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Classes and Workshops 

All classes and workshops are held at the Wickford Art Association Gallery (unless otherwise indicated).  

Most classes and workshops are limited in size to assure each student receives  individual attention.  

Pre-registration is required (unless otherwise indicated).

To register by mail: print & complete this form, and send it with payment (please make checks payable to the Wickford Art Association) to the gallery:

   Wickford Art Assoc. Gallery
   36 Beach Street, 
  N. Kingstown, RI 02852

AT A GLANCE

Classes/Workshops
Based On Interest

   Black and White Darkroom Course  
      with Howard Rubenstein

   Discovering Oils!
      with Joyce Halliday Smith
      starting May 13, 2008

   How To Take Great Photographs  
      with Howard Rubenstein
      starting May 8, 2008

   One Day Photographic Workshop
      with Cindy Horovitz Wilson and
      Eileen McCarney Muldoon
      May 31, 2008  (Rain Date: June 1)

   Photoshop  
      with Bill Brennan
      starting May 7, 2008

   Strengthen Your Compositions
      Vernon Graham
      starting June 4, 2008

   Watercolor
      Lorraine Bromley
      starting June 10, 2008


Classes/Workshops - Based on Interest

If there is sufficient interest, the following classes/workshops will be held:
Interested parties should contact the gallery (294-6840) or gallery@wickfordart.org .  Please specify which class you're interested in and leave complete contact information!

Black and White Darkroom Course, offered by Photographer Howard Rubenstein.  
Five weekly 2-hour sessions--at a time suitable to all registrants.  Students must supply their own paper.  Course will begin after 4 people register and remit payment, Maximum Registration of 6 students.
Date: 
To be announced.
Fee: 
$100 members/$125 non-members
Any questions about the course, call Howard at (401) 294-3581 or Contact the gallery to register.

Discovering Oils! with Joyce Halliday Smith
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate painter, this class will help you to increase your knowledge of oil painting techniques.  Learn how to express your personal style and artistic vision through the medium of oil paint!  Techniques shown will include under-painting, using a limited palette, mixing colors, glazing, palette knife painting, wet into wet, scumbling and more.  You will learn how to choose the right brushes, plan strong compositions and how different surfaces will affect your work.     Paintings will be done in class.  Students are welcome to bring in their own items to paint or may use objects from the WAA's still life materials.  A list of recommended supplies will be given to those who register for the class--p
lease contact the gallery  (401- 294-6840) to sign up.  
Date and time:  Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon, 5 weeks starting May 13
The class will start after 4 students have paid; maximum enrollment 8 students.
Fee:  $100 members/$110 non-members.  

How To Take Great Photographs offered by Photographer Howard Rubenstein
This course is designed to give you skills in seeing differently and thinking differently about what you see.  It is not about f-stops or pixels; rather it is about igniting the creative spirit thru lectures, observation exercises, music, slides and photo assignments.  Students must have a camera and know how to use it.  Open to photographers and other artists at any level of development.  
Date and time:  Thursdays, 7- 9 p.m., weekly for 5 weeks starting May 8
A new session of this class will start when seven people sign up and remit payment.
Fee:
  $75 members/$95 non-members
Any questions about the course, call Howard at (401) 294-3581 or Contact the gallery .

One Day Photographic Workshop with Cindy Horovitz Wilson and Eileen McCarney Muldoon
Date and time:  Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Rain Date:  June 1)
Imagine going out to photograph and having two professional photographers coming with you to offer constant advice and encouragement.  Now you can do just that. 
Cindy Horovitz Wilson & Eileen McCarney Muldoon will be conducting a workshop using the same techniques they will explore in their newly organized “Profundo Journey Photographic Workshops”.  Cindy will focus on sharing her knowledge of the technical aspects of photography and the need to have a basic understanding of the medium in order to create the photographs you want.  Eileen will assist you in the art of seeing to create a photograph that is alive.  It is one thing to take a technically perfect photograph and another thing to create a photograph that has a soul. Their goal is teach you how to connect the heart and soul to the brain during the photographic process.

9:00 brief introduction
9:30 – 12:00 location shooting
12:00 – 1:00 lunch and discussion
1:00 – 3:00 location shooting & wrap up

This workshop has a maximum enrollment of 12 students.  Please contact the gallery at 294-6840 to reserve your spot.  For more information, contact Eileen or Cindy directly.
Fee:  $48 WAA members/$52 non-members.

Photoshop Class with Bill Brennan
Date and time:  Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., 5 weeks starting May 7
This class will be offered when there is sufficient interest--minimum enrollment 10 students, maximum of 15.  The beginner course assumes little or no experience with Photoshop and covers basic preferences, tools, menus, settings, navigation and image processing.  Please contact the gallery at 294-6840 to register and note, payment is due for a session before the first class is held.
Fee:  $100 members/$110 non-members.

Strengthen Your Compositions with Vernon Graham
Almost any artist could benefit from this class!  Brush up on the fundamentals of design to create eye-catching new work!
Date and time: 
Wednesdays, 10-Noon, 5 weeks starting June 4
Minimum class size:  4 students
All mediums and skill levels welcome.
Fee:  $75 WAA members/$85 non-members

Watercolor with Lorraine Bromley
Date and time:  Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., 4 weeks starting June 10
All skill levels welcome.
Fee:  $100 WAA members/$110 non-members