HOUSTON
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Monet-Inspired Water Scenes in Watercolors

Monet-Inspired Water Scenes in Watercolors

Saturday 21 June
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Join us for a relaxing watercolor meetup inspired by the serene beauty of Monet's water scenes. In this session, we'll explore impressionist techniques to paint dreamy reflections, lily ponds, and flowing water using soft, layered brushstrokes. Whether you're new to watercolors or a practiced artist, this is a chance to unwind, get creative, and let your imagination flow—just like Monet did. Bring your paints, your favorite brushes, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon of art and inspiration.
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$49      
Mixed Media Watercolor

Mixed Media Watercolor

Saturday 28 June
Southern End of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Take your watercolor painting to the next level by combining it with other mediums! Explore how other materials can add depth, texture, and unique effects to your artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to experiment with creative techniques.
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$47      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 28 June
Southern End of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Joshua Fraga
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" color and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolor-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the park with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.

You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, artworks and have some take away homework with the learnt technique.
All level and experience are welcome.
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Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 12 July
Chasewood Park Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Are you wanting to learn more about watercolor painting? Then join this class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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$49       4 places left
Go With the Flow: A Watercolour Q&A Session

Go With the Flow: A Watercolour Q&A Session

Saturday 26 July
Southern End of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Joshua Fraga
Join us for a relaxed, interactive session where you can ask questions, explore techniques, and gain confidence in your watercolour journey. This meetup is perfect for artists of all levels who want to embrace the unpredictable beauty of watercolour and learn through guided practice. Bring your materials, your curiosity, and let's go with the flow!
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Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Saturday 09 August
Museum District. Houston Tx, 77006 - 5pm - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Experience the magic of golden skies and striking shadows in our Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour meetup. We'll explore how to blend warm, glowing hues to create vibrant sunset backdrops, then add bold silhouettes to bring depth and contrast. This session is perfect for all skill levels—whether you're just starting or looking to refine your watercolor techniques. Come relax, paint, and capture the quiet beauty of day's end on paper.
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$49      

Watercolor Animals

Watercolor Animals

Saturday 23 August
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Discover the charm of capturing animals in watercolour—from soft fur to expressive eyes and playful poses. In this creative session, you'll learn how to bring creatures big and small to life on paper using loose washes, layering, and texture techniques. Whether you're painting a beloved pet or a wild animal, this meetup is all about storytelling through colour and movement.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
Medical Center Area - 10am - 3 Hours
Houston Photography Club
Hesam Rezaei
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      
Creating Superheroes

Creating Superheroes

Saturday 05 July
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Delve into the art of character design, exploring every nuance of form, expression, and costume. Discover the magic of dynamic poses, expressive facial expressions, and striking visual storytelling techniques that make superheroes leap off the page. This is for comic book and animation interests and anyone who wants to learn on how to draw superheroes as well as their villain counterparts.
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$49      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 12 July
Near Northside - 10am - 3 Hours
Houston Crochet Club
Koko Sims
Ready to turn a simple strand of yarn into something beautiful? Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet class where you'll learn the basics, create your own adorable Worry Worm, and discover the joy of crafting with your hands.

By the end of this class, you'll not only master foundational crochet techniques but also experience the calming rhythm of each loop and stitch. Along the way, you'll build patience, spark creativity, and gain the confidence to keep crafting beyond the classroom.

Whether you're looking to de-stress, learn a new hobby, or create a one-of-a-kind keepsake, this class is the perfect place to start your crochet journey!
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$78      

Drawing Space Creatures

Drawing Space Creatures

Saturday 12 July
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Join us for a fun session drawing space creatures and their flying saucers. Bring your sketch pad and coloring materials to get creative!

drawing space creatures and their flying saucers and other space critters
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$49      
Creating Superheroes

Creating Superheroes

Saturday 26 July
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Delve into the art of character design, exploring every nuance of form, expression, and costume. Discover the magic of dynamic poses, expressive facial expressions, and striking visual storytelling techniques that make superheroes leap off the page. This is for comic book and animation interests and anyone who wants to learn on how to draw superheroes as well as their villain counterparts.
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 16 August
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Friday 19 September
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
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$49      
Drawing Animation Meetup

