← September 2026 →
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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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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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Saturday Plein Air Demo & Paintout
Location: to be announced
Date: 09/19/2026 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location to be announced
In September 2026, 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
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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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