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

    • 24 Mar 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 05 May 2023
    • 1:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 0
    Registration is closed


    Instructor: Evelyn Bernal
    Date and Time: Fridays, March 24th - May 5th (No Class April 7th), 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.

    A wonderful spring class!


    SUPPLY LISTEvelyn_Supply_List.pdf

    • 30 Mar 2023
    • 1:00 PM
    • 20 Apr 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 0
    Registration is closed


    Natural Flow: A Watercolor Class Using Natural Forms as Our Muse
    All Levels Welcome!

    Instructor: Betsey MacDonald
    Date and Time: Thursdays, March 30th - April 20th, 1pm-4pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Description:

    Rembrandt said, “Choose only one master, NATURE.”

    In this class, we will use natural forms as our muse to create beautiful watercolors. Natural forms reflect every color in the visible spectrum from pomegranate red and dandelion yellow, to the deepest almost black eggplant violet and every color in between. Earth colors or neutrals are abundant as are different organic shapes and textures. Think of the beauty and diversity of mushrooms alone! Plus, natural forms in every size, shape and color are easily found and can sit on tables right in front of us.

    We will use watercolor to add to our appreciation of the natural world. At the same time, we’ll learn more about color mixing and improve our painting skills. We’ll experiment with wet into wet technique, dry brush, layering, using resists and even a bit of spattering and dripping. Nature provides endless forms of inspiration, all of which will help us gain confidence in our painting and allow us to share our interpretations of the beauty of the natural world through our art.

    Objectives:

    • Learn to better “see” by painting from life
    • Practice mixing perfect colors and more vibrant neutrals
    • Creatively paint natural objects by selectively using a mix of techniques
    • Become comfortable experimenting with watercolor
    • Learn to accept and use watercolor “accidents”
    • Improve skills with watercolor techniques like wet into wet, drybrush, masking and layering
    • Observe, critique and discuss student work and master watercolors
    • Connect to and appreciate the complexity and beauty of the natural world


    Materials student will need to provide: watercolor set(an inexpensive tray is fine but a set of tubes with palette is great, too), variety of brushes, masking fluid, watercolor block or pad(at least 140 lb, at least 9 x 12 or larger) or a few sheets with a gator foam board for stapling or some other support or 300 lb paper which doesn’t need mounting , hot or cold press or even rough can work, jar or two for water, spray bottle, sponge, #2 pencil or mechanical pencil, fine point sharpie.

    Materials provided by instructor: A wide variety of natural objects, some papers to try, resists, a variety of brushes, sponges, spray bottles, paper towels

    Betsey MacDonald Bio



    • 08 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Classroom
    • 22
    Register


    GOLDEN Acrylics from A-Z
    FREE Demonstration

    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Demo Artist: Adria Arch
    Dates: Saturday, April 8th
    Time: 10am-12pm

    Description: This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, OPEN and High Flow Acrylics. Discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels & Mediums and how they can change texture, saturation and intensity of color, used for sculptural effects and more.

    The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, and mixed media. Each lecture includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Attendees leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting. 


    Adria Arch

    • 08 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 9
    Register


    Gel Printing with GOLDEN Acrylics

    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Instructor: Adria Arch
    Dates: Saturday, April 8th
    Time: 1pm-4pm

    Description: 
    Explore beautiful color layering and make one of a kind prints on paper and other surfaces with the flexible gel plate and Golden's OPEN acrylics. We'll learn the basics of the simple but irresistible technique that will enable you to explore design and texture.

    This workshop includes a gel plate and brayer to borrow, and all paints. Please provide your own pad of white drawing paper, approx. 11" x 14", scissors, and blue painter tape.

