Paint-In Coordinators

Kay Salem and James McClean

Monthly Member Workshops

Previously called Paint-Ins, Monthly Member Workshops are a single-day class for WAS-H members only, taught usually the first Saturday of the month. Monthly Member Workshops are an opportunity to learn a new technique or fit a class into a busy schedule. Students bring their own supplies, unless otherwise stated.

MEMBERS ONLY

Regular, Junior, Bronze Members pay $50.

Silver Members pay $35

Gold Members pay $25

January

1/11/25

Cheryl Evans, Instructor

Monitor:  James McClean


February

2/8/25

Linda Vanek

Monitor:  James McClean


March

3/15/25

Jami Bevins

Monitor:  Lynn Rodriguez


April

4/5/25

Joanie Hughes

Monitor:  Kay Salem


May

5/3/25

Susan Giannantonio

Monitor:  Kay Salem

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June

6/7/25

Sue Bishop

Monitor:  James McClean

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July

7/5/25

Lynn Rodriguez

Monitor:  Kay Salem


August

8/2/25

Lisa Miller

Monitor:  Kay Salem


September

9/6/25

Carla Gauthier

Monitor:  Kay Salem


October

10/4/25

Caroline Graham

Monitor:  James McClean

November

11/1/25

Les McDonald

Monitor:  Kay Salem

December

12/6/25

Robin Avery

Monitor:  TBD

Register below - Limited seating and they fill up fast!

Monthly Member Workshops (Paint-Ins)

    • July 05, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 14
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    Monthly Paint-In


    Saturday, July 5

    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Lynn Rodriguez

    Luminous Layers

    on Black


    Regular and Bronze Members: $50

    Silver $35 & Gold $25


    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.


    Here is a list of supplies that students need to bring to the workshop: 

    SUPPLY LIST

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

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    • August 02, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • WASH - 1601 West Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
    • 19
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    Monthly Member Workshop

    (Paint-In)


    Saturday, August 2

    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Lisa Miller

    Loose and Juicy Botanicals


    Regular and Bronze Members: $50

    Silver $35 & Gold $25


    Students will create a 16”X 20” watercolor painting during this one-day workshop and explore combining an expressive underpainting with a glaze finish in the background. Live plants will be provided as inspiration and reference for each artist.


    Intermediate watercolor students will focus on the portrayal of botanical objects in a loose and juicy approach to translucent watercolors.


    Artist/Instructor Lisa L. Miller is a retired public Art Educator with 25+ years of experience.  Lisa has taught painters of all ages and has worked with watercolors for most of her life. She uses a playful approach to this intuitive and colorful media to convey the organic and fluid nature of plants.


    Student supply list:

    Watercolor brushes of your choice but please include a 2” wash brush and a ½ “ flat and either a #6 or #8 round brush.


    1 or 2 pieces of Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper Artist choice - Size 16” X 20” for standard framing or Size 15” X 22.5” (a half sheet) to save on paper.


    Watercolor tube paints in three primary colors of red, blue and yellow. (recommend Daniel Smith or Golden Q oR but other brands are fine)


    Covered large watercolor palette


    Roll of Paper Towels


    Water Containers



    Instructor will provide:

    China markers, Sharpies and other drawing tools

    Drawing Paper and Reference Images

    Painting surfaces (bath boards)

    Plants for inspiration and reference




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