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"Journey" by Yvonne Newhouse - 2nd Place - 57th Annual Members Show

About

Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society is a lively arts community based in and around the Bay Area in California. We offer a variety of art-related activities, including workshops & demos, exhibiting opportunities, plein-air painting, and other special events for members and the general public.

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The Society currently enjoys the participation of over 300 members from the greater Bay Area Region and elsewhere in the United States. Membership has many great benefits. Read more..

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Monthly Newsletter

The newsletter is published toward the end of each month.

July Newsletter

Member & Paintsites Photo Galleries View

Paintbrush Pals Member Meetups

Note: Paintbrush Pals will be on "vacation" for July & August

Meets every 3rd Tuesday at the Saratoga Library Oak Room read more.. NO RSVP

Paintsites

SCVWS offers its members the opportunity to paint and/or sketch at outdoor sites in beautiful settings that have been researched for accessibility to encourage participation by all members. As a group, we visit sites all over the Bay Area and sometimes include a "Hike and Sketch", which is optional. It's a wonderful way to get out and enjoy nature, meet other members and improve your plein aire painting skills. Read more about it and check out our current paintsites.

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At right: "Pumpkins" by Anne Foster

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Students having fun in the 2025 Ellen Howard Workshop

Workshops & Demonstrations

SCVWS sponsors workshops, demonstrations, educational classes and tutorials throughout the year by world class Instructors. We welcome members and non-members to participate. We offer members a reduced price, so if you are not a member, join now!

Missed the Demo by Artist, Alexis Lavine View Now!

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By becoming a member, you will receive a $50 discount on all workshops, just one of many benefits our membership receives. See the complete list of Membership Benefits

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