IN PERSON - Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four Thursday afternoons

March 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class March 9)

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, paper towels, palette and paints etc..

VIRTUAL:  Landscapes in Acrylics/Mixed Media/Collage

Susan Giannantonio

Four Tuesday afternoons

March 7, 14, 21, 28

1:00 - 3:00pm, Central Time

$120 members/$160 non-members

Using collage elements and ephemera to build an abstracted landscape, you’ll discover many ways you can enhance your painting. Bring your own photo references if you’d like. Be ready to pull out collage papers, colors, and tools to develop your own interpretation.  Inspirations for this class include Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Eardly, Anne Redpath, Tom Thomson, Pierre Bonnard, Lewis Noble, and 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.

New Member Orientation

Thursday, March 23 from 10:30 am - Noon

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 - Strawberries and Blueberries

Les McDonald, Jr.

Saturday & Sunday

March 25 & 26

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

Still Life – Strawberries & Blueberries
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

Click HERE for supply list

Weaving Whites into Your Paintings

NEW DATE!

Carla Gauthier

Tuesday, March 28

9:30am - 3:30pm

$75 members/$85 non-members

The sparkle of white paper with transparent watercolor layers is easy to imagine but tricky to manage. We start with a plan in our heads but suddenly, mid-painting, we step back and notice we have all but lost the areas of white that were pivotal to our composition, and we have a mid-value mess. But take heart – with a few easy steps we can retain our whites and create a connected and unified painting, no matter the subject…..and without using masking fluid. We will do a quick study together to learn the basics, and bring your sketchbook or scrap paper to do a study to weave brilliant white paper through your next artwork.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Regular watercolor supplies – good paper, palette, paints and brushes, paper towels, pencil, eraser etc. and your sketchbook or scrap watercolor paper.

IN PERSON - Chocolate Tasting + Painting

Katie Steck

Sunday midday

11:30am to 1:30pm

$40 Members/ $50 Non-Members

 In this special class, you will be tasting six different types of artisan chocolate and using watercolor as a way to represent what you taste in each of the samples.

Like coffee or wine, cacao beans have a unique flavor depending on where they are grown, how they are fermented, roasted, and ground into the delicious treat we call chocolate. In this workshop you will learn how chocolate is made, its connection with art,  taste six different artisan chocolate samples, and get to explore the taste through painting the flavor(s) you notice. Exploring the flavors in this way can help you notice more subtle flavor profiles of your food experience and remember them better afterwards.

The class is planned as follows:

1. Welcome

2. The connection between art and chocolate

3. Primer on how artisan chocolate is made

4. Sample chocolate bars and paint the flavors

5. Conclude

See student reviews HERE.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

Supply List:

For most watercolor classes at WAS-H, participants bring their own paint supplies (e.g. watercolor paint, paper, brushes, rag, and a water dish). If you are new to watercolor, we have some community paint you may use, or you may also contact the instructor in advance to order your own personal kit ($15) you can take home.

katie.steck@gmail.com

 

Chocolate samples will be provided as part of the class.

#artisanchocolate #chocolateart #watercolor #paint #paintdate #chocoatetasting #dateidea #watercolorartsociety #kindredsoulart #art #tastewithcolor

IN PERSON - Drawing 101

Myke Venable

Four Tuesday mornings

April 4, 11, 18, 25

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

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

Abstract Painting for Enhancing Creativity, Part 1

Linda Southern Vanek

Two Tuesday afternoons

April 4 and 11

1:00 - 4:00pm

$90 members/$110 non-members

Dive into a fun class of abstract painting while you tap into your creativity with experimentation!  Whether you are a beginner to painting, or an accomplished artist, this is a great opportunity to explore new ideas and enhance creativity.  Class will be using acrylic paints, with a limited list of colors. 

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate

For Supply List, click HERE.

IN PERSON - Introduction to Watercolor (Beginners only)

Katherine Rodgers

Four Tuesday evenings

April 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

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

April 6, 13, 20, 27

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, paper towels, palette and paints etc..

IN PERSON - Landscape Painting

Mohammad Ali Bhatti

Four Friday afternoons

April 7, 14, 21, 28

4:00 - 7:00pm

$180 members/$220 non-members

In this 4-day class, you will learn and practice step by step basic technique of cityscape/ landscape painting, color mixing, values study, and composition. The class will study perspectives, architecture, trees, sky, trees and open fields. We will do this multiple times. Critique sessions will help understand watercolor technique and skills.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

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

IN PERSON - Painting Abstracts

Mohammad Ali Bhatti

Saturday & Sunday

April 8 & 9

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

The workshop will focus on the basic concept of mixed media abstract painting. It is designed for those who want to practice and learn the basics of abstract art. Mixed media such as acrylics, crayons, pastel, collage, spry, stencil, and cut-paste techniques will be applied to create a simple and interesting abstract painting. This class is appropriate for the beginner; intermediate and advanced painters will also benefit.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

• Graphite Pencil 
• charcoal
• crayons
• pastels 
• acrylics + synthetic brushes
• inks, etc.
• Any paper (pad or sheet)
• old magazines
• white glue and/or gel medium 
• 2-3 paper plates
• masking tape 
• paper towels
• Light weight Drawing Board

@artistmohdali

VIRTUAL: Watercolor  - Skills in Mixing Color

Jason Michael Bentley

Monday

April 10

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.

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

Orchids
Flowers in Intense Light
Yellow Dancers

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 - Big and Bold Landscapes

Carla Gauthier

Saturday & Sunday

April 15 & 16

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

Go big or go home! Leave your small brushes and paper at home; in this class we will be concentrating on techniques to execute large paintings with fresh, bold color and brave brushstrokes. This is your chance to paint bigger and more expressively, using simple landscapes as our inspiration. We will do a group project to understand basic concepts, then each artist will work from their own photos using what they have learned.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Regular watercolor supplies, big brushes please (I will share mine), Tubes of paint so we are working with fresh paint, and paper that is ½ sheet (approx. 15 x 22”) or larger.

