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We welcome your interest and participation in the Garden State Watercolor Society. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns below.
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How to contact the society
Questions about membership, lessons, awards, or collaboration opportunities are all welcome. Email is the fastest way to reach the society, and the form on this page can be used for the same purpose.
- General Inquiries lynnvarga.gsws@gswcs.com
- Follow the Society Facebook — GardenStateWatercolorSociety
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- Read our history and how the society has developed over time.
- Browse art lessons with schedules, instructors, and registration details.
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Membership
Membership levels include Signature Members, Associate Members, Honorary Members, and Emeritus status.
Lessons & Workshops
Workshop schedules, instructor profiles, and registration details are listed on the Art Lessons page.
Awards & Gallery
Award recipients and member artwork are featured across the Awards and Photos/Videos sections.
Quick Reference
Contact details at a glance
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| General inquiries | lynnvarga.gsws@gswcs.com |
| Social media | facebook.com/GardenStateWatercolorSociety |
| Website design | Jessi Franko Designs LLC — jessi.franko@gswcs.com |
The Garden State Watercolor Society welcomes inquiries from anyone curious about watercolor painting in New Jersey. Questions about membership, group lessons, exhibition opportunities, or ways to collaborate with the group are all reasonable starting points, and the society's correspondence channels are open to artists at every stage, from long-time members to complete beginners picking up a brush for the first time.
Reach out by email for the quickest response, or use the form provided on this page for the same purpose. Because watercolor is a patient medium that rewards steady practice, questions often arrive about mixing pigments, preparing paper, choosing between mediums like gouache and watercolor, or planning time to paint outdoors among blooming flowers and garden beds. Any of these are welcome subjects for a conversation.
Beyond painting technique, the society's story is worth exploring. The history of the organization traces how a shared love of watercolor grew into a structured community with exhibitions, awards, and educational programs. Reading about that development gives a fuller sense of how the group supports its members and what values, such as encouraging garden-inspired subjects, shape its activities and gatherings.
The lessons offered through the society are another natural point of interest. Browse listings for schedules, instructors, and registration details, whether you are hoping to sharpen your understanding of washes and brushwork, experiment with koi pond reflections and trickling water, or simply find welcoming studio time with other painters. Instruction is typically paced for adult hobbyists and practiced enthusiasts alike.
The society also keeps a presence on social platforms, where members share work in progress, finished pieces, and announcements about upcoming shows and gatherings. Following along is an easy way to stay connected when you are not ready to paint with the group yet. Between inquiries, history, lessons, and shared online work, there are many doors into the Garden State Watercolor Society.