• Enter the Waterworks Exhibition

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    REMINDER: DOUBLE-CHECK your entry’s details before you click “submit”. Once your entry is submitted, painting images, pricing, and etc. can’t be changed, so please take a few minutes to know your entry is absolutely accurate.  - Make sure the horizontal measurement and vertical measurement are not mixed up. - Make sure your image(s) are labeled […]

  • JANUARY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MICHAEL SOLOVYEV

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Michael Solovyev is from Montreal, Canada and is often called a “sunny watercolorist”. His airy, transparent paintings look as though they emit sunlight. His traditional academic art education, extensive experience as a theater stage designer, and his career as an oil painter have informed his current priority as a watercolor […]

  • WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL – Angela Fehr

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    REGISTRATION BEGINS DEC 13, 2025 <!--WAITLIST AVAILABLE. The workshop is full; however, you may place your name on the waitlist by sending an email to workshopsintl.nwws@gmail.com. Please include your full name, telephone #, and the name of the workshop you would like to attend. Also, we are working to add another Paul Wang workshop in […]

  • FEBRUARY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH SCOTT GELLATLY

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Portland-based painter Scott Gellatly brings a vibrant, expressive approach to the landscapes around him. Working in oil, casein, and monotype, he moves fluidly between representation and abstraction, using lush surfaces, bold color, and energetic mark-making to transform familiar environments into luminous, emotionally rich experiences. Rooted in a lifelong connection to […]

  • MARCH 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MIKE KOWALSKI

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Mike Kowalski's (AWS, NWS, SDWS) paintings draw inspiration from the natural surroundings of Shoreham and the cityscapes of Melbourne, Australia. He paints from observation, sketching in charcoal, oil, and watercolor to capture the moods and images of the natural and built world around him, preferring to paint outdoors. Born and […]

  • MICHAEL SOLOVYEV WORKSHOP

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    Virtual Event

    REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEB. 21, 2026! MICHAEL SOLOVYEV 2-DAY WORKSHOP APR. 16-17, 2026 (online) WORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 - 4:00 (Pacific time) NOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state. CLICK TO […]

  • MIKE KOWALSKI WORKSHOP

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    Virtual Event

    REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEB. 21, 2026! MIKE KOWALSKI 2-DAY WORKSHOP APR. 22-23, 2026 (online) WORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 - 4:00 (Pacific time) NOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state. CLICK TO […]

  • APRIL 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH STEPHANIE BOWER

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Seattle-based artist Stephanie Bower brings a rare blend of architectural precision and expressive watercolor to every page. A licensed architect who began her career in New York City, Stephanie now collaborates with renowned firms such as Olson Kundig, Perkins+Will, and Mithun, creating luminous pencil and watercolor illustrations that capture the […]

  • Waterworks Awards Reception

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    Join NWWS members, artists, and art lovers for the 2026 Waterworks Membership Exhibition Awards Reception. Be with us to enjoy fabulous watermedia paintings from the many NWWS members who share their immense creativity with the world each year. Click the "REGISTER" button to register for this online event.

  • WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL – Sebastian Thommen

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    REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 15, 2026 <!--WAITLIST AVAILABLE. The workshop is full; however, you may place your name on the waitlist by sending an email to workshopsintl.nwws@gmail.com. Please include your full name, telephone #, and the name of the workshop you would like to attend. Also, we are working to add another Paul Wang workshop in […]

  • Samish Island Paint-Out – May 2026

    Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center

    <!-- SOLD OUT: E-CABINS SINGLE OCCUPANCY ARE SOLD OUT. DOUBLE OCCUPANCY E-CABINS ARE AVAILABLE AND TAKE PRIORITY OVER SINGLE OCCUPANCY E-CABINS. ROOMMATES RECOMMENDED! --> REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2026. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 6, WHICH IS 1 WEEK BEFORE CAMP BEGINS IMPORTANT! AS OF OCT. 2025, WE MUST COLLECT WSST ON ALL REGISTRATIONS. THIS APPLIES […]

  • MAY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH RENE EISENBART

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Award-winning watercolorist René Eisenbart, signature member of the American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society, creates paintings that celebrate beauty in the raw and imperfect. From an early age René knew she would be an artist. That lifelong calling has evolved into a vibrant contemporary style. She spent 25 years […]