January Show Reception on Sunday, Jan 12 Major Workshop with Stephen ZhangMarch 8 - 11, 2025Only 3 seats left! To register, click HERE
. 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. | 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 Silent Auction  Glorious Glads by Cheryl EvansTaking bids through December 31, 2024. Winner notified in January 2025. The current high bid is $400. Submit your bid Here. |
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 Portraits Based on a 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.Classes & Events Open for Registration
Chery Evans (In-Person Classes) and Susan Giannantonio (Virtual Classes)
Education Directors
Weekend Workshop Watercolor for Beginners Fred Kingwill Sat & Sun, Dec. 14 & 15 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $170 Tuition / $150 Members |
3-Hour Drawing Session Model Lab Model: Kory Short Poses/Unclothed Wednesday, Dec 18 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $25 Fee / $20 Members | MEMBERS ONLY!
Open Studio Mike Doan, Coordinator Friday, December 20 9:00 am - Noon It's free but registration is required. |
MEMBERS ONLY!
Plein Air for Members Bayou Bend Buildings/Gardens/People Alla Adams, Coordinator Saturday, December 21 10 pm - 1 pm |
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: | $45,540.09 |
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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. |