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

September

03 - Carla Gauthier

10 - Carla Gauthier

17 - Diann Zimmerman

24 - Diane Treprenier

October

01 - Diann Zimmerman

08 - NO CLASS

15 - Nan Wright

22 - Nan Wright

29 - Jan McNeil

November

05 - Jan McNeil

12 - Cheryl Evans

19 - Larry Spitzberg

26 - Larry Spitzberg


December

03 - Nan Wright

10 - Nan Wright

17 - K. Church & K Stopnicki

24 - NO CLASS


Art for Seniors

    • December 10, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAS-H, 1601 Alabama at Mandell, Houston, TX 77006
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    Art for Seniors IN PERSON

    Wednesday

    December 10, 2025

    9:30 am - Noon

    Nan Wright

    Bear Among the Aspens



    Required supplies:

    1. Masking tape
    2. Scissors or Exacto knife
    3. White gouache
    4. Happy smiles!


      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

       



      • December 10, 2025
      • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
      • Live Streaming
      Register

      Art for Seniors - LIVE STREAM ONLY

      Wednesday

      December 10, 2025

      9:30 am - 11:00 am

      Nan Wright

      Bear Among the Aspens



      Required supplies:

      1. Masking tape
      2. Scissors or Exacto knife
      3. White gouache
      4. Happy smiles!



      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

       


      • December 17, 2025
      • 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

      December 17, 2025

      9:30 am - Noon

      Kathleen Church and Karen Stopnicki


      Holiday Fun!


      Bring your joy to paint and celebrate the year end with fellow classmates.  We'll paint (regular supplies needed) and enjoy festive music.  Refreshments will be provided.


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

      Art for Seniors IN PERSON

      Wednesday

      JAN 7

      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

       



      • 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

      JAN 14

      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

       



      • 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

      JAN 21

      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

       



      • 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

      JAN 28

      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

       



      • 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

      Feb 4

      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

       



      • 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

      Feb 11

      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

       



      • 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

      Feb 18

      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

       



      • 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

      Feb 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

       



      • 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

      Mar 11

      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

       



      • 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

      Mar 18

      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

       



      • 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

       



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