will learn:

      • Glazing and washing techniques to create a luminous under painting
      • How to utilize light and dark values in order to capture the sparkle of glass
      • How to approach a painting
      • How to incorporate the concept of color theory and color relationships into a painting
      • Discussion and critiques will follow during workshop session
      • In addition to the group exercise, participants are encouraged to bring current pieces to paint along with reference photos. To make the most of instructional time, prepare the drawing before the workshop.

      To read about the process of how to paint same crystal bowl before workshop, read the step by step painting process of same crystal in my second book “Painting Vibrant Watercolor- discover the magic of light, color and contrast.” You can purchase at major book store or internet, such as Amazon.com.

      Soon Y Warren Bio: Soon Y. Warren is a full time artist and teacher. She was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States in 1987. Soon has an Associate Degree in commercial art from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia, and is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS), American Watercolor Society (AWS), Southern Watercolor Society (SW), Texas Watercolor Society (TWS), and Society of Watercolor Artists (SWA).

      Her favorite subjects are those found in nature: people, an animal, trees, a tangerine, pear, Oriental poppy, iris or something of intrigue at the moment. Flowers from her gardens often become models for paintings. She says that, "I'm inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature and our surroundings. I try to paint the essence of subjects and my sincere feeling for nature."

      FULL BIO HERE


    Past events

    17 Feb 2024 Learn “Procreate” Online - Cynthia DiDonato - 3 Week Online Class
    18 Jan 2024 Betsey MacDonald: It's Our Nature to Draw! - 5 Week Drawing class (All Levels Welcome!)
    18 Jan 2024 Flowers and Gardens in Pastel - 5-Week Class with Jeneane Lunn
    01 Dec 2023 Painting Complex Flowers in Watercolor with Evelyn Bernal - 2-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced)
    12 Oct 2023 Plein Air Pastels - 4-Week Class with Jeneane Lunn
    05 Oct 2023 Betsey MacDonald: Natural Flow - 4 Week Watercolor class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    05 Oct 2023 Watercolor Basics 5-week class (For Beginners): Joan Croce
    09 Sep 2023 Creating Your Own Watercolor Journal - One-Day Workshop with Katy Westcott
    08 Sep 2023 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    07 Sep 2023 Plein Air Pastels - 4-Week Class with Jeneane Lunn
    25 Aug 2023 Painting Complex Flowers in Watercolor with Evelyn Bernal - 2-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced)
    19 Aug 2023 ARTIST TALK - May Babcock: Papermaking Artist Talk (FREE!)
    10 Aug 2023 Diane Brown: Oil & Cold Wax: “Mark Making w/Collage in Small Spaces” - 2-Day Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    01 Jul 2023 Cyanotypes - One-Day Workshop with Kathleen Hannan and Cynthia DiDonato
    23 Jun 2023 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    20 May 2023 Diane Brown: Oil & Cold Wax - 2-Day Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    06 May 2023 Jerry Aissis: Abstract Landscapes - 1-day workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    22 Apr 2023 Gyotaku Fish Printing with Carolyn Letvin - 1-Day Monotype Printmaking Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    08 Apr 2023 Gel Printing with GOLDEN Acrylics - Adria Arch - 3 Hour Printmaking Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    08 Apr 2023 DEMO - GOLDEN Acrylics from A-Z - Adria Arch (FREE!)
    25 Mar 2023 Mary Wojciechowski: TWO 1-DAY WORKSHOPS - The Art of Painting with Alcohol Inks (From Beginner-Intermediate)
    16 Mar 2023 Andrea Warner: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING (All Levels Welcome!)
    04 Mar 2023 Learn “Procreate” Online - Cynthia DiDonato - 3 Week Online Class
    03 Dec 2022 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Landscapes (All Levels Welcome!))
    12 Nov 2022 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - The Art of Painting with Alcohol Inks (Beginner-Intermediate)
    28 Oct 2022 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 4 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    24 Sep 2022 Fall Demo Series
