Paint-In Coordinators

Kay Salem and James McClean

Paint-Ins for Members

Paint-Ins are a single-day class for WAS-H members only, taught usually the first Saturday of the month. Paint-Ins are an opportunity to learn a new technique or fit a class into a busy schedule. The fee is $40, and free for gold and silver level members. Seats are limited and registration is required.  Students bring their own supplies, unless otherwise stated.

January

1/4/25

Cheryl Evans, Instructor

Monitor:  James McClean

Register Here


February

2/8/25

Linda Vanek

Monitor:  James McClean


March

3/8/25

Jami Bevins


April

4/5/25

Alison Hendry

Monitor:  Kay Salem

May

5/3/25

Lisa Miller

Monitor:  Kay Salem

June

6/7/25

Sue Bishop

Monitor:  James McClean


July

7/5/25

Lynn Rodriguez

Monitor:  Kay Salem


August

8/2/25

TBD

Monitor:  Kay Salem

September

9/6/25

TBD

Monitor:  Kay Salem


October

10/4/25

TBD

Monitor:  James McClean

November

11/1/25

TBD

Monitor:  Kay Salem

December

12/6/25

TBD


Register below - Limited seating and they fill up fast!

Paint-Ins

    • January 04, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 12
    Register

    Monthly Paint-In


    Saturday, Jan 4

    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Cheryl Evans, Instructor


    It’s the New Year! Let’s try something NEW!

    Start with an abstract design and finish with a representational subject. Use expressive marks to create a dynamic under painting that will energize the subject that YOU CHOOSE to overlay on top.

    Cheryl Evans will walk you through this method to help loosen up your painting process.

    We will explore the elements and principles of design in a personal composition.

    Materials Needed:

    Cold press watercolor paper 18x24 (or larger)

    Regular watercolor paint palette

    Variety of brushes – flat and round

    Reference images – portrait, landscape, still life, animals, floral, abstract, etc – your choice. You will be working from your own photo reference.

    Paper towels

    iPhone to document the steps in the process.

    • February 08, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 15
    Register

    Monthly Paint-In


    Saturday, Feb 8

    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Instructor:  Linda Vanek


    Achieve glowing colors and beautiful neutrals as we explore Textures and Special Effects possible on YUPO paper! This class will take your skills to the next level with experimentation and demonstrations of painting techniques on YUPO.

    Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced



    YUPO Class supplies

    YUPO paperStandard 74 lb, or Medium weight, Yupo Paper in WHITE, (not translucent)

    Sizes: 11” x 14” OR 9” x 12” size in Yupo Paper Pads, package of 10 sheets


    Standard watercolor paints and your regular brushes and art supplies


    Watercolor pencils (small set is fine)


    Paper towels


    Drawing can be provided, but the class focus is on experimentation and painting techniques

    • March 15, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 19
    Register

    Monthly Paint-In


    Date: Saturday, March 15

    Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Instructor:  Jamie Bevins


    Glazing Magic

    Learn the basics of painting with acrylic by starting out with only black and white then glazing color over parts or all of your painting. We'll explore prepping the canvas and working with shape to manage your composition. Award winning acrylic painter, Jami Bevans will share her tips and tricks while guiding you on this simple but effective journey. 

    Supplies needed:

    • 16 x 20 OR 18 x 24 Canvas Board.
      Resource image (I will bring some you can choose from or you can bring your own)
      Mars OR Ivory Black Acrylic heavy body acrylic paint
      Titanium white heavy body acrylic paint
      Preferred palette for paint
      water container
      1/4", ½" acrylic brushes

    Watch the instructor:  

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDDasbZsSv4/?igsh=MTU2Z3AzNHluY2Ryaw==

    • June 07, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 20

    Monthly Paint-In


    Saturday, July 7

    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Lynn Rodriguez

    Painting with Luminescents


    Regular and Bronze Members: $40

    Silver & Gold Members: Free


    Looking for a unique painting experience? Join us as we explore the captivating world of luminescent watercolor! In this class, you’ll discover the secrets of working with metallic, pearlescent, and iridescent paints and learn how they differ from traditional watercolors. We'll experiment with these dazzling paints on both black and white paper, culminating in the creation of a stunning bluebonnet masterpiece on black paper.

1601 West Alabama Houston TX 77006
Gallery: 713-942-9966
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