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• CAL Executive Board Meeting

  • Start
    September 21, 2020
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  • End
    April 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    63 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conore, TX., 77301

  Executive Board Meeting held the fourth Wednesday of the month

  11:00 to 12:30

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• Figure Drawing Group 1st & 3rd Wed 10-1

  • Start
    June 05, 2024
  •  
  • End
    April 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    44 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  Twice a month join this fun group for live figure drawing at the CAL classroom, 127 Simonton, Conroe, TX.  10:00am to 1:00pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

  
  

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• Portrait Painting Group

  • Start
    June 07, 2024
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  • End
    April 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    45 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe TX

  This event is non instructional and a small model fee is required ($10)  contact Juan Cantavella at 707-372-8301 or email at  juancantavella@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

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• Artists In Action Plein Air

  • Start
    January 06, 2025
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  • End
    May 27, 2026
  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    various

  

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• Still Life Group Second Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Start
    January 17, 2025
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  • End
    December 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  

  Still Life Group is an open studio, no-instruction event.  Once each month, Terri Harris facilitates an opportunity for artists to practice their art-from-life skills.  All levels of skill are welcome, and any medium can be used.  

  The composition and lighting is a collaborative effort in which we all learn with and from each other.  You are encouraged to bring items that can be added to the still life.  One or two setups, depending on the number of attendees, are available so that all artists can have a good viewpoint.  

  Contact Terri Harris at 936-522-7745 or email at terribearart@gmail.com.  Each month, an email is sent requesting your RSVP.  This group is free of charge.

  
  

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• Nature Journaling: Blending art and science to see the world with wonder - Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm

  • Start
    January 13, 2026
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  • End
    April 18, 2028
  •  
  • Schedule
    119 sessions
  • Location
    Conroe Art League 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301
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  Nature Journaling: 

  Blending art and science to see the world with wonder

  
  

  Slow down, look closely, and let your sketchbook become a window into the hidden wonders of nature.  In this class, we'll use drawing, color, and writing to capture the beauty of plants, wildlife, and the landscapes around us.  Each page is both artwork and a scientific record, helping us notice patterns, behaviors, and details we might otherwise miss.

  We'll start in the studio with simple techniques, then step outside when we can to observe the living world firsthand.  Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of local flora and fauna while cultivating a sense of curiosity and connection with the natural world.  

  All levels welcome--bring your sketchbook and your sense of wonder!

  
  

  Day and time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm

  Tuition: $120(4-week month) / $150 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month

  To register, contact Jessica at Sub.dio@gmail.com or 936-581-4063.

  
  

  Jessica's work features strong connections to narrative and nature. She enjoys making images that move between traditional drawing practices and digital painting. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA) and the Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA).
  

  Jessica is based in the greater Houston area; when she is  not drawing she enjoys the outdoors, reading a good book, and spending time with her family.

  
  

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• Painting with Juan Cantavella

  • Start
    January 17, 2026
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  • End
    April 29, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  Join Juan Cantavella for Saturday morning oil painting. Now one class - 9 a.m. to 11:00.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Watercolor Painting with Gary Hernandez, Mon 10 a.m. to Noon

  • Start
    January 19, 2026
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  • End
    May 01, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  The watercolor course helps painters build confidence and develop essential skills for success in this beautiful medium.  Learn to handle the paint, mix colors, and effectively use various techniques.  

  
  

  Gary is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist.  He received his training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Arts.  

  
  

  Mondays, 10 a.m. to Noon

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) and $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.

  
  

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at: garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com

  
  

  BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

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• Watercolor with Carrie Allbritton

  • Start
    January 19, 2026
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  • End
    May 01, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe Texas 77301

  This is an ongoing class.  

  JOIN CARRIE ALLBRITTON FOR WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON MONDAYS FROM 1:00-3:00.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ceramics

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Carol Berger's Studio, 3015 Hemingway Dr., Montgomery, TX

  This is an ongoing class.

  Ceramics with Carol Berger - Pottery Classes

  Tuesdays: 9-12am, 1-4pm, or 6-9pm

  
  

  
  

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• Drawing Class with Gary Hernandez, Tue 10 a.m. to noon

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe Texas 77301

  
  

  

  Learn to Draw: A Comprehensive Introduction to Drawing Foundations and Style with Gary Hernandez

  
  

  You'll be guided by a professional artist who will work with you individually to develop the skills that will take your drawings to the next level.

  Gary is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist.  He received his training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art.

