A watermedia arts society based in Toronto, Ontario. Membership composed of about 150 artists. (no meeting in July). Meetings go until 9:30.
The Toronto Watercolour Society meets on the second wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm at the North York Civic Centre Library. We often invite outside artists to come and do a demo, or discuss their art process. We have workshops throughout the year, and two juried shows each calendar year, some years we may have more than two.
UPDATE!! ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 27th! TWS members, have you entered the 41st Spring Aquavision Juried Exhibition yet? Then your digital images must be submitted by 6 pm on April 27th. Being accepted into a juried show counts toward your Signature Membership. Better finish those paintings! 🎨👍
Free workshop for Members! Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. How to enter a Juried Exhibition and what Jurors look for. Perfect for new members and those new to our new entry system.Watch your email for registration information.
02/22/2026
Thinking Spring Shows. The Call for Entry for the 41st Spring Aquavision Juried Exhibition is out!
Do you have questions? Would you like to know what jurors are looking for? Would you like a helping hand with the entry process?
Get your questions answered at our free mini-workshop on March 10th. Contact our workshop coordinator. Check your email for details.
02/14/2026
TWS members, have you signed up for the workshop with Brent Laycock on Saturday, February 21? It is going to be great! Lots to learn from this talented and knowledgeable artist.
Check your email for details and email our workshop coordinator, Beth, to register.
https://brentlaycock.com/
Here are some of Brent's abstracts.
02/09/2026
TWS please join us Wednesday February 11 for en evening with Lorraine Simonds. Check your email for the Zoom link.Lorraine is featured in the current issue of Watercolour Artist.
01/18/2026
Thank you to Natalia Outkina for an inspiring and educational demonstration on January 14th. These Zoom meetings are available to all members. See you the second Wednesday of February for an evening with Rayne Tunley. Remember, your 2026 membership must be paid. torontowatercoloursociety.com.
TWS members, our guest demonstrator this Wednesday, January 14th, is Natalia Outkina. Join us to see her paint a winter landscape. Check you email for the Zoom link!
Wishing you all a creative and productive 2026!
12/19/2025
Have you renewed your membership for 2026. Late renewal is open until January 31st. 🧑🎨👨🎨torontowatercoloursociety.com.