Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday MORNINGS

July 3, 10, 24, 31

Skipping July 17

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Afternoons

July 3, 10, 24, 31

Skipping July 17

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Introduction to Watercolor

Katherine Rodgers

Six Tuesday evenings

July 15, 22, 29

Aug 5, 12, 19

6:00 - 9:00pm

$310 Regular Tuition

$250 Members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, types of washes, composition strategies, color mixing, and more. Using a limited palette, learn the basics of watercolor painting and develop your own personal painting style in a small group setting. Katherine will teach you shadows, form, and the principles of art.

Supply list

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Capture Your Journey in Watercolor: Travel Memories Course

Mary Baker

Friday Afternoons

July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Turn your travel memories into vibrant watercolor paintings in this inspiring, beginner-friendly class! You’ll start by working from reference images provided by the instructor, learning essential techniques to bring landscapes, architecture, and moments to life on paper. As your skills grow, you’ll have the opportunity to create a personal painting from one of your own travel photos—making your memories not just unforgettable, but frameable.

Whether you're new to watercolor or looking to expand your artistic storytelling, this class will guide you step-by-step in transforming experiences into expressive art.

Click HERE to see the student supply list.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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DRAW! Birds

Myke Venable

Two Week Class

August 5 & 12

9 am - 12 pm

$110 Tuition/$90 Members 

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Bird drawing and painting can be traced back hundreds of years to the ancient Chinese masters to a more present era with John James Audubon.  What makes artist gravitate to this genre is most likely the beauty and variety of these birds.  This class will present images throughout history of artworks with birds as the theme.  We will then work from photographs to make our own wonderful art using birds as the central subject.  If this sounds like your cup of tea, please sign up today.

Supply List: 
*Paper: Canson (or other brand) drawing book 9" x 12" in. 100 lb. Smooth surface

*Staedtler Graphite Pencils (set of 12):  6B-4H

*Pencil Sharpener: Staedtler (2 hole, clear)

*Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)

*Eraser Caps:  Pentel or Helix Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps 10 pack

*Col-Erase Color Pencils (pk of 24 or more)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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The Art of Landscape Painting

A Plein Air Watercolor Journey

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Tuesday Afternoons

August 5, 12, 19, 26

1 pm - 4 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

This course is designed to paint the beauty of nature as you learn to capture the world around you through plein air watercolor painting! In this immersive course, you’ll explore the exciting challenges and rewards of painting landscapes from photo references. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this class will teach you to translate the natural world onto paper with fluidity, light, and color. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, including composition, perspective, and light. Learn techniques for creating atmospheric landscapes with watercolors; develop your color mixing and layering skills to reflect the changing elements of nature. Discover how to incorporate movement and energy into your landscape compositions.

Join us for an unforgettable plein air adventure where you’ll learn how to harness the power of nature’s colors and create landscapes that come to life.

Student Supply List:

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape

Note: Bring a few good quality rural photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice as reference photos

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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VIRTUAL:  Changing Landscapes In Watercolor

Jason M. Bentley

Aug 5, 12, 19, and 26

1:00 - 4:00pm

$220 members/$180 non-members

Levels:  Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Painters.

Landscapes in watercolor can be painted delicately or boldly. All the natural elements, like distant rolling hills, soft horizons, or bright light contrasts to name a few, give much variety to explore.

Transient weather patterns can also excitingly transform the land and sky in beautifully abstract ways.

This course is divided into one technical exploration day, and 3 variable project days, where we will talk about moving pigment with a variety of tools such as gestural brush marks, folded paper edges, and even our fingers! With additional focus on the importance of what to paint first and how, as well as proper timing in our layers and strokes that make the biggest impact in transforming the atmosphere of the land. Familiar with J.M.W. Turner? We will draw inspiration from a few of his images as excellent examples of atmospheric study. It can be quite magical.

This open and interactive course will spotlight my palette, work surface, and reference in real time, so you can directly see how I mix and apply paint. Questions are encouraged at any time. At the start of each day, special short demonstrations from any inquiries will be addressed, and then intermittently to describe the project process from start to finish.

Jason is a contemporary realist painter with many 

years' experience in watercolor. Please visit HERE to see more.

