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SUMMARY:Take Note!! Our May Members' Meeting and Demonstration by Skip Lawrence will be virtual\, on ZOOM!
DESCRIPTION:The May Meeting and Demonstration was switched to virtual. We welcomed this inspiring teacher and Artist\, Skip Lawrence after a brief Member’s Meeting.  Here is a link to our recording of Skip’s demo on our YouTube Channel.  \nSkip Lawrence’s Zoom Demonstration \n                    \nWilliam Skip Lawrence: Expressive Artist\n“I love everything about painting. I love feeling the paint\, seeing a rich color spread under my brush onto a surface and the play between colors coming together. I love watching my idea take form until a painting finally says “it” and I am surprised and delighted every time. I love sharing my art and knowing that someone is moved by it. \nI see no hierarchy among realism\, abstraction\, non-objective painting styles. I see only the relationship of colors\, shapes\, surface and line that either thrills or bores me. When these elements come together to communicate an artist’s intention to the viewer\, to connect with someone\, it is nothing short of wonderful.  \nJoin us for an evening of sharing and inspiration!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/6929/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200521T210000
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SUMMARY:May Members Meeting and Demonstration by Richard Stephens HAS BEEN CANCELED!
DESCRIPTION:We hope to be able to reschedule Richard Stephen’s Workshop\, and Demonstration in the future.  \nStay safe and healthy\, please.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/may-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-richard-stephens/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T210000
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SUMMARY:April 16\, 2020 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Jeffrey Watkins has been CANCELED.
DESCRIPTION:     \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/april-2020-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-jeffrey-watkins/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T210000
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SUMMARY:March Members Meeting and Demonstration by Chris Leeper is Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Canfield\, Ohio artist and popular workshop leader Chris Leeper\, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Plein Air Society\, and past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society. \nChristopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums. His award-winning work has been shown in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the country. He participates in a number of juried and invitational plein air events each year. He is a frequent award winner.                                                       \nHe has illustrated four children’s books and has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia\, (North Light). His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine\, Plein Air Magazine\, Watercolor Magic and Ohio Magazine and in the book Splash 14 (North Light).                                       \nA popular instructor\, he teaches numerous workshops each year as well as being a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design. Since 2000\, he has painted full-time from his studio in Canfield\, Ohio. You can see his work at www.christopherleeper.com   \n  \n \n Everyone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-chris-leeper/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
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SUMMARY:March Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting is Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:Our Board Members and Committee Volunteers meeting will be held at 5 pm before the March 19th Thursday Night Members Meeting and Demonstration in the Upper Meeting Room on the third floor of the Amherst Community Church Hall. A light dinner will be provided by NFWS. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and dishes to pass.  \nIf you are interested and think you would like to volunteer for NFWS\, please join us!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-board-of-directors-and-committee-volunteers-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting and Demonstration by Sandy Ludwig
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our own Sandy Ludwig\, a Signature Member of NFWS\, Exhibiting Member of the Buffalo Society of Artists\, and longterm resident of Buffalo. \nARTIST STATEMENT \nI have wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember. My mom used to say that I only went to high school for the art classes and lunch periods; she was probably right about the art classes and artists have to eat. \nI have been fortunate to do what I love in my career. I had a great time teaching art and sharing my knowledge and excitement with my students.  I am retired now and get to do what I love on a regular basis. I work at making art almost everyday. My paintings and drawings are about experiences in my life\, at home and in my travels. As I travel I find wonderful places to explore.   \nI take mundane images and objects and find beauty in them. Sometimes\, I am inspired by the beauty of a place\, the personality of an individual or the uniqueness of a culture that is new to me. I try to capture the essence of my experiences in and of those places in my work. I am intrigued with the effect of light on shapes in nature and when I can\, I work plein air and when I can’t\, I use my drawings and photos to work in my studio. Quite often when I encounter an image or scene\, I know what medium I will use to execute the piece. My passion is to recreate the flavor of the experience. \nMy first love was watercolor.  I am fascinated when I watch the colors mix\, blend and pool\, creating edges and blossoms of color. I love the intense color of pastel\, the lusciousness and luster of oil\, and I love the sound and marks of drawing with pencil. \nI convey my joy of life through my work and I make art because it helps me breathe. \n                                                                                                         \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/february-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-sandy-ludwig/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T210000
