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• IN PERSON - TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING BIRDS IN WATERCOLORS WITH APRIL RIMPO

  • Start
    08 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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  IN PERSON - TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING BIRDS IN WATERCOLORS WITH APRIL RIMPO

  Sep 8-10, 2025

  
  

  The Hawthorn Center 

  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  
  

  Registration:

  Members: Jun 10, 2025, $290

  Non-members: Jun 24, 2025, $330

  Registration ends Aug 31, 2025, or when the event is full.

  Not a Member?
  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

  To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for this class.

  Join us here.

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.
  

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  Workshop Instructor:

  Join artist April Rimpo for a 3-day class dedicated to the vibrant and rewarding art of bird painting. This course will delve into the essential techniques and skills needed to capture the beauty and essence of birds, whether through realistic depictions or more interpretive styles. 

  
  

  April Rimpo GWS, IWS, LWS, MoWS, PWS, SW, WAS-H Elite

  WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

  Key Elements:

  In this class, we will focus on key elements that bring bird paintings to life:

  1. Feathers: Create the illusion of feathers, adding texture and depth to your artwork where needed.

  2. Eyes: Discover how to develop and emphasize the eyes of your bird subjects, as they are crucial to identity.

  3. Essential Features: Study what features are vital to capture the essence of different bird species and understand what aspects can be simplified without losing the bird's distinctiveness.

  Bird Species:

  We will explore 2 or 3 bird species to broaden your skills and experience, including local song birds, shore birds, or exotic, brightly colored or iridescent birds. By working on more than one type of bird we will discuss when details and delicate features are needed, and when experimenting with vibrant palettes and creative interpretations may be appropriate. Each bird species will be its own painting. Plan on two quarter sheet and one half-sheet for paintings. If you work extremely fast feel free to bring a more paper. April's goal is one type of bird each day.

  Skills and Techniques:

  Students will practice:

  1. Creating realistic and interpretive representations of birds. One or two paintings will focus on realism and the third will be more interpretive.

  2. Integrating different backgrounds and how they interact with the bird subject will be explored.

  Teaching Aids:

  April will have sample paintings available to provide examples integral to the learning process:

  1. Backgrounds: View a variety of background treatments from abstract to realistic to inspire your own creative choices.

  2. Treatment of Birds: Understand different approaches to painting birds; some that are a combination of realism and simplification and others that are more fanciful renderings.

  
  

  
  

  RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:

  All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.

  
  

  SUPPLY LIST:

  Please bring your usual watercolor painting supplies, to include:

  • Watercolor Paper – Be sure to bring professional watercolor paper, not student grade paper. April will use 140 lb Arches Cold Press, but any quality Cold Press watercolor paper will be fine. Strathmore paper is NOT recommended.

  If you normally work with Rough paper you may use it; however, it may affect the texture of the bird features. 300lb paper is more absorbent and will operate differently than 140lb paper, so April’s techniques may not work the same on 300 lb paper.

  You may use single sheets or blocks of watercolor paper.

  April will provide small sheets of hot press and illustration board for each student so you can experience the different results based on the paper.

  • Painting support boards – If not using a block of watercolor paper. You will need to tape your paper to a support board. Gator board and Foam core boards are good lightweight options.
  • Paint - You can use any Professional Artist quality tube watercolor paint you have, April works with fairly large mixes of paint, so using fresh paint from the tube is highly recommended during class.

  April typically uses Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor, Holbein, or Senelier paints. Some Windsor Newton and QoR, are in her collection and are other excellent brands of Artist quality watercolor paint.

  Bring what you have, but try to have a light value and dark value of blues and reds, a warm blue and cool blue, warm yellow, dark value yellow, a warm red and a cool red, some neutral colored paints, and white. Example paints in each category are listed below.

  When painting birds April finds having granulating colors helps with lifting feather details. However, if you layer non-granulating over granulating or mix granulating and non-granulating, the result will generally still lift to lighter colors. Don’t worry if you don’t know if your paint is granulating or not, we’ll discuss it in class and play with it on spare sheets of paper.