  Drawing is the foundation for communicating the visual language effectively.  It's the best way to visualize ideas for yourself and others.  In this class, you will learn the fundamentals as well as the advanced techniques of drawing.  You will learn to use many different tools and mediums to express yourself.  When you learn to draw, you create a wealth of possibilities for how to express the world around you.  From still life to portraiture to landscape, having the right foundation for drawing will offer you a lifetime of artmaking.

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) / $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.  

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com.

  BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

  
  

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• Oil Painting Class with Gary Hernandez, Tue 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Conroe Art League 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301
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  Learn to paint and kickstart your creativity.  Gary will help you see the world in a new way through art.  Whether you paint from a photo or from life, you'll be encouraged to paint what you see.  Gary will teach the basics of painting, color theory, and composition, and he'll help you take the next step on your art journey.  

  You'll be guided by a professional artist who will work with you individually to develop the skills that will take your paintings to the next level.  For all artists, beginners to experienced.  

  Gary is a professional working artist who studied at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art.  He is an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America and the International Guild of Realism.  He is represented by Jack Meier Gallery in Houston.

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) / $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com.

  BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Homeschool Art Class with Rebekah Billings,Wed. 1:30 to 3:00

  • Start
    January 21, 2026
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  • End
    May 03, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  
  

  Classes are for third grade and up.

  Cost is $75 per month for each student.
  

  Contact Rebekah Billings at colorwheelhouse@gmail.com

  832-244-5375

  
  

  Classes will be held at Conroe Art League
  

  127 Simonton

  Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

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• Homeschool Art Class with Rebekah Billings,Wed. 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • Start
    January 21, 2026
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  • End
    May 03, 2028
  •  
  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  
  

  Classes are for third grade and up.

  Cost is $75 per month for each student.
  

  Contact Rebekah Billings at colorwheelhouse@gmail.com

  832-244-5375

  
  

  
  

  Classes will be held at Conroe Art League
  

  127 Simonton

  Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

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• Art Without Rules: a mixed-media journey with Brenda McDougall, Session 1

  • Start
    February 05, 2026
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  • End
    February 26, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe TX
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Art Without Rules

  A Mixed-Media Journey

  Step outside the lines and into the exciting world of mixed media! This class is all about experimentation, play, and creative freedom.  You'll explore how to combine a variety of materials--including acrylic paint, collage, texture mediums, drawing tools, found objects, and expressive mark-making--to create richly-layered, dynamic artwork.  

  Learn how to build depth, add texture, and create visual interest while discovering your own unique artistic voice.  This 2-session class held over 9 weeks, encourages curiosity and letting go of perfection--there are no mistakes here, only creative opportunities.  Open to all adults, both beginners and experienced artists, this class is perfect for anyone ready to loosen up, try something new, and enjoy creating beyond traditional boundaries.  

  
  

  Dates:     Thursdays, February 5 through February 26, 2026

  Times:     1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Tuition:   $135

  Location: Madeley Fine Art Gallery, upstairs classroom 

  
  

  *Students are encouraged to bring what they already have.   This class is about exploration, not perfection--sharing materials and discovering new favorites is part of the fun.  A supplies list will be mailed to you after you sign up for the class.

  
  

  Your instructor is Brenda McDougall, an accomplished artist with over 40 years of experience. Holding degrees in Fine Art and Commercial Art, Brenda has earned numerous awards and is known for her distinctive approach to mixed media, where texture meets fine art. "My goal is not to have students paint like me, but to help them paint beyond me.  I teach a style where contemporary meets realism, blending solid foundations with expressive modern techniques." Contact Brenda at 830-708-8718 or yakiartist@gmail.com.

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• February Artist In Action:

  • When
    February 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton
  • Spaces left
    5

  
  

  
  

  ARTISTS IN ACTION

  Sign up to be one of the "Artists In Action".  Each month on the First Friday of the month the gallery is open late for the downtown Conroe event "Sip and Shop".  As an Artist In Action you will be working on a current project in the gallery for the general public to view.  Any art that you can work on in the gallery is eligible (sculpting, card and jewelry making, painting, etc). This monthly event is limited to 5 artists each month.  Artist must be a CAL member and provide all their own supplies/equipment and clean up when finished.  All sales will go through the CAL system with 20% going to CAL. 

  If you are able to allow people to get hands on with your media of choice that is wonderful.  People are very interested when it comes to artistic creation.

  The goal is to get more visitors in the gallery, sell more of your work and get to know your fellows CAL member in a fun and creative way.