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SUMMARY:January Members' Meeting and Demonstration by Carol Molnar
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our own NFWS Signature Member Carol Molnar\, an Elma NY artist whose paintings and other media creations have long fascinated all who know her.  \n \n \nArtist’s Statement: “Watercolor is just one of several ways I find to get the art stuff out.  I taught art for thirty one years (1st-12th grade) so I see myself as a “jack of all trades and a master of none”.  It wasn’t until several years after retiring and joining NFWS that watercolors were given some extra space next to: sewing\, gardening\, painted wood creations\, batik\, stained glass and jewelry design. \nI am not by any sense of the word a “disciplined” painter.  Weeks or even months will go by before picking up a brush.  The paintings are always worked on in my head long before being placed on paper.  Then the need to paint takes over and I will disappear into my workroom. \nA future painting presents itself at any given time.  I am so thankful for camera phones to preserve the memory of that perfect composition.  Sometimes … well actually pretty often\, I will view a scene and see it as if it was already a finished painting.  Objects from nature appear to be the work of assorted artists: a Burchfield tree\, a Georgia O’Keeffe sky\, a Picasso rock\, (I have one in my garden)\, a composition by Adolph Gottlieb\, and then the sun will quietly and perfectly cover a house for a painting by Edward Hopper.  I’m sure this happens because of all those years of teaching art history\, the principles of design and the elements of art.”  \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/january-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-carol-molnar/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
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SUMMARY:November 21st Members Meeting and Demonstration by Mick McAndrews
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Mick McAndrews\, an award winning\, nationally exhibited watercolor artist from Downington\, PA. \nMick’s award winning paintings strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a subject\, combining the magic of watercolor with reverence for the principles of design to create works of sophisticated simplicity. He is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society (Crest Award)\, the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (Sylvan Grouse Guild) and the Baltimore Watercolor Society. He is also an Artist Member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. \nMick’s Demonstration: During this watercolor demonstration Mick will focus on working with plenty of water and pigment to exploit the wonder and intrinsic beauty of the medium. He offers – ” I will avoid the pitfalls of noodling with fussy details and instead focus on the importance of good design including interesting shapes\, value contrast and variety of edges.  With this knowledge we will explore and experience the “magic” that makes watercolor so distinctive.” \nArtist’s Statement \nI am a passionate painter who believes that time spent painting is precious. My goal is to draw and paint every day and I believe that the fastest way to artistic growth is through the activity of painting. I  enjoy painting outside to take advantage of surroundings\, natural light\, and the sights and sounds that influence each painter’s creative nature. Outside in nature’s studio is where I find the greatest challenge and the greatest reward. I am challenged to capture the moment because light and its effect\, reflection and cast shadow changes continuously. I am forced to simplify\, to reduce the overwhelming complexity of what’s in front of me into only the most important shapes and values. My nature is to be spontaneous so working loose and impressionistically appeals to me. The magic of watercolor is found in the partnership between artist and medium\, of finding a balance between the knowledge\, technique and skill of the painter while leaving room for the magic that makes watercolor so distinctive.  \nRecent Artistic Accomplishments:  \n\nWinsor & Newton Award 2019 Wayne Plein Air\nHonorable Mention 2019 Parrsboro International Plein Air\nAccepted 2018 National Watercolor Society Member Exhibition\nFeature Artist 2018 Door County Plein Air Competition\nJudge of Awards 2018 Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Member Exhibition\nThird Prize 2018 Bucks County Plein Air Competition\nCanson Award 2018 Wayne Plein Air Competition\nBest Use of Light Award 2018 Mountain Maryland Plein Air Competition\nThird Prize 2018 Plein Air Brandywine Valley Competition\nDemonstration artist and field painter for the 2017 Plein Air Convention & Expo\n17th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists\nPWCS Plein Air Award and People’s Choice Award – 2017 On Location: Artists at Brandywine Plein Air Competition\n\nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-21st-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-mick-mcandrews/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T210000