  Below are a list of paint colors April uses. Which colors she chooses for a painting depends on what she is painting and how much lifting she expects to need. Do plan to lift paint to create some of the feather textures. Here are examples of color options. Not all of these colors are required for the class. April will provide specific colors for each of the 3 projects as guidance about one month before the workshop, but they will not be mandatory. She'll select which colors she's using not based only on the hue but also on how well they lift and how transparent they are, based on how important those properties are to the project.

  • Light value, warm yellow - Windsor Newton (WN) Raw Sienna, WN Yellow Ochre, Daniel Smith (DS) New Gamboge (non-granulating, low stain, transparent), or DS Quinacridone Gold (granulating, low stain, transparent)
  • Neutral/cool yellows - Hansa Yellow Light or Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Dark value yellow - DS Quinacridone Burnt Orange (gran, low stain, trans) or Holbein B Sienna–where the burnt orange is redder and the sienna is more yellow
  • Medium value orange - DS Permanent Orange (non-gran, low stain, trans)
  • Light valued warm red - DS Quinacridone Coral (light staining)
  • Light valued warm red - Sennelier Cad Red Light
  • Medium value cool red - DS Quinacridone Red or Rose (non-granulating, med-staining, transparent)
  • Dark cool red - DS Permanent Alizarin Crimson (non-gran., med staining)
  • Light value warm blue - DS Cobalt Blue (granulating, low staining)
  • Dark value cool violet - DS Cobalt Blue Violet (granulating, low staining)
  • Dark value, warm blue - DS French Ultramarine Blue (granulating, med staining), DS Indanthrone Blue‐(non-granulating, med staining, trans.), DS Phthalo Blue (Red) (non-gran, high staining, trans.)
  • Light value cool blue - Holbein Cerulean Blue or Manganese Blue Hue
  • Dark value cool blue - DS Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) (non-gran, staining, trans)) or Prussian Blue
  • Dark Green - Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) (non-gran, staining)
  • Warm neutral - Raw Umber (granulating, low staining, semi-trans)
  • Warm Dark neutral - Holbein Sepia
  • Cool Dark neutral - Indigo
  •  – Daler Rowney Pro White (Opaque Ink) or PEBEO Studio Gouache

  Specialty colors (Useful for creating opaque or muted colors)

  • DS Buff Titanium (gran, non-staining)
  • DS Moonglow (gran, low stain, transparent)
  • Holbein Lavendar (gran, opaque)
  • Holbein Mineral Violet

  As a reference, one 15ml tube of Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor is about $11-$18. Daniel Smith paints include a great deal of pigment and last well.

  • Masking Fluid –(optional – likely won’t need) Any brand you prefer. April uses Pebeo drawing gum.

  April will also have General Purpose Masking Tape which she prefers for masking large spaces and a snap-blade knife for cutting the tape. April has snap-blades you can borrow.

  • Palette - You can use your normal watercolor palette with large mixing areas
  • Brushes - These are the minimum needed. Bring your favorites as well.
  • • A small flat brush (April uses 3/16” Richeson Profession 7010 Flat Brush (https://shop.quillergallery.com/Flat-Brush-Watermedia.html ) - very versatile and great for lifting fine lines that are critical in painting feathers.
    • 3 round brushes in sizes ranging from #6 to #12 (Brands to consider: Princeton Select Series, Cheap Joes Dream Catchers-natural and synthetic blends, White Sable, Escoda Perla, or KingArt Gold Synthetics 9020 series) Calligraphy brushes also work well.
    • Optional brush Needle liner - These are great for fine lines that will likely be useful for fine details in the feathers and eyes. (examples follow):

   Cheap Joe’s Lizard Lick (available in sizes 4, 6, 8, or 12)

   Silver Brush Amazon.com: Silver Brush Limited 2515S-MD Ruby Satin Pointed Triangle Paintbrush for Oil, Acrylic, and Heavy Body Paints, Size MD, Short Handle

