The CWA Board of Directors announces that the CWA annual dues will increase from $45.00 to $50.00 per year, effective November 1, 2025.  The CWA annual dues have remained at $45.00 per year since 1999, and the costs of doing business and maintaining programs and services to our members have increased.  This increase will be effective on your renewal date.

January Newsletter

Plein Air - Saturday, January 24, 2026

Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Within Diablo Foothills Regional Park is the Castle Rock Recreation Area which is located in a scenic canyon along Pine Creek. The area is dominated by oak woodlands and prominent sandstone formations. Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Castle Rock Park are bordered by Mt. Diablo State Park and Walnut Creek Open Space, providing access to more than 18,000 acres of public lands.

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Next General Meeting & Demo with Dongfeng Li

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 via Zoom
7:00 to 9:00 pm PST

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Community Outreach Art Supplies Sale

at GREAT SAVINGS to our CWA Members!

 We Need You

Now is your chance to be a CWA board member! The list of open positions is on the About page. Please contact former CWA President Carol Husslein for more information and say you want to volunteer. You can read the description of the positions in the CWA bylaws.

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Next Workshop - 2026

Dongfeng Li - Watercolor Essentials for Portrait Painting - LIVE IN-PERSON
January 14-16, 2026 (3 Days), 9 AM – 4 PM PST
All Levels

Dongfeng will help students identify and simplify shapes, and also teach them how to find the dramatic and interesting elements in a portrait, such as lighting, contrast, and patterns. He will also cover simplifying colors, washes, and brushstrokes, as well as mixing and applying colors.

See all the New 2026 Workshops!

 Give the Gift of Creativity

 Make this a special year of gifting with a one-year gift membership or workshop for your special someone.  

    

See the calendar for all the upcoming events

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