Region – Southwest

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for February

Exhibits:

Gary Mccall – Art Source juried watercolor painting.  Boise Brewing artist show. These both will have First Thursday receptions. Boise Weekly let me know I will also have the cover on first Thursday of February.

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Shelly Johnson is pleased to share that her painting, “Girl with Shoes”, has been accepted into Western Colorado Watercolor Society’s 36th Annual Rockies West National Exhibition. The Rockies West National Exhibition will be held from March 6 to April 3, 2026 at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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Carol HasBrouck Browning – “Faces” is a show at the Riverside in Garden City. Roy Gover, Joni Fry and Carol HasBrouck Browning are showing their very different styles of portraits at the Riverside during January and February. Artists Reception is Friday night February 6th. 5:30 a7:30.

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IWS Show-College of Eastern Idaho IWS show. February 2^nd-27^th. 1600 S 25^th E, Idaho Falls, Christofferson Building B. Linda Aman has a painting in the show with other artists of IWS.

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Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman will have a two woman show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho.  Opening is July 24, and it will run through late September.  They will debut their book. CLEVER ENDEVORS at their exhibit.  The book will sell for 35.00. Sold through Amazon. The book is educational, has full color images of their work; with mini essays, poetry, inspiring words, personal stories,, and bits of humor.

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Workshops/ Classes: 

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 February 2^nd, 16^th, March 2^nd, 16^th and 30^th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up  Email linda@amanarts.com 

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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 February 3^rd, and 17^th March 3 ^rd,10^th, and 31^st. 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 if you are interested).

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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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IWS Watercolor Workshop – Pocatello, Idaho “Rust and Corrosion” -Linda Aman linda@amanarts.com   Saturday,  March 14 | 10:00 AM–4:30 PM | Location TBA  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  

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Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor Classes– 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: Friday 6^th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class and Saturday 7th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up  Email linda@amanarts.com 

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Gloria Miller will teach a workshop POWER TOOLS FOR POWERFUL PAINTINGS.  Sept.10,11,12 13. At the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho.

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Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

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 6^th 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

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Reminder… SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, December 1, – 1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

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 December

Exhibits:

Gary Mccall – Retrospective at the Riverside. TVAA continues at the Gem Center. Christmas decorations auction at Capitol Contemporary Gallery, to support the Camp Rainbow.

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Carrie Cornils – Seven pieces will be displayed upstairs at the Riverside Waters Edge Gallery for November and December. The opening reception is Friday December 5, 2025 at 5:30 – 7:30.

Ongoing class for silk scarves and glass ball ornaments available by request for one person or small groups up to three. Call or text Carrie 208-870-8788.

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Mary Gardiner -donation fine art holiday ornament to benefit Camp Rainbow Gold First Thursday December 4 5-9 pm downtown Boise at Capitol Contemporary Gallery. Also, Riverside Hotel retrospective exhibit, TVAA Purple at Initial Point, and the Gem Center for the Arts Viv-ID exhibit continues. So many fun, free activities for everyone.

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Connie Pepper currently has work on display at the Meridian and Boise locations of Idaho Art Gallery.  The works include prints on cards and bamboo blocks.   Single greeting cards called  “Dictionary Pages”  have gouache paintings of flowers on dictionary pages naming the artwork.  A second artwork option at the Galleries include unique flower or animal art print on bamboo blocks.  The solid 5” x 5”  blocks can be easily displayed on the wall, or stand on a table or desk.

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Susan Kluksdal will be the featured artist at Eagle City Hall for the month of December.  The building is open during business hours, 9:00 to 5:00 weekdays.  Please stop by and see what I have been painting!

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Join Anne Watson Sorensen for quiet, heart-centered Christmas studio shopping days:
Friday, Dec 5 & 12 Open 11-3:30 pm Sorensen Studio – 2725 N Duane Dr, Meridian, ID
Hot chocolate, nibbles, relaxed browsing, and conversation while I paint. My limited edition 2026 Calendars will be available—$40. Private appointments are also welcome.

Anne Watson Sorensen is delighted to return as the featured artist at Boise’s St. Luke’s Gallery Wall –  Dec 3 – Jan 1.  The show will move to the Meridian St Luke’s Gallery Wall Jan 2-Jan 31.

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Workshops/ Classes:

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: Monday December 8th, and December 15th 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 December 9^th and 16th   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, let me know if you are interested).

Linda Aman – Star, Idaho- Christmas Gifts Watercolor Workshop

Saturday, December 6th

Location: Linda’s Studio in Star

Fee: $95.00

Time: 9am-4pm

Bring a lunch

Email to register linda@amanarts.com  

Create professional handmade gifts for Christmas! Paint and assemble beautiful projects including a paperweight, magnets, necklace, or zipper pull, bookmarks, and gift tags, all featuring your own watercolor artwork. All materials provided. Watercolor supplies available to borrow or bring your own. Perfect for artists who want to relax, create, and enjoy the Christmas season and go away with finished gifts! (artwork valued at greater than the workshop fee).

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Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com