WAL offers a 3 foot by 8 foot section of wall space to hang your art at the Wal studio. Members can hang as many pieces of artwork that will fit into this space. For example, 2-3 large 24" x 24" pieces, four 12" x 16" pieces or 6-8 smaller pieces. Frames must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers) The edges of gallery wrapped canvases must be finished.
The cost is $15 per month and can be paid in advance for up to six months. It will be the artist's responsibility to change out artwork. Sales will also be handled by the artist with 20% going to WAL.
There is also a limited amount of space for three dimensional works.. There is an open bookcase and a wire display case that could be used. Please email me if you would like to discuss this.
Take in for August will be July 25, 2022 from 1 to 3. Sign up will be through the Wal website.
Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting
New off-site location at Artisan Culture Coffee Shop in the Grogan's Mill Shopping Center
If you are an absolute beginner, have ever been told by someone that art is not your strong point, or are coming back after a years long hiatus, we have a welcoming group for you to join!
Basic information covered but experimentation is a strong point for this class! Start with strengthening skills then add various texture, collage, collagraph and other mixed media techniques.
You can even take a side-trip and try cold wax and oil or oil-glazing acrylics; if either of these interest you this is currently the only class where we dabble in these mysterious arts!
Four classes are $125 . One make up date is included for each session which must be taken 30 days after last scheduled class.
Supplies are not included; a basic acrylic supply list will be attached to registration confirmation, along with other important info. Please contact me for suggested supplies for wax and oil.
For more info contact me at lp313combs54@hotmail.com
Registration: https://wal.wildapricot.org/event-4895241
The Monday Morning Portrait Group
The Monday Portrait Paintgroup is meeting every week at the WAL Studio,
701 Sawdust Rd. The Woodlands, 77380
We begin at 9:30 AM and finish at 12:30 PM. We paint from a live model, in long pose (with breaks).
If you are vaccinated against COVID, we can be mask optional. Also, be aware that some of our members are sensitive to noxious chemicals. Be aware of that when you bring your set-up.
There will be a small model fee collected at that time from each participant.
Please go to the Events tab to register. There is no charge, but we would like to have your contact information.
The WAL Wednesday Afternoon Portrait and Figure Group meets every Wednesday from 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the studio, 701 Sawdust Rd. The Woodlands, TX 77380. Participants create a portrait or figure picture from a live model, in the same pose over the 3 hour session. Participants may use any medium they would like, but we only allow odorless brush cleaners for health reasons. You may bring your own easel or use one at the studio. We encourage all participants to be WAL members. Attendance in this group requires a monthly commitment but the participants. The small model fee is collected at the first session of the month from each participant which varies from month to month depending on the number of people attending.
Please register if you are going to participate in these sessions.
Please contact Hilda Rueda to register if you are going to participate in these sessions:
hildalockley@hotmail.com
Registration: https://wal.wildapricot.org/event-4895326
Art Journaling with Friends is an interest group which meets every second and fourth Wednesday. This group provides participants a chance to work in their art journal, get inspired, and meet other people who are also interested in art journaling.
All levels are welcome.
Bring your favorite art journaling supplies and join the fun!
No intruction, just fun and creativity.
Free.
Cold Wax and Oil Painting
Discover texture, depth, and transparency in this cold wax class. Cold wax mixed with pigments (usually oil paints) is built up in layers, usually on wood, which can be smooth or heavily textured, opaque or transparent, carved into, added to collage or embedding techniques. it differs from encaustic wax in that no heat is used - so the specialized set-up and tools demanded for encaustic painting are not required.
Supplies are not included; a basic supply list will be attached to registration confirmation, along with other important info.
Registration: https://wal.wildapricot.org/event-4916400
If you are working on the Doodle Art project for Inspiration Ranch, this is a great opportunity for you to work on your piece with other doodle artists.
We will meet every Friday in August from 10:00-1:00. Please be sure to register on the days that you plan to come so that we can set up accordingly. Completed pieces can be left with on August 26th during this time. If you can not drop off/leave your doodle art with us during this time on August 26th, please email ssaravo@gmail.com to make other arrangements.
