Senior Class Coordinator

Kathleen Church

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 a.m. and end at noon.  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 Senior 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?  Each Monday registration opens for the following week's class. 

For example, on Monday, March 25, registration opens for the Wednesday, April 3 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

Instructor Schedule

January

07 - Carla Gauthier

14 - Joanie Hughes

21 - Mei Chang

28 - Carla Gauthier

February

04 - Larry Spitzberg

11 - Larry Spitzberg

18 - Mei Chang

25 - Fred Kingwill

March

04 - NO CLASS

11 - Fred Kingwill

18 - Carla Gauthier

25 - 

April

01 - 

08 - Nan Wright

15 - Karen Stopnicki

22 - Diann Zimmerman

29 - Diann Zimmerman

Art for Seniors

    • January 07, 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

    January 7, 2026

    9:30 am - Noon

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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.

    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

     



    • January 07, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM ONLY

    Wednesday

    January 7, 2026

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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

     



    • January 14, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    January 14

    9:30 am - Noon

    Joanie Hughes


    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.

    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

     



    • January 14, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    January 14

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Joanie Hughes


    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

     



    • January 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    January 21

    9:30 am - Noon

    Mei Chang









    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.

    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

     



    • January 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    January 21

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Mei Chang



    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

     



    • January 28, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    January 28

    9:30 am - Noon

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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.

    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

     



    • January 28, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    January 28

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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

     



    • February 04, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    February 4

    9:30 am - Noon

    Larry Spitzberg



    Larry has been an optometrist, inventor, and toy collector. Now retired he is a WAS-H Elite Signature member and an art history buff. The rebels of art history intrigue him the most. Never satisfied with one art style he looks to paint whatever style strikes his fancy.





    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.

    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

     



    • February 04, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    February 4

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Larry Spitzberg



    Larry has been an optometrist, inventor, and toy collector. Now retired he is a WAS-H Elite Signature member and an art history buff. The rebels of art history intrigue him the most. Never satisfied with one art style he looks to paint whatever style strikes his fancy.





    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

     



    • February 11, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    February 11

    9:30 am - Noon

    Larry Spitzberg



    Larry has been an optometrist, inventor, and toy collector. Now retired he is a WAS-H Elite Signature member and an art history buff. The rebels of art history intrigue him the most. Never satisfied with one art style he looks to paint whatever style strikes his fancy.




    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.

    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

     



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

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    February 11

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Larry Spitzberg



    Larry has been an optometrist, inventor, and toy collector. Now retired he is a WAS-H Elite Signature member and an art history buff. The rebels of art history intrigue him the most. Never satisfied with one art style he looks to paint whatever style strikes his fancy.





    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

     



    • February 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    February 18

    9:30 am - Noon

    Mei Chang




    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.

    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

     



    • February 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    February 18

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Mei Chang




    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

     



    • February 25, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    February 25

    9:30 am - Noon

    Fred Kingwill




    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.

    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

     



    • February 25, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    February 25

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Fred Kingwill




    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

     



    • March 11, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    March 11

    9:30 am - Noon

    Fred Kingwill





    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.

    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

     



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

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    March 11

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Fred Kingwill





    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

     



    • March 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    March 18

    9:30 am - Noon

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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.

    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

     



    • March 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    March 18

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Carla Gauthier



    Carla (Huctwith) Gauthier is a citizen of Canada and the United States. She has degrees in studio art/art history and in education. Carla has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a long time WAS-H member.  She is a published artist with many signature memberships including those in NWS, TWA, CSPWC, and WAS-H.  She exhibits her work nationally and internationally.



    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.

    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

     



    • March 25, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    Mar 25

    9:30 am - Noon

    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.

    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

     



    • April 01, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    April 1

    9:30 am - Noon



    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.

    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

     



    • April 08, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    April 8

    9:30 am - Noon

    Nan Wright


    Nan Wright began her creative journey as a globe-trotting photographer, capturing everyday life in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America. Today, she has traded pixels for pigments, bringing the same eye for light, texture, composition, and subtle quirk to her watercolor paintings.

    She has studied with renowned artists such as Karen Vance, Vlad Yeliseyev, and Brienne Brown, developing a distinctive and recognizable style. Her work has been juried into international watercolor exhibitions and has received numerous awards.

    Nan’s paintings have been featured annually on the Winter Park Art Trail and in Plein Air @ Altitude in Winter Park, Colorado, since their 2021 beginnings. She has also exhibited in Galveston, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and with Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville, and has received six invitations to the prestigious Bayou City Art Festival in Houston.

    In addition to exhibiting her work, Nan teaches watercolor classes at the 600-member Watercolor Art Society of Houston, where she also volunteers her time.

    She is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Art Society–Houston, Outdoor Painters Society, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts, and Fraser Valley Arts.

    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.

    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

     



    • April 08, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    April 8

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Nan Wright


    Nan Wright began her creative journey as a globe-trotting photographer, capturing everyday life in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America. Today, she has traded pixels for pigments, bringing the same eye for light, texture, composition, and subtle quirk to her watercolor paintings.

