https://pwcsociety.org/events Philadelphia Water Color Society upcoming events Philadelphia Water Color Society Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:11:36 GMT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:11:36 GMT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>Join us for a two-day workshop with award-winning watercolorist Kenneth Call.</p> <p><img src="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Events/2026_KennethCall_ThisSeatIsTaken!.jpeg" alt="watercolor painting of a woman saving a seat in a crowded room" title="watercolor painting of a woman saving a seat in a crowded room" border="0" style="margin: 0px 0px -10px;"><br></p> <p align="center"><font style="font-size: 12px;" color="#666666"><em>This Seat Is Taken!</em> by Kenneth Call</font></p> <h2>About the Workshop</h2> <p>Each day will begin with a demonstration and end with critique and discussion. On day 1, attendees will bring something of their own to paint regardless of the subject matter. It can be landscapes, flowers, people, etc. On the second day, you'll focus on painting people from reference photos provided by Ken well-before the workshop.</p> <p>This workshop is appropriate for both beginners and experienced painters. You should bring several samples of their work on the first day for him to review. You should also already drawn the people onto your paper prior to the second day.</p> <p>Download his <a href="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/workshops/2026_Kenneth_Call_Best-Supply-List.pdf" target="_blank">recommended materials</a>.</p> <p><img src="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/SiteAlbums/171554293/Call_K_ShelteredAgain_ykK14.jpg" alt="watercolor painting of a young girl who is holding a doll while sitting on a porch.holding a da" title="watercolor painting of a young girl who is holding a doll while sitting on a porch.holding a da" border="0"></p> <p class="caption"><em>Sheltered Again!</em>, a watercolor painting by Kenneth Call that was awarded best of show in the 124th International Exhibition of Works on Paper.</p> <h2>About Kenneth Call</h2> <p>Born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, Kenneth Call went on to graduate from the American Academy of Art in 1980 with an Associates Degree in Illustration and Watercolor. He has worked as a freelance artist nationally for many years. Ken spent 1993 and 1994 studying and painting in Paris, France. He is now living in Northbrook Illinois with his wife and two children. After beginning his career as a studio artist, he soon branched out on his own, beginning a very successful freelance career, which to date has led to the creation of over 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art publishers, advertising agencies and corporations.</p> <p>Ken in the last few years has made the transition to fine art and portraiture. Many of his originals are hanging in galleries and homes across the country. Several awards have led to Signature status in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Missouri Watercolor Society and Transparent Watercolor Society Master along with being a Master Signature member with the Illinois Watercolor Society.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.call4portraits.com/" target="_blank">call4portraits.com</a></p> https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6728091 https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6728091 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>Join us for a two-day workshop with award-winning watercolorist Kenneth Call.</p> <p><img src="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Events/2026_KennethCall_ThisSeatIsTaken!.jpeg" alt="watercolor painting of a woman saving a seat in a crowded room" title="watercolor painting of a woman saving a seat in a crowded room" border="0" style="margin: 0px 0px -10px;"><br></p> <p align="center"><font style="font-size: 12px;" color="#666666"><em>This Seat Is Taken!</em> by Kenneth Call</font></p> <h2>About the Workshop</h2> <p>Each day will begin with a demonstration and end with critique and discussion. On day 1, attendees will bring something of their own to paint regardless of the subject matter. It can be landscapes, flowers, people, etc. On the second day, you'll focus on painting people from reference photos provided by Ken well-before the workshop.</p> <p>This workshop is appropriate for both beginners and experienced painters. You should bring several samples of their work on the first day for him to review. You should also already drawn the people onto your paper prior to the second day.</p> <p>Download his <a href="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/workshops/2026_Kenneth_Call_Best-Supply-List.pdf" target="_blank">recommended materials</a>.</p> <p><img src="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/SiteAlbums/171554293/Call_K_ShelteredAgain_ykK14.jpg" alt="watercolor painting of a young girl who is holding a doll while sitting on a porch.holding a da" title="watercolor painting of a young girl who is holding a doll while sitting on a porch.holding a da" border="0"></p> <p class="caption"><em>Sheltered Again!</em>, a watercolor painting by Kenneth Call that was awarded best of show in the 124th International Exhibition of Works on Paper.</p> <h2>About Kenneth Call</h2> <p>Born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, Kenneth Call went on to graduate from the American Academy of Art in 1980 with an Associates Degree in Illustration and Watercolor. He has worked as a freelance artist nationally for many years. Ken spent 1993 and 1994 studying and painting in Paris, France. He is now living in Northbrook Illinois with his wife and two children. After beginning his career as a studio artist, he soon branched out on his own, beginning a very successful freelance career, which to date has led to the creation of over 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art publishers, advertising agencies and corporations.</p> <p>Ken in the last few years has made the transition to fine art and portraiture. Many of his originals are hanging in galleries and homes across the country. Several awards have led to Signature status in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Missouri Watercolor Society and Transparent Watercolor Society Master along with being a Master Signature member with the Illinois Watercolor Society.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.call4portraits.com/" target="_blank">call4portraits.com</a></p> https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6728091 https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6728091 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT <p>Join us for an awards reception for the <em><a href="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/exhibitions/126th-International-Show">126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper</a></em> at the Wayne Art Center.</p> <p><img src="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/SiteAlbums/209922188/Feng_Z_Feng1earlyWinter_EWkR5.jpg" alt="watercolor painting of a several trees in winter" title="watercolor painting of a several trees in winter" border="0" style="margin: 0px 0px -10px;"></p> <p align="center"><font style="font-size: 12px;">Z.L. Feng's <em>Winter Tree</em>, an award-winning watercolor painting in the 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper.</font></p> <p align="left">This afternoon event will include our recognition of the exhibition's award winners and our new signature members. Refreshments will be provided. This reception is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register so we can get a headcount for catering.</p> <p align="left">(Check out our two-day workshop <a href="https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6728091">Painting People with Kenneth Call</a>, which is also at the Wayne Art Center.)<br></p> https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6847118 https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-6847118