CWS General Meeting - Demo: Watercolor on Bristol Board with J Michael Gatlin (15 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

CWS General Meeting September 15, 2026

General Meetings return with a Splash - Join us for an exciting demo by J Michael Gatlin!

"I’ve developed a style of loose precision, highlighting the fluidity inherent in watercolor alongside an ability to represent the expression and form of whatever subject I’m working to capture. I’ve been deeply influenced by watercolor masters throughout history, and yet I’ve also found a way make the medium completely my own. When collectors are first introduced to my work, they’re often surprised these are watercolor paintings. This is because I use a smooth surfaced, archival paper, and the pigment stays on the surface making it more vibrant than with most traditional papers."

In this demo, Gatline will demonstrate his process for painting on Bristol board, a heavy, multi-ply art paper made by gluing multiple sheets together to create a rigid, sturdy working surface. See you then!

Visitors are welcome to attend!

Watercolor Workshop with Christopher Leeper (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watercolor Workshop with Christopher Leeper

Amazing Grace Church, 3325 S. Federal Blvd. Englewood, CO 80110

Chris teaches in a fun and relaxed style. There will be daily demos, lectures and lots of one-on-one instruction. What we will discuss in this workshop:

Technique fundamentals (Things I wish I knew 30 years ago).
Getting the most from our brushwork and our palette.

The first half-hour of a painting (Make it or break it).
Understanding the importance of drawing and early painting development.

Values (Why value is more important than color in your painting).
We will do value studies and small color studies to understand value shapes and painting structure.

Color (Spend more time painting and less time mixing colors).Understanding color temperature, intensity, value, and basic color theory to improve color mixing.

Composition (If it feels right, it probably is right).We will discuss pictorial design and learn how to create dynamic compositions.

Materials List

Click HERE to download the Materials List

Date: November 5, 6, 7 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

(the building may be entered at 8.30 a.m. for set up)

Lunch break: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Amazing Grace Church, 3325 S. Federal Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80110

Workshop fees are $350 for CWS members and $400 for non-members (or members with lapsed membership dues). Board members, $297.

How to Register:
You can register online at https://www.coloradowatercolorsociety.org for your convenience.

Note: If online registration is closed before the deadline, it is because the workshop is full, but please register for the wait list. (The wait list often gets called!)

Colorado Watercolor Society upcoming events

CWS General Meeting - Demo: Watercolor on Bristol Board with J Michael Gatlin (15 Sep 2026)

Watercolor Workshop with Christopher Leeper (05 Nov 2026)