The Colorado Watercolor Society is an organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards and principles of art and to promote, encourage, educate and foster an interest in fine art in all media, especially watercolor.
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General Meetings Program 2022-2023

First Plymouth Congregational Church

3501 S. Colorado Boulevard, Englewood, CO 80113

7:00-9:00 pm  General business meeting followed by the program 



Sept 19, 2023- Demo by Janet Nunn and Techniques with Dr PH Martin's Hydrus Watercolors

Oct 17, 2023- Painting the Face with Carol Newsom 

Nov 21, 2023- Critique by Lorraine Watry


Upcoming events

    • 03 Nov 2023
    • 06 Jan 2024
    • Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
    Registration is closed

    2023 CWS MEMBERS SHOW:

    November 3, 2023 through January 6, 2024

    Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226


    DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: October 20, 2023


    The Member's Show is open to all CWS members whose dues for the 2023/2024 year are paid.
    • This is NOT a juried show and therefore does not count toward signature status.
    • Each paid-up member is eligible to have 1 painting hung in the show.
    • The show will be judged for awards.
    Attention: Read the Prospectus carefully before submitting your entry.

    Click HERE to read the prospectus.


    You can enter online:

    Use this registration form to submit information on your entry and pay the entry fees--you DO NOT need to send in an image of the entry for this show. 


    Note: Registration fees are non-refundable .


    CWS contact - if you have questions:

    Show Chair: Carol Newsom, Carol@NewsomArt.com,

                        (303) 257- 0142



    Schedule:

    Friday October 20, 2023 - Deadline for receiving entry forms, and fees.


    Friday October 27,2023 - Delivery of paintings to Lakewood Culteral Center

    470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226

    10am - Noon


    Friday November 3, 2023, 5pm - 7pm - Opening reception and Awards.


    Saturday Janurary 6, 2024 - Pickup paintings at Lakewood Cultural Center

    10am - Noon

    • 20 Feb 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 22 Feb 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Amazing Grace Church, 3325 S. Federal Blvd Englewood, CO 80110
    • 17
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    RANDY HALE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

                                                

    Make a Splash with Watercolor!


    Over three days in February ‘24 the Colorado Watercolor Society will be hosting Randy Hale as he shares his insights on making exciting art.  You’ll get his tips on perspective, practice his approach to negative shape painting and see firsthand how the use of value contrasts to build powerful drama within your own paintings!  Don’t miss this chance to come away with your own exciting creations of water, wine cellars, street scenes and whimsical portraits from nature. This is your chance to discover ways to loosen up! Randy’s approach to teaching embraces fun – so come enjoy three days of painting and learning. Regardless of the varied subjects he’ll share, you’ll quickly see that successful painting is a result of good planning, designing a strong composition, and using a full range of values.  Come make a splash!


    Date:   February 20th, 21st, 22nd, 2024

    Time:   9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily (the building may be entered at 8.30 a.m. for set up) 

    Location:  Amazing Grace Church

                    3325 S. Federal Blvd

                    Englewood, CO 80110

    Lunch break: 12:00- 1:00 p.m.  

    *Bring your own lunch and a large garbage bag to protect the table underneath

    Workshop fees are $375.00 for CWS members and $425.00 for non-members (or members with lapsed membership dues).  Board members $300.00


    How to Register: 
    You can register online @
    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 waiting list. (The waiting list usually gets called, as there often are some cancellations by participants.)


    A full refund will be given for cancellations up to 30 days prior to the start of the workshop.  After that date no refunds can be issued.