   Fuumuui synthetic and kolinsky blend needle brush set Amazon.com: Watercolor Brushes Professional, Fuumuui 4Pcs Extended Needle Point Brushes Synthetic Extra Long Pinhead Brush with Kolinsky Sable Body for Fine Detailing - Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Inks Painting

  • Sketchbook or notebook for taking notes, making sketches, testing color blends

  • Miscellaneous Supplies

  o Roll of Paper Towels for lifting colors from your painting and clean up

  o Cloth towel for adjusting the water in your brush

  o Two Containers for water (like a large tub of margarine or deli container)

  o Drawing pencil (#2 or HB) or what you prefer to use on watercolor paper - Note: you should have your drawings on your watercolor paper before class begins.

  o A kneaded eraser or PVC Latex Free Art Eraser (e.g., Moo)

  (optional)

  1) Prospek proportional scale divider – helps you verify proportions

  Can be purchased individually or in a set with a small color wheel, small gray scale, and small view finder.

  2) If you struggle with values consider bringing a value finder.

  INSTRUCTIONS

  About 30 days before the event, you will receive three image that we’ll paint in the workshop. Line drawings for each will also be provided to those registered. If you desperately want to paint a different bird you may, but the demonstrations will be for the images provided.
  Once you receive the painting reference images be sure to draw line drawing on your quarter or half sheets of paper. You will find painting details is harder on smaller paper.
  You may trace April’s line drawing or sketch your own drawing based on the photo references. Often creating your own will help you understand the drawing more easily than just copying April’s drawing.
  April will also provide a few additional images for warm up/practicing detailed features, like eyes and feathers. These studies will be done on a quarter sheet (11” X 15”). Plan on 2 quarter sheets for these warm up/practice activities, but bring more if you think you’ll want to do more practice.
  Which images are for the paintings and which are for warm up/practice will be identified

  
  

  BIOGRAPHY:

  April Rimpo is an accomplished artist who has a deep passion for storytelling through her artwork. Her preferred medium is watercolor, but she also paints using fluid acrylic. She skillfully employs these watermedia to create pieces that are both visually stunning and emotionally evocative.

  With every painting, April sets out to create a narrative that reflects some aspect of life, using color and light to draw viewers in and captivate their attention. She is a careful observer when photographing her reference material and when deciding what are necessary elements to include and what to simplify while painting. When others tell her the stories they see in her paintings, she feels a tremendous sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

  April has exhibited in nearly 100 National or International exhibitions and holds Signature Status in eight watercolor societies, including Signature-Elite status in the Watercolor Art Society of Houston (WAS-H) and Watermedia Master with the Baltimore Watercolor Society (BWS-WM). She is also a Signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, and has received Signature-Nautilus Fellow in the International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA-NF).

  Learn more about her work by visiting her website at www.AMRart.org.

  
  

  WORKSHOP PRICE:

  $290.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

  $330.00 for non-BWS members.

  The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.

  PAYMENTS:

  Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check. You will receive another email with the instructions for the check payment, if online payment is not opted during checkout process. Questions can be addressed by replying to this email.

  Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

   www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
  If a Member, be sure to login before registering.

  
  

  Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.

  WAITING LIST:

  BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

  BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.

  You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.

  You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

  Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

  BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund 

  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund

  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund

  7 days or fewer = no refund

  In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

  Check the website for changes, updates and new information.

  Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Workshop chair by replying to this email.

  
  

  LOCATION:

  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  WORKSHOP HOURS:

  First Day Hours - Sep 8, 2025 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.

  Sep 9 and 10  - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

  One-hour break for lunch

  Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

  MASKING POLICY:

  If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.
  

  Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

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• 2025 Luncheon & Rare en Plein Air Opportunity

  • When
    16 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Gentle Giants Draft Horse Resue,17250 Old Frederick Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771
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  • Registered
    45 registrants

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   BWS Member Luncheon and Rare en Plein Air Opportunity at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue 

  Tuesday, September 16th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

  Lunch available in the Healing Room in the Healing Barn at 12:00 noon.

  Bring your watercolors, your sketch pads, and your photography skills to

  Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
  17250 Old Frederick Road,
  Mt Airy, MD 21771

  Lisa Kokes, who also volunteers at Gentle Giants, will give a quick lesson on how to draw these wonderful horses.