  If you have any questions about the event please email Tina at tinahobbs.tinamade@gmail.com.

  
  

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• February General Mtg

  • When
    February 07, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX. 77301

  Register

  General Meeting - 4:00-4:30 PM

  Demo Artist - 4:30 PM

  Artist's Reception 5:30- 7:00 PM

  
  

  Come to the general meeting to hear all about what is happening at CAL.   The Demo Artist for February is Carol Heinrichs.  Carol will be presenting "Photography as a Studio Tool:  From Reference and Documentation to Fine Art".

  
  

  Stay for the reception and visit with old and new friends while viewing the monthly show.   Join us as we celebrate Joyce Beckwith, Featured Artist, and a 90th birthday celebration. 

  
  

   Members, please bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer for everyone to enjoy during the reception.

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• New Member Orientation/Current Member Refresher

  • When
    February 11, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Madeley Gallery

  Register

  Sign up for docent training.  New members and current members needing a refresher are welcome.  Training session is held at the CAL Madeley Gallery at 127 Simonton St. on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00.

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• Get Your Glow! A 3-day workshop with Carla Gauthier

  • Start
    February 13, 2026
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  • End
    February 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Transparent watercolor is ideal for paintings that "glow" - a sense of light that comes from inside the painting - like a sunset, a candle, a lamp, a room with a window.  Learn how to use color and value to describe just that - light that appears to come from the paper itself, magically transforming whatever the subject. You will work together on a group painting project to understand basic techniques and ideas and will work on individual paintings as time allows.  Carla will supply the photo reference for the first project but she asks that you find some photo references that have this sense of light so that you can work on an individual project.

  Dates/Times: February 13 - 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

  Location: Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton St., Conroe TX 77301

  Cost: Members $200; Non-members $240

  

  Carla was born and educated in Canada and has lived and worked in the U.S. and Europe. She now resides in Houston, Texas where she continues to paint and teach. While earning her BA in Fine Art and Art History and her Bachelor of Education, she continued to paint in watercolor and oil.  An education in traditional drawing and printmaking provided her with a solid base in image making. Carla is a signature member of many prestigious organizations. "Painting, for me, is an opportunity to make sense of an increasingly visual world. I get to enjoy the image making process, choosing the contrast, color, and light that suit the subject at hand and the story being told.  It is a pursuit which has its challenges and successes, but it is about the process, the small gains made along the way."

  
  

  Supply List 

  Regular watercolor supplies, including:

  palette

  brushes

  paper

  paper towels

  pencil

  eraser

  sponges

  water sprayer

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• MARCH SHELF REGISTRATIONS

  • When
    March 02, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    CAL Gallery, 127 Simonton St, Conroe 77301

  Register

  Regular Adult Members in good standing are eligible to display artwork in the CAL Gallery.  You may Renew your membership if needed.

  If you have "smalls" to sell that will fit in the glass cases, we would love to show your work.  You do not have to sell jewelry in order to show in the cases.

  Drop off/Pick up artwork inside the gallery.  Please have the following when you come:
  

  1. Confirmation of registration
     
  2. Docent sign up confirmation. If you need help signing up for a docent shift, please contact DocentCoordinator@ConroeArtLeague.com.
  3. Payment: CAL prefers that you pay online. However, if you cannot pay online, the following methods of payment are permitted:

  Credit Card in Gallery on Take-In day

  Check: If paying by check, please have the check already made out to Conroe Art League in the correct amount.  

  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH

  Take-In is Monday, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.   Deadline to register is 6:00pm Sunday.  This Exhibition will be on display in the CAL gallery throughout the month.

  Waiver & Donation Agreement: By paying the registration fees, artist agrees to the following:  release CAL and its representatives from any and all claims of damage, theft of any artwork/item on exhibit at the gallery; has read and agreed to the guidelines set forth in the CAL gallery policies How to show in the Gallery  Artist agrees that CAL will receive a donation for each piece sold during its exhibition in the Gallery at 20% of the purchase price. Artist will be paid for sold piece(s) within two (2) weeks after the exhibit closes, less the 20% donation amount. CAL will collect sales tax on all sales in the Gallery.  Please Note:  CAL is required to file with the IRS an information return (1099) for each person to whom CAL pays during the tax year at least $600 in sales proceeds and/or prizes and awards.  CAL reserves the right to withhold payment of such amounts unless the recipient provides the required taxpayer identification information through a completed W-9.

