NTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE GABRIEL STOCKTON PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP?
2) Click on “Workshops”, which will bring up the following form and information:
Idaho Watercolor Society & Plein Air Painters of Idaho
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Time: 9:30am – 400pm
Where: Riverhouse, 960 S. Main Street, Star, Idaho
Instructor: Gabriel Stockton, Watercolor Artist, and Plein Air Painter San Diego Watercolor Society. https://www.
Continue to scroll down to the registration section where you will see a link to register online.
Registration:
Mail-in: Email Lynn McConnell: mcconnell1106@
**Registration closed. Maximum capacity reached**
Deadline: Payment must be received by 5 pm, March 30, 2023
Joint Workshop
Idaho Watercolor Society & Plein Air Painters of Idaho
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Riverhouse
960 S. Main Street
Star, Idaho
TIME: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Gabriel Stockton, Watercolor Artist, and Plein Air Painter San
Diego Watercolor Society
Drawing and painting have always been a part of watercolor artist Gabriel Stockton’s California
life. Colorful jars of paint were within arm’s reach at his mother’s ceramic studio, AKA “The Garage”. While on his educational journey, he worked in mixed media but eventually focused on watercolor. Gabriel resides in San Diego, California with his family, and has a studio at the Spanish Village in Balboa Park. He is a juried member of the Salmagundi Club, the Southwestern Art Association, and Spanish Village Art Center (Studio 34A). In addition, he is a member of the San Diego Watercolor Society where he serves as the Plein Air manager and the monthly show director and is a member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. In 2021 he became a Daniel Smith Brand Ambassador. He regularly leads and participates in paint demos, workshops, and paint-outs. His artworks are found in various galleries, libraries, and art districts, and has work hung in private collections around the world.
Website. https://www.gabrielstocktonfineart.com/
COST: $65.00 IWS or IWS/PAPI joint memberships
$80.00 for non-members
CLASS LIMIT: 40 students (first come first served)
REGISTRATION: email Lynn McConnell: mcconnell1106@gmail.com
Mailing address: 52 So. Grays Lane, Nampa, ID 83687
**Registration closed. Maximum capacity reached**
Payment must be received before the reservation is confirmed.
DEADLINE: Payment must be received by 5 pm, March 30, 2023
CLASS DETAILS:
The Riverhouse in Star sits along the Boise River. Weather permitting, we will paint
along the river, the adjoining pond, or anywhere on the property in the morning. Gabriel
will be painting with us. Lunch and drinks will be provided in the house and Gabriel
will lecture, and critique in the afternoon. You are welcome to bring snacks to share.
If you are new to plein air painting this is a great opportunity to get started with an
amazing instructor. If you are already a plein air painter, you will enjoy experiencing
Gabriel’s skill and style. This is an amazing venue. Don’t miss this day. Sign up early!
QUESTIONS: Contact either: Carol HasBrouck Browning: hazzy1900@gmail.com
Or Lynn McConnell (email above)
Annual Workshop Course Description
We have been asked questions about Robin’s course content and teaching style. We just received the class synopsis, in the following link, which we think will answer your questions.
Jean & Susan
Jean Ah Fong at jnahfong@gmail.com
Susan Kluksdal at gskluksdal@gmail.com
Don’t forget to sign up for our IWS Annual Spring Workshop!
There are only 7 openings left. The workshop will be held at Eagle Hills Church from May 31st through June 3rd. Catered lunches are provided. Send your response and entry fee of $599 to:
Susan Kluksdal at gskluksdal@gmail.com.
Presented by Robin Poteet May 31st to June 3rd 
Please see the information on the workshop including dates, location, and sign-up instructions on the workshop link by clicking here.
She will fill fast — don’t hesitate to respond.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Kluksdal at gskluksdal@gmail.com or Jean Ah Fong at jnahfong@gmail.com
Susan Kluksdal



Hello! Spokane Watercolor Society is bringing Iain Stewart to Spokane April 20-23 for a four day workshop. We are spreading the word to area societies! General registration opens January 22. I am the workshop coordinator and can answer any questions. There is also lots more info at www.spokanewatercolor.org
Thank you!
Margo Sety
margosety@centurytel.net
OCTOBER 2022
Fellow IWS Artists,
Since we only publish our newsletter quarterly, and IWS is ramping up activities, I thought an update was in order.
Experimental Exhibition – Wow, what a turnout! The board was delighted to have 53 entries into our first-ever “Anything Goes” exhibition. A huge thank you to Cherry Woodbury for leading this effort. If you were at the Annual Meeting, you saw the winning entries and know who the winners are. If you missed that great event, here is the announcement…albeit delayed:
First Place, titled “A Night Out” by Jane Wilson $300
Second Place, titled “Summer Sunflowers” by Jean Nelson Ah Fong $200
Third Place, titled “Refugee” by Dave Earnest $100
A huge thank you to our juror Ruth Armitage from the Oregon Watercolor Society.