  

  The Healing Barn, central to many beautiful views and Draft horses (you will make a friend of one or two!), is the location for the

   luncheon. It has an air-conditioned space blocked off from the animals. You'll see horses while outside painting.  

  Catered Luncheon begins is at 12 noon. Build your own salads and burritos, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, plus canned beverages, water, and cookies, for $30 inclusive.

  For more info on Gentle Giant’s goals,  https://www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org/meet-our-horses

  Limit to 45 members, so please sign up soon, before others get there before you. 

  Member Registration opens July 20 and ends September 8th or when full, whichever comes first. 

  Not a BWS Member?  Consider Joining.

  at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue 

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is a 501c(3) Equine Welfare Organization committed to saving draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect.

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   Click here for directions by changing the starting point to your location. (Shown in the map image are directions from Columbia, Maryland.) 

  Bring your easel and your own supplies -- plein air painting is encouraged!

  Feel free to just sketch if you prefer. You might want to take photographs of the views to inspire future paintings.

  Stay all day (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) or just join us for lunch. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm. 

  Time:

  • Check-in at 10:00 am
  • Lunch, served at 12:00 pm
  • Paint out ends at 2:45 pm
  • We must vacate the premises by 3:00 pm

  Cost: $30: Members 

  Registration and all payments must be received by September 8th. 

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.
  

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  Cancellation policy: 

  • Cancellations between July 19th and August 26th receive a 75% refund.
  • Cancellations between August 27th through September 9th will receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds after September 9th

  
  

  Event Protocol: 

  • Per Howard County Law:  Smoking is prohibited in all Buildings, Event Tents, Porches, and Balconies and within 25 feet of all historic structures and building entrances. 
  • No alcohol can be brought onto or consumed on the property of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue.  
  • Food should only be eaten inside the Healing Room to avoid inappropriate food getting to the animals. 
  • Follow BWS Standards of Behavior

  Download 25 Supplies for Plein Air - if you are new to plein air painting

  Location: 17250 Old Frederick Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771

  Payment Options: 

  Online payments can be made with a Credit Card. Although BWS prefers on-line payments, you may make out a check to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mail it to:

  April Rimpo - Treasurer
  14032 Howard Road
  Dayton, MD 21036

  Questions should be directed to Lisa Kokes, lisakokes@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org
  

  Gentle Giants Photos courtesy of Lisa Kokes

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• October 2025 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up

  • When
    05 Oct 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  BWS SEMI-ANNUAL JURYING FOR SIGNATURE ARTIST STATUS REGISTRATION

  ASSOCIATE AND NON-BWS ARTISTS WELCOME.

  Registration is Open August 9 through October 4 11:59PM.

  APPLICANTS FOR SIGNATURE STATUS IN BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MUST RESIDE IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION: DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, OR WEST VIRGINIA
  

  Jurying by the Board of Governors will convene on October 18, 2025 and decision letters will be mailed to artists within two weeks of this date. Only the Board participates in the jurying process.

  Register on our website under Upcoming Events at:

  www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

   

  As part of registering to have your artwork juried, you must upload four samples of your work that meet the criteria described in the document at the link below. Read this document carefully, even if you have read it in the past, as clarification updates may have been made. Be sure each of your four paintings are no less than 10 inches on any side, and other criteria in the document are met before submitting your application. 

  Please click here to Revised Juryling packet 10_25.pdf

  Once you have read criteria outlined in the application and have selected paintings to submit, you will need to upload digital images of them as part of the registration process. Your images must be jpeg or jpg format, at least 1920 pixels on the longer side. The file should be no larger than 3 MB.

  Email jury chair with questions.