  Artist agrees to follow and adhere to all CAL guidelines, procedures, and By-Laws.  Failure to do so may result in removal of membership.

  Any unclaimed artwork/item left after the exhibit take-out date will be removed from the exhibition site and donated/disposed of IF NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  There shall be no soliciting, fundraising, or promoting any organization or group other than CAL or organizations or groups that CAL is a member of.

  Click the REGISTER button to pay.
  

  
  

  
  

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• MARCH SHOW TAKE-OUT

  • When
    March 03, 2026

  
  

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• CAL International Show Opens

  • When
    March 03, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM

  
  

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• Art Without Rules: a mixed-media journey with Brenda McDougall; Session 2

  • Start
    March 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    April 02, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe TX
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

               

  Art Without Rules

  A Mixed-Media Journey

  Step outside the lines and into the exciting world of mixed media! This class is all about experimentation, play, and creative freedom.  You'll explore how to combine a variety of materials--including acrylic paint, collage, texture mediums, drawing tools, found objects, and expressive mark-making--to create richly-layered, dynamic artwork.  

  Learn how to build depth, add texture, and create visual interest while discovering your own unique artistic voice.  This 2-session class held over 9 weeks encourages curiosity and letting go of perfection--there are no mistakes here, only creative opportunities.  Open to all adults, both beginners and experienced artists, this class is perfect for anyone ready to loosen up, try something new, and enjoy creating beyond traditional boundaries.  

  
  

  Dates:     Thursdays, March 5 through April 2, 2026

  Times:     1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Tuition:   $175

  Location: Madeley Fine Art Gallery, upstairs classroom 

  
  

  *Students are encouraged to bring what they already have.   This class is about exploration, not perfection--sharing materials and discovering new favorites is part of the fun.  A supplies list will be mailed to you after you sign up for the class.

  
  

  Your instructor is Brenda McDougall, an accomplished artist with over 40 years of experience. Holding degrees in Fine Art and Commercial Art, Brenda has earned numerous awards and is known for her distinctive approach to mixed media, where texture meets fine art. "My goal is not to have students paint like me, but to help them paint beyond me.  I teach a style where contemporary meets realism, blending solid foundations with expressive modern techniques." Contact Brenda at 830-708-8718 or yakiartist@gmail.com.

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• March Artist In Action:

  • When
    March 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  
  

  
  

  ARTISTS IN ACTION

  Sign up to be one of the "Artists In Action".  Each month on the First Friday of the month the gallery is open late for the downtown Conroe event "Sip and Shop".  As an Artist In Action you will be working on a current project in the gallery for the general public to view.  Any art that you can work on in the gallery is eligible (sculpting, card and jewelry making, painting, etc). This monthly event is limited to 5 artists each month.  Artist must be a CAL member and provide all their own supplies/equipment and clean up when finished.  All sales will go through the CAL system with 20% going to CAL. 

  If you are able to allow people to get hands on with your media of choice that is wonderful.  People are very interested when it comes to artistic creation.

  The goal is to get more visitors in the gallery, sell more of your work and get to know your fellows CAL member in a fun and creative way.

  If you have any questions about the event please email Tina at tinahobbs.tinamade@gmail.com

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• March General Mtg

  • When
    March 07, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX. 77301

  Register

  General Meeting - 4:00-4:30 PM

  Demo artist - 4:30-5:30 PM

  
  

  Come to the general meeting to hear all about what is happening at CAL.   There will be no artist reception on this date.  Reception will be held on the 21st.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation/Current Member Refresher

  • When
    March 11, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Madeley Gallery

  Register

  Sign up for docent training.  New members and current members needing a refresher are welcome.  Training session is held at the CAL Madeley Gallery at 127 Simonton St. on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00.

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• Creative Exploration 2026 with Heidi Williams

  • Start
    March 19, 2026
  •  
  • End
    April 23, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe TX
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This 6-week class uses a blend of interactive exercises, thoughtful discussions, and practical techniques. We will delve into the psychology of creativity, explore various forms of artistic expression, and develop strategies for overcoming creative blocks.  Whether you're a seasoned artist or simply curious, this class offers a supportive environment to unlock your artistic potential and cultivate a deeper connection to your creative spirit.
  

