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							Click Here!  FREE informal Thursday plein air paintoutLocation: Naval Training Station Park, Farragut Rd. Date: 01/02/2025							 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Free Thursday informal plein air paintoutTH 1/2/2025
 9am - 11:30am
 
 Naval Training Station Park
 at the water...
 Farragut Rd.
 east of Cushing Rd
 Liberty Station
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							FREE First Friday ReceptionLocation: SDWS Gallery Date: 01/03/2025							 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM   FREE First Friday reception
 at SDWS Gallery
 
 Friday, January 3, 2025
 5-8pm
 
 Member Exhibition
 January 2025
 Between the Lines
 Joan Merrick, juror
 
 
 Artists, family and friendsand the art loving public
 are all welcome.
 'a free date-night!
 IF you received
 an acceptance email,
 please consider participating
 in the suggested snack rotation.
 
 
 Enjoy.--
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							Life Draw/Paint  click hereLocation: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/08/2025							 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM   Figure Draw / Paint$10 weekly participant's fee
 for both members and non-members,
 until further notice.
 
 Draw & or Paint
 from the live model
 
 9:30am - 12:30pm
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							Click Here. Thursday informal plein air paintoutLocation: Lake Murray Reservoir Date: 01/09/2025							 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM   TH 1/9/20249am - 11:30am
 
 
 
 Lake Murray Reservoir5540 Kiowa DriveLa Mesa, CA 91942enter on Kiowa Drive.https://mtrp.org/lake-murray/Parking is free at this popular lake.Try for a spot close to the view of the dam.Hills, trees, birds, people strolling, fishing,boating. There are views all around.Restrooms are near the bait shack. | 10 | 11 
							Second Saturday Demo & PrintoutLocation: Private Home 120 Landale Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019 Date: 01/11/2025							 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM   Saturday, January 11, 2025
 9-10am demonstration by
 
 Chuck McPherson,
 Master Signature Artist
 of San Diego Watercolor Society
 & art educator with Grossmont Adult Education
 
 10am - 12:15pm
 freestyle plein air
 +
 a still life of high quality western gear
 will also be available,
 along with the local scenery.
 
 12:30 - 1pm. Show & Tell
 
 Location:
 Thompson residence
 120 Landale Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
 
 Happy Painting in 2025
 The more you go, the more you grow!
 
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							Click here / ZOOM General MeetingLocation: Zoom/code on website/Events Date: 01/12/2025							 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM   Zoom General MeetingSecond Sunday
 
 Trina Drotar facilitator
 Karen Weir, host
 
 1 - 3pm
 Sunday
 
 January 12, 2025
 
 Demo = David Lobenberg
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   D a v i d  K e i t h  L o b e n b e r g Internationally published and exhibiting fine artist David Lobenberg has over thirty-five years experience teaching both college and private art classes. He has also established a reputation for conducting well organized, energetic, hands-on watercolor and drawingworkshops across the United States and Canada. Website: lobenbergart.com His art can also be seen on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook Email contact: davidlobenberg@me.com ---Monthly Meetings are held virtually on Zoom.
Please see the calendar for exact dates.   Typical Agenda  1:00 pm Social Time 1:30 pm Short Business Meeting2:00 pm Artist Demonstration
 by Featured Artist
   Join Zoom Meeting here.  Passcode: artist       | 13 | 14 | 15 
							Life Draw/Paint  click hereLocation: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/15/2025							 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM   Figure Draw / Paint$10 weekly participant's fee
 for both members and non-members,
 until further notice.
 
 Draw & or Paint
 from the live model
 
 9:30am - 12:30pm
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							Click Here. Thursday informal plein air paintoutLocation: Powerhouse Park, Del Mar Date: 01/16/2025							 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Thursday, January 16, 2025
 
 Powerhouse Park
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							Beginner Workshop #1 Jami WrightDate: 01/18/2025							 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM   |  | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 
							Click Here. Thursday informal plein air paintoutLocation: Pioneer Park, San Diego, CA  Date: 01/23/2025							 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Thursday, January 23, 2025
   Pioneer Park 1521 Washington Pl, San Diego, CA 92103   https://maps.app.goo.gl/FFAd6FUha8TH2XHL9   -- | 24 | 25 |  | 26 
							Special Event: 60 Years of CreativityDate: 01/26/2025							 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM   In 2025, we’re celebrating 60 years of fostering creativity, innovation, and community at the San Diego Watercolor Society! To kick off this milestone, we’re thrilled to host the celebrated artistic dream team, Ken and Stephanie Goldman, who will present The Evolution of Watermedia: From Tradition to Innovation. Ken and Stephanie will guide you through the fascinating history and exciting future of watermedia art, showcasing six decades of creativity, transformation, and bold experimentation. This event will highlight how watermedia has evolved—from traditional techniques to contemporary innovations that are reshaping the art world today. What You’ll Experience: 
The rich origins of watermedia techniquesHow materials and tools have evolved over timeModern trends that are shaping the next generation of artistsHands-on segment to show and describe new materials, techniques, and toolsAudience engagement through interactive Q&A Join us in celebrating our 60th anniversary as we honor the legacy of SDWS and look ahead to a vibrant artistic future. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, this is an event you won’t want to miss! FREE and open to the public. No registration or tickets required. | 27 | 28 | 29 
							Life Draw/Paint  click hereLocation: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/29/2025							 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM   Figure Draw / Paint$10 weekly participant's fee
 for both members and non-members,
 until further notice.
 
 Draw & or Paint
 from the live model
 
 9:30am - 12:30pm
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							Click Here. Thursday informal plein air paintoutLocation: Marston House, Balboa Park Date: 01/30/2025							 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Thursday, January 30, 2025
 
 Marston House, Balboa Park 3525 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92103   https://maps.app.goo.gl/hrsbmdUHV6XdnMoW7?g_st=ic  --
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