    10 Sep 2022 Cyanotypes - One-Day Workshop with Kathleen Hannan and Cynthia DiDonato
    01 Sep 2022 Painting Underwater Scenes in Watercolor with Evelyn Bernal - 2-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced)
    26 Aug 2022 Tom Lynch: Painting a Coastal View - 1-Day Online Watercolor Workshop
    18 Aug 2022 Painting Underwater Scenes in Watercolor with Evelyn Bernal - 2-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced)
    30 Jul 2022 How to Get Great Photos Using an iPhone - One-Day Online Workshop
    28 Jul 2022 Thursday Open Studio
    28 May 2022 Saturday Open Studio
    21 Apr 2022 Jerry Aissis: Pouring Paint - 4-week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    22 Jan 2022 Learn “Procreate” Online - Cynthia DiDonato - 4 Week Online Class
    08 Jan 2022 Instagram for Artists - One-Day Online Workshop
    06 Nov 2021 Irena Roman – Start With Middle Value - 2-Day Watercolor Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    16 Oct 2021 (FULL) Irena Roman – Start With Middle Value - 2-Day Watercolor Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    17 Aug 2021 Plein Air with Bill Lane – 3-Day Workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
    10 Apr 2021 Birgit O'Connor: A Virtual Demo
    22 Aug 2020 Procreate for Beginners - 2 Day Online Workshop
    29 Jul 2020 JOEL POPADICS - Capture Light & Atmosphere in Your Watercolor Landscapes - 3 Day Workshop
    26 Jun 2020 PATTI MOLLICA - Color Choices: From Boring To Brilliant! - 3 Day Online Workshop
    27 May 2020 Instagram for Artists - One-Day Online Workshop
    20 May 2020 Andrea Warner & Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING (All Levels Welcome!)
    01 May 2020 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    21 Apr 2020 Sam Allerton Green: 3-Day Workshop - Painting the Landscape (All Levels Welcome!)
    11 Mar 2020 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    21 Nov 2019 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Painting with Alcohol Inks Abstractly and Beyond (all levels)
    10 Oct 2019 Joan Croce: Watercolor Basics 6-week class (For Beginners)
    08 Oct 2019 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - ALCOHOL INK FOLLOW UP WORKSHOP
    04 Oct 2019 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    14 Sep 2019 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Painting with Alcohol Inks Abstractly and Beyond (all levels)
    09 Aug 2019 Lian Quan Zhen: Watercolor Painting- 3-Day Workshop (All levels welcome!)
    18 Jun 2019 FREE PHOTO DAY
    13 Jun 2019 CREATING MONOTYPES WITH GEL PLATES
    01 Jun 2019 CREATING MONOTYPES WITH GEL PLATES
    28 May 2019 Tell-A-Tale FREE PHOTO DAY
    17 May 2019 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    14 May 2019 FREE PHOTO DAY
    25 Apr 2019 1st RIWS Rebranding Meeting
    06 Apr 2019 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Landscape Workshop (all levels)
    30 Mar 2019 JERRY AISSIS: Splashes of Light 1-DAY WORKSHOP (All Levels Welcome!)
    09 Mar 2019 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Floral Workshop (all levels)
    22 Feb 2019 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    07 Nov 2018 Marla Greenfield 2-Day Watercolor Workshop (intermediate-advanced)
    03 Nov 2018 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    19 Oct 2018 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    17 Oct 2018 JERRY AISSIS: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    15 Sep 2018 Vladislav Yeliseyev Watercolor Demonstration & Luncheon
    12 Sep 2018 Vladislav Yeliseyev 3-Day Watercolor Workshop
    11 Aug 2018 Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    28 Jul 2018 Evelyn Bernal: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor
    14 Jul 2018 Realistic Watercolor Via Transparent Washes with J. M. Littleton
    20 Jun 2018 Jack Haran: Basic Watercolor Simplified
    14 Jun 2018 2-Day Beginner Pastel Workshop with Renee Finlay
    26 May 2018 Evelyn Bernal: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor
    16 May 2018 Instagram for Artists
    12 May 2018 POSTPONED: Mary Wojciechowski: 1-DAY WORKSHOP - Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    31 Mar 2018 **NEW DATE** Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    29 Mar 2018 FREE Artist Presentation by Jennifer Littleton
