• Björn Bernström Workshop

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    THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FILLED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Björn Bernström is considered one of the Nordic countries foremost contemporary watercolor painters. He is a sought-after workshop instructor and has taught courses for 15 years in the Nordics, Europe, Australia and North America. Björn's painting style can be described as relaxed and rich in […]

  • AZR- NOVEMBER 11, 2024: SARAH B HANSEN: FOCUS: Using a Limited Palette

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    START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Painting submissions due date: November 4, 2024. READ MORE to prepare your paintings for submission: "Working With a Limited Palette". Welcome, Sarah B. Hansen! During the Nov. event, Sarah’s focus will be on your best use of a limited palette within your painting. Capable of creating instant […]

  • Signature Member Exhibition 2025 | Seattle, WA

    Seattle Convention Center 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    NOW OPEN! At the Seattle Convention Center | ARCH Building | 705 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98101 Feb. 1, 2025: Reception, 4:00-6:00, at Seattle Convention Center. All are invited. No reservation is necessary. Please join us for light appetizers and refreshments. July 15, 2025: Exhibition closes We invite you to view the wonderful work of […]

  • JANUARY 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MICHELE USIBELLI

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    NOTE NEW MEETING START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) After earning her degree in Architecture from the University of Washington, Michele combined her professional life with a love of travel. From this springs her passion for painting subjects that are colorful and with striking light. You'll see this same energetic, recognizable voice throughout her body of […]

  • Workshops International – Nicholas Lopez

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    THE NICHOLAS LOPEZ WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FILLED.  Nicolas Lopez Aroni was born in Huancayo, Peru to a family of artists, where art played an important role in their personal training. Nicolas developed skills in painting (excelling in watercolor), as well as in music and the performing arts. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts […]

  • Samish Island PaintOut – February

    Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center

    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEB. 12, WHICH IS 7 DAYS BEFORE CAMP BEGINS SINGLE OCCUPANCY E-CABINS ARE NOW SOLD OUT; IF YOU SELECT THE SINGLE OCCUPANT E-CABIN OPTION YOU WILL GO ON A WAITLIST. DOUBLE OCCUPANT E CABINS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LINDA HULCE. Artists working in […]

  • FEBRUARY 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH JUDD MERCER

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    NOTE NEW MEETING START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) From Judd Mercer: "Nature is beautiful, yes, but it is quite indifferent to us. Downright terrifying, sometimes. But it’s a siren’s song. We’re compelled to engage with it, time and time again. We venture deeper, we climb higher, testing the waters and ourselves to see how far […]

  • MARCH 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH YONG HONG ZHONG

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Yong Hong Zhong was born in Canton, China and immigrated to the United States when he was twelve years old. He developed a keen interest in drawing at an early age. His determination to pursue his dream of being an artist prompted him to attend La Guardia High School, a […]

  • APRIL 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH DON ANDREWS

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    START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time) Don Andrews' unique work is the explosion of watercolor's beautiful fluidity that only a master's skill and confidence can create when putting brush to paper. His stunning figurative work and landscape pieces glow because he guides the watercolor, not tames it. Don is nationally known and a fabulous workshop instructor, […]

  • Michele Usibelli Workshop

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    Registration opens February 15th, 2025 Techniques & Composition for Dramatic Painting 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Pacific) each day. Workshop Description: Join this intensive on line 2-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic paintings. Incorporating the design elements of composition/design, value, color, paint application, and more, Michele will guide you through her […]

  • Yong Hong Zhong Workshop

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    Registration opens February 15th, 2025 Mastering Color, Light and Shadow in Watercolor 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Pacific) each day. Workshop Description: DAY 1: EXPLORING COLOR AND VALUE RELATIONSHIPS Morning Session: Understanding Color Theory in Practice Hue, Value and Saturation discussion. Demo using reference photos. Afternoon Session: Warm and Cool Color Temperature Exploration. Demo using […]

  • WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL – Alex Hillkurtz

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    JOIN US ON MAY 10th FOR ALEX HILLKURTZ! <!--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 […]