  Janet Arsenault

  janetarsenault@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

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• IN PERSON - MASTERING LIGHT, ATMOSPHERE, AND GREENS IN YOUR WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES WITH JOEL POPADICS

  • Start
    07 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    09 Oct 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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  IN PERSON - Mastering Light, Atmosphere, and Greens in Your Watercolor Landscapes with Joel Popadics

  Oct 7-9, 2025

  
  

  The Hawthorn Center 

  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  
  

  Registration:

  Members: Aug 20, 2025, $395

  Non-members: Aug 27, 2025, $430

  Registration ends Sep 30, 2025, or when the event is full.

  Not a Member?
  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

  To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for this class.

  Join us here.

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.
  

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  Workshop Instructor:

  Join artist Joel Popadics for a 3-day class dedicated to Mastering Light, Atmosphere, and Greens in Your Watercolor Landscapes.

  Joel Popadocs AWS, ASMA
  

  WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

  Join acclaimed watercolorist Joel Popadics for an immersive workshop where you'll unlock the secrets to painting luminous landscapes with confidence. Renowned for his traditional approach and mastery of greens, Joel's techniques are deeply rooted in the legacy of Frank Vincent DuMond (1865–1951)—a celebrated American Impressionist whose distinctive color theories and use of green have influenced generations of artists.

  Many painters struggle with green, but Joel’s method makes it approachable and intuitive, allowing artists of all levels to mix natural, harmonious hues that bring landscapes to life. Through his expert guidance, you’ll discover how to capture light and atmosphere in your paintings while mastering essential techniques like:

  • Mixing color for dramatic clouds and expressive skies
  • Timing your washes for wet-in-wet blending for seamless transitions for that distinctive “watercolor feel”
  • Learn brushwork skills for added texture and depth
  • Enhancing compositions with trees, water, buildings, rocks, mountains and more!

  Each day begins with an inspiring painting demonstration, where Joel shares practical tips, keen observations, and invaluable advice to elevate your watercolor skills. You’ll then put these lessons into practice with plenty of painting time and personalized feedback to help refine your technique.

  This workshop is perfect for artists of all levels eager to deepen their understanding of landscape painting while honing their ability to create mood, depth, and atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned watercolorist, you'll leave with a stronger grasp of color mixing, composition, and expressive brushwork—along with a newfound confidence in your greens!
  

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true master and take your watercolor landscapes to the next level.

  
  

  RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:

  Beginner to Intermediate 

  
  

  Supply list:

  Among your colors, please include Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine and Ivory Black plus whatever selection of colors you’re comfortable working with. Use my supply list if you need materials or would like to supplement.

  Bring photographic reference or sketches that you have created en Plein air and we’ll work up a finished watercolor. Make sure your reference has good light and shadow and/or interesting atmospheric effect as these make the best paintings

  Watercolor Paint

  It's a good idea to purchase only professional quality watercolor. Student grade paint, such as Cotman Watercolours and Grumbacher Academy may cost less but also contain less pigment. Do not buy gouache or any color with hue in its name. Some of the better watercolor brands are:

  Winsor & Newton Selected List Artists' Watercolours (I prefer this brand)

  Holbein Artists' Watercolour

  Rowney Artists' Watercolors

  Schminke Horadam Finest Artists' Watercolours

  Sennelier Watercolors

  Colors

  *Cadmium Lemon Yellow

  Cadmium Yellow Light or Cadmium Yellow Pale

  Cadmium Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Medium

  Cadmium Yellow Deep

  *Cadmium Orange or Cadmium Red Orange

  Cadmium Red Light or Cadmium Scarlet

  *Cadmium Red or Cadmium Red Medium

  Cadmium Red Deep

  Permanent Alizarin Crimson

  Permanent Magenta or Permanent Rose

  Winsor Violet

  *French Ultramarine

  *Cobalt Blue

  Cerulean Blue

  Winsor Blue (green shade), Intense Blue or Phthalo Blue

  Phthalo Green, Thalo Green, Intense Green, or Winsor Green (blue shade)

  *Ivory Black

  *Please make sure to get these priority colors

  Paper

  Several sheets of cold pressed or rough textured watercolor paper

  140 lbs. weight or heavier, any size

  Or cold (not) pressed or rough textured watercolor block

  140 lbs. weight, any size.

