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SUMMARY:MICHAEL SOLOVYEV WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEB. 21\, 2026!\nMICHAEL SOLOVYEV 2-DAY WORKSHOP\nAPR. 16-17\, 2026 (online)\nWORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 (Pacific time) \nNOTICE 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. \nCLICK TO VIEW THE WORKSHOP FLYER \nThe Portrait in Watercolor: Light and Dynamic\nMichael’s workshop focus will be the creation of lively\, dynamic portraits using the core potentials of watercolor: transparency\, lightness\, and spontaneity\, which is how he expresses himself so beautifully. \nMichael 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 artist – the depiction of light. \nHe will introduce you to the project construction technique that he uses most often – step-by-step and layer-by-layer image construction\, using both dry brush technique and soft transitions. Where to start? How to structure the work correctly? Together\, incrementally\, you will make a complex\, detailed portrait project.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/michael-solovyev-workshop-apr26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:MIKE KOWALSKI WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEB. 21\, 2026!\nMIKE KOWALSKI 2-DAY WORKSHOP\nAPR. 22-23\, 2026 (online)\nWORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 (Pacific time) \nNOTICE 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. \nCLICK TO VIEW THE WORKSHOP FLYER \nPAINTING IN THE SHADOWS\nWhen we think of watercolor\, we often think of “light”. Capturing warm light with transparent washes of color seems made for watercolor; however\, you can’t really have light without shadow. Shadows can be an incidental part of a picture\, like a slim line coming from a lamp post\, or they can make up a crucial part of a painting. We don’t often think of featuring those kinds of darks in a watercolor painting\, and Mike Kowalski’s workshop is designed to make the shadow areas rich\, interesting\, and complex. \nYou will study how shadows can add an essential punch to paintings. Whether used as a compositional element\, design\, color variation\, or as a means to set a painting’s mood\, this workshop will help guide you in the important aspects of painting shadows and shadowed areas. \nMike’s early art inspirations come from literature\, in essence the pictures in the books that were read to him or by him. The chapters of those books were often illustrated by renowned artists like N.C. Wyeth. Wyeth was a master at using shadows to create drama in his compositions. A favorite Sargent painting of Mike’s features soft painting effects of figures in shadow. Hopper used shadows to a significant impact as well\, breaking up the picture with interesting shapes. \nHe especially likes shadows for the opportunities they provide for soft-edged detail. The lack of light keeps the contrast between light and dark much more subtle and fun to paint! Mixing shadow colors can be exhilarating\, especially when painting outdoors. \nThis workshop will feature several ways for effective shadow painting. Attendees will sketch based on reference material and prepare a value study. The value study can be invaluable in providing a mental “road map” for the actual painting. Color mixing will also be covered. Students will focus on enhancing shadows with subtle changes in color and color temperature to add depth and pop to the painting\, avoiding dull shadows. \nLandscape will be the chosen subject matter and it will likely include a figurative element. A simple still life as warm-up will help students understand basic approaches to shadow painting. \nMichael looks forward to what will be an exciting workshop!
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/mike-kowalski-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:APRIL 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH STEPHANIE BOWER
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nSeattle-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 spirit of place. \nFor more than 25 years\, Stephanie has inspired students at Parsons School of Design\, the University of Washington\, and Cornish College of the Arts. A globe-trotting urban sketcher\, she has taught at eight international symposiums and leads workshops worldwide\, sharing her passion for perspective and on- location sketching. \nAn award-winning artist and best- selling author\, Stephanie’s demos are packed with insight\, energy\, and practical techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master who makes architecture come alive with watercolor.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/april-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-stephanie-bower/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:Waterworks Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join NWWS members\, artists\, and art lovers for the 2026 Waterworks Membership Exhibition Awards Reception. \n \nBe with us to enjoy fabulous watermedia paintings from the many NWWS members who share their immense creativity with the world each year. \nClick the “REGISTER” button to register for this online event.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/waterworks-awards-reception-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waterworks
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL - Sebastian Thommen
