Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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April Show Winners 1st Place - Katie Steck, "Courage" 2nd Place - Gail Plunkett, "The Scrunchies" 3rd Place - Nan Wright, "Blue Marsh Honorable Mentions Pamela Ferworn, Boot Scootin' - Pink Fluiff Linda Flowers, "Imperfect/Perfect" Woman #67 Maria Rodriguez-Alejo, "Vase" Lorene Williams, "Nine Ladies Dancing" Monitor Training May 2 Monitor Training will be held Thursday, May 2 @ 1pm Training lasts about an hour. This class is required for those who wish to be a Class Monitor or a Workshop Coordinator. To attend, sign up Here | April's Paint-In Diann Zimmerman will be our Paint-In instructor for the month of April. With Earth Day coming up, this Paint-In will focus on painting plants and leaves. Paint-In sign-up, click HERE Special Summer Workshop with Michael Holter  Four-Day Summer Workshop Michael Holter Watercolor Impressionism: Waterscapes/Landscapes and How to Incorporate Figures June 26, 27, 28 and 29 Wednesday - Saturday Tuition: Non-Members $550, Members $500
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This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.May's Monthly Events |
Show Registration/Theme May 2024 Theme: Nature Judge: Michael Bise Registration Deadline: 5/1/24 Reception Date: Sunday 5/5/24 | Paint-In Saturday, May 4 Starts @ 9:30 am
| Mtg/Demo/Reception May 5 Meeting starts @ 2 pm Demo approx. one hour. Demo Artist TBD. Reception follows. |
Weekly Events |
Wednesday 9 am - noon Seniors Class Wednesday mornings seniors aged 55+ gather to paint together. All levels welcome. Free admission but online registration is required. For more info or to register click Seniors Class
| Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 pm Model Lab
Wednesday afternoons artists draw and paint from live models in a variety of poses. Online registration is required. For more info or to register click Model Lab | Friday 9 am - noon Open Studio Friday mornings WAS-H members gather to paint together. This members-only event is free but online registration is required. To register click Open Studio
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Upcoming Classes with Available Seats
1-Day Workshop VIRTUAL Mastering the Color Palette Jason Michael Bentley Sunday, April 21 1:30 - 5:30pm $65 Members $75 Non-members |
3-Day Workshop VIRTUAL In Celebration of Flowers Susan Giannantonio Monday, April 22, 23, 24 10 am - 3 pm $170 Members $200 Non-Members |
1-Day Workshop Putting the “FUN” in the FUNdamentals of Watercolor! Cheryl Evans Thursday, April 25 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $85 Regular Tuitiion $75 WAS-H Members |
1-Hour Orientation New Member Orientation Laura Mossman Friday, April 26 1 pm - 2 pm FREE |
1-Day Workshop Fauvism: Dare to be Wild and Colorful Robin Avery Saturday, April 27 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition |
1-Day Workshop Textures & Techniques Les McDonald Sunday, April 28 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition |
6-Week Class Reflect and Refine Katheryn Rodgers Monday Evenings April 29, May 5, 13, 20, June 3, 10 6 pm - 9 pm $310 Regular Tuition $250 Member Tuition | 
1-Day Workshop Painting Basics - Great Start in Watercolor Linda Vanek Tuesday, April 30 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition | To see all our Spring and Summer classes, click HERE |
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Supporting WAS-H
Donate Your contribution supports daily operations and long-term expenses. Make the most of your gift through workplace matching gift programs. | Volunteer Volunteers are the backbone of WAS-H, making possible exhibits, receptions, workshops and the many programs offered at our facility. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer. Email: volunteer@watercolorhouston.org . To see the various groups of volunteers, click HERE. | Grocery Rewards By registering WAS-H as your preferred charity with Randalls or Kroger, WAS-H will receive a portion of your purchase. Randalls: Randalls Remarkable Card, designate charity #4553 in your profile. Kroger: In your Kroger Rewards account enter code PH159. |