KWSA

KWSA May Meeting 📣

Join us on May 6th at 7 PM at 44 Gaukel for an evening of art, ideas, and community!

We’re excited to welcome our guest speaker Laurie Spieker of Grand River Glassworks . Laurie is known for her imaginative contemporary glass art and for sharing the beauty of glassmaking through her studio, workshops, and community work across Waterloo Region.

We’ll also be diving into planning for our upcoming KWSA Festival—so bring your ideas, suggestions, and creative energy!

Hop on to our website for more details.

See you there!

🎨 New Workshop Announcement: The Art of Mixed Media Watercolour 🎨
with Anne Schott

Ready to bring new energy into your watercolor work?

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to combine watercolor with a variety of mixed media—adding texture, contrast, and bold new possibilities to your paintings.

✨ Add definition with ink, markers & watercolor pencils
✨ Build texture using collage and layered materials
✨ Experiment with oil pastels for resist effects and depth

Perfect for artists looking to expand their practice and try something new.

📅 Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Mixed media supplies provided—feel free to bring your favorites too!

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

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🎨New Workshop Announcemet: The Art of One Pattern, Three Paintings 🎨
with Anne Schott

One pattern. Three completely different artworks.

In this creative, mixed media workshop, you’ll start by painting a loose, full-coverage floral pattern—then transform it using different techniques and materials into three unique pieces.

✨ Explore pattern-making with watercolor & gouache
✨ Experiment with ink, markers, oil pastels & more
✨ Learn how negative space can completely transform your work

A fresh, playful approach to florals (or any subject you choose!)—perfect for artists ready to explore and experiment.

📅 Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

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New Workshop Announcement: Introduction to the Art of Watercolour

with Anne Schott

Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? This welcoming workshop is the perfect introduction.

Explore the foundations of watercolor through playful, hands-on practice—learning how to handle water, create expressive brushstrokes, and balance control with spontaneity.

✨ Learn essential techniques like washes, gradients & mark-making
✨ Build confidence with brush control and water flow
✨ Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher

No expectations. No intimidation. Just loose, joyful exploration.

📍 KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

We are now accepting submissions for “Art of Hope: Supporting Ray of Hope” event.

Open to all members!

🗓 Deadline: April 15
📆 Event Date: May 7
📅 Show Period: May 7 - TBD

Details at KWSA.ca

CALL FOR ARTISTS

We are now accepting submissions for “Florals & Fauna” at Williams Fresh Cafe.

Open to all members!

🗓 Deadline: April 15
📅 Show Dates: April 23 – August 20

Details at KWSA.ca

KWSA April Meeting: Don’t Miss It!

Join us on Wednesday, April 1st at 7 PM at 44 Gaukel for an evening of art, community, and inspiration.

We’re excited to have Neetika Agarwal .chic.artist sharing insights on building your brand on Instagram—drawing from her experience growing a community of over 100K followers.

🎨 Bring an artwork to show & share with fellow members
💻 Learn about new website features + your artist profile
📣 Hear about upcoming KWSA events
☕ And don’t forget your mug for a cozy warm drink!

Come connect, learn, and be part of our growing creative community.

Hop on to our website for more details.

See you there!

🎨 New Workshop Announcement: From Chaos to Clarity 🎨
A Watercolour Negative Painting Workshop with Moumita Roychowdhury .dg

What if your “messy” beginnings could become something beautiful?

In this immersive workshop, you’ll start with loose, expressive washes—then learn how to shape, refine, and bring clarity using negative painting techniques. It’s all about trusting the process and discovering how to turn spontaneity into intentional, luminous artwork.

✨ Explore intuitive washes and movement
✨ Learn to see and define forms through negative space
✨ Build depth through layering and value

Perfect for watercolor artists ready to loosen up and deepen their practice.

📅 May 2 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

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