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Upcoming Oil Painting Classes

  • CALL FOR ART! 2026 Art Exhibit & Juried Show LSAG Qualifier

    • Mon, September 14, 2026
    • Mon, October 12, 2026
    • Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands Center, 3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX
    Register

    CALL FOR ART! 

    Online Registration Open

    September 14 – October 12, 2026

    Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands Center
    3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384

    This is an LSAG qualifying show and meets the rules and standards
    set by the Lone Star Art Guild.

    Show Judge, Charlie Bullock
    Charlie Bullock is a working Texas artist, dedicated teacher, and lifelong student of the Texas landscape and its people. To learn more about Charlie visit:     https://www.charliebullock.com

    (Registration page is best viewed via desktop.)

    Artist Registration

    Guidelines for LSAG & TWAL

    Before you begin your registration, please read the rules and guidelines in Step 1!

    There are Three Steps to the Registration Process

     1.  Download and Read Rules:     Learn about the LSAG Rules, Divisions and Categories for this Show. LSAG SHOW RULES.  Download and read the 2026 TWAL Show Schedule & Prospectus which gives detailed guidelines and information about this show. This Show follows the LSAG Rules, and TWAL has noted fees and additional items associated with this Show in the Prospectus.
    2.  Register Your Artwork and Pay Entrance Fees online with TWAL: Register your artwork(s) online with The Woodlands Art League (TWAL) using the registration links to the left on this page and pay fees with credit card.

    3.  Next – Register Your Artwork In the LSAG Database: Enter all details as required into the LSAG database at this link: http://lsag.wspub.com/ (Helpful Hints about registering artwork are in the LSAG database linked here: LSAG Database Website Login Directions )

    • Your username will be your email address
    • Your password will be the first letter of your first name, capitalized, and then the first letter of your last name capitalized, followed by the rest of your last name in lower case. Password example: for Jane Smith = JSmith
    • You should be able to change your password if needed.

    If you need help registering your artwork in the LSAG database on the LSAG website, email Beth Weaver with TWAL: twalexhibits@thewoodlandsartleague.org.

    Questions about the Exhibit & Show. Contact Jim Kuykendall: twalpresident@thewoodlandsartleague.org

    Questions about TWAL's Online Registration. Contact Sandra Cooper: scooper.coopercreativedesign@yahoo.com


    Show Dates: October 16 – 18, 2026

    ART INTAKE: Friday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Art Intake Open for Registered Artists

    Location: Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands Center (4th floor), 3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384

    Please print and use temporary tags for intake and familiarize yourself with the SHSU Woodlands Center for drop off. The Art Show and Exhibit will take place on the 4th floor. Elevators are available.  Temporary Art Tags, SHSU-The Woodlands Center Map 

    OPENS TO PUBLIC: Saturday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    AWARDS PRESENTATION: Saturday, October 17, 2:30 p.m.

    OPENS TO PUBLIC: Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    PCA ("People's Choice Award) PRESENTED: Sunday, October 18, 3:45 p.m.

    CLOSES TO PUBLIC: Sunday, October 18, 4:00 p.m.

    ART PICK-UP: Sunday, October 18, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artists sign-out & take their artwork.

    WE NEED YOU to Volunteer for this show! We cannot do without you! Please register for a volunteer shift or two to help us out: https://woodlandsartleague.org/event-6791519 

    You do not have to enter your art, or be a member to Volunteer. When registering to Volunteer, scroll and click on the "Register" button, find the Date & Time you would like, look at available time slots & task needed for that day, and select one, click "Next" Button and register.

    You may, we hope you do, sign-up for more than one time slot/day, but must register each separately. Thank you!

    Friendly reminders regarding LSAG Qualifying Shows:

        The Woodlands Art League’s Exhibit & Show is open to all artists in Texas. Artists do not have to be a member of an art league to enter this show. This is an LSAG qualifying show and meets the rules and standards set by the Lone Star Art Guild. Texas art league members who are Winners, are eligible to enter the Juried Show at the LSAG Annual Show in 2027.

        If you are a show winner but are not a member of an LSAG league, you will need to join TWAL or another LSAG affiliated league prior to registration to advance to the Annual LSAG show. If you are already a member of TWAL or any other LSAG affiliated league you are automatically a member of the Lone Star Art Guild and are eligible to enter other LSAG qualifying shows, and upon winning, can advance to the annual LSAG show.

    Show details

  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Tue, October 06, 2026
    • Tue, October 27, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 27326 Robinson Rd., #205, Oak Ridge North 77385
    • 2
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life. 

    Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance: 

              $25/hour (members)

              $30/hour (non-members)


    [NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

    Materials List:

    Drawing: 

    For home use :

    - Portable easel or table easel

    For Class:

    - Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

    - Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

    - Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

    - Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

    - Kneaded Eraser

    - Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

    - Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

    - Artist tape (blue or white)

    - Handheld mirror

    - Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

    Painting:

    For home use : 

    • Portable easel or table easel
    For Class:
    • Paint pallet
    • Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
    • Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
    • Titanium White
    • Cadmium Yellow Light
    • Yellow Ocher
    • Transparent Yellow Oxide
    • Raw Umber
    • Cadmium Orange
    • Cadmium Red
    • Magenta (Optional)
    • Alizarin
    • Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
    • Burnt Umber
    • Viridian
    • Cerulean Blue
    • Cobalt Blue (Optional)
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Van Dyke Brown
    • Ivory Black
    • Gray (Value 5)
    • Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
    • Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
    • Rounds
    • Flats
    • Filbert (optional)
    • Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
    • Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
    • Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil 
    • Paper Towels

    Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

       TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy 

                                      Effective August 1, 2025 

    • Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.

