Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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The WAS-H Gallery will be closed from Christmas Eve through January 1st. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd. |
November/December Show Winners Top Awards 1st Place Kay Salem, "Evening Tide" 2nd Place Tamara Kontrimas, "Transmutation" 3rd Place Mike Doan, "Up From the Depths" Honorable Mention Robin Avery, "Passionately Painted Pastures" Linda Flowers, "Holiday Party" Erik T. Sprohge, "Strange Thing in a Cold Place" | Vlad Yeliseyev March 4-Day WorkshopRegistration Is Now Open!WAS-H is excited to present a 4-day workshop with internationally known artist Vlad Yeliseyev. Learn to capture complex scenery in an engaging and loose impressionist style. Registration opens at 10am CST on Monday, December 4. Spaces are limited. Click the button below to see more and register now. Vlad Yeliseyev Major Workshop:MASTERING WATERCOLOR International Watermedia Exhibition 2024 It's time to submit your entries for IWE!
Deadline to enter: January 13, 2024 Upcoming Meetings General Meeting: Sunday, January 7 @ 2 PM Demo: Sunday, January 7 during general meeting Reception: Sunday, January 7 after Demo. Paint-In: Saturday, January 6 w/ Les McDonald January Events
Prospectus - January 2024.docx The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, January 3 @ 3 pm. Sign-up Here Paint-In: January's Paint-In will be hosted by Les Mcdonald. Members can sign up Here
The painting will be "Fence Field." |
Gallery Show: Our theme for the January show is "Doors". 
The Pierre Bonnard Projectwith Instructor Ellen Orseck |
Education Session December 30 1 - 2 pm
The World of Pierre Bonnard A Slide Show Orientation Saturday, December 30th 1:00 -2:00 PM WAS-H Classroom | Bus Trip Jan 6 8:30 am - 8:30pm
Group Trip to Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum “Bonnard’s World’s" Exhibition Saturday, January 6 8:30 AM Departure WAS-H | Workshop Jan 21 10 am - 4 pm
Painting Workshop In the Voice of Bonnard Sunday, January 21 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Acrylic, Gouache or Watercolor |
Available Classes and Workshops in December
3-Week Class VIRTUAL Portrait Sketching Adam Zhao Three Thursday Mornings December 7, 14, 21 9:30-12:30am Central Time $135 members/$165 non-members |
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One Session Santa State of Mind - Transform someone you love into Santa! Cheryl Evans Late Wednesday afternoons Dec 13 4:00 - 7:00pm |
Weekend Workshop Portrait Painting for Beginners Dr. Mohammad Ali Bhatti Saturday & Sunday December 16 & 17 9:30am - 3:30pm $150 members/$170 non-members |
1 Night Workshop Winter Solstice Sound Bowls and Creativity Kristine Flaherty Thursday, December 21 5 pm - 8 pm $85 Tuition/$75 members | Here is a one-page calendar for classes starting in December: |
Wednesday mornings 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 afternoons 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 | Friday mornings 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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Announcements and Information |
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| Our next members show is in January and the theme is Doors.
View the prospectus here: Prospectus - January 2024.docx
The January Paint-In is on Saturday, January 6, with instructor, Les McDonald. Sign up Here |
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Become a Member 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 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
Kroger Community Reward Log into your Kroger Rewards account and search for Watercolor Art Society-Houston or enter PH159 and click enroll to donate a portion of your purchase to WAS-H. # PH159 | 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. | Randall's Good Neighbor One % of your Randall purchases is sent to WAS-H, when you register us as your preferred charity on your Randalls Remarkable Card. WAS-H's ID #4553. |