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Arleen Barnes Wood Duck Watercolour on Paper 12 x 16in. Lyn Bryan  Golden Ears Watercolour on Paper 10.5 x 14.5in. Rita Carrington Waterlily Watercolour on Paper 19 x 29in. Andrea Chapman Key Hole Watercolour on Paper 22 x 18 Irene Enns After the Rain Watercolour on Paper 14.25 x 21.5in. Eileen Farrer Kootenay Mountain Watercolour on Paper 11 x 14in. Eileen Farrer Big Sky Watercolour on Paper 11 x 14in. Eileen Farrer Street of Florence Watercolour on Paper 11 x 14in. Eileen Farrer Porch Peonies Watercolour on Paper 14 x 18in. Gwen Gregorig Lake District Watercolour on Paper 8 x 12in. Etta Hellyer Swooning Swans Watercolour on Paper 10.5 x 8.5in. Helen Janas Westminister Abby Watercolour on Paper 11 x 13.5in. Patricia Jaster Summer Snaps Watercolour on Paper 28 x 32in. Carol LeMee Victoria Harbour Watercolour on Paper 16 x 20in. Carol LeMee Serene Sage Watercolour on Paper 16 x 20in. Arline MacDonald Welcome Spring Watercolour on Paper 14 x 14in. Mirja Makkonen Red Poppy Watercolour on Paper 17 x 15.5in. Myles Mathis The Guardian Watercolour on Paper 22 x 15in. Myles Mathis Warmth of the Sun Watercolour on Paper 10 x 14in. Myles Mathis  Sea Urchins Watercolour on Paper 22 x 30in. Myles Mathis  Mission Station Watercolour on Paper 15 x 22in. Barry Morris Family Outing Cultus Lake Watercolour on Paper 14 x 19in. Sheila Patzke Sylvia Watercolour on Paper 13 x 10in. Corinne Popienko Somewhere Over the Rainbow Watercolour on Fine Art Paper 20 x 16in. Corinne Popienko Somewhere Over the Rainbow Watercolour on Paper 10.5 x 14in. Corinne Popienko Valiant Watercolour on Paper 14 x 10.5in. Corinne Popienko Reo 1 Watercolour on Paper 11 x 8.5in. Carol Portree Mother & Child Watercolour on Paper 16 x 20in. Carol Portree Stargazer Watercolour on Paper 18 x 14in. Carol Portree Sunny Boy Watercolour on Fine Art Paper 12 x 15in. Carol Portree Circle of Light Watercolour on Fine Art Paper 18 x 15in. Eugene Ristau Blue Vase Watercolour on Paper 10 x 14in. Bryan Robberts The Fly Fisherman Watercolour on Paper 19 x 28 Cheryl Shaw Have you seen my mom? Watercolour on Paper 7 x 10in. Cheryl Shaw Weatherworn Pen and Ink on Fine Art Paper 17 x 20in. Cheryl Shaw Great Grey Owl Ink on Paper 20 x 16 Cheryl Shaw Chantilly Lace Watercolour on Fine Art Paper 26 x 22in. Heidi Stewart Spring’s Promise Watercolour on Paper 16 x 20in. Dawn Strathy Prisoners of Hope Watercolour on Paper 29 x 22in. Shirley Thomas Red Blossoms Watercolour on Paper 11 x 15in. Shirley Thomas Tall Impressions Watercolour on Paper 10.5 x 14.5in. Shirley Thomas Working the Fraser Watercolour on Paper 10.75 x 14.5in. Laurie Thomasson Romneya Poppies Watercolour on Paper 14 x 16in. David Tickner Naramata Chapel Watercolour on Paper 9 x 11in. Marilyn Vooys Arizona Landscape Watercolour on Paper 19 x 24.75in. Anne White Peggy’s Cove Watercolour on Paper 20 x 17in. Anne White Tea for Two Watercolour on Paper 19.5 x 22in. Roy Williams Night Stop Watercolour on Paper 12 x 16in.

Meetings The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society meets weekly on Thursday nights at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School in Room N102 at 7:00 p.m. For more information regarding upcoming art demos, meetings or membership, phone Carol Portree at 604 850 9694 The group takes a break during the summer months and will resume late September.

Workshops Our demontrations/presentations have been extremely popular with members and visitors - so much so, that we will be taking registrations for these popular events to ensure that we have enough space for each participant. Demos will continue Fall 2011.

Calendar As far as possible we try to keep to the following monthly schedule of activities: First Thursday: business meeting; Second Thursday: demonstration/presentation; Third Thursday: painting challenge night; Fourth Thursday: critique night; Fifth Thursday (if there is one):general painting session. Our meetings are held in the Art Room #N102, Abbotsford Senior Secondary School from 7 - 9 pm. If you would like to know more about our meetings or membership, please phone Carol Portree at (604)850-9694. The FVWS group takes a break from meeting during the summer and will resume in the Fall.

Shows and Events Spring Show An exhibition and sale of watercolours by membrs of the Fraser Valley Watercolour Society May 8 - May 18 Clearbrook Library, Abbotsford Opening Reception May 9, 7-8 pm The exhibition is free admission and open to the public during normal library hours. Water, Colours, Inspiration! Surrey Art Gallery May 5 - August 5 When water and colours meet, magic can happen. Fraser Valley Watercolour Society members harness the beauty of blending colours in many different ways. They find inspiration in the colours of nature, their travels, local attractions and the movement of the paints.

Executive Co-Presidents: Carol Portree & Cheryl Shaw Vice President - Gwen Gregorig Treasurers - Carol Portree; Marilyn Vooys; Gwen Gregorig Director at large & Show Coordinator - Laurie Thomasson Executive Director - Gwen Gregorig Past President: Anne White

History In 1983, a number of people began to study watercolour painting with Gerry Thompson, AFCA. Over time, we became a close and supportive group, continuing to study each year with Gerry. When she decided to move to Vancouver, our group continued to meet weekly. In august, 1989, about 25 of us met and the Fraser Valley Watercolour Society was born. In 1991 we adopted the following mission statement: "The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society is dedicated to the enrichment, excellence, mutual support and encouragement of its members." In 1993, our group was incorporated and registered in Victoria. We have monthly business meetings and continue to meet weekly from October through May to paint and support each other in our painting endeavours. We have one major show of our new paintings each year, held at the Clearbrook Library. We also show at the Mission Art Centre as well as Kariton House and the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society is a long time member of the Abbotsford and Mission Arts Councils. We have been fortunate to have their support and encouragement. We generally have two or three guest artists presenting workshops, sometimes just for our members, or with members of other arts organizations.