The Woodlands Art League upcoming events

Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am) (Tue, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Overview:

This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology. Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.

Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:

$25/hour (members)

$30/hour (non-members)

[NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

Materials List:

Drawing:

For home use :

- Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

- Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

- Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

- Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

- Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

- Kneaded Eraser

- Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

- Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

- Artist tape (blue or white)

- Handheld mirror

- Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

Painting:

For home use :

Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

Paint pallet
Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ocher
Transparent Yellow Oxide
Raw Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Magenta (Optional)
Alizarin
Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
Burnt Umber
Viridian
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue (Optional)
Ultramarine Blue
Van Dyke Brown
Ivory Black
Gray (Value 5)
Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
Rounds
Flats
Filbert (optional)
Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil
Paper Towels

Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies. We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings.

Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during each class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.

The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 2 (two) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes. To be eligible for the make-up class, you will need to notify the instructor that you will be absent before the class.

April 17 and 24 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

Cost $90 for WAL members or $110 for nonmembers.

If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Watercolor for Adults and Older Teens with Muhammad Nasir (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Class Description:

This class is great for beginner and intermediate level artists.

Class runs 10:00am to 12:00 Saturday mornings

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Members) $142.50

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Non-Members) $157.50

During the first session, Nasir will go over the material needed for this course. He will explain why the specific types of paper, paint, brushes, and other accessories are important for this medium.

Class Overview:

During the first few classes, students will learn the fundamentals of watercolor as a medium. This is mainly because watercolor is not like other mediums. For example, it does not have white paint, which in most mediums is used to create lighter tones. Nassir will teach students about things like paint consistency and wetness of paper and how they can impact the quality of the artwork. Nassir’s goal is to simplify these concepts through well designed exercises so that students will be able to get plenty of practice and eventually be able to produce beautiful and expressive paintings in watercolor.

What you will gain from this course:

Students will learn the basics of painting and drawing for a variety of subjects that fall under the watercolor umbrella. Students will also be trained on how to think like an artist and will develop an eye for composition, color mixing, and judging value ranges. After establishing a sound understanding about the watercolor medium and art fundamentals, students will be able to paint any desired subject, including floral, still life, portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes in watercolor.

Necessary Supplies for the Course (not provided by instructor):

● Rough Professional Grade Cold Pressed Paper ○ 100% cotton

○ 140lb, 300gms

○ Block or pad size 9 x 12 (large sheets that can be cut down to desired size are also acceptable)

○ Good brands include Arches, Baohong, Saunders Waterford, etc.

● Professional Grade Paints ○ Yellow Ochre

○ Cadmium yellow

○ Alizarin Crimson

○ Ultramarine Blue

○ Burnt Sienna

○ Neutral Tint

○ White Gouache (Winsor & Newton)

○ Good brands include Daniel Smith, Windsor & Newton, Holbein, etc. ■ I tend to use Daniel Smith most of the time

● Brushes (Professional synthetics and hybrids) ○ No. 6, 8, and 12 Round watercolor brushes

○ No 3. Rigger Brush

○ 1 Inch Flat Brush

○ Good brands include Princeton and Winsor & Newton

● Palette ○ Watercolor palette of your choice

○ Both large flat mixing surfaces and separated wells recommended

● HB or 2B graphite pencil

● Eraser (kneaded recommended)

● Masking Fluid (Pebeo Drawing Gum)

● Tracing paper

● Carbon Transfer Paper

● Painters tape

● Board (to stretch if not working from a block)

● Plenty of paper towels

● Water bowl

● Kitchen Foam

Important:

If you ask me what the most important item from the material list is, my answer will always be 100% cotton at least 140 lb, 300 gms professional grade cold pressed paper made by a credible brand. Investing in quality paper will save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Good quality paper is a must for the best experience above all else.

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am) (Tue, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Overview:

This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.

Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:

$25/hour (members)

$30/hour (non-members)

[NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

Materials List:

Drawing:

For home use :

- Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

- Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

- Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

- Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

- Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

- Kneaded Eraser

- Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

- Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

- Artist tape (blue or white)

- Handheld mirror

- Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

Painting:

For home use :

Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

Paint pallet
Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ocher
Transparent Yellow Oxide
Raw Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Magenta (Optional)
Alizarin
Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
Burnt Umber
Viridian
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue (Optional)
Ultramarine Blue
Van Dyke Brown
Ivory Black
Gray (Value 5)
Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
Rounds
Flats
Filbert (optional)
Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil
Paper Towels

Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko (Thu, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

April 17 and 24 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

Cost $90 for WAL members or $110 for nonmembers.

If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Watercolor for Adults and Older Teens with Muhammad Nasir (Thu, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Class Description:

This class is great for beginner and intermediate level artists.

Class runs 10:00am to 12:00 Saturday mornings

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Members) $142.50

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Non-Members) $157.50

During the first session, Nasir will go over the material needed for this course. He will explain why the specific types of paper, paint, brushes, and other accessories are important for this medium.

Class Overview:

What you will gain from this course:

Necessary Supplies for the Course (not provided by instructor):

● Rough Professional Grade Cold Pressed Paper ○ 100% cotton

○ 140lb, 300gms

○ Block or pad size 9 x 12 (large sheets that can be cut down to desired size are also acceptable)

○ Good brands include Arches, Baohong, Saunders Waterford, etc.