    She has studied with renowned artists such as Karen Vance, Vlad Yeliseyev, and Brienne Brown, developing a distinctive and recognizable style. Her work has been juried into international watercolor exhibitions and has received numerous awards.

    Nan’s paintings have been featured annually on the Winter Park Art Trail and in Plein Air @ Altitude in Winter Park, Colorado, since their 2021 beginnings. She has also exhibited in Galveston, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and with Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville, and has received six invitations to the prestigious Bayou City Art Festival in Houston.

    In addition to exhibiting her work, Nan teaches watercolor classes at the 600-member Watercolor Art Society of Houston, where she also volunteers her time.

    She is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Art Society–Houston, Outdoor Painters Society, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts, and Fraser Valley Arts.

    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

     



    • April 15, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    April 15

    9:30 am - Noon

    Karen Stopnicki



    Karen is a professional artist based in Houston, Texas. Her love of art began in childhood, when she spent countless hours drawing and even enrolled in adult painting classes while still in elementary school. She went on to study Fine Art and Design at the University of Texas at Austin before pursuing a career in advertising and database marketing for retailers.

    To balance the demands of her profession, Karen sought out art classes wherever she could, studying at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, The Art League of Houston, the Watercolor Art Society–Houston, the Eliot School in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art, and in workshops with nationally recognized artists. Over the years, she experimented with many approaches, but always returned to watercolor, captivated by its luminosity and expressive beauty.

    Inspired by nature—its organic forms, shifting colors, and ever-changing light—Karen finds watercolor uniquely suited to capture the radiance and subtlety of the natural world on paper.

    Beyond the studio, she enjoys traveling with her husband and teenage son, taking peaceful morning walks, and curling up with a good book alongside her beloved dog and cat.

    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.

    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

     



    • April 15, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    April 15

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Karen Stopnicki



    Karen is a professional artist based in Houston, Texas. Her love of art began in childhood, when she spent countless hours drawing and even enrolled in adult painting classes while still in elementary school. She went on to study Fine Art and Design at the University of Texas at Austin before pursuing a career in advertising and database marketing for retailers.

    To balance the demands of her profession, Karen sought out art classes wherever she could, studying at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, The Art League of Houston, the Watercolor Art Society–Houston, the Eliot School in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art, and in workshops with nationally recognized artists. Over the years, she experimented with many approaches, but always returned to watercolor, captivated by its luminosity and expressive beauty.

    Inspired by nature—its organic forms, shifting colors, and ever-changing light—Karen finds watercolor uniquely suited to capture the radiance and subtlety of the natural world on paper.

    Beyond the studio, she enjoys traveling with her husband and teenage son, taking peaceful morning walks, and curling up with a good book alongside her beloved dog and cat.

    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

     



    • April 22, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    April 22

    9:30 am - Noon

    Diann Zimmerman



    Diann Zimmerman’s journey into art began in 2018 after a traumatic brain injury left her searching for relief. What started as a way to ease physical pain soon became something much deeper—a source of healing, joy, and connection. Through art, she discovered not only comfort but a calling.

    Today, Diann is a thriving artist, educator, and founder of Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond, a vibrant Facebook group of over 335,000 artists from every corner of the globe. Her teachings—shared through Patreon and online challenges—are filled with warmth, encouragement, and a belief in fearless creativity.

    Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower artists of all skill levels to explore their creativity with courage and kindness, building a global community where artistic growth is nurtured through compassion, inspiration, and shared knowledge.

    Her art—often playful, bold, and fearless—is a reflection of the optimism she brings to everything she does, from brushstroke to community leadership.

    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.

    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

     



    • April 22, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    April 22

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Diann Zimmerman



    Diann Zimmerman’s journey into art began in 2018 after a traumatic brain injury left her searching for relief. What started as a way to ease physical pain soon became something much deeper—a source of healing, joy, and connection. Through art, she discovered not only comfort but a calling.

    Today, Diann is a thriving artist, educator, and founder of Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond, a vibrant Facebook group of over 335,000 artists from every corner of the globe. Her teachings—shared through Patreon and online challenges—are filled with warmth, encouragement, and a belief in fearless creativity.

    Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower artists of all skill levels to explore their creativity with courage and kindness, building a global community where artistic growth is nurtured through compassion, inspiration, and shared knowledge.

    Her art—often playful, bold, and fearless—is a reflection of the optimism she brings to everything she does, from brushstroke to community leadership.

    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

     



    • April 29, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    April 29

    9:30 am - Noon

    Diann Zimmerman



    Diann Zimmerman’s journey into art began in 2018 after a traumatic brain injury left her searching for relief. What started as a way to ease physical pain soon became something much deeper—a source of healing, joy, and connection. Through art, she discovered not only comfort but a calling.

    Today, Diann is a thriving artist, educator, and founder of Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond, a vibrant Facebook group of over 335,000 artists from every corner of the globe. Her teachings—shared through Patreon and online challenges—are filled with warmth, encouragement, and a belief in fearless creativity.

    Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower artists of all skill levels to explore their creativity with courage and kindness, building a global community where artistic growth is nurtured through compassion, inspiration, and shared knowledge.