Visit Jason’s official website:  HERE 

See the student supply list HERE.

Reference Photos:  

Scottish Highland Road

Changing Temperature Sky

Bentley Austin Sunset.jpg

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday MORNINGS

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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VIRTUAL:  Dynamics of Gouache

Jason M. Bentley

August 7, 14, 21, 28

9am - 12pm

$220 members/$180 non-members

Levels:  No Experience, Beginners and Intermediate Painters

Gouache has unique opaque qualities compared to watercolor, although their similarities allow for interchangeable use if you wish. Gouache is a forgiving medium, as what is put down on the surface of paper can be painted over, or worked into again for the desired result. So it’s an easy medium to learn from and have fun with.

This course will be divided into one technique practice day, and 3 project days. Each designed to further your understanding of dynamics such as water to pigment ratios for varied opaqueness, fluidity, color mixing technique on paper and palette, and more. This just might become one of your favorite mediums!

This open and interactive course will spotlight my palette, work surface, and reference in real time, so you can directly see how I mix and apply paint. Questions are encouraged at any time. At the start of each day, special short demonstrations from any inquiries will be addressed, and then intermittently to describe the project process from start to finish.

Jason is a contemporary realist painter with many years' experience in watercolor. Click HERE to see more.

Visit Jason’s official website:  HERE 

Download supply list:  HERE

Reference Photos:  

Basket of Apples

Portrait

Netherland Tulips

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Afternoons

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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A Loose Watercolor Journey

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Saturday and Sunda

Aug 9 & 10

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Tuition/$150 members

• Embrace the freedom and fluidity of loose watercolor painting in this dynamic two-day workshop where you’ll learn to capture the world around you with ease and expression. Focused on a range of open subjects—from landscapes to still lifes to abstract compositions—you’ll discover how to let go of perfection and create vibrant, spontaneous works of art that feel fresh and full of life. In this workshop, you will learn loose watercolor techniques, focusing on flow, brushwork, and color blending. Learn to paint a variety of open subjects, using watercolors to express mood, texture, and movement; discover how to embrace spontaneity and leave behind rigid structure for more expressive, free-form art.
  

  Receive individual guidance to help you unlock your personal style and approach to loose watercolor. Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to break free from tight, controlled techniques, this workshop will give you the tools to paint with confidence and creative freedom. Join us for a two-day journey of self-expression and discover the beauty of loose watercolor painting!

• Student Supply List:

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape

Note: This is an open subject class. Bring reference photos of your choice

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, August 9

7 pm - 10 pm

Sabine Street Bridge,

Buffalo Bayou Walk,

Houston, TX 77019

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on Nocturnal watercolor painting.

Experience the enchanting glow of the golden hour as you capture the beauty of twilight with watercolors at the gorgeous Sabine Street Bridge. This special nocturnal plein air painting event invites artists of all levels to explore the interplay of soft evening light, shadow, and architectural charm. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let your creativity shine. Bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy this unique opportunity to paint during one of the most magical times of day!

Sunset time on August 9 in Houston will be 8:08 PM. The golden hour with streetlights turning on will begin 30 minutes before sunset.

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – nocturnal watercolor painting in Plein Air!

Watercolor Night Painting – Tips on Painting Nocturnes by Eric Yi Lin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8Q42QMV4U

Night Vision: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Creating Stunning Night Scenes by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6_8o4Rcdas

Watercolor Nocturne by Christopher Leeper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsC5X6Kea0s

Night Painting in Watercolor: Step by Step Tutorial by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThchRmBo98

TRAINING TO BECOME A WORKSHOP MONITOR

Laura Mossman, Artist Liaison

Saturday, August 16
1 pm - 2 pm
$10 fee

A workshop monitor attends class for free in exchange for completing tasks related to helping the teacher.  One of the tasks is using the audio/visual equipment.  This class will go over all the duties related to being a class monitor and will go over how to use the equipment.  The class takes about an hour.

Flower Garden Gone Wild! (Abstracting the Garden)

Susan Giannantonio

One-Day Workshop

Sunday, Aug 17

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 WAS-H Members Tuition

Sketch fast & furious with mixed media

Tear up your sketches
Fill your sketchbook with collage abstractions

Create energetic, gestural impressions of the garden with quick studies. Use those studies to compose sketchbook collages that will serve as great reference material for future paintings. Some, in fact, will often stand alone as complete and successful compositions. You will have never had such fun filling your sketchbook!

