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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

Exhibits:

Loretta Barra has a “Watercolor Paint and Sip” event on April 8th from 6-8:30pm at Buckhorn Winery in Eagle. Join her for a fun relaxing evening painting a country springtime scene. Get info and tickets at www.LorettaBarra.com.
Loretta also has an ebook available on her website that breaks down how to paint with watercolor and basic color theory “Watercolor Basics and Beyond” it is 25% off. Check it out.

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Pam Grant will be showing her art work at Valley View Retirement Center, 1140 N.

Allumbaugh St, Boise. The reception is April 9th, from 5 to 7.
Karen Hickman I’m very excited as I will be displaying my watercolor painting at St Alphonsus for the month of April.  I know many of our IWS friends have displayed theirs as well, but always an honor.
Jessica L Bryant ‘s work was accepted into several upcoming exhibits, including the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (50th Anniversary), Watercolor USA, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and the Splash: Best of Watercolor publication.

Ileana Cordova -I’m excited to share that my Call to Artists application was accepted to exhibit my watercolors at the Kuna Arts and History Center in 2026. My work will be featured alongside two other artists in a three-person showcase from April 24 to July 3, 2026.

Workshops/ Classes:


Jessica L Bryant will be giving a free, live online demo at Art School Live with Erik Rhoads on April 14th at 9am Pacific, 10am Mountain. The topic will be painting water and rocks under water, focusing on shape and value. Watch live on facebook and youtube.
Jessica will be on the faculty at the Plein Air Convention and Expo in the Ozarks May 14-18, giving a stage demo and working in the field with participants. If you’d like to go, you can save $100 off registration with code  .

Linda Aman – FREE Art Talk” – on Zoom. April 1st NO Fooling! Surprise Topic. If you are not on the Art Talk list. Email linda@amanarts.com 

Linda Aman  In Person Watercolor Classes– Star, ID. 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 April 6th and April 27th. 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 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 April 14th and April 28th. Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register linda@amanarts.com   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact more information.
Linda Aman  Watercolor Workshop Star, ID “Rust and Corrosion” Saturday April 18th 9:00 am–4:00pm. Price for the all-day workshop is $95.00 which includes borrowing granulating paints in class. Bring a sack lunch.  Join Linda for a hands-on workshop exploring the look of rust, corrosion, and texture using unusual color choices and granulating paint techniques. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Reference materials and art supplies will be available in class. Participants should also bring their own art materials.   Contact – Linda Aman  linda@amanarts.com
Linda Aman  In Person Watercolor Class – Idaho Falls, 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: Monday April 20th1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class. Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID. To sign up  Email linda@amanarts.com 
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Linda Aman  Watercolor Workshop – Idaho Falls, ID Going Green” Saturday April 25th 9:00am–4:00pm Price for the all-day workshop $95.00.  Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID. Please bring a sack lunch.  Join Linda for a watercolor workshop focused on expanding your use of greens and other luscious colors. You will learn how to mix a range of greens using warm and cool tones and create luminous color avoiding muddy results. The day is structured with clear, step-by-step instructions and individual guidance throughout the day. in your watercolor. Learn to mix and utilize a variety of greens using warmer or cooler colors. Create luminous color without creating mud to bring harmony to your work. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Please bring a quarter sheet (140 lb.) cold press Arches watercolor paper, stretched and prepared on a board, along with your own art materials. Linda will provide the reference photo, and a selection of supplies will be available in class. If needed, you may contact Linda in advance to have your paper prepared. All levels are welcome. To sign Email linda@amanarts.com 

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 
Happy Painting! 🙂


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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for April

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for April

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Very Important!  Do Not hit the Reply button to this message.  Please make sure your announcement message is sent to the email address of iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com. I recommend you Copy/ Paste iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com into your email.  Mail To: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com 
I look forward to getting your next announcement.  🙂
 ___________________________________________
Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the April email listing.  A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members.

To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: March 23. There are a few requirements: Please keep it short (short paragraph), text only (no attachments), text that can be cut and pasted. One link is OK. Watercolor media related only.  -Thank you.

Deadline March 23
Very Important! Please, please make sure your announcement is sent to:  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com    
Do Not Reply to this message. 
———-
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

Reminder: IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Mar 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    scottmuscolo@gmail.com

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Mar 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    scottmuscolo@gmail.com

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

Exhibits:

Callie Zamzow – I will have a painting in the Idaho Watercolor Society’s 42th Annual Rotunda Show in March.