  
  

  Thursdays, March 19, 2026 through April 23, 2026

  10:00 a.m. to noon

  Cost:  $150

  Location: Madeley Fine Art Gallery, upstairs classroom 

  
  

  Your leader will be Heidi Williams.  Heidi is a multi-passionate creative with a deep interest in how people interact with the world. She taught at the university level for many years focusing on women’s issues, pop culture, and intersectionality. Currently, she is dabbling in the world of painting and trying to answer the question: Watercolor, acrylic or oils? Heidi is eager to answer any questions you may have about the class.  You may contact her at meetheidiwilliams@gmail.com or 316-558-7385.

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• Volunteer at CAL International Awards Reception

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton

  Register

  Volunteer to help make the CAL International artist reception and awards announcement a big success.  We need volunteers in a variety of areas.  Click the registration link to see what is needed.

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• Lone Star College Student Tour

  • When
    March 27, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St

  Lone Star College Student Spring Tour

  Facilitator - Kerry Conkling

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• GREATER CONROE ARTS FESTIVAL

  • When
    March 28, 2026

  
  

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• APRIL SHELF REGISTRATIONS

  • When
    March 30, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    CAL Gallery, 127 Simonton St, Conroe 77301

  Register

  Regular Adult Members in good standing are eligible to display artwork in the CAL Gallery.  You may Renew your membership if needed.

  If you have "smalls" to sell that will fit in the glass cases, we would love to show your work.  You do not have to sell jewelry in order to show in the cases.

  Drop off/Pick up artwork inside the gallery.  Please have the following when you come:
  

  1. Confirmation of registration
     
  2. Docent sign up confirmation. If you need help signing up for a docent shift, please contact DocentCoordinator@ConroeArtLeague.com.
  3. Payment: CAL prefers that you pay online. However, if you cannot pay online, the following methods of payment are permitted:

  Credit Card in Gallery on Take-In day

  Check: If paying by check, please have the check already made out to Conroe Art League in the correct amount.  

  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH

  Take-In is Monday, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.   Deadline to register is 6:00pm Sunday.  This Exhibition will be on display in the CAL gallery throughout the month.

  Waiver & Donation Agreement: By paying the registration fees, artist agrees to the following:  release CAL and its representatives from any and all claims of damage, theft of any artwork/item on exhibit at the gallery; has read and agreed to the guidelines set forth in the CAL gallery policies How to show in the Gallery  Artist agrees that CAL will receive a donation for each piece sold during its exhibition in the Gallery at 20% of the purchase price. Artist will be paid for sold piece(s) within two (2) weeks after the exhibit closes, less the 20% donation amount. CAL will collect sales tax on all sales in the Gallery.  Please Note:  CAL is required to file with the IRS an information return (1099) for each person to whom CAL pays during the tax year at least $600 in sales proceeds and/or prizes and awards.  CAL reserves the right to withhold payment of such amounts unless the recipient provides the required taxpayer identification information through a completed W-9.

  Artist agrees to follow and adhere to all CAL guidelines, procedures, and By-Laws.  Failure to do so may result in removal of membership.

  Any unclaimed artwork/item left after the exhibit take-out date will be removed from the exhibition site and donated/disposed of IF NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  There shall be no soliciting, fundraising, or promoting any organization or group other than CAL or organizations or groups that CAL is a member of.

  Click the REGISTER button to pay.
  

  
  

  
  

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• APRIL MONTHLY ART TAKE-IN

  • When
    March 31, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CAL Gallery, 127 Simonton St, Conroe 77301

  Register

  Regular Adult Members in good standing are eligible to display artwork in the CAL Gallery.  You may Renew your membership if needed.

  Drop off/Pick up artwork inside the gallery.  Please have the following when you come:

  1. Confirmation of registration
  2. Docent sign up confirmation. If you need help signing up for a docent shift, please contact DocentCoordinator@ConroeArtLeague.com.
  3. Payment: CAL prefers that you pay online. However, if you cannot pay online, the following methods of payment are permitted:

  Credit Card in Gallery on Take-In day

  Check: If paying by check, please have the check already made out to Conroe Art League in the correct amount.  

  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH

  Take-In is Tuesday, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.     Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Monday.  This Exhibition will be on display in the CAL gallery throughout the month.