Supplies, below, are optional. Use what you have!
There are many brands of paint, brushes, paper and they all work for this type of sketching.

Paper:

Sketch paper or even printer paper or thin watercolor paper
A sketchbook for collaging.

Glue:
Matte Medium or Gel Medium or Mod Podge or Tacky glue

Tools (all optional!, don’t buy new):
A few brushes:
Fan brush
Liner (rigger) brush
½” flat brush
½: mop brush
Palette knife
Spray water bottle
Credit card or catalyst wedge
Any type of drawing media—posca pens, pencils, etc

Paint:

Favorite landscape colors of acrylic paints, limit palette (you don’t need a lot.) Even craft paint will work but it is nice to have artist grade paint if you can.
I use, for instance:
Deep Green
Chromium Oxide
Dioxazine Violet
Quinacrodone Violet
Quinacrodone Magenta
Cobalt Blue
Hansa Yellow
Cadmium Orange
White
Black

A Different Approach to Painting the Nude

Marie Schaer

Four Tuesday Mornings

August 19, 26, Sept 2, 9

9 am - 12 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 Members 

Loosen up and trust your instincts. Paint the figure in bold non-naturalistic colors Taking inspiration from Rodin’s and O’keeffe’s watercolor sketches (She did go through a figurative period early in her career.) this course concentrates on painting the figure starting with a “mass gesture” rather than contour or construction lines. We will concentrate first on capturing the figure as a whole and then will add details to it.

We will begin with lots of bold gesture studies in brush and ink, move from there to a full range of values in monochrome, then a limited 2 color palette and finally a limited 3 primary color palette plus black.

To keep the cost down, we will be working from reference photos rather than a live model.

Schaer Supply List.pdf

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Chinese Brush painting Technique; The Irises in detailed style 

Peihong Endris

Two-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

August 23 & 24

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 WAS-H Members Tuition

The Iris is stunning flower known for its delicate petals and vibrant colors. Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, it symbolizes elegance and grace. Blooming in shades of purple, blue, white, and gold, the iris is a timeless emblem of beaty and wisdom.  In this section, Students will learn the elements of brush techniques of Chinese Gong Bi style. Each technique is demonstrated by the instructor. Students are received individual attention adapted to their particular skill level and interests.

Student Supplies Needed:

1.  Brushes:  2 small combo brush, one detailed or pointed brush, 1 medium hard bristled brush.

2. Paper: non-absorbency rice paper- Shimmer Shuen or Cicada Wing Shuen.  If you don’t have any of this paper, please let the instructor know, and she will bring extra paper for you.

3. 15” X 20” or large foam board or plastic corrugated sheet. A roll of masking tape.

4. A sets of 18 tubes of Chinese Marie’s watercolors.  

5. A pallet or 3-4 of used dishes for mixing colors.

6. a bottle of Sumi-e ink. (if your Marie’s watercolor sets have a tube of black color can instead of ink)

7. Roll of paper towels

Reflect and Refine

Katherine Rodgers

Six Tuesday evenings

August 26, Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

6:00 - 9:00pm

$310 Regular Tuition

$250 Members

Take time to reflect on your artwork and analyze the feedback you receive from the instructor and peers.  This course will help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your paintings, and use this information to refine your technique and style. Continually challenging yourself to grow as an artist, this class aims to introduce students to the principles of composition and provide them with the necessary skills to analyze and critique artwork effectively. 

Through practical exercises, demos, and discussions, students will develop a critical eye to evaluate and provide constructive feedback on artwork. Class begins with a group critique setting on what the student is currently working on.  The class will then move to simple exercises as a warm- up. Experimenting and trying new things is key to progression in your process and style development as an artist  – it's an essential part of the creative process!  

Please email the instructor: Katherinerodgersfineart@gmail.com with any questions.  Please bring your watercolor supplies or use this list as a guide.

