Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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January 2023 Exhibition Winners First Place Katie Steck "Fortune Teller" Second Place Larry Spitzberg "Of Coachmen and Carriages" Third Place Maria Rodriguez-Alejo "Outlook" Honorable Mention Kim Granhaug "Champagne Night Honorable Mention Katherine Rodgers "L'art de Vivre en Rouge" Honorable Mention Pat Waughtal "In the Stillness" Congratulations to our winners! To see more of the entries submitted for this show, click HERE | February 2023 Exhibit Fire & ICE Our theme for February is "Fire & Ice." Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb 1 @ 3 pm Drama, passion! February is the month for both. Paintings are a way to express our emotions without spoken language. This month, we will try to make a connection with others through this outlet. Paintings can have general subjects and aim to convey an emotional aspect. Click to view the prospectus: 2023- February Prospectus 1.12.23.pdf Register HERE
New Member Orientation The next New Members Orientation will take place on Saturday, February 25 @ 11:00 am. This session lasts about an hour and is open to both new and potential members. Please sign up here: Orientation |
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Upcoming Classes and Workshops
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In Person Classes Introduction to Watercolor 2.0 Instructor: Kat Rodgers Five Wednesday Nights Starting Feb 1 6 pm - 9 pm |
In Person Classes Watercolor Mapmaking Instructor: Ed Pettitt Four Thursday Evenings Starting Feb 2 6 pm - 9 pm |
Virtual Class Watercolor Foundations - Essential Techniques Instructor: Jason Michael Bentley 2 Afternoon Classes February 6 & 8 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm |
In Person Classes Drawing 102 Instructor: Myke Venable Four Tuesday mornings February 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30am - 12:30pm |
In Person Classes Flower Painting Instructor: Mohammad Bhatti Four Tuesday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, 28 1:00 - 4:00pm |
Weekend Workshop Pet Portraits Instructor: Mohammad Bhatti Saturday & Sunday February 11 & 12 9:30am - 3:30pm |
In Person Valentine's Day Session Chocolate Tasting & Watercolor Instructor: Katie Steck Tuesday evening, February 14 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Virtual Watercolor Skills - Mixing Color Instructor: Michael Jason Bentley Monday February 13 12:00 - 3:00pm |
In Person Cut, Paste, Paint Instructor: Robin Avery 2 Sundays February 19 & 26 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Seniors Wednesday Mornings 9 am - Noon Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors 55+. This is a friendly and supportive group for all levels. Free admission but online registration is required. For more info or to register click Seniors Class
| Model Lab Wednesday Afternoons 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Online registration is required. For more info or to register click Model Lab | Open Studio Friday Mornings 9:30 am - 12:30 pm WAS-H members, come paint together on Friday mornings when no other workshops or classes are scheduled. This members-only event is free but online registration is required. To register click Open Studio
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Wednesday Afternoons we draw and paint from live models, in a variety of poses.
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Join us & Stay in Touch
Become a Member 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 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
Kroger Community Rewards # PH159 Log into your Kroger Rewards account and search for Watercolor Art Society-Houston or enter PH159 and click enroll to donate a portion of your purchase to WAS-H. | Donate Your contribution supports daily operations and long term expenses. Plus, you can make the most of your gift through workplace matching gift programs. Some companies will match, double or even triple your gift. | 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. | Randall's Good Neighbor #4553 One % of your Randall purchases is sent to WAS-H, when you register us as your preferred charity on your Randalls Remarkable Card. WAS-H's ID #4553. |