  Waiver & Donation Agreement: By paying the registration fees, artist agrees to the following:  release CAL and its representatives from any and all claims of damage, theft of any artwork/item on exhibit at the gallery; has read and agreed to the guidelines set forth in the CAL gallery policies How to show in the Gallery (which includes artwork rules); entry fees up to 48" wide-$10 each. Fees for diptych (2 pieces comprising one complete work) and triptych (3 pieces comprising one complete work) are based on the above fee scale if the complete work fits within the width listed.  2D art is not to exceed 48 inches in width, 72 inches in height, and maximum weight is 30 pounds.  3D art is not to exceed 30 inches in depth by 30 inches wide and 48 inches high and maximum weight is 40 lbs.  3D art must fit on CAL window tables or pedestals.  Artist agrees that CAL will receive a donation for each piece sold during its exhibition in the Gallery at 20% of the purchase price. Artist will be paid for sold piece(s) within two (2) weeks after the exhibit closes, less the 20% donation amount. CAL will collect sales tax on all sales in the Gallery.  Please Note:  CAL is required to file with the IRS an information return (1099) for each person to whom CAL pays during the tax year at least $600 in sales proceeds and/or prizes and awards.  CAL reserves the right to withhold payment of such amounts unless the recipient provides the required taxpayer identification information through a completed W-9.

  Artist agrees to follow and adhere to all CAL guidelines, procedures, and By-Laws.  Failure to do so may result in removal of membership.

  Any unclaimed artwork/item left after the exhibit take-out date will be removed from the exhibition site and donated/disposed of IF NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  There shall be no soliciting, fundraising, or promoting any organization or group other than CAL or organizations or groups that CAL is a member of.

  Click the REGISTER button to pay and also to provide the Artwork Details which we will use to print labels for your artwork.
  

  
  

  
  

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• April General Mtg

  • When
    April 04, 2026
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX. 77301

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  General Meeting - 4:00-4:30 PM

  Demo Artist - 4:30 PM

  Artist's Reception 5:30- 7:00 PM

  
  

  You may register for one or both events.  You may register for one or both events.   Be sure to click the final steps of  your registration so that you get a confirmation.  Come to the general meeting to hear all about what is happening at CAL.  

  Stay for the reception and visit with old and new friends while viewing the monthly show.   Members, please bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer for everyone to enjoy during the reception.

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• CLOSED - EASTER

  • When
    April 05, 2026

  
  

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• Volunteer at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

  • When
    April 10, 2026
  • Location
    Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

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  Sign up to represent CAL in the Madeley Fine Art Gallery tent at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival.  The Festival spans three days and we will need multiple shifts covered each day.  April 10, 11 and 12.

  Specific time assignments will be made at a later date.

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• WOODLAND WATERWAY ART FESTIVAL

  • Start
    April 10, 2026
  • End
    April 12, 2026

  
  

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• YTA Event

  • When
    April 23, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton

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• May Artist In Action:

  • When
    May 01, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton
  • Spaces left
    5

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  ARTISTS IN ACTION

  Sign up to be one of the "Artists In Action".  Each month on the First Friday of the month the gallery is open late for the downtown Conroe event "Sip and Shop".  As an Artist In Action you will be working on a current project in the gallery for the general public to view.  Any art that you can work on in the gallery is eligible (sculpting, card and jewelry making, painting, etc). This monthly event is limited to 5 artists each month.  Artist must be a CAL member and provide all their own supplies/equipment and clean up when finished.  All sales will go through the CAL system with 20% going to CAL. 

  If you are able to allow people to get hands on with your media of choice that is wonderful.  People are very interested when it comes to artistic creation.

  The goal is to get more visitors in the gallery, sell more of your work and get to know your fellows CAL member in a fun and creative way.

  If you have any questions about the event please email Sandy at docentcoordinator@conroeartleague.com. 

  
  

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• MAY MONTHLY ART TAKE-IN

  • When
    May 05, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CAL Gallery, 127 Simonton St, Conroe 77301

  Register

  Regular Adult Members in good standing are eligible to display artwork in the CAL Gallery.  You may Renew your membership if needed.

  Drop off/Pick up artwork inside the gallery.  Please have the following when you come:

  1. Confirmation of registration
  2. Docent sign up confirmation. If you need help signing up for a docent shift, please contact DocentCoordinator@ConroeArtLeague.com.
  3. Payment: CAL prefers that you pay online. However, if you cannot pay online, the following methods of payment are permitted:

  Credit Card in Gallery on Take-In day

  Check: If paying by check, please have the check already made out to Conroe Art League in the correct amount.  

  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH

  Take-In is Tuesday, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.     Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Monday.  This Exhibition will be on display in the CAL gallery throughout the month.