    Her art—often playful, bold, and fearless—is a reflection of the optimism she brings to everything she does, from brushstroke to community leadership.

    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.

    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

     



    • April 29, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    April 29

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Diann Zimmerman



    Diann Zimmerman’s journey into art began in 2018 after a traumatic brain injury left her searching for relief. What started as a way to ease physical pain soon became something much deeper—a source of healing, joy, and connection. Through art, she discovered not only comfort but a calling.

    Today, Diann is a thriving artist, educator, and founder of Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond, a vibrant Facebook group of over 335,000 artists from every corner of the globe. Her teachings—shared through Patreon and online challenges—are filled with warmth, encouragement, and a belief in fearless creativity.

    Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower artists of all skill levels to explore their creativity with courage and kindness, building a global community where artistic growth is nurtured through compassion, inspiration, and shared knowledge.

    Her art—often playful, bold, and fearless—is a reflection of the optimism she brings to everything she does, from brushstroke to community leadership.

    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

     



    • May 06, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    May 6

    9:30 am - Noon

    Nan Wright


    Nan Wright began her creative journey as a globe-trotting photographer, capturing everyday life in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America. Today, she has traded pixels for pigments, bringing the same eye for light, texture, composition, and subtle quirk to her watercolor paintings.

    She has studied with renowned artists such as Karen Vance, Vlad Yeliseyev, and Brienne Brown, developing a distinctive and recognizable style. Her work has been juried into international watercolor exhibitions and has received numerous awards.

    Nan’s paintings have been featured annually on the Winter Park Art Trail and in Plein Air @ Altitude in Winter Park, Colorado, since their 2021 beginnings. She has also exhibited in Galveston, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and with Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville, and has received six invitations to the prestigious Bayou City Art Festival in Houston.

    In addition to exhibiting her work, Nan teaches watercolor classes at the 600-member Watercolor Art Society of Houston, where she also volunteers her time.

    She is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Art Society–Houston, Outdoor Painters Society, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts, and Fraser Valley Arts.






    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.

    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 06, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    May 6

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Nan Wright


    Nan Wright began her creative journey as a globe-trotting photographer, capturing everyday life in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America. Today, she has traded pixels for pigments, bringing the same eye for light, texture, composition, and subtle quirk to her watercolor paintings.

    She has studied with renowned artists such as Karen Vance, Vlad Yeliseyev, and Brienne Brown, developing a distinctive and recognizable style. Her work has been juried into international watercolor exhibitions and has received numerous awards.

    Nan’s paintings have been featured annually on the Winter Park Art Trail and in Plein Air @ Altitude in Winter Park, Colorado, since their 2021 beginnings. She has also exhibited in Galveston, Steamboat, Breckenridge, and with Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville, and has received six invitations to the prestigious Bayou City Art Festival in Houston.

    In addition to exhibiting her work, Nan teaches watercolor classes at the 600-member Watercolor Art Society of Houston, where she also volunteers her time.

    She is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Art Society–Houston, Outdoor Painters Society, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts, and Fraser Valley Arts.

    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

     



    • May 13, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    May 13

    9:30 am - Noon

    Jan McNeil


    Jan McNeill has always loved watercolor but with a full time job and 2 children, there wasn’t much time left over!   She was able to begin her watercolor journey 25 years ago when her children became teenagers and she was able to start a weekly night class with Caroline Graham. 

    Jan has learned a lot from various workshops, teachers, art books, and magazines.  She learned that she does her best work on hot press paper with round brushes.

    Jan became actively involved with WAS-H after she retired.   She’s held a variety of board positions including President, Vice President, Gallery Director, and Publicity Director.  She currently is the Board Historian. 

    Jan loves watercolor and the WAS-H organization!  She hopes that you also find it enjoyable and helpful in your own watercolor journey.

    “Anyone can master watercolor if they love it too much to quit!”  (per Angela Fehr - Canadian artist)

    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.

    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 13, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    May 13

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Jan McNeil


    Jan McNeill has always loved watercolor but with a full time job and 2 children, there wasn’t much time left over!   She was able to begin her watercolor journey 25 years ago when her children became teenagers and she was able to start a weekly night class with Caroline Graham. 

    Jan has learned a lot from various workshops, teachers, art books, and magazines.  She learned that she does her best work on hot press paper with round brushes.

    Jan became actively involved with WAS-H after she retired.   She’s held a variety of board positions including President, Vice President, Gallery Director, and Publicity Director.  She currently is the Board Historian. 

    Jan loves watercolor and the WAS-H organization!  She hopes that you also find it enjoyable and helpful in your own watercolor journey.

    “Anyone can master watercolor if they love it too much to quit!”  (per Angela Fehr - Canadian artist)

    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

     



    • May 20, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    May 20

    9:30 am - Noon

    Linda Flowers


    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.

    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 20, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Live Streaming
    Register

    Art for Seniors LIVE STREAM

    Wednesday

    May 20

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Linda Flowers


    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

     



    • May 27, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 22
    Registration is closed

    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    May 27

    9:30 am - Noon

    Cheryl Evans


    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.

    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

    Wednesday

    May 27

    9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Cheryl Evans


    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

     



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