REGISTER Making Art with Collage SC Mini-Workshop with Laurel Weathersbee (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

with Laurel Weathersbee, NMWS
Reg opens Aug 1st for members;
Oct 1st for non-members

Description:

Begin and complete a torn paper landscape collage, using materials provided by the instructor. You will receive a foamcore support board, handcolored watercolor papers, glues, and tools to use. Bring nothing but your brown bag lunch (plus your palette and brushes IF you desire to add some detail). Iced tea and brownies will be provided.

Fee which includes ALL supplies:

Members $60
Non-Members $75

Maximum: 12 students. Minimum: 10 students

Registration:

Opens August 1, 2026 for Members.
Registration for non-members opens October 1, 2026

Registration deadline: October 21, 2026 at 6 pm

Location: This workshop will be at the Mesilla Park Heritage Condominiums (MPHA) Clubhouse, 905 Conway Ave., Las Cruces. Look for the clubhouse sign and balloons.

In town: Take Main Street south to Conway, turn right on Conway, turn left into Mesilla Park Heritage Condominiums, turn right on the first street. The Clubhouse is on the left. Parking spaces are in front of the Clubhouse or in front of the park at the clubhouse.

From El Paso: Take Hwy. 10 to Las Cruces, exit at #142/University Exit. Turn left on University. Go under the overpass, turn left on Main St. Turn right on Conway. Take Conway to the Mesilla Park Heritage Condominiums.

*Cancellations: Workshop is limited to 12 students, first come, first serve. If you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund only if your space is filled from the wait list.

Sponsored by the NM Watercolor Society's Southern Chapter.

REG for SC Drawing Workshop 3: "Animals and More" with Sue Davis (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:01:00 GMT

A four session SC Mini Series with Sue Davis
Tuesday mornings in January 2027

This workshop will explore various ways to approach drawing animals. Experimentation with different mediums to create both realistic and loose renderings will be emphasised.

Drawing cats, dogs, birds and other animals will be highlighted.

Action, construction, and structure as part of the drawing process will be presented.

A detailed pdf explaining the concepts and activities to be presented that week will be emailed to each participant. There will be demonstrations and exercises which focus on the weekly topic.

A soft pastel kit is included as instruction will be provided on how to use this medium to create loose, expressionistic drawings.

Fee including all supplies: Members $165 Non-Members $180

When: 4 sessions:

Tuesday, January 05, 2027, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Maximum: 12 students. Minimum: 10 students

Where: This workshop will be at the Mesilla Park Heritage Condominiums (MPHA) Clubhouse, 905 Conway Ave., Las Cruces. Look for the clubhouse sign and balloons.

Registration: Opens October 3, 2026 for Members.

Registration for non-members opens December 3, 2026

Registration deadline: January 4, 2027

Very Short Instructor Bio: Sue is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago and has been teaching at the college level for over 14 years. She draws every single day and enjoys helping others discover the simple joy of sketching. Sue believes that knowing how to see and draw well is the foundation for creating believable paintings

Directions:

Questions:
Regarding registration, please contact workshop chair Leslie Gurley at mtnparadise134[at]gmail.com 505-490-0183

Regarding art and supplies, please contact the instructor, Sue Davis at suekaydavis[at]gmail.com 630-305-4144

Sponsored by the NM Watercolor Society's Southern Chapter.

New Mexico Watercolor Society upcoming events

REGISTER Making Art with Collage SC Mini-Workshop with Laurel Weathersbee (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

REG for SC Drawing Workshop 3: "Animals and More" with Sue Davis (Saturday, October 03, 2026)