President, Julie N., made the announcements of upcoming shows and meetings:

Our submission page for the Annual CFWS Members show is up and running. Enter your jpeg from Dec. 1 – January 15, 2025. Instructions are located on our website.

The show will be at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave. Winter Park from March 3 – March 28, 2025 

Our next meeting is  Jan 5, 2025 It will be through  ZOOM, Jean François Arnaud will do a watercolor demonstration, (1:30-4:00) Link will be sent.

Sale & Trade book is available for members to sell or trade art supplies, equipment or other artistic tools.

Dec. 7 – Plein Air at Ft. Christmas is from 10 – 3pm at 1300 N. Ft. Christmas Rd. 

Feb 27-28, 2025 & March 1, 2025 Workshop: Cheryl Fausel. Hopper Academy, 1101 Pine Ave., Sanford, FL 32771

We have 2 more 2025 shows upcoming for our members! One at the Orlando Science Center and CityArts. Remember to check your website and newsletter. 

The lucky Raffle winners are:    

Santa hands Sandi her raffle win.
Kimberly and Santa with another winning raffle gift.
George is overjoyed at his luck and thanks Santa while Julie looks on!
Debbie gets her raffle gift from Santa!
Roberta gets a hug from Santa after winning a raffle gift.
Santa gets a smooch from Susan as he hands her a raffle prize.
Diane holds her lucky raffle gift from Santa.
Cindy, Sandi and Cindy relax and eat some of the delicious munchies that our members brought to share! Thank you for all the great grub!
Waving “Hi” to all. Lois, and Terri share the history of CFWS, with new member Pat!

And finally we had the results of the voting for the People’s Choice Awards!

THIRD PLACE WINNER: THOURAYA Z. with her painting of a tree adapting to the stress of wind. “Thank you” Thouraya for donating your 3rd Place winnings back to CFWS!
SECOND PLACE WINNER: MARY D. with her painting of carrots.
And the FIRST PLACE WINNER: DIANA E. with her cute painting of a cat peeking through the handle of a basket. How adorable!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE TALENTED WINNERS!!!

Many cute little mini paintings to share!!!

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON … AND SEE YOU NEXT MONTH! 💥🥂

photos courtesy of Terri, Lois and Pam