    VIEW THIS VIDEO FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORKSHOP





    • 11 Apr 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • 25 Apr 2023
    • 8:30 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Online Zoom Meeting
    • 19
    Register


    Foundations of an Art Marketing System - Three Week Online Class

    Location: Online Zoom Meeting (you will receive a link to join the meeting via email before the class)
    Instructor: Becky Sciullo www.artisan-advantage.com
    Dates: Tuesdays, April 11th, 18th, & 25th
    Time: 6pm-8:30pm

    Description:
    Learn how to set up a system for marketing your art to serve as the foundation for online and in-person marketing. Using the Foundations system, artists in this program will learn to consistently share work with their audience across appropriate marketing channels for their unique work.

    The information is relevant for artists currently using many popular web platforms such as WordPress, Weebly, Squarespace, and Faso – or artists who do not yet have a website. The program, taught over three sessions, offers tools for creating and maintaining this system in a manageable way.

    Foundations Session One: Set up Your Web-Based Hub

    In this program, artists first receive an overview of this three-part system, so they understand how their system will work when completed. Then, we overview the setup of the first part – a dynamic web-based hub. The presentation will address how to do this for an artist starting from scratch or one looking to improve upon an existing website.

    Foundations Session Two: Find Your Unique Audience

    The second session teaches artists how to find audiences for their unique work. First, artists learn a four-step process to find audiences for their individual work. Then they learn strategies to connect with and grow their base of fans, followers, and collectors.

    Foundations Session Three: Manage Your System: Marketing Channels and Planning

    In the final session, we review different channels available for artists to market work and how to develop specific strategies using these channels. This session includes how to create a content plan for your business. Then, we pull it together and discuss how to plan all your business activities within the system, from a year down to a day.

    Students will receive a workbook for easy follow-along during class and speaker notes after the session. In addition, Becky will be available to students after the class is over via email to answer questions.

    About the Instructor: Becky Sciullo

    Meet Becky Sciullo

    I’m Becky Sciullo, the founder of Artisan Advantage. I help visual artists sell their work using a system I developed helping my father, artist Robert Yonke, start and grow his business. You can read a little about my work with him in the Wall St. Journal’s Attention, Bloggers. This work then led to helping other creatives through an Artist Boot Camp in the Pittsburgh area. I enjoy helping visual artists and creative businesses through group programs and individual consulting.

    I will help you set up an art marketing system that connects you directly with an audience interested in your work!

    • 13 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 04 May 2023
    • 12:30 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 8
    Register

    INTRODUCTION TO MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING

    All levels Welcome!

    Instructor: Andrea Warner

    Date/Time: Thursdays, April 13th - May 4th, 10am-12:30pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Materials List HERE

    Description: 
    A monotype is a unique print made by painting, drawing or inking on one surface and transferring the image to paper or another substrate using a printing press or by hand.

    This 4-week class offers a detailed look at Monotypes, and encourages students to experiment and have fun in a stress-free environment. Basic monotype printmaking techniques will be taught as you create an array of beautiful prints using ink, elements, and the pressure of RIWS's own etching press for the transfer.

    Experimentation is key during the process and makes this art form fun and often pleasantly unpredictable. Marks and textures are added with brushes, palette knives, gauze, string, textured paper or netting. Ideas and results are as endless as your imagination. In addition to the basics, you will learn color blocking, layering and other monotype techniques.

    Our teacher, Andrea Warner, is active member of both the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and the Monotype Guild of New England. She has many years of experience in a variety of monotype printmaking techniques.

    *Students can bring items or materials, such as leaves, small twigs, kitchen recyclables, such as mesh onion bags, or anything flat, or that can be flattened, to use as elements. Full materials list HERE



    • 14 Apr 2023
    • 1:30 PM
    • 05 May 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 6
    Register


    Contemporary Papermaking
    All Levels Welcome!

    Instructor: Suzi Ballenger
    Date and Time: Fridays, April 14th - May 5th, 1:30pm - 4pm (4 sessions)
    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Materials Fee: $30

    Description:
    Contemporary Papermaking explores methods for using paper as an expressive medium that enhances our visual and haptic languages. We will use abaca, flax, hemp and foraged garden plants to make paper using a traditional "Western Style" dip method. You will learn how to embed, layer, color and shape this malleable material. We will study various hand manipulation and drying procedures that highlight the characteristics of different fibers. These basic techniques can be mimicked in your home studio. The class will culminate in creating small, personal books of our handmade papers.

