IN PERSON- Introduction to Watercolor (Beginners Only)

NEW Class, NEW Instructor!

November 1, 8, 15, 29

Katherine Rodgers

6:30-9:00pm

$150 members/$190 non-members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, color mixing, and more. 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 basic composition strategies.

Level: Novice (no experience) and Beginners (little experience) only

A native Houstonian and a graduate from The University of Texas, Katherine Rodgers learned to paint 30 years ago at the Glassell School of Art. Katherine works in oil and acrylic, but prefers painting with watercolor for the transparency of the medium. She is married to a US Army soldier and has found inspiration from the many locations that they lived to include Germany, Virginia, Georgia, Missouri, and Cuba. Katherine is happy to return to Houston and is looking forward to teaching again and to being active with the WAS-H community.

                          You can scan her QR code for more information:

 

IN PERSON - Find Your Path

Myke Venable

Four Tuesday mornings

November 8, 15, 22, 29

9:30am - 12:30pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

Schedule this class to set aside time to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills! Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and class discussions. This class will touch upon observation, shapes, volume, value, line and texture. This class is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or those that want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: Novice, Beginner

Supply List: 
*Sketch Book: 8.5x11 inches, 50 lb. smooth surface paper

*Graphite drawing pencils: 2H-HB-2B

*Kneaded Rubber Eraser

*Pink Pearl Eraser

*Pentel Eraser Caps

*KEYS TO DRAWING book (Free PDF version online)

#drawing #drawingfundamentals #mykevenable #drawwhatyousee #gettingtothebasics

IN PERSON - Find Your Path - Mornings

Carla Gauthier

Four Thursday mornings

December 1, 8, 15, and 22

9 am - NOON

$180 members/$220 non-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 that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject, and do demos that are spontaneous, responding to student problems and needs. 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: Regular Watercolor supplies – brushes, good quality paper, palette and paints, paper towels, etc.

IN PERSON - Find Your Path - Afternoons

Carla Gauthier

Four Thursday afternoons

December 1, 8, 15, and 22

1:00-4:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-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 that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject, and do demos that are spontaneous, responding to student problems and needs. 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: Regular Watercolor supplies – brushes, good quality paper, palette and paints, paper towels, etc.

IN PERSON - Pen & Ink and Watercolor Architecture

Joanie Hughes

Saturday & Sunday

December 3 & 4

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

There are endless possibilities with pen and wash techniques from loose to technical. With personal attention to each student, we will paint washes enhanced with pen, and line work followed by watercolor.  Our subject will be landscape, buildings, floral, and still life. We will paint 9X12 paintings as well as sketchbook pieces.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate

Supply List: 

• Multimedia Watercolor pad 9X12 – 140 lb paper
  
• Black waterproof Micron technical pens – size 01, 05, and 08
  
• Pen that will smear when wet
  
• One regular lead pencil and an eraser
• Simply Simmons watercolor brushes - #3 round and 5/8 flat
  
• Watercolor paint of your choice – red, yellow, blue
  
• Paper towel roll and box of facial tissue
  
• Small ruler
  
• Plexiglass or plastic corrugated sign board to use as a support for paper – approx. 11X14
• Pro artist tape
  
• Dip pen if interested – medium nib and holder and India ink ( optional )

Registration opens December 5th for Brenda Swenson's March Major Workshop "Negative Painting with Watercolor".  For details, click here: Major Workshops

VIRTUAL - An Introduction to Florals in Gouache- Afternoon Class

Laura Spector

Tuesday afternoons

December 6 & 13

1:00 - 3:00 pm Central Time

$60 members/$80 non-members

This online course will focus on learning about using gouache paint as a watercolor with opacity, creating a small floral still life painting using gouache. Paintings may be created on individual sheets of paper or inside a sketchbook. Get your feet wet without the need to invest in new paints. We will discuss local colors found on provided reference images in order to create a simplified palette. 