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SUMMARY:October Members Meeting and Demonstration by Iain Stewart
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our NFWS Fall Workshop Artist Iain Stewart\, an award winning watercolor artist and teacher and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies.His work has received numerous awards in international competitions. Iain’s paintings have been published in Southern Living\,  Cottage Living\, Better Homes and Gardens\, The Robb Report\, Watercolor ArtistMagazine\, Splash 15 16 17\, and the French publication Pratique des Arts. \nin maintains a studio in Opelika\, Alabama\, and in addition to working as a fine artist and workshop instructor\, he is an architectural illustrator with an international clientele. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture Auburn University. \nIain’s teaching process employs a repeatable process involving carefully planned out steps for painting any subject. His method entails making exploratory sketches and value studies to guide the painting process. According to Iain\, there is no other tool at your disposal\, other than your sketchbook\, better suited for exploring ideas with abandon and a carefree attitude. \nCheck out his website:  stewartwatercolors.com \n \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/october-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-iain-stewart/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T210000
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SUMMARY:September Members Meeting and Demonstration by Drayton Jones
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Drayton Jones\, and award winning\, nationally exhibited watercolor artist from Fayetteville\, NY. \n Jones is an active member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society\, participates in local shows including St. David’s and The Dark Isle at Lorenzo and teaches various workshops. Recently he became a Signature member of Watercolor West\, a nationally recognized Watercolor Society. He has studied under Nicora Gangi\, a full time nationally exhibited\,  award- winning painter/artist. Gangi says “Drayton Jones’ sensitive style of expression\, through the medium of watercolor\, poetically captures the drama of natural light on his subject matter\, whether it be the soft rolling hills of central New York or the tranquil beauty of our surrounding lakes”. Jones also received acclaim by Syracuse Post writer\, Katherine Rushworth\, in her article\, Sunday June 10th\, 2007 declaring “one of the highlights in the show was discovering the work of Drayton Jones. His style is reminiscent of the great American watercolorist John Marin\, but Jones is crisper and less abstract in his approach.” Ms. Rushworth called his work “fluid\, bold” and “daring””. \n   \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-drayton-jones/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T210000
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SUMMARY:September 18th Members Meeting and Demonstration by Drayton Jones.
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Drayton Jones\, transparent watercolor artist and teacher coming to us from Fayetteville\, New York.\nDrayton Jones\, a Fayetteville\, NY resident\, is an active member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society\, participates in local shows including St. David’s and The Dark Isle at Lorenzo and teaches various workshops. Recently he became a Signature member of Watercolor West\, a nationally recognized Watercolor Society. He has studied under Nicora Gangi\, a full time nationally award- winning painter/artist. Gangi says “Drayton Jones’ sensitive style of expression\, through the medium of watercolor\, poetically captures the drama of natural light on his subject matter\, whether it be the soft rolling hills of central New York or the tranquil beauty of our surrounding lakes”. Jones also received acclaim by Syracuse Post writer\, Katherine Rushworth\, in her article\, Sunday June 10th\, 2007 declaring “one of the highlights in the show was discovering the work of Drayton Jones. His style is reminiscent of the great American watercolorist John Marin\, but Jones is crisper and less abstract in his approach.” Ms. Rushworth called his work “fluid\, bold” and “daring””. \nEveryone is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, shares friendship and good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-18th-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-drayton-jones/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T210000
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SUMMARY:Members June Show Your Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an opportunity to see what our members are doing\, and to get some gentle constructive advice from two of our members who are also beloved artist teachers\, Sandy Ludwig and Mike Killea. Bring in one of your paintings\, preferably framed\, though a mat works. Pizza\,  and beverage will be a treat from NFWS. Join us for this enjoyable event. \nNote that the starting time is 6 pm! \n                                   \nMike Killelea’s Codetalker                                         Sandy Ludwig’s Remembering Super Duper
URL:https://nfws.org/event/members-june-show-your-art-show/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20190225T214025Z
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SUMMARY:May 2019 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Pat Dews
