All SWS members and families are invited to the SWS Fall Paint-Out taking place in Waco, Texas the weekend of November 7th through 9th. Register now so we can keep you posted on plans as they develop. Here are some details about the event:
Lodging:
We have secured a group rate at the Even Hotel, 110 MLK Jr. Blvd, Building B, Waco, Texas 76704, (254) 633-3836, extension 154. The group Rate is $129 for a standard king and $149 for a double queen, plus taxes, etc. Continental breakfast is included or $15 for two full breakfasts if you like that option. Reserve a room online on the SWS website if you plan to stay at the Even Hotel. The group rate is good through October 24th.
If you choose to stay at Even Hotel, book your reservation here: Hotel Registration PDF, or call (254) 633-3836 or (833) 320-9720 and tell them you are part of the Southwest Watercolor Society. This block rate is good through October 17th. The block is limited to 10 standard king ($126 + taxes) and 5 double queen rooms ($146 + taxes), so make reservations now. Parking is free, internet is free, and cancellation is free 2 days prior to your reservation.
Of course, you are welcome to stay wherever you like, as there are many other hotels in the area, including The Cambria and a Holiday Inn Express, all on the north bank of the Brazos, easily accessible from the MLK Jr. Blvd. exit on Interstate 35.
Schedule of Events:
To kick off this Paint-Out on Friday, we plan to gather at the south end of the historic Waco Suspension Bridge adjacent N University Blvd about noon on Friday. It is a short walk across the pedestrian only bridge spanning Brazos River from the Even Hotel. Note that Even Hotel check in is 3:00 PM so considering parking there.
For the Friday night gathering, plan to meet at 6:00 PM at Union Hall, a food hall at 720 Franklin Avenue in downtown Waco containing over a dozen restaurants and bars.
Let’s plan to meet at the same location on Saturday morning around 10:00 AM.
This mid-morning time will give all time to have breakfast. Please be aware that the Waco Farmer’s Market (E Bridge Street and S Mann St) will be under way on the other side of the river and should have coffee and food available from various market vendors.
The Central Texas Watercolor Society, based in Waco, is aware of our Paint-Out event and we have invited CTWS to join us on Saturday. Consider CTWS a local resource, especially the recent CTWS publication WACO LANDMARKS Ink & Wash as a guide to painting locations.
For Saturday Night Pin-Up, plan to gather at Ninfa’s, 220 South 3rd Street, which is a short 3 block walk from the Waco Suspension Bridge. It also has a large parking lot adjacent. Don’t be shy, bring what you have accomplished so far, finished or not, to share with group. Ninfa’s is a large restaurant and have a dining room for our group.
Likely painting locations might be the Waco Suspension Bridge, the Cameron Park Riverwalk, historic Downtown Waco, the Magnolia Market area, local churches, the Baylor University campus, the Homestead Heritage Village and many other promising locations. Whether you are new to painting on location or an old hand, this should be a great time for everyone as we come together and share our enthusiasm for painting. Space in the hotel is limited if you’d like to stay there, and we need to plan for the group size so please register on the Events Calendar on this website. Lodging reservations are separate and you make those independently.