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Sierra Watercolor Society is a nonprofit organization serving the Arts in Northern Nevada and Eastern California.

08/16/2026

HOW EXCITING IS THIS!

Kathleen Giles Watercolor Workshop
10/14/2026-10/16/2026
Claim your seat today.

Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor
In this workshop students will learn:
-to read values correctly and alter them when necessary creating a three dimensional look
-create depth with layered wet-into-wet glazes and texture
-how to use neutrals for balance and depth
-create unity by mixing grays and blacks.
-tips on how to lift out lost hi-lights or brighten areas when needed.
Students will practice techniques like wet-into-wet, glazing, dry brush, and using limited palettes, grays, and neutrals to build form and unity. Daily demos, critiques, and three studies are included. Some prior watercolor experience is suggested.

Master artist Kathleen Giles received the 2026 first place award in the Artists Network Splash 26 Best of Watercolor competition. Her beautiful painting, Life is Learning to Fly, dons the cover.

Registration Fee Members: $360 Non-members: $420

Claim your seat today! Register SierraWatercolorSociety.com

08/01/2026

Kathleen Giles Watercolor Workshop
10/14/2026-10/16/2026

Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor
In this workshop, students will learn:
-to read values correctly and alter them when necessary, creating a three-dimensional look
-create depth with layered wet-into-wet glazes and texture
-how to use neutrals for balance and depth
-create unity by mixing grays and blacks.
-tips on how to lift out lost hi-lights or brighten areas when needed.
Students will practice techniques like wet-into-wet, glazing, dry brush, and using limited palettes, grays, and neutrals to build form and unity. Daily demos, critiques, and three studies are included. Some prior watercolor experience is suggested.

Claim your seat today!
Registration Fee Members: $360 Non-members: $420
Register at sierrawatercolorsociety.com

Workshop will be held at the Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Lane, Suite 150 Classroom Space.

07/24/2026

Kathleen Giles Watercolor Workshop
10/14/2026-10/16/2026
Claim your seat today.

Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor
In this workshop students will learn:
-to read values correctly and alter them when necessary creating a three dimensional look
-create depth with layered wet-into-wet glazes and texture
-how to use neutrals for balance and depth
-create unity by mixing grays and blacks.
-tips on how to lift out lost hi-lights or brighten areas when needed.
Students will practice techniques like wet-into-wet, glazing, dry brush, and using limited palettes, grays, and neutrals to build form and unity. Daily demos, critiques, and three studies are included. Some prior watercolor experience is suggested.

Master artist Kathleen Giles received the 2026 first place award in the Artists Network Splash 26 Best of Watercolor competition. Her beautiful painting, Life is Learning to Fly, dons the cover.

Registration Fee Members: $360 Non-members: $420

Claim your seat today! Register SierraWatercolorSociety.com

04/20/2026

Ronnie Rector Watercolor workshop
Only 3 seats left! DON'T HESITATE!
Registration closes May 8th, 2026

Working with Triads
Discover the power of color triads in this inspiring workshop with Ronnie. Using her favorite Daniel Smith paints, Ronnie will demonstrate how a simple red, blue, and yellow palette can unlock vibrant, expressive paintings. Students will create one or more works while exploring the fun and challenge of using only 3 colors, gaining practical, confidence‑building color strategies.

REGISTER AT SIERRAWATERCOLORSOCIETY.COM

04/17/2026

Geoff Allen Watercolor Workshop Registration is open!!
Aug 12, 2026 09:00am - Aug 14, 2026 04:00pm

The Joy of Plein Air Painting-Capturing Nature
Explore the joy of capturing color, mood, and light in watercolor. This workshop focuses on essential techniques to loosen your style, speed up your process, and improve success when painting outdoors. Daily exercises and demonstrations will emphasize watercolor handling, paper moisture control, timing, and mixing. Geoff will demonstrate how to simplify scenes, strengthen design, define light and shadow, and create atmosphere using watercolor’s core skills: values, shapes, color, and mark‑making. Individual feedback will be provided at each student’s easel. Classroom and plein air sessions.

Registration Fee Members: $330 Non-members: $390
Claim your seat today!

Register at SierraWatercolorSociety.com

04/05/2026

Ronnie Rector 2-day workshop
June 19-20, 2026
Registration closes May 8th, 2026

ONLY A COUPLE MORE DAYS TO REGISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Working with Triads
Discover the power of color triads in this inspiring workshop with Ronnie. Using her favorite Daniel Smith paints, Ronnie will demonstrate how a simple red, blue, and yellow palette can unlock vibrant, expressive paintings. Students will create one or more works while exploring the fun and challenge of using only 3 colors, gaining practical, confidence‑building color strategies.

Register at SierraWatercolorSociety.com tab Workshops

Jun 19, 2026 09:00am PT - Jun 20, 2026 04:00pm PT
Makers Paradise Classroom
299 E Plumb Ln, Suite 150, Reno, NV 89502

03/24/2026

Working with Triads
Discover the power of color triads in this inspiring workshop with Ronnie. Using her favorite Daniel Smith paints, Ronnie will demonstrate how a simple red, blue, and yellow palette can unlock vibrant, expressive paintings. Students will create one or more works while exploring the fun and challenge of using only 3 colors, gaining practical, confidence‑building color strategies.

Register at SierraWatercolorSociety.com
Members : $150 Non-Members: $210

Makers Paradise Classroom
299 E Plumb Ln, Suite 150, Reno, NV 89502

03/20/2026

If you're looking for something to do tomorrow afternoon, come join us at the Reception for Color of Spring Exhibit!

03/13/2026

Discover the power of color triads in this inspiring workshop with Ronnie. Using her favorite Daniel Smith paints, Ronnie will demonstrate how a simple red, blue, and yellow palette can unlock vibrant, expressive paintings. Students will create one or more works while exploring the fun and challenge of using only 3 colors, gaining practical, confidence‑building color strategies.

Payments can be made with credit/debit card or check. Register at SierraWatercolorSociety.com
Send check payments to:
SWS c/o SWS Treasurer
P.O. Box 70564
Reno, NV 89570-0564

02/26/2026

If looking for something to do or to go see, well we the perfect event. Go see the gallery show at Makers Paradise.

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Reno, NV

Telephone

+17752330389

Website

http://sierrawatercolorsociety.com/

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