Philadelphia Water Color Society

Local Exhibitions and Workshops

The Philadelphia Water Color Society enjoys relationships with a number of sister organizations. Like us, they hosts exhibitions, workshops and other events that may be of interest to you.

Workshops

Watercolor on YUPO Paper Workshop

February 21, 2023, 9 am - 3 pm

Judith Hummer, a fellow PWCS member, will lead a one-day workshop on developing the skills to manage the free-flowing qualities of watercolor on this exciting but challenging surface. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. This workshop is produced by the Delaware Valley Art League. See delawarevalleyartleague.com/copy-of-feb-meeting for more information.

Pastel over Inks Workshop

April 25, 2023. 9 am - 3 pm

Anne Whalon will lead this one-day soft workshop on using inks as an underpainting for working with soft pastels on sanded paper. This workshop is produced by the Delaware Valley Art League. See delawarevalleyartleague.com/copy-of-apr-meeting for more information.

Summer Workshop with Stephen Zhang, “In the Moment”

June 14-16, 9 am - 4 pm

Watercolor portrait artist Stephen Zhang will be leading a three-day in-person workshop at Hummelstown Pa. See pawcs.com/event-5114496 for more information.

Other Events

Watercolor on YUPO Paper Demo

February 15, 2023, 1-3 pm

Judith Hummer will demonstrate her unique approach to painting with watercolor on YUPO paper. This event by the Delaware Valley Art League is free and open to the public. This demo is produced by the Delaware Valley Art League. See delawarevalleyartleague.com/copy-of-feb-meeting for more information.

Pastel over Inks Demo

April 19, 2023, 1-3 pm

Anne Whalon will demonstrate the step-by-step process of pastel painting using soft pastel over an underpainting of inks applied with a brayer and rubbing alcohol. This demo is produced by the Delaware Valley Art League. See delawarevalleyartleague.com/copy-of-apr-meeting for more information.

About the Organizations

Delaware Valley Art League

The Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL) was founded in 1947 to promote interest, skill and creativity in the fine arts and to encourage fellowship, exchange professional views, offer educational opportunities through workshops and demonstrations and to sponsor ongoing art exhibitions for the membership. Meetings and Workshops are held October through April (except December) at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA. See delawarevalleyartleague.com for more information.

Pennsylvania Watercolor Society

The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society was founded in 1979 to support and advance the watercolor medium for artists while promoting the beauty and appeal of watercolor to the public. See pawcs.com for more information.