Nov/Dec Show Winners Top Winners First Place: "Here I am...Happy and Safe" by Regina West Second Place: "Blue Cloud" by Raymond Hans Rodriguez Third Place: "Space City" by Sandra Jacobs Honorable Mentions "Jack Pot" by Les McDonald "Beauty in Backyard" by Marge Ragam "Jetty Rocks" by Robert Ruhmann "At the Aquarium" by Nan Wright Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery
Take a look at our On-Line Gallery to pick out your favorite! | Volunteers Needed at December 7 Festival
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Join us to share the WAS-H spirit with the community and support our artists in action! The “I Love the 11th Neighborhood Festival” will showcase the vibrant spirit of the Houston Heights area through local music, artists, and over 75 merchants lining 11th Street. The event will be contributing to the enhancement of Lawrence and Milroy Parks. Silent Auction
Glorious Glads by Cheryl EvansThis painting by Cheryl Evans is up for auction to the highest bidder! The painting was created as part of the demonstration by Cheryl during the Art Market this past weekend. Proceeds of the sale will go towards closing the gap for the Lights, Camera, WAS-H! fundraiser. The painting is matted but not framed. The size is 22 X 30 without the mat. It is absolutely gorgeous! This painting will be on display through December 31, 2024. The highest bidder will be notified in the first week in January 2025. The current highest bid is $400. Submit your bid Here. |
The Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery is full of beautiful paintings by WAS-H artists, ready to take home!
WAS-H is excited to participate in the "I Love the 11th" Festival on Saturday, December 7! We’ll have a booth featuring information about WAS-H, along with flyers showcasing our programs and activities. Our talented Plein Air painters will also be onsite, capturing the vibrant energy of the festivities.
Upcoming Events |
Paint-In Saturday, December 7 Starts @ 9:30 am | WAS-H Orientation Thursday, Dec 12 Noon - 1 pm | January Gallery Show "Celebrations" Deadline is January 7 |
Robin Avery is our instructor for the December Paint-In. Students will paint "Wild and Free." Register Here |
1-Hour Info Session Facilitated by Laura Mossman Thursday, December 12 Noon - 1 pm Open to the public but please register. | 
Theme: Celebrations Judge: TBD Prospectus: TBD Registration Deadline: 1/7/25 Reception Date: Sunday 1/12/25 |
Major Workshop with Stephen ZhangRegistration Opens December 10 @ Noon |
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Stephen Zhang will lead an exciting four-day workshop (March 8-11, 2025) focused on capturing the lively essence of portrait subjects in watercolor. Titled “Expressive Watercolor Portrait Based on Solid Foundation," this workshop will guide students through creating dynamic portraits, combining structured technique with spontaneous brushwork. Artists will explore both detailed and sketchy approaches, practicing the balance between control and free-flowing expression. Stephen’s teaching style emphasizes mastering the fundamentals while encouraging creative experimentation. . This workshop is perfect for artists seeking to bring their portraits to life through vibrant, expressive brushstrokes, while still maintaining a strong foundation. Expect hands-on practice and thoughtful feedback that will help you unlock new artistic possibilities. |
Classes & Events Open for Registration
Chery Evans (In-Person Classes) and Susan Giannantonio (Virtual Classes)
Education Directors
3-Hour Model Lab Model: Chase Short Poses/Unclothed Wednesday, Nov 20 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $25 Fee / $20 Members | 
2-Day Workshop Monochromatic Portraits Jason Michael Bentley VIRTUAL CLASS Saturday, Nov 23 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm $140 Tuition / $120 Members | Members Only!
Plein Air for Members Kemah Monday, Nov 25 11 am - 2 pm It's free but registration is required. |
3-Hour Model Lab Model: Martha Long Poses/Clothed Wednesday, Nov 27 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $25 Fee / $20 Members |
1-Day Workshop Techniques Workshop "Play Day" Sunday, Dec. 1 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $85 Fee / $75 Members |
VIRTUAL 2-Week Class Zentangle Lori Morris Friday, Dec. 6 & 20 9:00 am - 10:30 am $70 Tuition / $50 Members |
One Day Workshop Having Fun with Still Life Diann Zimmerman Monday, Dec 2 9:30 am- 3:30 pm $85 Tuition/$75 Members | 
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3-Hour Model Lab Model: Lucia Short Poses/Unclothed Wednesday, Dec 4 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $25 Fee / $20 Members |
One Day Workshop Repurpose on Purpose Billie Brinkley Monday, Dec 5 9:30 am- 3:30 pm $85 Tuition/$75 Members |
3-Hours Open Studio Mike Doan, Coordinator Friday, Dec 6 9 am - Noon Free but online registration is required. |
To see all our future classes, click HERE
Weekly Events
Wednesdays 9 am - noon Seniors Class Kathleen Church, Coordinator
Free admission but online registration is required. Here is a recommended supply list: Senior Supply List - Beginner Painters.pdf For more info click | Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:30 pm Model Lab Carol Rensink, Coordinator
For more info click | Fridays 9 am - noon Open Studio Mike Doan, Coordinator
This members-only event is free but online registration is required. To register click |
Wednesday mornings seniors aged 55+ gather to paint together. All levels welcome.
Lights, Camera, WAS-H! AV equipment fundraiser
Donation goal
| Collected: | $44,290.09 |
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| Goal: | $50,000.00 |
We at WAS-H are extremely grateful to all the generous donors who support our exciting project to add streaming and expand online programming. This support allowed WAS-H to begin purchasing the video cameras as well as related parts and equipment. We hope to begin streaming our monthly demonstrations soon after we reach our fundraising goal, followed by other tutorials, demonstrations, classes and exhibit award presentations. Donors are making a difference for those who cannot come to our building in person, now and into the future.
For more information about Lights, Camera, WAS-H! click HERE.
Thank you, Generous Donors!
Membership Members receive discounts on classes and workshops and participate in all our monthly exhibitions. Meeting artists at every stage of their art journey is the best part. We are a community here. Join us! | Social Media & Emails Follow us on Social Media and subscribe to WAS-H emails. To be added to our bi-weekly eblasts about current events and WAS-H news, click WAS-H Emails. |
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. |