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Figure Draw / Paint
Location: SDWS Gallery Education Room
Date: 09/02/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday Figure Draw & Paint
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
on available Wednesdays
Figure Draw & or Paint
from the live model
$10 weekly participant's fee
for both members
and non-members,
until further notice.
Cash please.
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Thursday FREE Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
Location: Mission Bay Playa Pacifica Park - peninsula
Date: 09/03/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
9am
- 11:15am (Show & Tell)
Dismiss about 11:40am
TH 9/3/2026
Mission Bay
Playa Pacifica Park
1093 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
This is a small peninsula with parking
and a restroom.
Palm trees for a bit of shade.
It is a popular windsurfer launch zone
on a breezy day.
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First Friday FREE Reception
Location: SDWS Gallery
Date: 09/04/2026 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
First Friday of each month is
the FREE & open reception
for the latest show at
San Diego Watercolor Society.
Open on First Friday from
5pm - 8pm
Please bring a beverage or treats to share (no dips).
Meet member artists, friends and family members
at these casual reception events - every month.
Note:
The August 2026 Member Show
is held-over
to conclude on Saturday, 9/12/2026.
All participating artists are encouraged to pick up their
show paintings and any they might yet have on storage racks.
Our October International Exhibition preparations will be
needing extra free days at the Gallery.
And explore other parts of Liberty Station.
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Lori Mitchell Workshop
Date: 09/05/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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Lori Mitchell Workshop
Date: 09/05/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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Figure Draw / Paint
Location: SDWS Gallery Education Room
Date: 09/09/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday Figure Draw & Paint
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
on available Wednesdays
Figure Draw & or Paint
from the live model
$10 weekly participant's fee
for both members
and non-members,
until further notice.
Cash please.
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Thursday FREE Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
Location: South Mission Beach Jetty beside Entrance Channel of Mission Bay
Date: 09/10/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
9am
- 11:15am (Show & Tell)
Dismiss about 11:40am
TH 9/10/2026
1:2 weeks at the same spot
South Mission Beach
1734 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA
Beside the entrance channel to Mission Bay.
Jetty surfing, fishing, beach-goers,
Athletic courts: volleyball, basketball, cyclists and joggers
Parking is FREE, restroom available
Little or no shade
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End of Show Pick Up Day
Location: SDWS Gallery & Storage Room
Date: 09/12/2026 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
End of Show
The August 2026 Member Show
was held-over
to conclude on Saturday, 9/12/2026.
All participating artists are encouraged to please
pick up their show paintings
and any they might yet have on storage racks.
Our amazing 46th Annual October International Exhibition
preparation team will be needing extra space &
free days at the Gallery.
questions?
<support@sdws.org>
See NEXT Saturday / FREE Demo & Paiintout / location yet to be announced
Location: to be announced
Date: 09/12/2026 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location to be announced
In September, look to the Third Saturday,
instead of Second Saturday
FREE demonstration & plein air paintout
sponsored by San Diego Watercolor Society
All are welcome to attend and participate.
typical format:
9 - 10am
demo by a local pro watercolor painter
10 - 12:20pm
paint your own
12:30 - 1pm
Show & Tell
Lorri Lynch,
manager SDWS Second Saturday Plein Air events
Note:
SA 9/12/2026 is pick-up day at SDWS for the
August & a Half Member Show
and all stored artworks from past exhibitions.
Please plan to grab your artworks between
11am and 3pm
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Beginner Workshop 3 - Drawing for Watercolor
Date: 09/12/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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Zoom General Meeting with FREE demo
Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Date: 09/13/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Zoom SDWS General Meeting
1:00 pm
Begin / Social Time
will include a discussion of art work pricing considerations
by Chuck McPherson.
1:30 pm General Meeting
2:00 pm Demo: Florals Toward Abstraction
Suzanne Hetzel
Here is the current and ongoing General Meeting Zoom link as of July 2026.
Topic: SDWS General Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting / anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:
873 7268 3737
Passcode:
Artist
Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
Thursday FREE Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
Location: South Mission Beach Jetty beside Entrance Channel of Mission Bay
Date: 09/17/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
9am
- 11:15am (Show & Tell)
Dismiss about 11:40am
TH 9/17/2026
2:2 weeks at the same spot
South Mission Beach
1734 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA
Beside the entrance channel to Mission Bay.
Jetty surfing, fishing, beach-goers,
Athletic courts: volleyball, basketball, cyclists and joggers
Parking is FREE, restroom available
Little or no shade
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
Saturday Plein Air Demo & Paintout
Location: Oceanside Strand near Tower 8 / Park & Pay $ at Breakwater Way and
Date: 09/19/2026 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
In September 2026,
look to the Third Saturday,
instead of Second Saturday
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SA 9/19/2026
Carol Van Vooren
watercolor demo with attention to the look of the time of day.
Oceanside Strand
on the beach at Tower 8
This will require two steps!
1. To Parking
$5 pay lot
Have license plate #
& credit card
at
N Pacific St
at
Breakwater Way
2. On Foot
Walk west on
Breakwater Way
to
The Pacific Ocean
at
The Strand N,
to
Lifeguard Tower 8
There, we will meet and paint together.
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Note…
Robert’s Cottages
are in a line, there along The Strand N
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General info:
Second Saturday
FREE demonstration & plein air paintout
sponsored by San Diego Watercolor Society
All are welcome to attend and participate.
typical format:
9 - 10am
demo by a local pro watercolor painter
10 - 12:20pm
paint your own
12:30 - 1pm
Show & Tell
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Lorri Lynch,
manager SDWS Second Saturday Plein Air events
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
Thursday FREE Informal Plein Air Meet-Upy
Location: Santee Lakes
Date: 09/24/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Informal Plein Air Meet-Up
9am
- 11:15am (Show & Tell)
Dismiss about 11:40am
Meet near the General Store
*This is a fee area. $4
There are FREE walk-in gates
near Lake Canyon Rd, as well.
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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Gallery closed to the public in preparation for the International Show
Location: Gallery and Educational Workshops
Date: 09/13/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Our Gallery is closed to the public
as we prepare for our International Show
which will open on
Sunday, September 27th!
11am - 3pm
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International Exhibition opens every day through October 31st
Location: SDWS Gallery & Education Room
Date: 09/27/2026 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Display begins for our
annual International Exhibition
Sunday, September 27, 2026
11am - 3pm
This special show will be
open every day through
Saturday, October 31st
11am - 3pm
Staffed by Volunteers!
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