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year\, in May and October NFWS partners with the Burchfield Penney Art Center to host a demonstration by the NFWS Workshop Artist. Our Spring Workshop Artist is internationally renowned water media artist\, Pat Dews. \nPat Dews\, a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City is a signature member and Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society\, the National Watercolor Society\, National Collage Society and the New Jersey Water Color Society. \nDews creates experimental works in watermedia on paper and canvas.  She paints the abstract essence of nature.  The shapes and textures of flowers\, rocks\, water\, crumbled walls\, rusty objects are translated into richly layered paint surfaces. Collage is often integrated.  Dews skillfully juggles organic and geometric forms\, transparent and opaque paint – all held together by a basic abstract underlying shape.  It is this intricate dance\, rendered in strong color and value which produces her award-winning paintings. \n  \nCome to the BPAC early\, check our the exhibitions\, and the gallery shop. All are welcome! \n  \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/may-2019-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-pat-dews/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Burchfield Penney Art Center,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20190307T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T171546Z
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SUMMARY:April Members Meeting and Demonstration by Bill Mancuso
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: this meeting and demo is the 4th Thursday\, April 25th! \nAfter a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Bill Mancuso\, sketcher\, watercolor painter\, Plein air enthusiast who joins us from Ohio. Here is his “Bio of Sorts”. \nBill shares: I have drawn for as long as I can remember and since 1998 I’ve shared that interest with students at Ohio Northern University in the flatlands of Ada\, OH where I live and work with my wife Melissa\, an accomplished artist who also teaches at Northern\, our two amazing daughters and a small herd of cats.  Before ONU I taught at Thiel College in Greenville\, PA for nine years after a year of shuffling between several schools in WNY teaching as an adjunct professor. \nI first came to painting as a kid with a local artist\, Rose DiCarlo\, who taught out of her home and who had us out on the street drawing and painting whenever she could.  Later I was extremely fortunate to be taken under wing by Don Grieger and John Hodgins who loved to paint outdoors and this was my real introduction to not just the process\, but also thinking about the purpose of the work.    \nMy “official” training came afterwards and consists of an undergraduate degree from SUNY College of Brockport where I was fortunate enough to study painting and drawing with Robert Marx and ceramics with Bill Stewart. My graduate degree is in drawing and painting from the University of Buffalo where the wonderful Harvey Breverman taught. I have also had the opportunity to participate in workshops with Charles Movalli\, Andy Evansen\, Bill Vrscak\, Vladislav Yeliseyev\, Eric Michaels and Yuki Hall amongst others. \nFor myself\, drawing and painting is about seeing interconnectedness. By attempting to see\, by participating in the process of seeing\, I try to be conscious and pay attention. Drawing and painting\, for me\, is a way to create a trail of my attention to the moment\, of being here now. When I consider what Gandhi said when asked about his message\, “my life is my message”\, perhaps the trail one leaves in art and life is not only our message\, but the ultimate form of art? \nEveryone is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, shares friendship and good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/april-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-bill-mancuso/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,sketching,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20190225T220824Z
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SUMMARY:March 2019 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Nancy Lane
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Nancy Lane\, fine artist since 2007\, who works in watercolor and other watermedia. She creates her paintings and illustrations in her studio in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York\, and is a member of the Rochester Art Club and the Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters.  \n“I spent 30 years as an illustrator of more than 24 picture books\, as well as book covers and magazine stories. Now I focus my time on my own paintings and commissioned work. \nI also enjoy teaching art to individuals and groups\, in my home as well as at Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery in Canandaigua\, NY. I’ve learned how to explain the intuitive process of creating art so that my students can grow as artists. \nWhen not in the studio\, I’m an avid reader. I play piano and love hearing live music. I have two grown children that I’m overly proud of.  I enjoy hiking with my husband and our rescued dog in the woods surrounding our log home in  New York’s Finger Lakes region.”  \nEveryone is welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of friendship\, learning and inspiration.  See you in March!   \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-2019-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-nancy-lane/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20190107T215805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T220017Z
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting and Demonstration by Mary Hardegen