Past events

06 Sep 2023 Mathew Bird Workshop
04 Apr 2023 ”Chaos to Order: Experimental Watermedia” with Kathleen Conover
14 Jul 2022 KEIKO TANABE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
20 Apr 2022 RANDY HALE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Make a Splash with Watercolor!
19 Oct 2021 STEPHEN QUILLER 2021 COLOR AND WATER MEDIA WORKSHOP
21 Apr 2021 Birgit O'Connor- 3 day ZOOM Workshop “Painting a Starflower in Watercolor"”
20 Apr 2021 Daniel Marshall Demo (Zoom) (members.. sign in to register)
25 Mar 2021 Lorraine Watry- 3 day ZOOM workshop “Painting Reflections in Water with Swan”
16 Mar 2021 Scott Roberts Demo (Zoom) (members.. sign in to register)
06 Feb 2021 “Image Preparation for Exhibition” by Carol Newsom (Zoom)
20 Oct 2020 CANCELLED Randy Hale Workshop Painting With Pizazz!
15 Sep 2020 CANCELLED! RUTH ARMITAGE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP - THE ABC’S OF ABSTRACTION
03 Aug 2020 Sterling Edwards Big Brush Watercolors Workshop
04 Jul 2020 Cindy Brabec-King Watercolor Workshop "Painting Glass in Watercolor"
03 Jul 2020 A Splash of Colorado 2020 Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
26 Jun 2020 Plein Air Paint Out - Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms
23 Jun 2020 CANCELLED CINDY BRABEC-KING Watercolor Workshop
05 Jun 2020 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 45th Exhibition, Call for Entries
23 Apr 2020 2020 State Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
11 Jan 2020 Marketing Online for Beginners with Susan Schmitt
15 Oct 2019 Georgia Mansur Watercolor Workshop CANCELLED
03 Aug 2019 Peggy Morgan Stenmark Watercolor Workshop "Painting Mountain Landscapes"
17 Jun 2019 Plein Air Paint Out - Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms
30 Apr 2019 Ken Goldman Workshop
25 Apr 2019 A Splash of Colorado 2019 Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
16 Apr 2019 Watercolor Workshop with Jeanne Hyland - Wet & Workable; Portraits and Pets Demystified
13 Feb 2019 2019 State Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
09 Jul 2018 CWS New Trends in Watermedia Exhibit 2018, Call for Entries
02 Jun 2018 Steve Griggs Workshop in Gunnison - June 2, 2018
13 Apr 2018 A Splash of Colorado Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
23 Feb 2018 2018 State Watercolor Exhibition, Call for Entries
16 Jan 2018 Pat Rucker Workshop - March 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3
16 Jan 2018 Steve Griggs Workshop - October 16, 17 and 18
16 Jan 2018 Sterling Edwards Workshop August 6, 7, 8 and 9
16 Jan 2018 Robbie Laird Workshop - November 6, 7 and 8
22 Aug 2017 CWS New Trends in Watermedia Exhibit 2017, Call for Entries
17 May 2017 Steve Griggs Workshop - October 17, 18 & 19 2017
27 Feb 2017 Patricia Rucker Workshop - April 6, 13, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2017
16 Dec 2016 Tom Lynch Workshop - September 11, 12, 13, 14 2017
16 Dec 2016 2017 State Watercolor Exhibit, Call for Entries
08 Nov 2016 Vladislav Yeliseyev Workshop - April 18, 19, 20, 2017
03 Oct 2016 2016 CWS Members Show, Call for Entries
16 Feb 2016 Randy Hale Workshop - April 19, 20, 21, 2016
16 Feb 2016 Gale Webb Workshop - June 2, 3, 4 2016
16 Feb 2016 Tom Lynch Workshop - September 13, 14, 15 2016
21 Jan 2016 CWS 2016 State Watercolor Exhibit, Call for Entries
10 Oct 2015 CWS Online Members Exhibit, Call for Entries
04 Aug 2015 Sterling Edwards Workshop June 6-9, 2016
04 Aug 2015 Sterling Edwards Workshop June 13-16, 2016
01 Aug 2015 CWS New Trends in Watermedia Exhibit, Call for Entries
01 Jul 2015 2015 Members Show
23 May 2015 Arleta Pech Workshop (CANCELLED)
22 May 2015 Judy Patti Workshop - July 14-16 2015
21 May 2015 2015 CWS Members Show, Call for Entries
31 Jan 2015 Robbie Laird Workshop - CANCELLED
31 Jan 2015 Tom Jones Workshop - June 8-10 2015
30 Jan 2015 Randy Hale Workshop - April 21-23 2015
08 Jan 2015 CWS 2015 State Watercolor Exhibit, Call for Entries
05 Dec 2014 Opening Reception of CWS New Trends Exhibit
05 Dec 2014 CWS New Trends in Watermedia Exhibit
15 Nov 2014 ENTER 40th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibit (DEADLINE NOV 15)
24 Oct 2014 ENTER CWS New Trends in Water Media Exhibit (DEADLINE OCT 24)
12 Aug 2014 Thomas Schaller Workshop
16 Jul 2014 2014 Members Show
07 Jul 2014 Sterling Edwards Workshop
20 May 2014 Tom Jones Demo (the workshop is cancelled)
01 Apr 2014 39th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
04 Mar 2014 Carl Dalio Workshop
04 Mar 2014 CWS 2014 State Watercolor Exhibit
11 Jan 2014 "Passport to Paris" CWS Offsite Tour
08 Oct 2013 Mary Alice Braukman Workshop
07 Sep 2013 New Trends Show 2013
05 Jul 2013 2013 Members Show
17 Jun 2013 Sterling Edwards Workshop
18 Apr 2013 CWS Plymouth Congregational Art Show
15 Apr 2013 Steven Quiller Workshop
26 Feb 2013 Thomas Schaller workshop
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