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 15\, 2026\nWORKSHOP: MAY 9\, 2026 FROM 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Pacific) \nNOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1\, 2025\, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our online workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state.  \nIrish Greens & Rolling Hills: Painting Depth and Light in County Galway \nAbout Sebastian:\nSebastian Thommen resides in Ireland. He discovered a love for watercolor in his youth\, keeping it as a personal passion while pursuing acting. After later transitioning to painting professionally\, he quickly gained recognition\, winning the Silver Award and Artists’ Choice Award at Art in the Open in 2023. In 2025\, he was invited to serve as one of the three judges at Europe’s biggest plein-air festival\, featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine\, and awarded Best Urban Scene at the Watercolour Society of Ireland Annual Exhibition. \nAbout the Workshop\, Sebastian’s Description:\n“In this three-hour workshop\, I’ll take you through my full process for painting a classic Irish landscape — rolling hills\, a sunlit cottage\, long tree shadows\, and of course\, a few sheep to bring the scene to life. \nWe’ll begin with a quick 10-minute study. This isn’t a separate exercise — it’s my way of thinking on paper before starting the main painting. I’ll show you exactly how I approach composition: what I move\, what I simplify\, and how I decide on a design that feels pleasing and strong. You’ll see my reasoning as I shape the scene the way I want to paint it. \nNext\, I’ll spend about 10 minutes demonstrating how I mix my greens. Not everyone loves working with green\, but I have a way of making them interesting\, lively\, and harmonious. I’ll explain the logic behind the colour choices so you can apply the same ideas in your own landscapes. \nFrom there\, we’ll dive into the main painting — rolling hills in County Galway. I’ll guide you through creating depth\, layering washes\, and building a strong sense of distance. We’ll work from the large shapes first and gradually refine the cottage\, trees\, stone walls\, and finishing touches. And yes — we’ll add sheep! They’re simple\, fun\, and they instantly give the landscape an unmistakably Irish feel. \nBy the end\, you’ll have a complete painting\, a better understanding of greens\, and a clear roadmap you can use for future scenes. \nI reckon that I will have ample time to create the two\, 10 min lessons before the actual painting. It’s a good way to warm up too!” \nSupply List
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-sebastian-thommen/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Samish Island Paint-Out - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1\, 2026.\nREGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 6\, WHICH IS 1 WEEK BEFORE CAMP BEGINS \nIMPORTANT! AS OF OCT. 2025\, WE MUST COLLECT WSST ON ALL REGISTRATIONS. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO WA STATE RESIDENTS AND THE AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BY YOUR ADDRESS.\nBe aware that any cabin requests must be noted on the registration form and that cabins are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. \nArtists working in all mediums love Paint-Out: collage artists\, watercolorists\, oil & acrylic painters\, knitters\, and other media artists. Some artists work on small pieces\, but there is space for those working very large. There is a large bulletin board where artists pin their finished work for all to see\, and artists enjoy being the first one up. \nThe camp’s accommodations are brightly painted quaint heated rustic cabins with a bathroom nearby. For a few more dollars\, there are cabins with a shared bathroom facility\, and accommodations for these are on a first-come-first-served basis with preference given to those who are willing to share. \nCOSTS: Camp cost is very reasonable no matter which accommodation type you choose. For example\, the most popular choice is the “Full 4-day Camp\, Standard Cabin”\, which costs $410.00\, including meals. There are also options to attend camp for fewer days or to attend camp and find accommodations elsewhere. While planning\, note the Cancellation Policy on the registration form. \nWHAT TO BRING: Click the “Supplies Button” on this page.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/samish-island-paintout-2026/
LOCATION:Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center
CATEGORIES:Paintout
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SUMMARY:MAY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH RENE EISENBART
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nAward-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. \nShe spent 25 years illustrating for The Oregonian\, painting birds\, flowers\, and everyday subjects— transforming them through her expressive vision. Today\, René layers acrylic marbling and textured grounds beneath luminous watercolor\, where playful figures and unexpected narratives emerge. \nHer work invites viewers into a world of possibilities\, leaving space for personal interpretation. René’s upcoming demo promises insight into her marbling process\, rich surfaces\, and storytelling approach. Join us for an inspiring presentation from an artist who brings imagination and experimentation to life.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/may-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-rene-eisenbart/
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SUMMARY:JUNE 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH PAM WENGER
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nPortrait artist Pam Wenger brings heart\, and insight\, to every figure she paints. A retired teacher with a lifelong love of portraiture\, Pam has studied with acclaimed watercolor masters Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid\, refining her craft while being open to growth and inspiration. \nShe captures the quiet dialogue between artist and subject’s through expression\, gesture\, and thoughtful composition. Pam\’92s portraits reveal likeness\, presence\, and personality. \nHer award-winning work has been recognized in prestigious exhibitions including the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society\, and the Baltimore Watercolor Society Mid-Atlantic Shows\, as well as features in Splash\, Artist’s Magazine\, and Watercolor Artist. \nPam’s upcoming demo offers an opportunity to watch her bring a portrait to life\’97thoughtfully\, intuitively\, and with the expressive sensitivity that defines her work.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/june-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-pam-wenger/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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