  Waiver & Donation Agreement: By paying the registration fees, artist agrees to the following:  release CAL and its representatives from any and all claims of damage, theft of any artwork/item on exhibit at the gallery; has read and agreed to the guidelines set forth in the CAL gallery policies How to show in the Gallery (which includes artwork rules); entry fees up to 48" wide-$10 each. Fees for diptych (2 pieces comprising one complete work) and triptych (3 pieces comprising one complete work) are based on the above fee scale if the complete work fits within the width listed.  2D art is not to exceed 48 inches in width, 72 inches in height, and maximum weight is 30 pounds.  3D art is not to exceed 30 inches in depth by 30 inches wide and 48 inches high and maximum weight is 40 lbs.  3D art must fit on CAL window tables or pedestals.  Artist agrees that CAL will receive a donation for each piece sold during its exhibition in the Gallery at 20% of the purchase price. Artist will be paid for sold piece(s) within two (2) weeks after the exhibit closes, less the 20% donation amount. CAL will collect sales tax on all sales in the Gallery.  Please Note:  CAL is required to file with the IRS an information return (1099) for each person to whom CAL pays during the tax year at least $600 in sales proceeds and/or prizes and awards.  CAL reserves the right to withhold payment of such amounts unless the recipient provides the required taxpayer identification information through a completed W-9.

  Artist agrees to follow and adhere to all CAL guidelines, procedures, and By-Laws.  Failure to do so may result in removal of membership.

  Any unclaimed artwork/item left after the exhibit take-out date will be removed from the exhibition site and donated/disposed of IF NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  There shall be no soliciting, fundraising, or promoting any organization or group other than CAL or organizations or groups that CAL is a member of.

  Click the REGISTER button to pay and also to provide the Artwork Details which we will use to print labels for your artwork.
  

  
  

  
  

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• May General Mtg

  • When
    May 09, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX. 77301

  Register

  General Meeting - 4:00-4:30 PM

  Demo Artist - 4:30-5:30 PM

  Reception 5:30-7:00 PM

  
  

  You may register for one or both events.  You may register for one or both events.   Be sure to click the final steps of  your registration so that you get a confirmation.  Come to the general meeting to hear all about what is happening at CAL.  

  Stay for the reception and visit with old and new friends while viewing the monthly show.   Members, please bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer for everyone to enjoy during the reception.

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• New Member Orientation/Current Member Refresher

  • When
    May 13, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Madeley Gallery

  Register

  Sign up for docent training.  New members and current members needing a refresher are welcome.  Training session is held at the CAL Madeley Gallery at 127 Simonton St. on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00.

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• Beyond the Snapshot: Creating Fine Art through Photography with Carol Henrichs

  • Start
    May 16, 2026
  •  
  • End
    May 17, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Learn to transform your photographs from ordinary to extraordinary. This workshop explores the creative process behind crafting images that evoke emotion, tell stories, and transcend simple documentation. With opportunities to participate in practical, hands-on exercises, participants will practice capturing images and experimenting with different styles. Ideal for those using DSLR, mirrorless, hybrid, or bridge cameras.  

  Dates and times: May 16 and 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

  Location: Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  After a career of supporting the use of technology in education, Carol retired from Texas A&M University to pursue her encore career in photography.  Dr. Henrichs' photography career provided opportunities for her to be a featured speaker for Carnival Cruise Lines, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Wildlife Expo, and many other organizations. Ever the educator, she conducts workshops and writes informative articles for her website blog. 

  
  

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• The Dynamic Floral with Patrick Saunders

  • Start
    June 19, 2026
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  • End
    June 21, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX

                   

  The Dynamic Floral        

  The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more excitement to your painting.  Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start, and when to stop.

  Each day will begin with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction with students.  We will work from both cut flowers and photographs in the studio.  The class is highly tailored for each individual student.  Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor.  Patrick's CAL workshops ALWAYS fill up, so register quickly.  A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.

  
  

  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 19-21

  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  The Madeley Fine Art Gallery

  Cost $550

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• The Dynamic Floral with Patrick Saunders

  • Start
    July 17, 2026
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  • End
    July 19, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX

                   

  The Dynamic Floral        

  The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more excitement to your painting.  Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start, and when to stop.

  Each day will begin with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction with students.  We will work from both cut flowers and photographs in the studio.  The class is highly tailored for each individual student.  Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor.  Patrick's CAL workshops ALWAYS fill up, so register quickly.  A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.