    $30 Materials Fee includes various plant pulps; dyed pulp; stencils and additives; mold/deckle/felts/pelons for forming and pressing paper; plastic apron; all supplies (thread, needle, commercial board) needed to make final journals.

    Materials you needed: A willingness to have fun, put your hands in a bucket of slurry, and get messy! 

    • 22 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Classroom
    • 10
    Register


    Gyotaku Fish Printing - Monotype Printmaking

    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Instructor: Carolyn Levtin
    Dates: Saturday, April 22nd
    Time: 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch)
    $10 Materials Fee

    Description:

    In this one-day workshop, Carolyn Letvin will teach the process of making and enhancing prints made from fish. Originating in Japan during the mid-1800s, the process was used by fishermen to record their catches for accuracy when selling the fish. It subsequently became a popular nature printmaking art form of its own. Using both acrylic paint and water-based ink, students will create beautiful prints, then learn how to enhance the image to make them come alive on the paper.

    All supplies (including the fish!) will be provided.

    Note: We will be handling real fish for this engaging workshop, which means there may be a fishy smell while printing them, but the fun and results far outweigh any unpleasantries! 


    • 06 May 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classroom
    • 9
    Register


    A One-Day Workshop
    All Levels Welcome!
    Instructor: Jerry Aissis
    Date and Time: Saturday, May 6th, 10am-1pm
    Location: RIWS Classroom

    Workshop Description: This workshop will emphasize painting rocks, trees, water and buildings that can be used to create a landscape.  Emphasis will be in mixing colors directly on the paper using pouring, learning to use controlled washes, and creating textures that simulate actual objects used to paint a landscape.  This one-day workshop will have students using photos of their own to learn the basics of watercolor and how to push it to more than just copying the photo.

    Download Supply List: Supply List_JerryA.pdf


    • 20 May 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 21 May 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Rhode Island Watercolor Society - Classroom
    • 3
    Register


    Oil & Cold Wax 2-Day Workshop

    Location: RIWS Classroom
    Instructor: Diane Brown www.dianebrownct.com
    Dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 20th & 21st
    Time: 10am-2pm each day
    $20 Materials Fee

    Description:
    In this 2-day workshop artists will learn about the oil & cold wax experience from mixing to applying it, and using unconventional tools to create different mark-making textures. Cold wax is buttery soft and when mixed with oil paint adds body, transparency and depth to the painting. Through a process of layering and manipulating different oil and cold wax layers, rich abstract paintings are created, filled with vibrant color and visual texture. This workshop is perfect for the beginner and exciting to the experienced artist.

    Each session begins with a demonstration of the process by the instructor. On the first day, you’ll create three to four paintings on 140 lb. watercolor paper. In addition, you will be putting gesso on your boards (you determine the board size) to ready them for day two. On the second day you will begin painting on your gessoed boards. Or, you may continue painting on 140 lb paper.

    Materials List for two-day workshop:

    • 1 Roll of paper towels
    • 2 -3 wooden cradled panels (12”x12” 1-5/8”deep suggested size) You can also purchase gessoed boards if you prefer.
    • 1-Garbage bag
    • Large pieces of cardboard for transport home


    Materials Supplied by Teacher: ($20 Materials fee will be collected on the 1st Day)

    • Oil Paints
    • Squeegee
    • Cold Wax
    • 140lb. Watercolor paper
    • Palette Knife
    • Palette Papper
    • Wax Paper
    • Gesso, brushes
    • Powdered pigments, Charcoal, Collage Paper, Knitting Needles/Skewers
    • Citra Solv, pipettes, glitter, oil crayons, stencils and more

    There will be 20-minute lunch break, so bring a lunch with you!




Past events

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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