    28 Mar 2018 Sue Klas Wright: A TASTE FOR POSSIBILITIES!
    28 Mar 2018 Promote Your Art on Instagram
    07 Mar 2018 Collage Course: Painting with Paper (2-Day course)
    17 Feb 2018 **NEW DATE** Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    20 Jan 2018 ADVANCED: Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (for students that have used alcohol ink before)
    13 Jan 2018 Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    12 Jan 2018 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 8 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    09 Jan 2018 BEN MACOMBER: Splendors of Watercolor- 6 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    18 Nov 2017 NEW 2nd workshop - Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    11 Nov 2017 Mary Wojciechowski: Alcohol Ink Workshop (Beginners Welcome!)
    20 Oct 2017 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 8 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    18 Oct 2017 JERRY AISSIS: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    14 Oct 2017 STAN MILLER: Watercolor Demo
    11 Oct 2017 STAN MILLER "Painting the Portrait (& other subjects) in Watercolor" 3-day Workshop
    05 Aug 2017 PATTI MOLLICA "The A-to-Z Textures and Surfaces Workshop" Half-Day Workshop (All Levels - Beginners Welcome!)
    03 Aug 2017 PATTI MOLLICA: Golden Products Lecture/Demonstration
    02 Aug 2017 PATTI MOLLICA - How to Paint Fast, Loose, and Bold (3-Day Workshop)
    07 Jun 2017 JERRY AISSIS: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    06 Jun 2017 BEN MACOMBER: Splendors of Watercolor- 6 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    19 May 2017 EVELYN BERNAL: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 8 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    06 May 2017 Tom Lynch Watercolor Demonstration & Luncheon
    02 May 2017 TOM LYNCH "Watercolor Secrets Revealed" 4-day workshop
    25 Apr 2017 Untitled: Writing About Painting
    28 Mar 2017 Untitled: Writing About Painting
    01 Feb 2017 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (All Levels Welcome!)
    24 Jan 2017 Ben Macomber: Splendors of Watercolor- 8 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    08 Dec 2016 December Critique Night
    04 Dec 2016 DEC 4th FUNDRAISER AT RIWS
    10 Nov 2016 November Critique Night
    17 Oct 2016 Birgit O'Connor: Florals & Nature Watercolor Workshop- 5-Day Workshop (All levels)
    13 Oct 2016 October Critique Night
    15 Sep 2016 Bob Noreika Fluid Watercolor or Acrylic... You Pick the Medium! 2-Day Workshop (All Levels)
    10 Sep 2016 Plein Air Painting in the Park
    08 Sep 2016 September Critique Night
    02 Sep 2016 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 8 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    31 Aug 2016 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    30 Aug 2016 Ben Macomber: Splendors of Watercolor- 8 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    26 Aug 2016 Frank Costantino: Plein Air Painting Workshop ***THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
    28 Jul 2016 World Watercolor Month Critique Night
    13 Jul 2016 Lian Quan Zhen: Watercolor Painting- 3-Day Workshop (All levels welcome!)
    23 Jun 2016 Paul Leveille: Painting Dynamic Portraits from Life ***THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
    19 May 2016 Lian Quan Zhen: Chinese Painting- 3-Day Workshop (All levels welcome!)
    15 May 2016 Sherri Snyder: Empowering Young Women Through Creative Expression and Yoga- 1 Day Art & Yoga Workshop
    08 May 2016 Sherri Snyder: Mother's Day Yoga and Creative Expression for Mother and Daughter- 1 Day Art & Yoga Workshop
    30 Apr 2016 Sherri Snyder: Empowering Young Women Through Creative Expression and Yoga- 1 Day Art & Yoga Workshop
    26 Apr 2016 Janet Rogers: Watercolor Impressions: Flowers, Faces & Figures **THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
    09 Apr 2016 2016 RIWS Annual NYC Bus Trip to the AWS Show at the Salmagundi Club
    01 Apr 2016 Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    30 Mar 2016 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
    29 Mar 2016 Ben Macomber: Splendors of Watercolor- 8 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    26 Mar 2016 Kris Occhino: Making Better Color Choices- **THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
