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Kathleen Conover's Workshop
WAS-H is thrilled to welcome master artist Kathleen Conover to teach a Major Workshop! Kathleen’s “CHAOS to ORDER: Experimental Watermedia” workshop, October 7-10, 2024, promises to inspire and challenge. Kathleen also will serve as juror and judge for this year's Annual Members Exhibit (AME). Registration for this MAJOR workshop is now open. Kathleen’s work has been juried into more than 200 exhibitions, receiving national and international recognition for the vision, innovative techniques, and fearless expression that characterize her unique designs. To learn more about Kathleen click on this link: Conover Introduction | July Show Winners 1st Place – Alla Adams, "Whisper of the Hills," Instructor Les McDonald, Jr. 2nd Place – Britt Dearman, "Conversation in Cuba," Instructor Ken Call
3rd Place – Melissa Watkins, "Jake & Elwood," Instructor Katherine Rodgers Honorable Mentions Judy Chang, "Seagulls," Instructor Les McDonald, Jr.
Lynn Rodriguez, "Urban Sketching Practice: Keeping Perspective," Instructor Richard Scruggs
Kay Salem, “Student of Daniela Werneck”, Instructor Daniela Werneck |
August Monthly Events |
Gallery Show Sunday, August 4 3:30 pm Theme: Abstraction Prospectus: TBD Judge: Cheryl Evans | Paint-In Saturday, August 3
9:30 am
Arthur Deatley Let's Paint a Still Life!
| General Meeting & Demo Sunday, August 4 2:00 pm Demo Artist: Les McDonald, Jr.
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Weekly Events |
Wednesdays 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
| Wednesdays 12:30 - 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 | Fridays 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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Other Events
New Member Orientation The next New Member Orientation will be held Sunday, Aug 4 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm This free information session lasts about one hour. To attend, sign up Here | Renew your membership! | Class Monitor Training The next Class Monitor Training will be held Thursday, Aug 1 11 am - Noon This class is required for those who wish to be a Class Monitor or a Workshop Coordinator. |
Upcoming Classes with Available Seats
Chinese Brush Painting Lotus and Dragonfly Peihong Endris Weekend Workshop Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $170 Tuition ($150 Members) |
1-Day Workshop Wave Watchers Seagull on the Beach Les McDonald Monday, July 15 9:30 am - 3:30pm $85 Tuition ($75 Members) |
1-Day Workshop VIRTUAL Mastering the Palette Jason Michael Bentley Sunday July 14 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm $75 Tuition ($65 Members) |
1-Day Workshop Sacred Geometry Myke Venable Tuesday, July 16 Noon - 5 pm
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Weekend Workshop Dramatic Skies Les McDonald Saturday and Sunday July 27 & 28 9:30 am - 3:30pm $170 Tuition ($150 Members) |
Bootcamp for Beginners1-Day Workshop Cheryl Evans Tuesday July 30 9:30 am - 3:30pm $85 Tuition ($75 Members) |
To see all our future classes, click HERE
General |
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. Click Email List to be added to our bi-weekly eblasts about current events and WAS-H news. |
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. |