Members and nonmembers are invited to join us at our next general meeting on Saturday, August 13th from 10:00-12:00 at the WAL Gallery and Studio. Participants will hear all of the latest WAL news including upcoming classes, workshops, and exhibits.
After the business portion of the meeting, Julie Sanderson will demonstrate how she paints a sunset in oils.
Julie is primarily a landscape artist who loves working in Plein Air (outdoors). She will go over her supplies and techniques. In addition, she will demo a sunset. She will discuss how to handle this difficult subject in Plein Air and in the studio. After the demo, participants will have the opportunity to paint do a small sunset study in oils for a $3 supply fee.
Julie has received First Place Awards at several plein air events such as Paint Texas 2022 in Columbus, Texas and Brushes By the Beach 2021 in Galveston, Texas. In addition, she has been juried into top plein air events in 2022 such as En Plein Air Texas (San Angelo), Shadows on the Teche, Paint the Town (Marble Falls) and Plein Air Southwest.
Title: Bob Ross Painting Class
Instructor: Larry Wiers
Medium: Oils (All materials are provided)
Age: Adults
Date: August 20
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Contact: Email ssaravo@gmail.com with any questions
Certified Bob Ross Instructor - Larry Wiers will be teaching students how create this favorite painting.
Serendipity Crafts Group
Buy the Book and the Woodlands Art League are jointly sponsoring this new community art group. We will meet on the 4th Monday evening of each month at Buy the Book at 6PM to create a different project each time, led by an art league member.
This August 22nd will be an alcohol ink project on Grafix plastic, a surface with much in common to the more expensive Yupo.
Wear old clothes or bring an apron -and gloves! Alcohol ink will stain the skin on your fingers and your manicurist will stop returning your calls.
I will bring my supplies and the Grafix, but I recommend the following:
1) A small set of nylon or taklon short handled brushes. (Joann's has a sweet set for $10.99 and is generous with 40-50% off coupons...12 brushes and a plastic storage pouch, Michael's and Hobby Lobby have similar sets and Walmart may also). These brushes can be added to your craft kit for future projects.
2) A bottle of 91-99% isopropol alcohol. We will use this plus a dash of glycerin to make our own blending medium.
3) A mini misting bottle and a small bottle to fill with the blending mix.
4) Paper towels
5) Miscellaneous fun stuff...bring it IF you've got it: your own favorite ink colors, and small cup palette (99 cent type) or a handful of water bottle caps, clear blending pen, aqua brush to fill with medium, inexpensive (dollar store) bath sponge
Sign up with this link https://wal.wildapricot.org/event-4881562, or at the bookstore. Class is limited to 12 total. For more information, please contact Lauren at lp313combs54@hotmail.com
Title: The Landscape in Oil
Instructor: Julie Sanderson
Medium: Oils
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Ages: Teens-Adults
Time: Tuesday 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Dates: August 23, 30, September 6, 13
Cost per four class sessions:
Overview:
This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate oil painter. No painting experience is required. Each 2.5 hour class will produce a finished painting. The fundamentals of painting will be taught such as composition, toning, color mixing, drawing and paint application/mark making. Current and past landscape painters will be discussed with students to broaden their knowledge. This is a great class for homeschoolers, parent/child activity and beginner/intermediate adult oil painters. It will be a fun learning environment designed to quickly teach students how to paint the landscape. Students can use this knowledge in their future studio or plein air (outdoor) paintings.
Supply fee: All supplies will be included, and a $30 fee will be collected the first day.
Questions: Contact Julie at JulieSandersonArt@gmail.com
About Julie :
Julie Sanderson is an artist living in Montgomery, Texas. She works in oils with a modern impressionistic style. She is drawn to rural farm scenes and coastal small towns.
She has received First Place Awards at several plein events such as Paint Texas 2022 in Columbus, Texas and Brushes By the Beach 2021 in Galveston, Texas. In addition, she has been juried into top plein air events in 2022 such as Shadows on the Teche, Paint the Town (Marble Falls) and Plein Air Southwest.