The SW Monthly Member’s announcements will be cancelled for May. Karyn must regrettably take a leave from the SW Communications task in order to focus on a family medical issue. Please keep her in your thoughts. If you would like to send her a card or note of support, her information is in the directory.
Renee Galligher
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 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
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
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Happy Painting! 🙂
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
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.
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 2nd-27th. 1600 S 25th 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 2nd, 16th, March 2nd, 16th and 30th 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 3rd, and 17th March 3 rd,10th, and 31st. 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 6th 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
To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: January 26. 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.
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
To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: December 22. 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.
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
