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membership carries thru May ’26.
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SOBO Gallery and the Winter Garden Art Association will host work by CFWS membership during through December, 2025. The show is free and available for viewing during SOBO hours. The art is for sale and free parking is available in the Winter Garden Boyd Street Garage.

2025 – 2026 Activities Calendar
Venues are proposed until confirmed. (1:00-1:30 set-up and social time)

Sep 7, 2025 General Meeting: In-person, “Show and Tell” and general meeting, Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue confirmed)
​Board  Meeting: ZOOM  September 17, 2025 at 10:00
Plein Air: Sept 20, 2025  (SATURDAY)  10-3) Lake Lily Park 701 Lake Dr,  Maitland
Oct. 5, 2025 General Meeting and Demo: Witha Lacuesta, demo artist, Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue confirmed)
Board Meeting: ZOOM October 15, 2025 at 10:00
Plein Air: Oct 26, 2025  (SUNDAY ) 10-3 Dickson Azalea Park,100 Rosearden Dr, Orlando. Meet at the base of Washington Bridge, near the Rosearden Dr. (street side entrance)
CFWS Show at SOBO submission deadline: October 6th.
Nov. 2, 2025 General Meeting and Demo: Edwin (Ed) Carlson, demo artist, Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue confirmed)
Board Meeting: ZOOM  November 19, 2025 at 10:00
Plein Air: Nov 12, 2025  (WEDNESDAY) 10-2 (limited opening hrs) Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL Mulch paths only. Use Pedestrian entrance, parking acro the street at the church parking lot or the open field. VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC on Hempel  Ave, please use care in crossing the street.
Workshop Nov. 13-14 (Thursday/Friday)Two Day Workshop, Donna Morrison, artist. Hopper Academy, 1101 Pine Ave., Sanford, FL 32771 (venue confirmed) (9-4). WORKSHOP IS FULL, JOIN THE STANDBY LIST.
CFWS Fall Show at SOBO November 6 -December 27, 2025.  Artist Reception: 11/06/25 (5:30p-8:00p) combined opening for “Home for the Holidays” SOBO Gallery Show. 
Dec. 7, 2025  Holiday Party/General meeting: (venue-tentative) Kingswood Manor Meeting Room, 1737 Baltimore Dr. Orlando, FL 32810 (1:30-4) (venue proposed)
Board Meeting: ZOOM  December 17, 2025 at 10:00
Plein Air: Dec 14, 2025  (SUNDAY) 10-3 Kraft Azalea Garden, 1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park. Meet by the pillars area.
Jan. 4, 2026 General Meeting and Demo: Therese Ferguson, demo artist, Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue confirmed)
Board Meeting: ZOOM January 21, 2026 at 10:00
Plein Air: Jan 17, 2026  (SATURDAY)  10-3  Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave, Orlando. Meet near the gazebo and the playground.
Feb. 1, 2026 General Meeting and Demo: Lolly Walton, demo artist, Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue confirmed)
Board Meeting: ZOOMFebruary 18, 2026 at 10:00
Plein Air: Feb 22, 2026  (SUNDAY ) 10-3  Leu Gardens,1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando. Meet by the outdoor tables near the reception building. If any members have additional ​guest entrance tickets, please consider sharing with other members.
Mar. 1, 2026 General Meeting and Demo: Teresa Kirk demo artist, Sobo Gallery, Winter Garden.
Workshop: March 2,3,4. Three day workshop with Teresa Kirk at Sobo Gallery &Studio, 127 S Boyd St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 
Annual Show (Please watch for calendar updates.)
Board Meeting: ZOOM March 18, 2026 at 10:00
​Plein Air: Mar 21, 2026  (SATURDAY ) 10-3  Lake Louisa Park Beach, 7305 US 27, Clermont, FL Dr. all the way to the beach parking lot. There is a required park entry fee.
Apr. 12, 2026 General Meeting and Demo: ZOOM with Alexa Lavine (1:00-4)
Board Meeting: ZOOM April 15, 2026
Plein Air: Apr 18, 2026  (SATURDAY ) 10-3 Mead Gardens, 1300 S Denning Dr., Winter Park. Meet by the amphitheater / restrooms
May 3, 2026 General Meeting and Share, Swap, Critique: Election of Officers (Pres. , V-P, Sec., Tres. for two season term) Seminole Co. Public Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707 (1:00-4) (venue proposed)
Board Meeting: ZOOM May 20, 2026
Plein Air: May 27, 2026  (WEDNESDAY)  10-3  Cherry Down Park Beach, 8330 
Ravenswood Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL  Limited parking area. Please consider carpooling due to the distance. This is a neighborhood beach, there are no concessions nearby. There are plenty of restaurants along Astronaut Way, including a small Thai restaurant: Thai Thai III. 

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To join CFWS or renew your membership for 2025-26 season, starting in September 2025,
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We welcome new members and it is very easy to join. If you wish to become a member or haven’t renewed your membership, join now. Pay online, or mail your check.  Dues are $50.00 annually. New members may join throughout the year. Your interest in watercolor is the only qualification for membership.
As a courtesy, those joining after April 1st will have their membership continued throughout the next season.
CFWS holds monthly meetings during the season, each featuring an artist demo in addition to announcements of upcoming events. Membership also provides you with a number of watercolor related opportunities and discounts.
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Contact CFWS by mail:
Central Florida Watercolor Society
PO Box 941512
Maitland, FL 32794-1512.

CFWS 2024-25 Annual Show Award Sponsors

When considering an artist supply vendor, support one of our sponsors.
Sam Flax, Orlando offers 20% discount to CFWS members.

We thank our many sponsors who support our membership and mission with generous donations of artist’s supply. Much of their donations are attached to our Annual Juried Show Awards each season.