DESCRIPTION:A respected watercolor painter\, NFWS Signature Member Mary Hardegen will be our demonstrator in February. \n \nMary shares the following:\n“Exposed to watercolor at a young age\, I knew that my artistic abilities would ultimately be devoted to it. Watercolor itself offers a lifetime of experimentation to learn its elusive qualities. Intrigued more by what the paint itself displays than the actual subjects I choose\, I am inspired by anything that captures light and color\, especially landscapes. An expressive medium with unique results every time makes it an exciting medium to share with others through hands on experience\, which is why I also enjoy teaching others about watercolor. \nMy work has been exhibited locally and nationally\, receiving awards and being purchased for personal collections. \nI have been a member of NFWS for over 12 years\, serving as President and in several other roles. I also participate in the Southtowns Watercolor Salon. Centennial Art Center\, and Western New York Artists Group. \nI have taught classes in a variety of settings. I currently do not have a website but can be contacted through email.” \nJoin us for an evening of friendship and inspiration. Everyone is welcome!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/february-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-mary-hardegen/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20181203T205016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T205016Z
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SUMMARY:January Members Meeting and Demonstration by Vicki O'Reilly
DESCRIPTION:For our January 17th Members Meeting we welcome NFWS Signature Member Vicki O’Reilly whose mastery of luminous florals and keen observation of nature and our surroundings delight lovers of watercolor across the Niagara Frontier. \nVicki has shared the following: \n“I have admired watercolor paintings my whole life\, but until 15 years ago\, I had never worked in watercolor. In 1997\, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art and art history from U.B.\, taking classes part time while I raised my two children. I also studied locally with a studio artist in portraiture and life drawing in oils\, pastels and charcoals. I was first introduced to transparent watercolor when I met Denise Sperry at a figure drawing class and was intrigued by the medium in which she worked. Denise told me that she gave classes in technique\, and I immediately signed up. From then on\, I have never looked back.\nI draw inspiration for my paintings from observation of my everyday environment as well as experience gained in my travels. People are often the subjects of my paintings and at other times I find a landscape or cityscape of a place intriguing. Flowers\, however\, are a special subject for me and often I find myself drawn to them\, wherever I may be. I believe that we all sometimes take the beauty around us for granted and I try to paint in a way that makes people take notice. My goal when I paint is to relate my poetic response to my subject. I will frequently zoom in and exaggerate the color or value to intensify the drama\, create a sense of mystery and communicate my excitement. Each painting holds a challenge for me both technically and spiritually\, as I work to depict visually what I feel emotionally.\nI am a signature member of NFWS and have been honored to receive awards for pieces exhibited in their juried shows. I served on the Board of Directors for 3 years and continue to be active in the society. I am also a longtime member of the Williamsville Art Society where I served as past President and chairperson of several committees. I continue to exhibit in their shows as well and have been honored with several awards. In October 2016\, I was accepted as an exhibiting member of the Buffalo Society of Artists. I live in Buffalo\, New York and have continued my art education by attending numerous workshops both locally and internationally.” \n   \nEveryone is welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of friendship\, learning and inspiration.  See you in January!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/january-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-vicki-oreilly/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20181031T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T181628Z
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SUMMARY:November Members Meeting and Demonstration by Katie Turner
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Members Meetings are brief and open to the public. We welcome everyone interested in watercolor\, the regional arts community and learning. There is always a demonstration by remarkable watercolor artist\, and snacks are provided! \nNovember’s artist demonstrator is Katie Turner! Love her statement – \n“When I paint\, I am deeply immersed in watching colors mix.  It’s fascinating to play with paint – poking it – leading it – spraying it – coaxing it into walking across the paper.  I almost always see shapes from nature\, most always flowers.”                                                     ~ Katie Turner\n \nOriginally from Buffalo\, Katie is a watercolor artist who loves working on slick surfaces. Exposed to the art world at an early age by her late mother\, a watercolorist from Buffalo\, Turner continues to develop her individual style with passion and dedication painting evocative\, fresh and intuitive pieces. \nAlthough Turner spent many years in the graphic arts field\, writing articles\, publishing zines and working with various media\, she never strays far from watercolor. \nPublications: Creative Genius (Book)\, NLAPW\, April 2018; Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts\, Literature and Social Commentary No. 12\, March 2018; Celebrating 120 Years of Pen Women Coloring Book\, Jan 2018; NLAPW Magazine\, Winter 2017 & Spring 2015; In the Company of Women Book\, Jacobs Press\, June 2016; & several articles in Somerset Gallery Magazines\, Scrap & Stamps & more. \nMembership: International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA)\, National League of American Pen Women (Visual Artist)\, Signature member of Central New York Watercolor Society\, Signature member of Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society\, and sitting on the Board of the Central New York Art Guild. \nwww.KTArtStudio.com
