Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
April Show Winners 1st Place - Katie Steck, "Courage" 2nd Place - Gail Plunkett, "The Scrunchies" 3rd Place - Nan Wright, "Blue Marsh Honorable Mentions Pamela Ferworn, Boot Scootin' - Pink Fluiff Linda Flowers, "Imperfect/Perfect" Woman #67 Maria Rodriguez-Alejo, "Vase" Lorene Williams, "Nine Ladies Dancing" May Show Information Registration is now open for our May show. Theme: Nature Judge: Michael Bise You can read about Michael in the prospectus. Click Prospectus - May 2024.pdf Deadline to enter: Wednesday, May 1 @ 3 pm Opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 5. | Special Summer Workshop with Michael Holter Four-Day Summer Workshop Michael Holter Watercolor Impressionism: Waterscapes/Landscapes and How to Incorporate Figures June 26, 27, 28 and 29 Wednesday - Saturday Tuition: $550 This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results. |
Monthly Events - May |
Show Registration/Theme May 2024 Theme: Nature Judge: Michael Bise Registration Deadline: 5/1/24 Reception Date: Sunday 5/5/24 Above painting by Jason Michael Bentley, WAS-H on-line instructor. | Paint-In Saturday, May 4 Starts @ 9:30 am
Above painting by Peihong Endris, WAS-H classroom instructor. | Mtg/Demo/Reception May 5 Starts @ 2 pm Demo Artist Richard Scruggs "Urban sketching meets travel sketching" Demo approx. one hour. Reception follows. Above sketch by Demo Artist Richard Scruggs. |
Weekly Events |
Wednesday 9 am - noon Seniors Class Wednesday mornings seniors aged 55+ gather to paint together. All levels welcome. Free admission but online registration is required. For more info or to register click Seniors Class | Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 pm Model Lab Wednesday afternoons artists draw and paint from live models in a variety of poses. Online registration is required. For more info or to register click Model Lab | Friday 9 am - noon Open Studio Friday mornings WAS-H members gather to paint together. This members-only event is free but online registration is required. To register click Open Studio |
Regular Events
New Member Orientation The next New Member Orientation will be held Friday, April 26 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This free one-hour information session lasts about one hour. To attend, sign up Here | Class Monitor Training The next Class Monitor Training will be held Thursday, May 2 @ 1pm Training lasts about an hour. This class is required for those who wish to be a Class Monitor or a Workshop Coordinator. To attend, sign up Here |
Upcoming Classes with Available Seats
1-Hour Orientation New Member Orientation Laura Mossman Friday, April 26 1 pm - 2 pm FREE | 1-Day Workshop Fauvism: Dare to be Wild and Colorful Robin Avery Saturday, April 27 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition | 1-Day Workshop Textures & Techniques Les McDonald Sunday, April 28 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition |
6-Week Class Reflect and Refine Katheryn Rodgers Monday Evenings April 29, May 5, 13, 20, June 3, 10 6 pm - 9 pm $310 Regular Tuition $250 Member Tuition | 1-Day Workshop Painting Basics - Great Start in Watercolor Linda Vanek Tuesday, April 30 10 am - 3 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition | 5-Week Class VIRTUAL Zentangle Lori Morris Friday Mornings Starting May 3 9 am - 11 am $150 Regular Tuition $200 Member Tuition |
4-Week Class Basics of Portrait Painting Mohammed Bhatti Tuesday Afternoons Starting May 7 1 pm - 4 pm $180 Regular Tuition $220 Member Tuition | 2-Week Class VIRTUAL Portrait Sketching Adam CX Zhao Thursday Mornings Starting May 9 9 am - 12 pm $90 Regular Tuition $110 Member Tuition | 1-Day Workshop Enhancing Creativity with Abstract Painting Linda Vanek Thursday, May 9 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $75 Regular Tuition $85 Member Tuition |
Weekend Workshop Flower Painting Mohammed Bhatti Saturday and Sunday May 11 & 12 10 am - 4 pm $150 Regular Tuition $170 Member Tuition | Weekend Workshop VIRTUAL Lively Animals Jason Michael Bentley Saturday and Sunday May 11 & 12 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm $120 Regular Tuition $140 Member Tuition | 2-Week Class Art Appreciation Landscapes Myke Venable Monday Afternoons May 13 & 20 1 pm - 4 pm $90 Regular Tuition $110 Member Tuition |
3-Week Class Urban Sketching Just Jump In Richard Scruggs Tuesday Evenings Starting May 14 6 pm - 9 pm $150 Regular Tuition $180 Member Tuition |
To see all our Spring and Summer classes, click HERE
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Supporting WAS-H
Donate Your contribution supports daily operations and long-term expenses. Make the most of your gift through workplace matching gift programs. | Volunteer Volunteers are the backbone of WAS-H, making possible exhibits, receptions, workshops and the many programs offered at our facility. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer. Email: volunteer@watercolorhouston.org . To see the various groups of volunteers, click HERE. | Grocery Rewards By registering WAS-H as your preferred charity with Randalls or Kroger, WAS-H will receive a portion of your purchase. Randalls: Randalls Remarkable Card, designate charity #4553 in your profile. Kroger: In your Kroger Rewards account enter code PH159. |