Level: Beginner

Supply List:

• Your usual watercolor paints PLUS one tube of white gouache (NOT acrylic gouache, often called artist gouache). Winsor & Newton and Schmincke are my favorite brands.
• Mixed Media or Watercolor paper sheets, or a spiral bound sketchbook with perforated paper - 5.5” x 8.5” (I prefer Canson or Strathmore)
• Brushes: 3+ Watercolor brushes of various sizes. I use two round brushes (Small and medium sized) and one small-ish flat brush. 
• Palette Knife: 1 small palette knife that you’ll be using to mix paint on your paint tray. Rounded or pointed end - whichever you prefer.
• Paint tray: Plastic or metal. You’ll want enough space to mix paints.
• Graphite pencils: H, 2B, 6B
• Small spray bottle (I use a travel bottle with a pump spray) 
• Water cup (A large plastic yogurt container works very well!) 
• Paper towels, or lotion-free tissues

#StillLife #Gouache #GouachePainting

VIRTUAL - An Introduction to Florals in Gouache- Evening Class

Laura Spector

Tuesday evenings

December 6 & 13

7:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time

$60 members/$80 non-members

This online course will focus on learning about using gouache paint as a watercolor with opacity, creating a small floral still life painting using gouache. Paintings may be created on individual sheets of paper or inside a sketchbook. Get your feet wet without the need to invest in new paints. We will discuss local colors found on provided reference images in order to create a simplified palette. 

Level: Beginner

Supply List:

• Your usual watercolor paints PLUS one tube of white gouache, often called artist or designers gouache (NOT acrylic gouache). Winsor & Newton and Schmincke are my favorite brands.
• Mixed Media or Watercolor paper sheets, or a spiral bound sketchbook with perforated paper - 5.5” x 8.5” (I prefer Canson or Strathmore)
• Brushes: 3+ Watercolor brushes of various sizes. I use two round brushes (Small and medium sized) and one small-ish flat brush. 
• Palette Knife: 1 small palette knife that you’ll be using to mix paint on your paint tray. Rounded or pointed end - whichever you prefer.
• Paint tray: Plastic or metal. You’ll want enough space to mix paints.
• Graphite pencils: H, 2B, 6B
• Small spray bottle (I use a travel bottle with a pump spray) 
• Water cup (A large plastic yogurt container works very well!) 
• Paper towels, or lotion-free tissues

#StillLife #Gouache #GouachePainting

Intermediate Watercolors - Fred Kingwill

Wednesday evenings
December 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00-9:00 pm.          $150

Level: Advanced beginners & Intermediate

Love watercolors and looking for ways to grow and improve?  This class will guide you through exercises to help you explore composition, color, tricks, and putting emotions into your paintings.  Simple exercises, lots of painting and fun will help you to become the artist you’d like to be.  

This class is intended for artists who have some understanding of the the medium. We will have lessons including skies, water, trees, color, composition, and lots of tricks.  No critiques - just lots of fun discovering the potential of watercolors. Fred has taught watercolors for over 40 years to thousands of people and spends much of his time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 

fredkingwill@gmail.com , 307-699-7743     Click here to visit Fred's website.

Click here for downloadable supply list.

#learnwatercolor, #houstonwatercolor, #learnart, #365houston, #thingstodoinhouston, #houstonclasses

IN PERSON - Cars from the Past

Monika Pate

Saturday & Sunday

December 10 & 11

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

My favorite watercolor layering technique can be used for many subjects and one of them is antique cars. They have so much character and interesting stories!  

If you are interested in painting this subject please join me at WAS-H for a fun weekend workshop, where we are going to explore the shapes, colors, and textures that will create a realistic painting of an antique car.

The reference image will be provided; however, if you visited an antique car show and have your own photos please feel free to bring them with you.

This workshop will include step-by-step demonstrations.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Click here for supply list.

#monikapate_art 

New Member Orientation

Saturday, Dec 17 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This orientation is designed to help new members understand the benefits of being a member and how to navigate take full advantage of their membership.

Topics discussed will include:

Monthly Shows and how to enter them, Classes and Workshops, Volunteer opportunities, and outreach activities.  This will also be a good opportunity for new members to get to know each other, ask questions and make suggestions on how WAS-H can serve it's members.

This event is free but requires online registration.

IN PERSON - Drawing 101

Myke Venable

Four Tuesday mornings

January 3, 10, 17, 24

9:30am - 12:30pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

Schedule this class to set aside time to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills! Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and class discussions. This class will touch upon observation, shapes, volume, value, line, and texture. This class is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or for those who want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: Novice, Beginner
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Supply List: 
*Sketch Book: 8.5x11 inches, 50 lb. smooth surface paper

*Graphite drawing pencils: 2H-HB-2B

*Kneaded Rubber Eraser

*Pink Pearl Eraser

*Pentel Eraser Caps

*KEYS TO DRAWING book (Free PDF version online)

#drawing #drawingfundamentals #mykevenable #drawwhatyousee #gettingtothebasics

VIRTUAL:  Non-Objective Acrylics: Playing with Color, Pattern, Texture

Susan Giannantonio

Four Tuesday afternoons

January 3, 10, 17, 24

1:00 - 3:00pm, Central Time

$120 members/$160 non-members

Experience the freedom of non-objective painting. Unleash the artist within—explore what colors, marks and textures you love. This class will involve lots of painting and optional homework. We will also create collage papers using various techniques including gelli plate printing and hand-made stamps, all useable in upcoming figure and landscape classes (February & March). Please check the supply list as soon as you sign up so you have time to shop for recommended supplies.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Click HERE for Supply List.