  
  

  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 17-19

  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  The Madeley Fine Art Gallery

  Cost $550

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• Decisive and Intentional Painting with Dan Graziano

  • Start
    September 25, 2026
  •  
  • End
    September 27, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX
  • Spaces left
    13

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  This three-day studio workshop will focus on painting "alla prima" (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification, and painting "wet on wet" to create strong "painterly" paintings.  The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the elements of your reference to the canvas with the goal of creating an artistic painting that accurately relates the important forms of a composition rather than simply copying everything in a photograph.  

  The first morning of the workshop begins with a discussion of painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective, and other "practical" elements that make a successful painting.  Each day participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork, and painting in a "decisive" and "intentional" manner.  

  Each morning of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with an explanation of his process.  Dan will provide plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout each day of the workshop.  

  This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums; however, proficiency in basic drawing is required.  Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.

  CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON!! Suggested supply list is below.

  
  

  Dan Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the ordinary and unexpected fleeting moments of everyday life.  Incorporating dramatic light, shadow, color and perspective, his compositions feature a diversity of subjects - from a simple still life to rugged coastlines, active urban life, lively cafes and bars, small rural towns and forgotten roadside relics.  His work has been featured in numerous publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world.  He also keeps an active schedule teaching workshops at galleries and art organizations throughout the nation.

  His artistic vision began taking shape in the 60's, during America's explosive political, cultural and artistic awakening.  His first formal training focused on advertising and illustration, but a career opportunity in architecture and urban planning altered his original direction. 

  When he returned to painting, he was drawn to the rich complexity of the urban landscape inspired by Edward Hopper and other urbanist painters. As an accomplished blues guitarist (his other great passion), he found the city streets, time worn buildings and multiple layers of decay and repair a visual parallel to the spirit and culture of the music.  He has received formal training in the traditional techniques and principles of classical realism painting from The Florence Academy of Art.

  “In my paintings, I try to capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life.  I continue to be intrigued by the urban landscapes of inner cities - their active streets, time worn buildings and multiple layers of decay, renewal and adaptation - that proudly display the effects of age and use, which I see as testaments to strength, character and authenticity in contrast with modern society’s demand for newness, imitation, disposability and easy duplication.  My work is influenced by realists such as Caravaggio, Sargent, Hopper and the three generations of Wyeths along with California painters Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn.”

  Suggested Supply List:

  - Portable easel or tabletop easel with a paint mixing palette (Masterson plastic artist palette is a good option)

  - Solvent container with a locking lid

  - Cup or container for medium (if using a medium)

  - Oil paint (any brand of good quality paint).  Suggested colors:

  Ultramarine blue

  Manganese blue

  Sap green

  Burnt sienna

  Burnt umber

  Alizarin crimson

  Cadmium orange

  Cadmium red light

  Cadmium yellow medium

  Yellow ochre

  Titanium white

  - Brushes 

  I recommend hog bristle brushes or good quality synthetic brushes for oil or acrylic painting.  Bring a mixture of filberts, flats, and rounds in various sizes (4, 6, 8, 10) with one sable rigger (liner).  I use Robert Simmons Signet series (hog bristle) and Rosemary & Co.  Ivory series (synthetic).  Don't bring worn out brushes.

  - Panels

  You will use 3 to 4 panels per day.   Your choice of panel sizes (6x8, 8x10, 9x12) - no larger than 9 x 12 for this workshop.  Please bring panels rather than stretched canvas and avoid panels with too "slick" a surface.

  Optional -  I tone my panels with a thin wash of Liquitex Red Oxide acrylic paint wiped on with a moist paper towel.

  - Medium (optional)

  Graham's Walnut Alkyd Medium (a fast-drying and non-toxic product) or Gamblin Neo Megilp

  - Solvent

  Odorless mineral spirits (Gamsol or Turpenoid). Do not bring hardware store turpentine - it is not healthy for you or the people around you.

  - Paper towels and plastic grocery bags for used paper towels

  - Painting clothes (please wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on)

  - Optional 

  disposable gloves

  wet panel carrier

  bag lunch, bottled water

  
  

  
  

  Online Art Stores for Supplies and Equipment:

  - Cheap Joes www.cheapjoes.com

  - Dick Blick www.dickblick.com

  - Art Supply Warehouse www.artsupplywarehouse.com

  - Jerry’s Artarama www.jerrysartarama.com

  - Triangle Coatings (Classic Artist Oils) www.tricoatstore.com

  - Artist and Craftsman Supply www.artistcraftsman.com

  - RayMar Art www.raymarart.com

  - SourceTek www.canvaspanels.com

  -Rosemary & Co. www.rosemaryandco.com

  
  

  
  

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