Senior Class Coordinators

Cindy Denmark and Kandee Jahns

Art for Seniors

Community Outreach Program for Seniors only, age 55+. 

Each Wednesday WAS-H hosts a free art gathering for Seniors.  Sessions start at 9:30 am and end at 11:00 am (for the live stream class) and 12:00 pm (for the in-person class).  This is a friendly, supportive group for all levels of artists.  Sessions are led by an artist facilitator who provides an image to paint.  Paint along with the class or bring a different project to work on.  Participants bring their own supplies (only water-media, please).  You must register online to participate. During the summertime, this session is often an open studio where there is no artist facilitator, but seniors can come and paint together.

Safety Alert

Individuals attending Art for Seniors classes in-person at the WAS-H facility

should be aware that they must have the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.



When does registration open for the in-person classes?  Each Monday registration opens for the following week's class.  For example, on Monday, February 9, registration opens for the Wednesday, February 18 class.

 

What supplies should you bring?  Here is a recommended list of supplies put together by one of our excellent teachers:  

Senior Supply List - Beginner Painters.pdf

If you need to cancel your registration, click here for instructions:  How to Cancel Your Art for Seniors Registration.docx.pdf

Instructor Schedule

May

06 - Nan Wright

13 - Jan McNeill

20 - Linda Flowers

27 - Cheryl Evans

June

03 - Open Class

10 - Open Class

17 - Open Class

24 - Open Class

July

01 - NO CLASS

08 - Open Class

15 - Open Class

22 - Open Class

29 - Open Class

August

05 - Open Class

12 - Open Class

19 - Open Class

26 - Open Class

Art for Seniors

    • May 27, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    May 27

    9:30 am - Noon

    Cheryl Evans

    Bloom Where You Are Planted: 

    Working With Positive and Negative Space


    Cheryl’s first classroom teaching experience was in a tree house overlooking the ditch on First Street and Craig in Pasadena, Texas. The six-year-old teacher taught her eager pupils how to draw a palm tree and a bunny, and her 40+-year art teaching career was launched. She went on to receive a BFA and MA and teach the wonders of art to students from ages 4 – 94, from kindergarten to college.

    She was named Texas Art Educator of the Year in 2012, an ELITE Signature member at WAS-H, and she is still enthusiastically sharing her love of art as a painting instructor. She teaches art teachers as a pre-service and workshop presenter throughout Texas, and has taught workshops at many art leagues throughout Texas. Her paintings are in collections here and abroad, and recently had a very successful one-woman show at the Tower Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work ranges from landscape to portraiture to abstract. Presently she is the Educational Director at WAS-H and a producing watercolorist.

    She can still draw a mean palm tree.

    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • May 27, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM ONLY

    Wednesday

    May 27

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Cheryl Evans

    Bloom Where You Are Planted: 

    Working With Positive and Negative Space


    Cheryl’s first classroom teaching experience was in a tree house overlooking the ditch on First Street and Craig in Pasadena, Texas. The six-year-old teacher taught her eager pupils how to draw a palm tree and a bunny, and her 40+-year art teaching career was launched. She went on to receive a BFA and MA and teach the wonders of art to students from ages 4 – 94, from kindergarten to college.

    She was named Texas Art Educator of the Year in 2012, an ELITE Signature member at WAS-H, and she is still enthusiastically sharing her love of art as a painting instructor. She teaches art teachers as a pre-service and workshop presenter throughout Texas, and has taught workshops at many art leagues throughout Texas. Her paintings are in collections here and abroad, and recently had a very successful one-woman show at the Tower Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work ranges from landscape to portraiture to abstract. Presently she is the Educational Director at WAS-H and a producing watercolorist.

    She can still draw a mean palm tree.

    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.


    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • June 03, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 20
    Register

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    June 3

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • June 10, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 18
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    June 10

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • June 17, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 21
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    June 17

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • June 24, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 21
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    June 24

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • July 08, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    July 8

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • July 15, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 23
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    July 15

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • July 22, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 23
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    July 22

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • July 29, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    July 29

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • August 05, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    August 5

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • August 12, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    August 12

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • August 19, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    August 19

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



    • August 26, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 24
    Register


    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    August 26

    9:30 am - Noon

    Open Class - Summer Session

    Seniors (55+) are invited to come paint together.  No instruction.  Artists bring their own supplies and projects. 

    Sessions are free; however, online registration is required.



    Each Wednesday we host an art gathering for Seniors.  This is a friendly and supportive group - all levels are welcome to join and there is no fee for this class however, online registration is required to participate. 

    Students bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, etc.) - only water-media please.

    This weekly event is a community outreach to seniors 55+ only.

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

    #houstonartclass #artclasshouston #texasartclass #houstonartist #houston365 #365Houston

     



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