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

IN PERSON - Intro to Watercolor 2.0

Katherine Rodgers

Five Tuesday evenings

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

6:00 - 9:00pm

$200 members/$250 non-members

Save money: become a member of WASH. Click HERE for info.

This is the SECOND part of Katherine Rodgers's Introduction to Watercolor course. In this course students will learn more in-depth color theory, mixing watercolor pigments, advanced composition concepts, how to create texture, and the use of negative space. We will cover painting flowers, still life, metalwork, and simple landscape composition. It is specifically designed for students that have taken Katherine's introduction course or have taken an equivalent introductory watercolor course in the past. Please email Katherine if you are unsure if you are ready for this class. (KatherineRodgersFineArt@gmail.com)

Level: Novice, Beginner
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Scan this QR code with your phone to visit Katherine's home page.

Click HERE for supply list.

IN PERSON - Introduction to Watercolor (Beginners only)

Katherine Rodgers

Four Wednesday evenings

January 4, 11, 18, 25

6:00 - 9:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, color mixing, and more. 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 basic composition strategies. 

Level: Novice, Beginner
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Scan this QR code with your phone to visit Katherine's home page.

Click HERE for supply list.

IN PERSON - Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four Thursday afternoons

January 5, 12, 19, 26

1:00 - 4:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-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 that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject, and do demos that are spontaneous, responding to student problems and needs. 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
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Supply List: 
Regular Watercolor supplies – brushes, good quality paper, paper towels, palette and paints etc..

VIRTUAL: Watercolor Foundations - Essential Techniques

Jason Michael Bentley

Monday & Tuesday

January 9 & 10

12:00 - 3:00pm

$90 members/$110 non-members

The most important part about painting with watercolor is understanding the behavior of the pigment and surface.  In this online workshop, we will explore the watercolor fundamentals and techniques often forgotten or taken for granted, such as understanding the influences of gravity and environment on paint management, and the importance of good timing for varied effects.   This is an excellent course for beginners and experienced painters alike.

• Day 1 – Considerations of Color Theory, Value & Brush Technique

• • Construct simple color wheel and value scale
  • Practicing flat and gradient washes with control and good timing 
  • Project: Simple still-life to study important value relationships

Day 2 – Applicable Effects & Process of Painting (The this, then that.)

• • Practicing layered and dynamic color mixing
  • Learning how to break down a composition into clear steps 
  • Project: Expressive Landscape - bringing it all together

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate

Click HERE for Supply List.

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8. 

Website: http://www.jmbportfolio.com

#watercolorfoundations #watercolorfundamentals #learningwatercolor #watercolortechniques #colormixing #colorpaint #colorworkshop #colorknowledge #coloraccuracy #watercolorpigment #watercolorhue #watercolortechnique #watercolortutorials #paintingworkshops #watercolorartworks #fluidpaintings #watercolourpaintings #watercolourtutorial #learningwatercolor #watercolorfun #watercolorpalette #watercolortutorial #watercolorstudy

IN PERSON - Portrait Painting

Mohammad Ali Bhatti

Four Tuesday afternoons

January 10, 17, 24, 31

1:00 - 4:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

The portrait class will focus on the fundamentals of portrait painting in watercolor. This  class is designed for those who want to improve human head drawing, forms, plans, tonal value, and techniques of portrait painting. In many ways, portrait painting is fun class. It is exciting, full of artistic challenges, as well as gives you confidence working with the loose brush and understanding of light and shade.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Supply List: 

• Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)
• Watercolor brushes ( # 02 to # 06) natural squirrel hair )
• Watercolor paint of your choice, palette
• 140 lb. Arches paper (22x30" sheet, cut in quarters)
• Light weight Drawing Board
• Eraser – masking tape – sharpener – etc.

Note: Bring good quality close up photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your own.