VIRTUAL: The Behavior of Color - Palette Mastery

Jason M. Bentley

Saturday, Aug 30

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Time

$50 members/$60 non-members

Levels:  No Experience, Beginner and Intermediate Painters

Consider this a crash course! You can write books on color theory for artists, and there are plenty… But this class is designed to teach you how to control the dial of color change and intensity. Understanding the color wheel and how each of our pigments are positioned tells a lot about mixing behaviors. Ever get that muddy color you didn’t expect? You’ll get to know how it happened, and how to avoid it.

Mixing the right color doesn’t have to be a mystery. With a bit of knowledge about certain pigments and their characteristics, we can develop an instinct for efficiently and accurately mixing color. In this workshop we’ll talk about the universality of primaries, and the warming, cooling, and neutralizing of hues. Most importantly, we’ll evaluate the role of tinting and shading while still maintaining richness of chroma… Or not… The point is we’re in control!

This open and interactive course will spotlight my palette, work surface, and reference in real time, so you can directly see how I mix and apply paint. Questions are encouraged at any time. At the start of each day, special short demonstrations from any inquiries will be addressed, and then intermittently to describe the project process from start to finish.

Jason is a contemporary realist painter with many years' experience in watercolor. Please visit HERE to see samples of his work.  

Visit his official website here:  JMB Portfolio

Click below to see the student supply list:

Student Supply List-Bentley.pdf

Reference photos for use in class. Please print these out or plan to use in class on a separate device.

Bentley-YellowDancers_Dega_Reference.jpg

Bentley - Flowers.jpg

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Gelli Printing, Collage and Concertina Creation

Susan Giannantonio

One-Day Workshop

Sunday, Aug 31

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 WAS-H Members Tuition

Practice creating collage papers with your gelli plate.
Discover how to create a concertina with your papers!

Investigate ways to incorporate your print papers into compositions.

We will make lots of papers so come prepared to have a great time. This can be a messy process.

Supplies:

For concertina, at least 1 old painting or drawing, preferably ½ or full sheet-size, smaller will work too

or ½ or full sheet of unused paper. Does not have to be 140 lb, it can be drawing paper

For Gelli Printing: A variety of papers. My favorite is printer paper. Others: rice paper, deli paper, parchment paper, thin watercolor paper, drawing paper, newsprint, old mail (even junk mail and catalogues), old letters, old book or music manuscript paper, wet strength tissue paper (another favorite). This is a chance to use up some old papers laying around.

Gelli Plate, at least 8 x 10”. Multiples are welcome
Fluid acrylics of various colors
Heavy body acrylic (optional)
Be sure you bring white paint or white gesso to mix with colors
Acrylic Pens, Posca pens (optional)
Palette knife
Mat or gloss medium or PVC or Elmer’s glue or Mod Podge
Old paintbrush for applying glue
Small collection of paintbrushes for acrylic (not sable! Not good brushes!)
Breyer
Baren or wooden spoon (optional)
Paper towels and/or rags
Stamps, corks, bottle caps, lace, leaves, things that you can make marks on the gelli plate with
Stencils (optional)

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Monday, Sept 1

11 am - 3 pm

Kemah

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on boats.

Painting a boat in water under bright sunlight with watercolor beautifully captures the vibrant interplay of light and reflections. How to go about it? You might want to start with a light pencil sketch to outline the boat's shape and position on the water. Use bold, warm tones for the boat to highlight the sunlit areas, and softer, cooler colors to suggest shadows and contours. The water can be rendered with fluid, transparent washes of blue and green, capturing the shimmering reflections of the boat and the play of light on the water's surface. Pay attention to the bright highlights where the sunlight strikes, and use soft edges to blend the boat with its reflection, creating a realistic sense of water's movement. The translucent nature of watercolor lends itself perfectly to depicting the clarity and sparkle of the scene, making the boat appear both solid and part of the shimmering landscape.

This Plein Air event will focus on painting boats.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting boats in Plein Air!