  Below are a few popular brands of paper:

  Arches (this is the brand I prefer)

  Lana

  Winsor & Newton

  Whatman

  Brushes

  Flat Watercolor Brushes

  Kingart Original Gold® 9100 One Stroke Series Premium Golden Taklon Flat Brushes, 1", ¾”, ½", & ¼"

  Or Princeton 4050 Series Heritage Synthetic Sable, 1", ¾”, ½", & ¼"

  Round Watercolor Brushes

  Kingart Original Gold® 9020 Ultra Round Brush, Premium Golden Taklon, Size 6

  Or Princeton 4050 Series Heritage Synthetic Sable Round, Size 6

  Script Liner Brushes

  Kingart Original Gold® 9050 Script Liner Series Premium Golden Taklon Multimedia Artist Brushes, Size 2, 4 & 6

  Or Princeton 4050 Series Heritage Synthetic Sable Liner, Sixe 2, 4 & 6

  Watercolor Palette

  Robert Wood Watercolor Palette

  John Pike Palette

  Jones Watercolor Palette

  Other Materials to Bring

  A tall 1-quart water container

  2B pencils & a kneaded eraser

  Kleenex & paper towels

  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

  All the materials on this list are available at your local art store or through an online art store. I've listed a few below:

  www.cheapjoes.com

  www.jerrysartarama.com

  www.dickblick.com

  www.kingartco.com

  INSTRUCTIONS

  About 30 days before the event, you will receive images that we’ll paint in the workshop. 

  
  

  BIOGRAPHY:

  Joel Popadics’ paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums across the United States, including the National Academy of Design in NYC; the San Francisco and the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.

  His paintings are in public and private collections most notably, the Art for Healing Program at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, NJ, the National Museum of Watercolor "Alfredo Guati Rojo" in Mexico City, Mexico and the United Methodist Church in Ridgewood, NJ.

  Mr. Popadics is the recipient of numerous national awards and has been featured many times in AMERICAN ARTIST, THE ARTIST'S MAGAZINE, WATERCOLOR ARTIST, and WATERCOLOR MAGIC MAGAZINES.

  Popadics is an advocate of watercolor and has dedicated his career to the advancement and appreciation of the medium. He is President of the prestigious American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York City and a Past-President of the New Jersey Water Color Society.

  He received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is represented in some of the finest galleries in the Northeast. He resides in Wayne, NJ with his wife Patricia and their two sons.

  For more information about Joel and his art, visit his website at: www.watercolorpop.com

  WORKSHOP PRICE:

  $395.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

  $430.00 for non-BWS members.

  The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.

  PAYMENTS:

  Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check. You will receive another email with the instructions for the check payment, if online payment is not opted during checkout process. Questions can be addressed by replying to this email.

  Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

   www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
  If a Member, be sure to login before registering.

  Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.

  WAITING LIST:

  BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

  BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.

  You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.

  You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

  Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

  BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund 

  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund

  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund

  7 days or fewer = no refund

  In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

  Check the website for changes, updates and new information.

  Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Workshop chair by replying to this email.

  
  

  LOCATION:

  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  WORKSHOP HOURS:

  First Day Hours - Oct 7, 2025 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.

  Oct 8 and 9  - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

  One-hour break for lunch

  Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

  MASKING POLICY:

  If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.
  

  Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

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• An In-Person Evening Demo - MASTERING LIGHT, ATMOSPHERE, AND GREENS IN YOUR WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES WITH JOEL POPADICS

  • When
    08 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
  • Spaces left
    46

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  IN PERSON EVENING DEMONSTRATION - MASTERING LIGHT, ATMOSPHERE, AND GREENS IN YOUR WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES WITH JOEL POPADICS

  October 8, 2025

  7:00 – 9:00 pm (The building opens at 6:30)

  The Hawthorn Center
  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  Registration:

  Members: August 24, 2025 $30

  Non-members: August 31, 2025 $35

  Registration ends Sep 30, 2025, or when the event is full. 

  Not a Member?
  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

  To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for this program.

  Join us here.

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  If you don't login, the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not offer you the members only price.
  

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please. 