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-katie-turner/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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ORGANIZER;CN="NFWS":MAILTO:csir@me.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180830T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T174309Z
UID:3037-1542301200-1542308400@nfws.org
SUMMARY:NFWS Board of Directors and Committee Persons Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Board Meeting will be held in the Upper Meeting Room at the Amherst Community Church before the November Members Meeting and Demonstration by Katie Turner. NFWS will provide a light dinner and beverages. Interested NFWS Members are welcome to attend. Simply let our president Sally Treanor know beforehand. Thanks!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/nfws-board-of-directors-and-committee-persons-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180920T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180830T163527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T173725Z
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SUMMARY:September Members Meeting and Demonstration by Barbara Fox
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Members Meetings are brief and open to the public. We welcome everyone interested in watercolor\, the regional arts community and learning. There is always a demonstration by remarkable water media artist\, and snacks are provided! \nSeptember’s artist demonstrator is Barbara Fox. What a treat! \nBarbara Fox is a painter recognized for still life and floral subjects in watercolor and oil. Her meticulously crafted paintings are exhibited and collected internationally\, have received numerous awards\, and have been selected for publication in fine art books and magazines. Barbara’s work has been published in four editions of the watercolor publication Splash: the Best of Watercolor Painting. She has been a featured artist in the leading national art magazines American Artist and Watercolor Magic. She leads watercolor workshops around the country\, teaching her method of layering washes and painting details. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the International Guild of Realism\, among others. \nBarbara’s Artist Statement: \nMy working method pays homage to the Dutch masters and the tradition of academic painting. I work from life and photographs. Watercolor and oil paintings begin as detailed drawings to which a number of glazes are applied\, building deep values and rich colors. The process of completing these works may take many weeks\, so I usually have several paintings in process at once. Creating artwork is both a meditation and an adventure that opens my eyes to our beautiful world.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-barbara-fox/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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ORGANIZER;CN="NFWS":MAILTO:csir@me.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180416T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T195444Z
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SUMMARY:June Show Your Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an opportunity to see what our members are doing\, and to get some gentle constructive advice from two of our beloved artist teachers\, Sandy Ludwig and Sally Treanor. Bring in one of your paintings\, preferably framed\, though a mat works. Pizza and beverage will be a treat from NFWS. Join us for this enjoyable event. \nNote that the starting time is 6 pm! \n\n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n     \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/june-show-your-art-show-2/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Pizza!,Sharing our Paintings!,Transparent Watercolor,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180517T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180124T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T191552Z
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SUMMARY:Demonstration by May Workshop Artist Peggi Nero Habets
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the auditorium at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. \nThere will be a very short meeting\, primarily announcements of interest to the membership and visitors followed by a demonstration by Peggi Habets\, stunning watercolor artist from Pittsburgh PA. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/demonstration-by-may-workshop-artist-peggi-nero-habets/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Burchfield Penney Art Center,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180419T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180124T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T194401Z
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SUMMARY:April Members Meeting and Demonstration by John Merlino
DESCRIPTION:Regional artist John Merlino offers this from his website –\n \n“My focus has always on artistic achievement especially in relationship to natural beauty and landscape.  I have found that working in a dry brush watercolor technique & oil painting are the perfect expressions of  my artistic vision bringing my realism to life.  My unlimited palette includes mixed media collage & abstract paintings built from the soul of inner expression.  \nThank you for your interest & input.”