Secrets of Paining Watercolor Outdoors by Andy Evansen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNWmOZTTpU

Virtual Demo, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival by Vladislav Yeliseyev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDd8pCh2Vdg

How to Paint Watercolor Landscape Painting by Joseph Zbukvic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpth9P7diOo

How to Paint Many Boats in a Seascape: Step by Step Process of Painting a Complex Scene by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vFGbp9BkFM

Beyond Beginner

Katherine Rodgers

Wednesday Nights

Sept 3. 10. 17 and 24

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Prerequisite: Any introduction to watercolor course must be taken prior to registering. This course will take you from the introductory lessons of glazes, negative space, textures, mixing color, and basic principles into compositions and learning how to implement all of those lessons into composed and finished paintings.  In this course we will learn about painting shiny objects, fur, delicate flowers, and experiment with new materials.  Please email the instructor: katherinerodgersfineart@gmail.com with any questions.  

Bring your regular watercolor supplies.  

Here is a suggested list of supplies:  Rodgers - Supply List.pdf

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Let's 

Mix It Up & Glue It Down - Watercolor/Mixed Media Collage

Cheryl Evans, Instructor

Thursday, September 4

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

Let’s mix it up and glue it down. Using watercolor, collage and mixed media of your choosing, we will produce striking graphic images full of pattern and color. Figures, pets, landscape, or still life – pick your subject! Bring paper scraps, old paintings, pattern pieces – anything to add interest to your subject compositions.

Students will explore compositions that are bold and eye-catching, whimsical and loose.

Supplies Needed: Hot or cold pressed watercolor paper OR 90# mixed media heavy paper Matte medium Paint palette (watercolor or acrylic) Variety of brushes and a small foam or ratty brush for matte medium Variety of collage papers Pencil, colored pencils, watercolor pencils Any drawing materials/supplies Reference materials – photos, sketchbook, old drawings or painting Variety of brushes including a small sponge brush to apply matte medium

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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What's in Your Paintbox? A Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Tools

Beth Graham, Instructor

Saturday, September 13

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

This class is perfect for beginners! While it's open to everyone, students who participate will earn five credits toward our Beginners Watercolor Academy

program.

Led by experienced artist and educator Beth Graham, this session offers a hands-on introduction to materials, techniques, and brushwork. Students will gain a solid understanding of essential tools including brushes, paper types, palettes, and paints.

You’ll learn how to properly set up your watercolor workspace, control water effectively, and explore foundational techniques such as flat, graded, and variegated washes. The class also covers the difference between wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, as well as techniques for lifting paint, layering colors, and glazing.

Special attention will be given to using various brush types—round, flat, and detail—to create brushstrokes for leaves, flowers, and textured effects.

Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or looking to strengthen your skills, this class sets the stage for success and prepares you to embark on your painting journey.

Student Supplies:  pencil, watercolor paper, brushes, paper towels, any tube watercolor paints, and your palette. 

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, Sept 13

10 am - 2 pm

Cypress Alamo. Address: 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429

Entry is free. No reservations are required, except for those rarely closed days that are listed on the website.

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on buildings, garden, and water pond.

The Alamo full-size replica in Cypress located just northwest of Houston. It is a popular location for wedding photography and enjoying the natural beauty of well maintained grounds.

The Plein Air Coordinator will submit a “photography liability waiver” form to this venue, the only requirement for an organized group to visit for recreation, photography, visiting, or any other reason. Individual visitors do not need any forms. The concern is that there could be snakes on grounds. There are a lot of ponds, water, wooden picturesque bridges, gazebos, so there could be snakes. However, when I visited this month, I saw well-groomed landscape and meticulously maintained grounds.

To be on a cautious side, I would suggest closed sturdy shoes or boots and long thick fabric pants.

The grounds also feature the Little White Chapel and moss-filled oaks.

This Plein Air event will focus on painting a building, garden, and water pond.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting building, garden, and water pond in Plein Air!

Painting a Country House in Watercolor by Charles Evans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCB-Qc_h7FE

Painting Demonstration Summer Bridge in Ohio by Thomas Schaller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrHN-2KEIu4

How to Draw and Paint Houses in Watercolor by Chris Petri

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBlKI_3-Vk8

How to Paint a Garden Ruin in Watercolor and Exaggerate Your greens by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhncu8UAamA

Understanding Color Temperature by Painting a White Marble Sculpture with Watercolor by Yong Hong Zhong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L3WpSHMcfA

How to Simplify a Flower Garden Watercolor Painting by Kerrie Woodhouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTIC7fcMj2g