Welcome

The Delaware Watercolor Society (DWS) aims to promote and encourage mutually shared interests in watercolor media among its members and the public. The Society works toward fostering high-quality, professional art and creative contributions to the Delaware community through education events, exhibits, and other activities.

Exhibitions

Delaware Watercolor Society
Juried Fine Art Exhibition

November 16 - February 1, 2019
The Painted Stave
106 West Commerce Street
Smyrna, DE 19977

Click here for prospectus. Digital Entry Deadline October 1.

DWS Juried Fine Art Exhibition

Delaware Watercolor Society - Juried Fine Art Exhibition
July 2 - 31, 2018
Nassau Valley Vineyards and Winery
32165 Winery Way, Lewes, DE 19958

DWS Juried Fine Art Exhibition
ARTISTS ACCEPTED AT NASSAU
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Here Are The Winners! Click Here.

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Spring Fine Art Exhibition

Delaware Watercolor Society - Spring Fine Art Exhibition
April 3 - 30, 2018
Lewes Library, 111 Adams Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958

And the winners are... click here to find out!

Second Wednesdays

Wednesday September 12, 2018
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  POSTPONED!
Paintout at Gordon's Pond

Bring your Lunch and enjoy painting in this special habitat. If you are coming email us at Gordon's Pond delawarewatercolorsociety.com.

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Wednesday October 10, 2018
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Of The Earth Mini-Workshop
(Mixed Media)

This unique session will used mixed media techniques and objects from nature to develop works emphasizing composition.
Here's another opportunity to try something different.

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Wednesday August 8, 2018
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gyotaku (fish printing)

Want to try a new technique? Give this mini-workshop a try. Use acrylics and rubber fish molds to make transfer prints.  These prints can be elevated to fine art by enhancing them with watercolor, watercolor inks, or gouache.

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Workshops

Still Life with Brenda Kidera

October 19-21, 2018
Come and learn how to approach still life paintings for the best results. Instructor Brenda Kidera will show you the way via her step-by-step demonstrations, design elements and techniques. Get that one-on-one feedback you need for a successful painting. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

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