    21 Mar 2016 Frank Francese: Watercolor Workshop- **THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
    20 Nov 2015 June Webster- "Class Favorites" 2-Day Workshop (All Levels)
    07 Oct 2015 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 6 week class (Advanced beginner-Intermediate)
    06 Oct 2015 Ben Macomber: Splendors of Watercolor- 8 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    28 Sep 2015 Ted Nuttall: Portrait & Figure Painting Workshop- 5-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced levels)
    27 Sep 2015 Ted Nuttall Painting Demo & Luncheon
    15 Aug 2015 RIWS Fundraiser Party: 1,000 Works on Paper Exhibition- 2015
    23 Jun 2015 ***THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED***Janet Walsh: Still Life & Florals- 4-Day Workshop (All levels)
    05 Jun 2015 Richard Harrington: Introduction to Abstract Painting- 2-Day Workshop (Advanced beginner-Advanced levels)
    30 May 2015 Frank Costantino: Plein Air Painting- 2-Day Workshop (Intermediate-Advanced levels)
    16 May 2015 **THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Al and Lavonne: Enthusiam for Watercolor 2-Day Workshop (All levels)
    09 May 2015 Gala Reception for The American Watercolor Society's 148th Traveling Show
    21 Mar 2015 Sue Klas Wright: Color, Value and Intensity- 6 week class (All levels- Beginners Welcome!)
    19 Mar 2015 *THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Kris Occhino: Capturing the Landscape in Mixed Watermedia- 8 week class (All Levels Welcome)
    18 Mar 2015 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 8 week class (Advanced beginner-Intermediate)
    17 Mar 2015 Ben Macomber: Splendors of Watercolor- 8 weeks (All Levels - Beginners welcome!)
    05 Mar 2015 Paul Leveille: Portraits in Watercolor 3-Day Workshop *THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
    21 Nov 2014 Bob Noreika Fluid Watercolor or Acrylic... You Pick the Medium! 2-Day Workshop
    11 Nov 2014 Ben Macomber- Splendors of Watercolor- 6 weeks (Beginners welcome)
    13 Oct 2014 Steven Quiller: Color and Watermedia- 5 day Workshop (Intermediate and Advanced levels)
    12 Oct 2014 Stephen Quiller Painting Demo & Luncheon
    26 Sep 2014 Introduction to Abstract Painting- 2-Day Workshop with Richard Harrington
    25 Sep 2014 Kris Occhino: Color Theory for the Color Confused- 8 week class (Advanced Beginner-Indermediate)
    24 Sep 2014 Jerry Aissis: Painting the Elements of the Landscape- 8 week class (all levels)
    16 Aug 2014 RIWS Fundraiser: Exhibition, BBQ buffet, Live music, Silent auction & Raffle!
    12 Aug 2014 Matting Workshop with Richard Greene
    07 Jun 2014 Kris Occhino: Summer Painting Class- 6 weeks (ALL levels- Beginners Welcome!)
    04 Jun 2014 Jerry Aissis, Elements of Landscape- 6 week class (all levels)
    03 Jun 2014 Ben Macomber- Splendors of Watercolor- 6 weeks (Beginners welcome)
    06 Apr 2014 RIWS Annual NYC Bus Trip to the AWS Show at the Salmagundi Club
    04 Apr 2014 2 Day Monotype Workshop with Richard Harrington
    03 Apr 2014 Kris Occhino: Creating Dramatic Coastal and Landscape Scenes- 6 weeks (Advanced Beginner and Intermediate levels)
    01 Apr 2014 Ben Macomber- Splendors of Watercolor- 6 weeks (Refresher course, Beginners welcome)
    06 Jan 2014 Monday Night Painting- Ongoing Painting Group (All levels welcome)
    22 Nov 2013 Bob Noreika Fluid Watercolor or Acrylic... You Pick the Medium! 2-Day Workshop
    13 Nov 2013 Jerry Aissis, Elements of Landscape- 4 week extension (all levels)
    08 Nov 2013 Abstract Expressionism Acrylic Workshop with Richard Harrington
    17 Oct 2013 Portraits from Models & Photos with Sue Klas Wright- 4 week class
    10 Oct 2013 Kris Occhino, Painting Wildlife- 6 week class (all levels)
    03 Oct 2013 Barbara Nechis 4-Day Workshop
    02 Oct 2013 Jerry Aissis, Elements of Landscape- 6 week class (all levels)
    01 Oct 2013 Ben Macomber- Splendors of Watercolor, 8 week beginner class

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    Slater Memorial Park

    831 Armistice Blvd

    Pawtucket, RI 02861

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    Thursday - Friday 10am - 4pm

    Saturday 10am-3pm

    Closed Sunday - Wednesday


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