Plein Air Survey  To encourage members to participate in Plein Air painting, we are launching a new Plein Air program. Plein Air sessions are free and for members only. To indicate your interest in this program, we ask that you answer a few questions regarding subjects of interest and the best times/dates to meet. | July Show Winners 1st Place – Alla Adams, "Whisper of the Hills," Instructor Les McDonald, Jr. 2nd Place – Britt Dearman, "Conversation in Cuba," Instructor Ken Call
3rd Place – Melissa Watkins, "Jake & Elwood," Instructor Katherine Rodgers Honorable Mentions Judy Chang, "Seagulls," Instructor Les McDonald, Jr.
Lynn Rodriguez, "Urban Sketching Practice: Keeping Perspective," Instructor Richard Scruggs
Kay Salem, “Student of Daniela Werneck”, Instructor Daniela Werneck |
August Monthly Events |
Paint-In | General Meeting & Demo Sunday, August 4 2:00 pm Demo Artist: Les McDonald, Jr.
| Gallery Show Sunday, August 4 3:30 pm Theme: Abstraction Judge: Cheryl Evans |
Weekly Events |
Wednesdays 9 am - noon Seniors Class Wednesday mornings seniors aged 55+ gather to paint together. All levels welcome. Free admission but online registration is required. Registration opens each Monday for the following week's class. For more info or to register click Seniors Class
| Wednesdays 12:30 - 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 | Fridays 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
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Other Events
New Member Orientation The next New Member Orientation will be held Sunday, Aug 4 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm This free information session lasts about one hour. To attend, sign up Here | Renew your membership! | Class Monitor Training The next Class Monitor Training will be held Thursday, Aug 1 11 am - Noon This class is required for those who wish to be a Class Monitor or a Workshop Coordinator. |
Upcoming Classes with Available Seats
Weekend Workshop Dramatic Skies Les McDonald Saturday and Sunday July 27 & 28 9:30 am - 3:30pm $170 Tuition ($150 Members) |
Bootcamp for Beginners1-Day Workshop Cheryl Evans Tuesday July 30 9:30 am - 3:30pm $85 Tuition ($75 Members) |
5-Week Class VIRTUAL Zentangle Lori Morris Aug 2, 9, 16, 22, 30 9:00 am - 11:00 am $200 Tuition ($150 Members) |
4-Week Class Exploring Watercolor: Textures, Techniques & Color Secrets Linda Vanek Fridays Aug 2, 9, 16, 22 1 pm - 4 pm $220 Tuition ($180 Members) |
4-Week Class Drawing Fundamentals Myke Venable Tuesday Mornings Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00 am - 11:00 am $220 Tuition ($180 Members) |
4-Week Class Painting Pets Mohammad Bhatti Tuesday Afternoons Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 1 pm - 4 pm $220 Tuition ($180 Members) |
4-Week Class Find Your Path (Morning) Carla Gauthier Thursdays Aug 8, 22, 29 Sept 5 9 am - Noon $220 Tuition ($180 Members) |
Weekend Workshop Techniques - Barn Window Les McDonald, Jr. Saturday & Sunday Aug 10 & 11 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $170 Tuition ($150 Members) |
4-Week Class VIRTUAL Sketchy Landscapes (Derain/Matisse/Van Gogh) Susan Giannantonio Thursdays Aug 13, 20, 27 & Sep 3 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $160 Tuition ($120 Members) |
1-Day Workshop Pen and Watercolor Joanie Hughes Thursday Aug 15 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition |
Weekend Workshop Portrait Painting Mohammad Bhatti Saturday & Sunday August 17 & 18 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $170 Regular Tuition $150 Member Tuition |
Weekend Workshop Birds of a Feather Les McDonald, Jr. Saturday & Sunday August 24 & 25 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $170 Regular Tuition $150 Member Tuition |
Weekend Workshop VIRTUAL Mysterious Landscapes Jason Michael Bentley Saturday & Sunday August 24 & 25 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm $140 Regular Tuition $120 Member Tuition |
1-Day Workshop Enhancing Creativity & Design in Abstracts Linda Vanek Saturday August 31 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $85 Regular Tuition $75 Member Tuition |
To see all our future classes, click HERE
General |
Membership Members receive discounts on classes and workshops and participate in all our monthly exhibitions. Meeting artists at every stage of their art journey is the best part. We are a community here. Join us! | Social Media & Emails Follow us on Social Media and subscribe to WAS-H emails. Click Email List to be added to our bi-weekly eblasts about current events and WAS-H news. |
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. |