Shelly Johnson is pleased to share that her painting, “Beau at Easter”, was accepted into the Western Federation of Watercolor Society’s 51st Annual Juried Show. WFWS51 will be hosted by the Colorado Watercolor Society. The exhibition opens May 9, 2026 and shows to June 27, 2026 at the Curtis Center for the Arts in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Beth Trott– The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show.  I’m excited to be both organizing and participating in the IWS 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show at the Idaho State Capitol where I’ll be exhibiting my watercolor painting “The Family That Digs Together”. An artists’ reception will be held March 21, (11am–2pm) so be sure to invite your friends and family. I hope to see everyone there!

Beth Trott – Idaho Falls 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition. I am proud to announce that my watercolor painting “Before the Music” has been accepted into the Idaho Falls Arts Council’s National Juried Exhibition, a multi-media show featuring artists from around the country. The exhibition opens March 19 with a public reception that evening.

Joyce Green has a painting “Persistence of Pine Triptych”  accepted in the 17th Annual Signature Watermedia Exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center in Fallbrook, California.  The Show will be open March 21, 2026 through April 18th.  Joyce will also have her work featured on this year’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival poster!  More about this in future!

Idaho State Capitol – Rotunda Show- Idaho Watercolor Society 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. March 21st-27th Reception: March 21st 11:00-2:00 open to the public, refreshments served at reception. Linda Aman has a painting in this show “New Beginnings” with other members of IWS.

Linda Aman’s sculpture “Seafloor Lace” is juried into the 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition Idaho Falls Willard Art Center, Carr Gallery. 498 A St. Idaho Falls.  Reception and Awards 6:30pm March 19th.

Debra Bruner will be sharing her watercolor work in Great Falls, Montana, March 19–22, during the Legends West Art Show at the Shonkin Events Center.

Debra Bruner will have three watercolors on display at the Waters Edge Gallery located in the Riverside Hotel, Boise. The Catwalk event runs March through April. Artist reception, meet and greet is held April 3rd from 5:30-7:30 pm.

 

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Idaho Watercolor Society 42nd Rotunda Exhibit  March 15 – 28, 2026

Artists reception Sat March 21 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Come meet the artists, vote for your favorite painting and enjoy free refreshments! Free and open to the public at the Idaho State Capitol.

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Workshops/ Classes:

Jessica L Bryant will be giving a live demo during the World of Watercolor online event, four days of live instruction from leading watercolor artists from around the globe. March 19-22. Get $50 off with code bryant2026. She is also on the faculty of the Plein Air Convention and Expo in May, save $100 with discount code PACE-BRYANT. More info at www.jessicabryant.com/general-info

Joyce Green will be teaching a one day workshop on Wild Waters with the Nampa Art Guild this Friday, February 27th from 10 to 3.  Contact the Guild for further information.

Linda Aman-FREE ART TALK – Wednesday, March 4th , 7:00pm-8:00pm. MST time. Email Linda to get on the list A one hour Zoom PowerPoint discussion on art. March 4th topic is “Review and Reflections” 2025-2026. Join us and enjoy art topics for free. linda@amanarts.com

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 March 2nd,  16th and 30th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Star, Idaho. To sign up and for address. 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 March 3 rd,10th, and 31st. Price $30 per classTimes 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 

 

IWS Watercolor Workshop – Pocatello, Idaho “Rust & Corrosion” 

Instructor: Linda Aman

Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 AM–4:30PM  

Location: Pocatello Art Center 444 Main N, Pocatello, ID

Fee: $45.00 (IWS special fee, generally $95.00 for the workshop)

 Join Linda for a hands-on workshop exploring the look of rust, corrosion, and texture using unusual color choices and granulating paint techniques. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Reference materials and select art supplies will be available in class. Participants should also bring their own art materials. Contact Regional Representative Stan Cope for supply list and additional information and to sign up. skicope@gmail.com

                                                   

Linda Aman – Flash Class-In Person Watercolor Class Idaho Falls, 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: March Friday 6th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class  To sign up Email linda@amanarts.com 

Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for March
________________________________________________________
Very Important!  Do Not hit the Reply button to this message.  Please make sure your announcement message is sent to the email address of iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com. I recommend you Copy/ Paste iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com into your email.  Mail To: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com 
I look forward to getting your next announcement.  🙂
 ___________________________________________
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the March email listing.  A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members.

To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: Feb 23. There are a few requirements: Please keep it short (short paragraph), text only (no attachments), text that can be cut and pasted. One link is OK. Watercolor media related only.  -Thank you.

Deadline February 23
Very Important! Please, please make sure your announcement is sent to:  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com    
Do Not Reply to this message. 
———-
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion, Uncategorized

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Feb 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    scottmuscolo@gmail.com

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion Feb 2

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Sorry… Correction for the last message regarding Analysis and Discussion.  The earlier message had two dates.  The correct date is Feb 2.

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Feb 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

Contact:  Scott  scottmuscolo@gmail.com

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Feb 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique for January 5, 2026

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    scottmuscolo@gmail.com