Southern Chapter Meetings

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• SC More than Flowers with Pamela Strohbar (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, October 11, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

   

  More Than Flowers:
  Botanical Illustration, Botanical Art and Floral Art

   Join artist Pamela Strobhar for a presentation exploring the different characteristics of these styles. Discover how each discipline differs in purpose, accuracy, composition and expression. Learn the unique role and history that watercolor holds in the botanical and floral art space. The hope is to convey a deeper appreciation of these beautiful traditions and leave you with ideas for your own experimentation and creativity.

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Painting Pets with Sue Davis (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, November 08, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Want to learn how to paint your pet in a loose and exciting way?  Join us when SC member and teacher Sue Davis demonstrates. 

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Holiday Party with Ornament Exchange

  • When
    Sunday, December 13, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Celebrate the season with us!  Mark the date. Details to follow.... 

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• SC Exhibiting Miniature Paintings in Masterworks with Barbara McGuire (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, January 10, 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Come learn how to exhibit your miniature paintings in the NM Masterworks exhibition. 

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Prints with Watercolor with Noël Sandino (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, February 14, 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Noël Sandino is an accomplished artist in many media and her passion is printmaking.  Join us as she demonstrates joining watercolor and prints for an exciting combination.  

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Painting on "salvaged" paper with Laurel Weathersbee

  • When
    Sunday, March 14, 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Painting from Photos with Penny Simpson (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, April 11, 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  Penny Simpson, NMWS, is an accomplished painter with a unique recognizable style.  Join us how she explains and demonstrates the process of painting from photos.

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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• SC Swap and Sell (public meeting)

  • When
    Sunday, May 09, 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Cruces Village Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

  The Southern Chapter May program will be our annual swap and sell of art supplies and books (bring your cash and bags to carry your purchases)!  If you have any art “stuff” you’d like to swap or sell, feel free to bring it along!  We’ll have tables set up around the room for you to display your wares.  

  Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

  We welcome YOU to come learn about the magic and beauty of watercolor and get to know our friendly group.  Hope to see you there!  

  
  

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