Drawing Animation Meetup

Friday 10 October
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing characters, layouts, and backgrounds on paper.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating dynamic and expressive character designs.
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$49      
Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move

Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move

Saturday 25 October
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
animating monsters and other creepy critters
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$69      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 15 November
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
ABOUT HOUSTON
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Houston Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Learned a great deal about creative process that Arthur goes through from the initiation of his drawing to completion of his composition. He was willing to share so much information, including the study of German abstract impressionists, art materials that he uses, his experience about being part of a gallery, and how his work is marketed . He also stressed that we need to paint, not from photos, but from real life .
5/5
Rebecca
2025-06-01
great!
5/5
Linette
2025-05-18
Even as an intermediate artist, I received valuable feedback to improve my painting.
5/5
Melisa
2025-05-18

Great class, wonderful setting. El Mito is super. Look forward to another class soon!
5/5
Jennifer
2025-05-05
Great fun! Instructor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Beautiful location! Weather was a bonus! Learned so much!
5/5
Beth
2025-05-04
Enjoyed the class. Joshua very helpful! Gave us good ideas. Hard to find the location of class but will know for future classes.
5/5
Bobbi Feiertag
2025-05-04

Great event. Enjoyed Arthur's direction and will join another one of his classes. Beautiful location!
5/5
Patti
2025-03-23
Josh was a very encouraging teacher. However I thought the class was going to be more geared towards learning how to Plein air paint and less on how to watercolor
4/5
Terri
2025-02-09
I did not knownit was outdoors but enjoyed the class. Arthur was very knowledgeable and i learned a lot from him. Can not wait to put what i learned to practice.
5/5
Grace
2025-01-05

I truly enjoyed last Saturday?s Beginning Water Color art class. The instructor was great and gave great instruction. I can?t wait to sign up for the class at Hermann Park.
5/5
Giselle
2024-06-16
Enjoyed the class.
5/5
Lisa
2024-06-03
It was very good. I liked the tips we received.
5/5
Deborah
2024-05-07

ARTISTS
Arthur Deatly
Local artist Arthur Deatly, has painted the Gulf coast region for over 20 years in the Plein Air style. Working from direct observation, he has traversed Houston and surrounding areas painting the city, towns and countryside he knows.

A graduate of Kansas City Art Institute in painting in 1981, he has maintained a steady and varied career in the Visual Arts. He has studied and practiced his trade since he left college yet still learn something knew every time he goes out and paints.
PHOTOS
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-06-06
Title or Location: Houston, Tx
Cactus flowers-Houston Texas
Credit: Ron. Igony

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-28
Title or Location: Cove, TX
No reference photo used. Just memory of landscape of rural back porch view, central Mississippi.
Credit: Todd Bohmont
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location: Houston Interstate 69
On my way home everyday I see beautiful sunset over interstate 59/69, with the iconic Transco tower in the horizon (tall building to the right), so I decided to paint it. Lighting on the freeway was the biggest challenge. This was my 2nd attempt.
Credit: Claire Zhang

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-20
Title or Location: Texas Bluebonnets
My wife suggested I should do a painting with bluebonnets in it. I used a composite of pictorial reference but decided to keep it loose and expressive.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: I re-took this photo in natural light on my kitchen counter with an iphone
I sketched this particular photo on a plane from Charlotte to Houston, the second of two 5x7 paintings of the Wicked Witch of the West. The stewardess kindly monitored my art and was a huge fan of the movie and what I was doing. This painting is one of a 6 piece theme now completed that will hang in my office. The movie is iconic to many and I wanted to capture key scenes from the movie in watercolor but with this particular one, I just sketched what I would have the witch look like if I wer
Credit: John Chandler
Facebook: johnechandler
Instagram: paintonaplane
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Colorado
The photo was taken in the garden of an acquaintance?s sister. The iris is watercolor on Arches 140 coldpress, 6 x9.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Fantasy Landscape
This was one of those "out of the box" paintings. it was fun and helped loosen me up and detour from my normal processes.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Acrylic color Artwork

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Beauty of nature

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Abstract flower Bunch

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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