Annual Meeting – If you were not able to attend, you missed a good one! So many people helped make this annual event outstanding, but special thanks to our Regional Rep, recently retired, Linda Carlson. We will miss Linda, as she and her husband move to North Carolina. We experienced five amazing Art Talks over the course of those two days: Linda Aman, Sue Tyler, Torgeson Murdock, Yidan Guo, and Bernadette Regnier. We tried our hand at block prints, visited the Idaho Falls Art Gallery, picnicked in the park, wandered through the amazing Japanese Gardens, and made and renewed friendships from across the state. A huge thank you to all who helped make this event so enriching. Watch for news about next year’s location and activities.
Strategic Planning – The day before the annual meeting in Idaho Falls, a handful of members gathered to envision and plan for our future…who we are, who we want to be, and the resources we need to get there. Our goal over the course of the coming 9 months is to develop these plans and present them at our 2023 Annual Meeting for the organization’s approval. Our next strategic planning meeting will be in Boise in November. If you are a visionary and/or strategic thinker and would like to be involved, get in touch with me.
Membership – Three announcements regarding membership:
- To facilitate increased opportunities for our members, the board researched other regional arts organizations and voted to increase our dues by $5. Dues will now be $45 per year.
- Previously an additional $5 could be paid if a member wanted to receive the quarterly newsletter by mail. Due to the increased cost of postage and printing, for a decreasing number of members, the board voted to provide the newsletter exclusively by email and eliminate mailed copies.
- The board and members at the annual meeting voted to offer a third option for membership. Joint membership with the Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI) will be offered at a cost of $70. This is a $20 savings if you belong to both IWS and PAPI. Each organization will maintain its organizational structure and exhibition requirements. Joint membership will allow you to enter shows, workshops, and events for both organizations. Joint membership can be paid for either by mail to Lynn McConnell or online at the IWS Website.
We will start our cooperative activities with the previously announced Plein Air Workshop on April 8th. It will be held at the beautiful Riverhouse in Star, Idaho, featuring the nationally acclaimed Plein air painter, Gabriel Stockton from the San Diego Watercolor Society.
Rotunda Show – Beth Trott and Bonnie Liles have been busy planning for this next exhibition at the Capitol Rotunda Show March 4 – 17th. We had so many visitors last year, and a first-time reception that was so well attended, it was crowded. Just what artists, looking to sell their work (sans commission) like.
Annual Exhibition 2023 – Plans are well underway with our experienced Exhibition Coordinator, Scott Muscolo. Our Vice President, Don Belts has been working hard at securing a juror and workshop instructor for next year. We are pleased to announce that he has contracted with Robin Poteet of Virginia. If you are not familiar with her work, check out her website. I think you will be impressed. The breadth of her work is amazing. Scott will have more information and the prospectus available in January.
Regional Reps – I wanted to recognize the great work our Regional Reps are doing, hosting workshops, meetings, and art activities and recruiting new members. Every week I receive notice from Lynn McConnell, our membership chairman, of new members joining IWS. A huge thank you to Cathy Anderson, Connie Pepper, Cheryll Root, Les Scott, and Neila Loebs.
In closing, I am writing this from my daughter’s patio in Santa Barbara. It is 89 degrees today! Beautiful, but a little too hot in October for this native Idahoan! Enjoy this beautiful Fall and paint like your life depended on it. After all, we have numerous shows coming up: Rotunda show, WFWS, Annual Exhibition, and probably more!
Carol HasBrouck Browning
IWS President
On behalf of the Palouse Watercolor Socius, attached are links with information about an upcoming watercolor workshop for IWS members. The workshop will be taught in Moscow, Idaho by Jessica Bryant. She is an accomplished artist and an IWS North Region member. Please see the workshop flyer as well as the registration form that should accompany payment for the workshop. There is additional space in the workshop, but please respond promptly.
*Note: The registration form refers to a deadline, which has passed, for a deposit (that was to hold a space), but payment for the workshop is to be received by May 2nd. Questions may be directed to: pwsartists@gmail.com
Cheryl Root
Secretary, Palouse Watercolor Socius
On behalf of the Palouse Watercolor Socius, attached is information about an upcoming watercolor workshop for IWS members. The workshop will be taught in Moscow, Idaho by Jessica Bryant. She is an accomplished artist and an IWS North Region member. Please see the workshop flyer as well as the registration form that should accompany a deposit. Space in the workshop is limited and we think it will fill quickly.
Cheryl Root
Secretary, Palouse Watercolor Socius
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