Beginning (or refresher) Watercolor, Tuesdays, 1:30- 4:00
6 weeks starting February 12
This course will offer beginning painters the opportunity to explore and
develop their own personal skills with this very exciting medium. It could also
serve as a good brush-up for those who haven’t painted in a while. We will focus
on the proper use of equipment and materials as we cover a wide range of
"how to" techniques. Students will paint the subject matter of their choice-
bring your own photos. Bring your own painting supplies or you may purchase
materials from the instructor in the first class. For those students who took Ben’s
class in the fall, you are welcome to come to this class and Ben will have some
special projects for you.
members $80; non-members $95. ($10 materials fee payable to
instructor in class if using his materials): instructor Ben Macomber
Beginning Watercolor, Thursday, 6:30-9:00pm
6 weeks starting March 6
The basics of watercolor presented in a structured format. The instructor
will explain and demonstrate a different technique each week. Students will then
have time to practice the lessons themselves. Some drawing experience
recommended, but not required. Enclose business-size SASE for materials list.
members $80; non-members $95: instructor Sara Willis
Beginning Watercolor II, Thursday,6:30-9:00pm
6 weeks starting April 24
This class is for students who have completed a beginning watercolor
class. Building on what we have learned, we will explore various subjects, such
as skies, trees, water, etc. as well as discussing composition. Enclose business-size
SASE for materials list.
members $80; non-members $95: instructor Sara Willis
Getting Loose and Getting Better, Wednesday, 6:30-9:00pm
6 weeks starting February 13
This class is all about getting more relaxed with paint and doing
more paintings. No matter what your artistic pursuit is, the best way to get
better at it is to do more of it. Over the years of teaching this class, students
have worked with Japanese ink and brush on rice paper, made 30 minute
paintings, painted from poetry, painted from words out of a hat, etc. It is
really a fun class- great for beginners because it gets them loose and not
so afraid of painting and more advanced painters get good ideas about being
more creative. Kathrine Lovell has taught this class in her own studio for
many years and at the Barrington Community School, as well. This is the
first time it is being offered to the RIWS community. Please enclose a
SASE for a materials list.
members $80; non-members $95: instructor Kathrine Lovell
The Wonders of Watercolor, Monday, 1:00-3:30
6 weeks starting March 3
Students will practice direct painting with landscapes, still life or
a subject of their own. The class will cover composition, light, color,
techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and
expression. One or several paintings will be attempted so skills will be
honed and sheer excitement will be experienced. Some painting experience
suggested; otherwise, all levels welcome.
members $80; non-members $95: instructor BJ Bjork
Intermediate Watercolor, Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm
6 weeks starting March 18, no class April 15
The main focus in this class will be on landscape paintings. In addition
to composition (design) and technique, emphasis will be put on capturing light,
reflections, and shadows. Slides will be shown occasionally to clarify a design
element or particular technique. Bring your own photos and/or sketches from
which to work, along with your usual painting supplies.
members $80 non-members $95: instructor Peg Gale
Life Drawing, Tuesday, 6:30-9:00pm
Starting March 4, no session April 15
Practice your life drawing skills while drawing or painting with
a model. No instruction; this is an open studio. Oil painters, please use
odorless turpentine.
Drop-ins $10 per session
Monday Night Open Painting Studio, 6-9pm, continuing
Please note that we will not meet on April 14 because of a workshop.
Join us on Monday nights from 6-9pm for a drop-in session
during the winter and spring months. Group “crit” around 8:00 with enough
time to apply comments before 9:00pm closing. Bring your own reference
photos or still life set-ups for this informal and fun evening of painting.
Open to all.
members $5; non-members $8- pay as you paint
monitor Bill Lane
