SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for January
Exhibits:
Mary Gardiner – January/February 2026 Mary Gardiner is part of a group exhibit in the Catwalk Gallery upstairs from the ballroom at the Riverside Hotel. Thank you.
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Loretta Barra will be featured in Eagle Magazine’s Jan/Feb.
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Scott Muscolo – Large Men with Small Brushes will showcase their work at The Garden Plaza at Valley View on 1130 North Allumbaugh Street in Boise from January 4th through the month’s end. The Large Men are Hugh Mossman, Dennis Hayzlett, Steve Gruber, Roy Gover, Don Belts, and Scott Muscolo.
They will host an opening on Wednesday, January 14 in this spacious gallery space from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Come meet the artists, experience their varied approaches to watercolor, and enjoy light appetizers in this popular venue!
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Anne Watson Sorensen is honored to be the Featured Artist at the St Luke’s Meridian Art Wall Gallery Jan 6-31st. Visitors are warmly invited to view her work where art meets healing, reflection, and light. Anne’s artwork is also currently on view at St Lukes Boise in the main Gallery Hall (by the pharmacy) through Jan 5. http://www.aesorensen.com
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Workshops/ Classes:
Loretta Barra will be teaching her 3 class beginning watercolor series on January 21, 28 and Feb 4, 2026 at Buckhorn Winery in Eagle from 2pm-4pm. Please check out the information or purchase tickets on her website www.LorettaBarra.com.
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Jessica Bryant will be doing a demo for Watercolor Live. The 3-day event runs January 21-23, 2026. Use code BRYANT for a 10% discount on registration. She will also be an instructor at the Plein Air Convention in the Ozarks May 14-18 and code PACE-BRYANT gives $100 off. More information on both events can be found at https://store.streamlinepublishing.com/?ref=mafpeifa
Jessica also did an episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoades recently, focused on understanding values. It can be watched for free at https://www.youtube.com/live/4CrQelVX34Q?si=n2vYnrtdoEPFSM9B
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Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor Classes– Star, Idaho. Come join us, learn the creative use of watercolor, and strengthen your paintings. Bring a painting you are working on, or Linda can provide a project. Materials are available for use in class, and you are welcome to bring your own. All levels welcome. Date: Mondays January 5th, and January 19th 9:00am-1200. Or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class. Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up Email linda@amanarts.com
Master Art Classes Online Live – Linda Aman – Lessons on Zoom Tuesdays (usually every other week) Similar to in person “open paint” sessions, where you can share what you are currently creating. Email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. You will have instruction and paint time during class. Artists learn from a wide variety of art. All the critiques and suggestions from each artist’s paintings will increase your knowledge. Tuesdays January 6th and 20th Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST) Email to register linda@amanarts.com These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information. We have a few openings. (I am looking to open a Beginners/Intermediate Level Class on-line, email me know if you are interested).
Linda Aman-Private in person, Watercolor and Mixed Media Lessons are available – email to schedule a time and date. linda@amanarts.com
Linda Aman-Consulting and Critique on Zoom are available – email to schedule a time and date. linda@amanarts.com
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Happy Holidays!
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator