Instructor: Witha Lacuesta Subject: Body in Motion - Drawing This workshop will give you an overview and practice exercises to quickly sketch a body (human or otherwise anything) to later be developed into a painting. Do not expect to complete a painting with this workshop, we will be learning a new skill! No need to […]
The Brevard Watercolor Society invites you to join Pat Dews (AWS, D.F., NWS) for a three-hour lecture and demonstration via Zoom Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10:00 am in collaboration with the New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter Florida Pat will present her own finished works and describe her process of abstracting from nature […]
Cost is $70 for members, $95 for nonmembers. To register please send an email to lbgriffi@att.net. The website is being setup for you to pay online - https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/events/category/workshops/ or mail a check to Laurie Griffin 4825 Winchester Drive Titusville, FL 32780. Please register as soon as possible so we can provide the number of participants to Vlad […]
Instructor: Verne Foster Line and Wash The workshop will be combining Watercolor and line ink work using mechanical pen liners and exploring line imaging with watercolor. You will partake in several exercises to help you learn and experiment with some of the techniques. Attendance is limited to 25. Please register by emailing BWSPresident@outlook.com. Reference […]
NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $5 which, if becoming a member THAT day, will be deducted from the total membership fee.
September 16 – Ed Carlson – Dramatic Skies – Three different sky techniques will be practiced using the same sketch for each sheets to accompany the three different techniques Please register by emailing BWSPresident@outlook.com. Costs: BWS Members: FREE Non-Members: $5.00
On Tuesday, September 19th, the Brevard Watercolor Society Plein Air Group will be meeting at the Myrt Tharpe Square Gazebo, on Brevard Avenue and Stone Street, in Cocoa Village. We will be meeting from 9 A.M. to noon. All are welcome to join us. Membership in BWS is not required.
Juried watercolor art show focuses on the plants and wildlife of Florida The Brevard Watercolor Society (BWS) presents “Florida’s Flora and Fauna” at Highland Art Studios & Gallery from October 2 through November 29, 2023. The Gallery is located at 1425 Highland Avenue in the downtown Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). The show can be […]
Instructor: Dorothy Koliba Subject: White Isn't Always White - Painting a Peony Register by emailing Gina Olsen at georginaeolsen@gmail.com. Cost: Members - FREE Non-Members $5.00
Members of the Brevard Watercolor Society (BWS) will present Watercolors of Olde Brevard, a series of watercolors based on pre-1955 photos of Brevard County, at the Eau Gallie Library on Nov 6 – Dec 2, 2023. Historical societies and local residents provided BWS with original black and white photos that reveal the history and life […]
Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy a guided tour of Brevard Watercolor Society's "Watercolors of Olde Brevard," featuring watercolor paintings created from old black and white taken of various subjects prior to 1960. Local historians and artists will talk about the stories behind the paintings and share some interesting local history. This is […]
Meeting in Room 2. NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $5 which, if becoming a member THAT day, will be deducted from the total membership fee.
Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy a guided tour of Brevard Watercolor Society's "Watercolors of Olde Brevard," featuring watercolor paintings created from old black and white taken of various subjects prior to 1960. Local historians and artists will talk about the stories behind the paintings and share some interesting local history. This is […]
Part 1, Wednesday, Dec 6th, 5-8 pm The focus is on painting parts in several different ways, not on a finished painting. The lessons are comprehensive and will lay the groundwork for finished paintings later. You will see TOM demonstrate and then have plenty of time to practice under his watchful eye. You will paint […]
Meeting in Room 2. Come join us for the first meeting of 2024! This is the last meeting before Splash! Get the latest information and volunteer opportunities. CLICK HERE FOR SPLASH PROSPECTUS Following the meeting, Richard Davis will demonstrate techniques for "Sloppy Flowers." Since this is a demonstration, there is no need to bring supplies. […]
Instructor: Ed Carlson Subject: Snow Scene Description: This workshop will guide you through painting a winter landscape in watercolor. Cost: Members - FREE Non-Members $20 Register by completing the form below:
The Brevard Watercolor Society’s annual art show, “Splash! of Watercolor”, will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 17th and 18th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. This event will take place at the Azan Shrine Temple, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, FL. Admission and parking are free. “Splash of Watercolor” will […]
Meeting in Room 2. WORKSHOP DEMO ARTIST: Barbara Brook NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $20 which, if becoming a member THAT day, will be deducted from the […]
WATERCOLOR BATIK ON RICE PAPER 2-Day Workshop Artist: Barbara Brook Dates: Sunday, March 10, 2024 @ 9am-4pm Monday, March 11, 2024 @ 9am-4pm Location: Hester Wagner Community House Details: Learn the basics of batik painting with returning artist and BWS Member, Barbara Brook. The batik process involves repeatedly alternating layers of wax with watercolor paint. […]
Instructor: Susan Blakeslee Subject: Overcoming Hurdles in Plein Air Painting Description: This workshop will deal with the difficulties that every artist faces when beginning a painting either en plein air or in the studio. Topics covered include finding a subject, deciding on a focal point and sticking to it, plus working around, jumping over and […]
Subject: Floral Fun with Brusho Instructor: Jan Jamil – Jan Kawamoto Jamil has more than 40 years experience teaching art to all ages. She has a well planned, facilitative teaching style where class participants are invited to explore the medium she is introducing. All levels are welcome! Description: For this event Jan will help participants […]
Meeting in Room 2. Come join us for discussions about our future! The Board and Committee Chairs met in April to review the organization's needs for sustainment and growth. Come […]
Instructor: Cindy McKee The object of this workshop will be to work from a black & white reference photo to create a colorful coconut composition using values and blending colors from a limited palette. Cost: Members - FREE Non-Members - $20 Register by completing and submitting the form below:
Join your BWS friends for an enchanting day of inspiration at the Fairy Market at Rockledge Gardens, 10:00-11:30am. FREE. We will follow with lunch at River Rocks Dockside (6485 South US 1, Rockledge) beginning at 12:00pm. The gardens open at 9:00am, and the Fairy Market begins at 11:00am. It is suggested that you arrive by […]
This workshop will be a little different from what we usually do. We have put together two panels of talented artists who are going to share some of their knowledge […]
Meeting in Room 2 NEW! Meetings start at noon with a brown bag lunch/socializing hour. NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $20 which, if becoming a member THAT […]
For those of you not attending the Florida Watercolor Society Convention, BWS member Ed Carlson will be leading us in a much-loved subject of a lighthouse with his signature dramatic […]
Artists Ahoy! Raise your brushes for the October Call For Art! We are sailing into a new season and hope to see enthusiastic painters ready to share their work at the Eau Gallie Library on October 7th. There is no specific theme this month, so your choice of subject matter is as wide as the […]
Let's have a HOWLING GOOD TIME! Join BWS for a Potluck Brunch on Thursday October 17th, 9:00am-12:00pm noon at the Pelican Beach Clubhouse, located at 1495 N Hwy A1A in Satellite Beach. RSVP by October 10th via text to Sheila Harnois at 860-383-5822, or via email at sharnois44@gmail.com. Bring a SMILE and a dish to […]
This is sure to be a super fun workshop with instructor Therese Ferguson, focusing on abstract animals. Therese will supply line drawings of several animals and demonstrate a loose and […]