URL:https://nfws.org/event/april-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-john-merlino/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180124T192630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T194723Z
UID:2533-1521140400-1521147600@nfws.org
SUMMARY:March Members Meeting and Demonstration by Ron Thurston
DESCRIPTION:“The fresh\, bold watercolor in Ron Thurston‘s artwork moves the viewer to experience the sensation of his \nlandscapes – his intimate body forms use a daring color language\, laced with tender lines\, shapes\, \nshadows to produce a satisfying\, emotional inventive art current.”   M.A. Sinnhuber Artist/Poet
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-ron-thurston/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180118T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T212906Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The March Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting will be held in the Upper Meeting Room on the third floor of the Amherst Community Church Hall. Dinner will be provided by NFWS. Sweet and/or savory snacks will be welcomed! Members interested in volunteering for NFWS are welcome to attend. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/board-of-directors-and-committee-volunteers-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20180118T211121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T200045Z
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting and Demonstration by Deanna Weinholtz
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about what’s happening in the watercolor community in Western New York\, enjoy the company of fellow watercolor and watermedia enthusiasts\, and watch a demonstration by our own Deanna Weinholtz.\nDeanna is a watermedia artist from Western New York who is best known for her luminous landscapes and seascapes in watercolor and acrylics. Her creations have been displayed in numerous exhibitions and galleries and have won national and regional awards\nDeanna’s inspiration comes from travels throughout the United States and Canada. The Kawartha Lakes in Canada is one of her favorite subjects and is frequently featured in her paintings. She was fortunate to experience growing up at her family’s summer resort on a lake in the Kawarthas. Observing spectacular sunsets over the water and the Northern Lights occasionally dancing across the sky\, has inspired a number of her paintings. Transparent watercolor and fluid acrylics are the mediums she chooses to portray her subjects because of their luminescent qualities and ability to layer creating depth. Deanna uses large brushes\, rags and her fingers to create spontaneous\, intuitive paintings that are a beautiful mix of representational abstract. A graduate of State University College at Buffalo with a degree in design\, Deanna worked as a graphic designer for several years before leaving to raise a family. She pursued other artistic professions including designing and dressmaking of wedding gowns\, until her passion for painting pulled her back to become a full time professional fine artist. She shares her knowledge and love of painting through teaching and demos. Deanna is a signature member of Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society\, an exhibiting member of Buffalo Society of Artists\, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society and Buffalo Niagara Art Association. www.deannaweinholtz. com
URL:https://nfws.org/event/members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-deanna-weinholtz/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20171229T201846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171229T201846Z
UID:2387-1516302000-1516309200@nfws.org
SUMMARY:January Members Meeting and Demonstration by Dan Meyer
DESCRIPTION:What better welcome back after the holidays! Join us on January 18th\, the third Thursday of the month\, at the Amherst Community Church for a short Members Meeting and a Demonstration by popular teacher and inspiring Watercolor Artist Dan Meyer. Everyone is welcome. \nDan Meyer is a Buffalo born painter who enjoys the challenge of transparent watercolor’s spontaneity and luminescent quality. As a wildlife artist and illustrator\, Dan’s creations have won numerous awards and have been featured on posters\, consumer packaging and national magazine articles. He exhibits his work at wildlife art shows throughout the year including the prestigious Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston\, South Carolina and Easton Waterfowl Festival in Easton\, Maryland. Dan is a member and past president of the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society and honorary member of the Central New York Watercolor Society. www.woodswindnwater.com. \nWith over 40 years of art experience\, Dan Meyer has been interpreting his encounters with the avian wildlife of North America through the use of transparent watercolor. His attempt at capturing the essence of his subject is directly related to his emphasis on values and the luminecient quality of the medium.