Abstract Painting for Enhancing Creativity & Composition, Part 2

Linda Southern Vanek

Two Tuesday afternoons

April 18 and 25

1:00 - 4:00pm

$90 members/$110 non-members

Dive into a fun class of abstract painting while you tap into your creativity with experimentation! We will explore new ideas, enhance creativity, create texture, and advance your design and composition skills. This is for beginners who have taken Abstract Painting I class, or artists who have any kind of previous painting experience in watercolor or acrylic.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

For Supply List, click HERE.

IN PERSON - Lighthouse #1

Les McDonald, Jr.

Saturday & Sunday

April 22 & 23

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

A nice Lighthouse seascape with Sky, water, and lots of rocks.
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

Click HERE for supply list.

Paint Pouring Workshop

Laura Mossman

Sunday

April 20

11 am -3 pm

$50 Members/$60 Non-Members

This workshop will introduce students to various mediums/techniques used for paint pouring. 

It is designed for beginners.

You will surprise yourself with the art you create! 

Students will try the different pours and their final pour will be a larger piece based on their favorite color combinations and techniques.

Wear old clothes – you are likely to get paint on you and, while it washes off your skin, your clothes will wear those colors forever!

Feel free to bring snacks/drinks.  This class is casual and will result in complete joy.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  You can purchase a "supply kit" at the class for $25.  It will include all the supplies you need for the class and you take home the left over items to continue the fun at home.

However, students can also bring their own supplies.  Below you will find a pdf of the list of supplies you need to bring to class, if not purchasing the kit.  The spreadsheet includes additional optional supplies and a tab with links for the supplies if you need to know exactly what to purchase.

Excel Spreadsheet:  Paint Pour Supply List.xlsx

Pdf:  List of Student Supplies.pdf

Level: Novice, Beginner

You will NOT take home your paintings that same day-they will need to dry.

You can pick them up later in the week.

#paintpour #thingstodoinhouston #houstonartevents #houstonartclass #montrosehouston #houstonart  #houstonpaintparty #houstondatenight  #365houston #houstonpulse  #houston365  #houstontx #myhouston  #htown  #explorehouston #houstonfun  #houstonfamily #houstonarts #learntopaintacrylics #learntopaint #thingstodoinhoustontx #houstonlearning

VIRTUAL: Watercolor Foundations - Essential Techniques

Jason Michael Bentley

Monday & Tuesday

May 1 & 2

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.

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

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 - Drawing 101

Myke Venable

Five Tuesday mornings

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

9:30am - 12:30pm

$200 members/$250 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

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 - Chinese Brush Painting Technique: Landscapes in Loose Style

Peihong Endris

Four Tuesday afternoons

May 2, 9, 16, 23

1:00 - 3:30 pm

$150 members/$190 non-members

 In this session we are going to explorer artistic conception of landscape in lose style. Layered with Accumulate ink techniques. Broken-ink techniques. Splashing–ink. Splashing–color. Level distance perspective. High distance perspective. Far or deep distance perspective.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List:
1. A very large combination brush or 1.5 to 2 inch flat brush.

2. Small and large orchid bamboo brushes.

3. A bottle of ink.  

4. Couple of large trays.

5. Two paper weights (such as rocks), and paper towels.

6. A hair dryer.

7. A water sprayer.

8. Water-container.

9. A box of Maries Chinese colors of 12 or 18 tubes

10. Felt 1.5x2 ft or 2x2.5ft

11. A pad of rice paper or a roll of semi absorbency rice paper

IN PERSON - Intro to Watercolor 2.0

Katherine Rodgers

Five Tuesday evenings

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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 Rodger’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. 

Level: Novice, Beginner

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

Click HERE for supply list.

Secrets to Creating Eye-Catching Paintings from Reference Photos

Linda Southern Vanek

Two Thursday evenings

May 4 and 11

6:00 - 9:00pm

$90 members/$110 non-members

Discover secrets that transform your favorite reference photos into eye catching paintings! Learn some easy composition and design insights to avoid the common pitfalls that make paintings ordinary. Students will receive individual reference photo help and time for in-class painting.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: Reference photos for paintings, standard watercolor supplies, notebook or sketchbook & watercolor paper.

VIRTUAL: Watercolor - Skills in Mixing Color

Jason Michael Bentley

Tuesday

May 9

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.

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

Orchids
Flowers in Intense Light
Yellow Dancers

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 - Painting with Emotion

Katie Steck

Thursday morning

May 11

10:00am - 12:00 noon

$40 Members/ $50 Non-Members

In this class we will be doing three exploratory exercises to help you utilize emotion and sensation in your personal paintings:

Music + Storytelling: Exploring inspiration through music
Sensation + Body Perception: Representing physical experiences visually
Values + Meaning: Infusing paintings with purpose

Supplies: For most watercolor classes at WAS-H, participants bring their own paint supplies (e.g. watercolor paint, paper, brushes, rag, and a water dish). If you are new to watercolor, we have some WAS-H community supplies you may use, or you may also contact the instructor in advance to order your own personal kit ($15) you can take home.

Level: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

#mindfulness #art #arttherapy  #emotion #kindredsoulart #watercolorartsociety #WASH #psychophysiology #introspection #hometherapy #explore #knowthyself

IN PERSON - Apples

Les McDonald, Jr.

Saturday & Sunday

May 13 & 14

9:30am - 3:30pm

$150 members/$170 non-members

We will be painting a still life of apples, leaves, and wood. 

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

Click HERE for supply list.