#artistmohdali

VIRTUAL: A Silver Screen Portrait with Wet & Dry Charcoal

Laura Spector

Four Thursday evenings

January 12, 19, 26, February 2

6:00 - 9:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

Explore a step-by-step process of building up a charcoal portrait from a

photograph. Class will focus on separating light and shadow, building the architecture of form, using bold choices of mark-making, and developing a likeness. This class will begin with the use of brushing on liquid charcoal, which expedites the foundation of the portrait for a more complex and textured drawing.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Click HERE for Supply List.

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

#StillLife #Gouache #GouachePainting

IN PERSON - P.U.I. - (Painting Under the Influence)

Robin Avery

Saturday & Sunday

January 14 & 15

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

This workshop will be full of ideas used by Matisse, Van Gogh, Derain, and Vlaminck.  You'll experience their enthusiasm for painting as we create several small studies using similar colors, shapes, and lines.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Supply list:

• Bring paintings you wish to improve, photos you wish to paint from, and sketches you want to develop into a composition. This workshop is a springboard to give you a jump-start into creating in a new direction.
• Bring your usual painting supplies.

VIRTUAL: Watercolor - Skills in Mixing Color

Jason Michael Bentley

Tuesday

January 17

12:00 - 3:00pm

$50 members/$60 non-members

Getting the right color doesn’t have to be a bundle of trial and error. With a bit of knowledge about pigments and their characteristics, we can develop an instinct for efficiently and accurately mixing color. There will be focus on the important and universal role of mixtures formed from primaries, with evaluation on how other tube colors relate in the spectrum. We will explore the warming, cooling, and neutralizing of hues, as well as tinting and shading techniques that maintain richness of chroma... Or not... The point is we’re in control!

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate

Click HERE for Supply List.

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8. 

Website: http://www.jmbportfolio.com

#colormixing #colorpaint #colorworkshop #colorknowledge #coloraccuracy #watercolorpigment #watercolorhue#watercolortechnique #watercolortutorials #paintingworkshops #watercolorartworks #fluidpaintings #watercolourpaintings #watercolourtutorial #learningwatercolor #watercolorfun #watercolorpalette #watercolortutorial #watercolorstudy

IN PERSON - Intermediate Watercolors

Fred Kingwill

Saturday & Sunday

January 21 & 22

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

Love watercolors and looking for ways to grow and improve?  This class will help you explore composition, color, tricks, and putting emotions into your paintings.  Simple exercises, lots of painting and fun will help you to become the artist you’d like to be.  

 Fred has been teaching watercolor for over 40 years and winters in Houston.

Level: Intermediate
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Click HERE for supply list.

IN PERSON - Peggy's Cove

Les McDonald, Jr.

Saturday & Sunday

January 28 & 29

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

Seascape – boats, water, and scenery
PS: We may add in some cloud structure to break some of that blue sky.
PS: I recommend painting on 300# Arches – With large washes, 140# tends to buckle a lot unless taped to a drawing board. I will be using a half sheet paper

NOTE: I will have my projector available to draw your image.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

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VIRTUAL:  Figures in Acrylics/Mixed Media/Collage

Susan Giannantonio

Four Tuesday afternoons

January 31, February 7, 14, 28 (skip Feb. 21)

1:00 - 3:00pm, Central Time

$120 members/$160 non-members

Figurative painting is great fun when using collage elements and ephemera to add interest to clothing and to set the figure in context. This gives us a chance to create a world for our figures. Be ready to pull out papers, colors, and tools to develop visual settings.  Inspirations for this class include Carla O’Connor, Liz Hill, Donna Young, Malgorzata Lazarek, Kristin Vestgård, others. Please check the supply list as soon as you sign up so you have time to shop for recommended supplies.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Click HERE for Supply List.

Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

IN PERSON - Intro to Watercolor 2.0

Katherine Rodgers

Five Wednesday evenings

February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1

6:00 - 9:00pm

$200 members/$250 non-members

Save money: become a member of WASH. Click HERE for info.

This is the SECOND part of Katherine Rodgers's Introduction to Watercolor course. In this course students will learn more in-depth color theory, mixing watercolor pigments, advanced composition concepts, how to create texture, and the use of negative space. We will cover painting flowers, still life, metalwork, and simple landscape composition. It is specifically designed for students that have taken Katherine's introduction course or have taken an equivalent introductory watercolor course in the past. Please email Katherine if you are unsure if you are ready for this class. (KatherineRodgersFineArt@gmail.com)

Level: Novice, Beginner
Early Registration for Members opens December 1. General registration opens December 8.

Scan this QR code with your phone to visit Katherine's home page.

Click HERE for supply list.