    • If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org  3 days before the first class starts.

    • Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.

    • No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.

    • A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.

    • Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 

    • Refunds will only be issued by checks. 
    Show details

  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Tue, November 03, 2026
    • Tue, November 24, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 27326 Robinson Rd., #205, Oak Ridge North 77385
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life. 

    Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance: 

              $25/hour (members)

              $30/hour (non-members)


    [NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

    Materials List:

    Drawing: 

    For home use :

    - Portable easel or table easel

    For Class:

    - Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

    - Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

    - Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

    - Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

    - Kneaded Eraser

    - Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

    - Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

    - Artist tape (blue or white)

    - Handheld mirror

    - Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

    Painting:

    For home use : 

    • Portable easel or table easel
    For Class:
    • Paint pallet
    • Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
    • Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
    • Titanium White
    • Cadmium Yellow Light
    • Yellow Ocher
    • Transparent Yellow Oxide
    • Raw Umber
    • Cadmium Orange
    • Cadmium Red
    • Magenta (Optional)
    • Alizarin
    • Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
    • Burnt Umber
    • Viridian
    • Cerulean Blue
    • Cobalt Blue (Optional)
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Van Dyke Brown
    • Ivory Black
    • Gray (Value 5)
    • Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
    • Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
    • Rounds
    • Flats
    • Filbert (optional)
    • Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
    • Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
    • Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil 
    • Paper Towels

    Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

       TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy 

                                      Effective August 1, 2025 

    • Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.

    • If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org  3 days before the first class starts.

    • Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.

    • No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.

    • A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.

    • Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 

    • Refunds will only be issued by checks. 
    Show details

  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Tue, December 01, 2026
    • Tue, December 22, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 27326 Robinson Rd., #205, Oak Ridge North 77385
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life. 

    Materials for this class are not provided (see materials list below).

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance: 

              $25/hour (members)

              $30/hour (non-members)


    [NOTE: number of classes vary from month to month ]

    Materials List:

    Drawing: 

    For home use :

    - Portable easel or table easel

    For Class:

    - Drawing pencils of various hardness (4H, 2H, H, HB, 2B and 4B)

    - Pencil Sharpener or Xacto knife

    - Sandpaper board or individual sheets of Sandpaper

    - Pencil style erasers (1 thin and 1 thicker)

    - Kneaded Eraser

    - Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad (I prefer 18 x 24)

    - Drawing or sketch board with clips or clamps (19.5 x 25.5 is best)

    - Artist tape (blue or white)

    - Handheld mirror

    - Ruler (6 inch, clear with grid lines)

    Painting:

    For home use : 

    • Portable easel or table easel
    For Class:
    • Paint pallet
    • Paints Medium of choice (oils, water colors, acrylics or pastels)
    • Winsor and Newton Artists oil paints are what I recommend.
    • Titanium White
    • Cadmium Yellow Light
    • Yellow Ocher
    • Transparent Yellow Oxide
    • Raw Umber
    • Cadmium Orange
    • Cadmium Red
    • Magenta (Optional)
    • Alizarin
    • Transparent Red Oxide (PR 101) - Windsor and Newton (Burnt Sienna)
    • Burnt Umber
    • Viridian
    • Cerulean Blue
    • Cobalt Blue (Optional)
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Van Dyke Brown
    • Ivory Black
    • Gray (Value 5)
    • Canvas, Paper, Prepared boards or panels ( any size 8 x10 or larger )
    • Brushes (variety of sizes and styles for medium of choice: oil, acrylic or oil)
    • Rounds
    • Flats
    • Filbert (optional)
    • Pallet knife(s) 2 Small, 1 Medium
    • Container(s) for cleaning brushes and thinning paint
    • Gamsol odorless paint thinner for brush cleaning and thinning if painting in oil 
    • Paper Towels

    Questions (?) Please call Tom at (281)292-4811 or email: Tom@tomlarockart.com

       TWAL Class Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy 

                                      Effective August 1, 2025 

    • Individual instructors may have make-up policies for missed classes. Please check with your instructor.

    • If you must cancel your registration for a class, refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org  3 days before the first class starts.

    • Refund requests received less than 3 days before the first class are non-refundable.

    • No refunds are issued for “no shows” for classes.

    • A $10 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any class fee.

    • Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the class refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 

    • Refunds will only be issued by checks. 
    Show details


The mission of The Woodlands Art League is to promote and support the visual arts in The Woodlands and surrounding communities through education, instruction, exhibitions, and community involvement. TWAL is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 

Your support and contributions have helped us make "Art for Everyone" a reality for over 45 years! Consider a tax-deductible donation today to keep us going strong! 

Address:

27326 Robinson Rd., #205

Oak Ridge North, TX 77385

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