  
  

  
  

  DEMONSTRATION INSTRUCTOR:

  
  

  Joel Popadics, AWS, ASMA

  The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a demonstration with  nationally award winning artist Joel Popadics.  We will be watching Joel paint a Vermont Pastoral Landscape.

  SUBJECT:

  A Vermont Pastoral Landscape

  Join acclaimed watercolorist Joel Popadics for an immersive demonstration where you'll unlock the secrets to painting luminous landscapes with confidence. Renowned for his traditional approach and mastery of greens, Joel's techniques are deeply rooted in the legacy of Frank Vincent DuMond (1865–1951)—a celebrated American Impressionist whose distinctive color theories and use of green have influenced generations of artists.

  Many painters struggle with green, but Joel’s method makes it approachable and intuitive, allowing artists of all levels to mix natural, harmonious hues that bring landscapes to life. 

  
  

  

  DEMONSTRATION PRICE:

  $30 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

  $35 for non-BWS members.

  The class size is limited to 50 people.

  PAYMENTS:

  Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Workshop Chair. Instructions for check will be emailed to you once you register. Please enter the name of the demonstration on your check.

  Confirmation of your payment will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

   www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
  If a Member, be sure to login before registering

  Remember that these events fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.
  

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

  There are no refunds for this demonstration unless it is canceled by BWS.

  In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the demonstration artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the demonstration, then all paid registrants will receive a full refund.

  Check this website for changes, updates and new information.

  Questions can be directed by replying to this email.

  MASKING POLICY:

  • If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, feel free to do so.
  • Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

  LOCATION:

  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

  6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  DEMONSTRATION HOURS:

  Date: October 8th, 2025 (Wednesday), from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

  (building opens at 6:30 pm)

  Please leave by 9:15 pm. We are charged extra if we have not cleared out and cleaned up by 9:30.

  BIOGRAPHY:

  Joel Popadics’ paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums across the United States, including the National Academy of Design in NYC; the San Francisco and the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.

  His paintings are in public and private collections most notably, the Art for Healing Program at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, NJ, the National Museum of Watercolor "Alfredo Guati Rojo" in Mexico City, Mexico, and the United Methodist Church in Ridgewood, NJ.

  Mr. Popadics is the recipient of numerous national awards and has been featured many times in AMERICAN ARTIST, THE ARTIST'S MAGAZINE, WATERCOLOR ARTIST, and WATERCOLOR MAGIC MAGAZINES. 

  Popadics is an advocate of watercolor and has dedicated his career to the advancement and appreciation of the medium. He is President of the prestigious American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York City and a Past-President of the New Jersey Water Color Society.

  He received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is represented in some of the finest galleries in the Northeast. He resides in Wayne, NJ with his wife Patricia and their two sons.

  For more information about Joel and his art, visit his website at: www.watercolorpop.com

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

  • Start
    10 Oct 2025
  • End
    11 Jan 2026
  • Location
    Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries, 311 and 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

  
  

  
  

  2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

  
  

   October 10, 2025 - January 11, 2026

  (see hours listed below)

  
  

  Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries

  311 and 320 Kent Square Road,

  Gaithersburg, MD  20878

  
  

  Opening reception Sunday Nov 9, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm

  
  

  Exhibition hours, please read carefully:

  The Exhibition is spread equally between the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion facilities, just across the quiet Kent Square Road from each other.  Exhibition visitors will probably want to choose a time when both are open.  The two facilities have different hours:

  - Kentlands Mansion - Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

  - Arts Barn - Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 pm and also for classes, activities and events.  

  So the overlap hours of Tues-Fri, 1-4pm are the simplest.  If a visitor would like to come at a time both buildings are not officially open, they may email artgalleries@gaithersburgmd.gov for an appointment and one of the gallery managers will be happy to meet them.

  Both facilities will be open for the reception on November 10, 2-4pm The awards ceremony will be held in the auditorium on the second floor of the Arts Barn.

  
  

  See the Mid-Atlantic Exhibition Web Page for additional details

  
  

  Questions can emailed to midatlanticexhibit@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

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