\nDan considers himself a purist when it comes to watercolors\, meaning he uses no white paint and tries to avoid opaque colors. The whites of his paintings are the results of painting values around an area leaving the bare paper to create the white. This method of watercolor is one of the challenges that inspires Dan to create new paintings with the same excitement and enthusiasm that he had with his very first painting.\nDan’s inspiration for a painting comes from observing his subject in its natural environment. He gathers information through sketches\, notes and photography. In his studio he uses those references to create several sketches of the subject in various positions as part of the design process which will produce an eye-catching and interesting as well as self satisfying painting.\nA graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh\, Dan worked in the advertising and packaging fields before pursuing Wildlife Art full time. His images have been used on packaging\, posters\, textiles and in sportsman magazines. He exhibits at a number of wildlife art shows in the east and shares his artistic knowledge with students through classes and workshops. Dan is a charter member and past president of the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society and honorary member of the Central New York Watercolor Society.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/january-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-dan-meyer/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20171024T024625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171029T233304Z
UID:2318-1510858800-1510866000@nfws.org
SUMMARY:November Members Meeting and Demonstration by Paul Allen Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about what’s happening in the watercolor community in Western New York\, enjoy the company of fellow watercolor and watermedia enthusiasts\, and watch a demonstration by the colorful impressionist painter from Rochester\, NY\, Paul Allen Taylor. \n  \nBorn in Rochester\, NY\, Paul Allen Taylor is a self-taught watercolorist recognized for his fresh use of color and impressionistic style. As a respected teacher and workshop instructor\, Taylor has developed a following where students find him engaging\, highly skilled\, and entertaining. \nI have been working in watercolor for nearly thirty years. In the beginning I painted as a hobby after finishing college classes. With time my skills improved and my range of subjects grew. I soon realized that painting was not just something to do\, but something I needed to do. \nToday I am an artist fulfilling a personal drive\, teaching others what I have learned and  benefitting from the sales of my art. \nMy recent work has involved pre-drawing in ink with a match stick. Where some artists will draw over a watercolor in pen and ink\, the pre-ink method with a match stick creates a drawing with varied line as the basis for the painting. This drawing not only adds necessary detail and shape definition to the work but also makes the painting process easier. This will be the subject of my demonstration for NFWS. \n  \nTaylor teaches watercolor for the Rush Henrietta Schools Adult Education program and the Artstore at Southtown Plaza in Rochester. His work can be seen at the Artstop in Penfield\, NY\, the Lower Mill Gallery in Honeoye Falls\, NY\, Bay House Artisans\, Alexandria Bay\, NY\, and Mares Wares Pottery\, Morristown\, NY.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-paul-allen-taylor/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20170929T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T171043Z
UID:2202-1510851600-1510857000@nfws.org
SUMMARY:November Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The November Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting will be held in the Upper Meeting Room on the third floor of the Amherst Community Church Hall. Dinner will be provided by NFWS. Members interested in volunteering for NFWS are welcome to attend. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-board-of-directors-and-committee-volunteers-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Treanor":MAILTO:treanorsally@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200943
CREATED:20170620T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T214048Z
UID:1738-1506020400-1506027600@nfws.org
SUMMARY:September Members Meeting and Demonstration by Eileen Sudzina
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about what’s happening in the watercolor community in Western New York\, enjoy the company of fellow watercolor and watermedia enthusiasts\, and watch a demonstration by the exciting painter from Pittsburgh\, Eileen Sudzina. \nEileen offers: “When painting\, I lose myself for a while and am free to create and design a work that’s loose and spontaneous on YUPO. I try to capture just the essence of what’s inside myself\, painting quickly with a lot of flowing energy. I like there to be a lot going on close up\, but to have the wholeness of the work show that something’s there too.\nI design with pattern and my work has been described as a “Sense of Interval”. \nI am the Screening Chair and Workshop Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society and former Vice President.”
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-eileen-sudzina/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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