● Professional Grade Paints ○ Yellow Ochre

○ Cadmium yellow

○ Alizarin Crimson

○ Ultramarine Blue

○ Burnt Sienna

○ Neutral Tint

○ White Gouache (Winsor & Newton)

○ Good brands include Daniel Smith, Windsor & Newton, Holbein, etc. ■ I tend to use Daniel Smith most of the time

● Brushes (Professional synthetics and hybrids) ○ No. 6, 8, and 12 Round watercolor brushes

○ No 3. Rigger Brush

○ 1 Inch Flat Brush

○ Good brands include Princeton and Winsor & Newton

● Palette ○ Watercolor palette of your choice

○ Both large flat mixing surfaces and separated wells recommended

● HB or 2B graphite pencil

● Eraser (kneaded recommended)

● Masking Fluid (Pebeo Drawing Gum)

● Tracing paper

● Carbon Transfer Paper

● Painters tape

● Board (to stretch if not working from a block)

● Plenty of paper towels

● Water bowl

● Kitchen Foam

Important:

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am) (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Overview:

This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.

Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:

$25/hour (members)

$30/hour (non-members)

[NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

Materials List:

Drawing:

For home use :

- Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

- Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

- Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

- Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

- Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

- Kneaded Eraser

- Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

- Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

- Artist tape (blue or white)

- Handheld mirror

- Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

Painting:

For home use :

Portable easel or table easel

For Class:

Paint pallet
Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ocher
Transparent Yellow Oxide
Raw Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Magenta (Optional)
Alizarin
Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
Burnt Umber
Viridian
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue (Optional)
Ultramarine Blue
Van Dyke Brown
Ivory Black
Gray (Value 5)
Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
Rounds
Flats
Filbert (optional)
Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil
Paper Towels

Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

Watercolor for Adults and Older Teens with Muhammad Nasir (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Class Description:

This class is great for beginner and intermediate level artists.

Class runs 10:00am to 12:00 Saturday mornings

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Members) $142.50

Monthly - (3) 2 hour classes (Non-Members) $157.50

During the first session, Nasir will go over the material needed for this course. He will explain why the specific types of paper, paint, brushes, and other accessories are important for this medium.

Class Overview:

What you will gain from this course:

Necessary Supplies for the Course (not provided by instructor):

● Rough Professional Grade Cold Pressed Paper ○ 100% cotton

○ 140lb, 300gms

○ Block or pad size 9 x 12 (large sheets that can be cut down to desired size are also acceptable)

○ Good brands include Arches, Baohong, Saunders Waterford, etc.

● Professional Grade Paints ○ Yellow Ochre

○ Cadmium yellow

○ Alizarin Crimson

○ Ultramarine Blue

○ Burnt Sienna

○ Neutral Tint

○ White Gouache (Winsor & Newton)

○ Good brands include Daniel Smith, Windsor & Newton, Holbein, etc. ■ I tend to use Daniel Smith most of the time

● Brushes (Professional synthetics and hybrids) ○ No. 6, 8, and 12 Round watercolor brushes

○ No 3. Rigger Brush

○ 1 Inch Flat Brush

○ Good brands include Princeton and Winsor & Newton

● Palette ○ Watercolor palette of your choice

○ Both large flat mixing surfaces and separated wells recommended

● HB or 2B graphite pencil

● Eraser (kneaded recommended)

● Masking Fluid (Pebeo Drawing Gum)

● Tracing paper

● Carbon Transfer Paper

● Painters tape

● Board (to stretch if not working from a block)

● Plenty of paper towels

● Water bowl

● Kitchen Foam

Important:

TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy

Effective August 1, 2025

Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.
If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 3 days before the first class starts.
Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.
A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.
Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
Refunds will only be issued by checks.

45th Anniversary & Art League Open House (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Let's Celebrate 45 years of
The Woodlands Art League!

Join us for an Open House and Celebration directly
following the General Meeting, Saturday, May 16th
Open house style (come and go) from 11am-12:30pm

We welcome you to the TWAL Studio for a casual meet-and greet with our Instructors, Interest Group Coordinators, Members and Board of Directors.

Want to advance your skills as an artist? Our instructors will be available for casual conversations about the classes they teach. We offer ongoing instruction from beginner to advanced, in mediums like oils, pastels, and pen and ink. You can even sign up on-the-spot for classes or workshops this fall!

Looking for a place to display and sell your art? Chat with our Directors of Events and Exhibits about our ongoing art exhibits around The Woodlands and our upcoming, Annual Art Exhibit & Juried Show (Oct 10th-12th).

Want to get involved with the arts in The Woodlands?

We'll have information about our engagement with the community with organizations like The Woodlands Arts Council (Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival) and Inspiration Ranch, and you can chat with members leading our volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Not sure where to get started with the League? This is the exact event for you! We're excited to showcase all the ways art league members are passionate about our mission: ART FOR EVERYONE!

Please RSVP, REGISTER on the left. We look forward to seeing you there! Light refreshments will be served.

(Can't make it this time? Stay informed on future events by following our Facebook Page here!)