Gallery by the Lake

03/16/2026

Please join us for this Gallery by the Lake presentation/workshop:

"Practices of a Professional Watercolor Artist"
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Central School Arts & Humanities Center Room 225
809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, 70601
No admission charge

Gallery by the Lake member Terri Crochet will present sketches, drawings, sample paintings and finished paintings to give you insights into the professional process of a watercolorist with over 70 years of professional experience. From reference photos, practice sketches and value studies to finished paintings, participants will view concrete examples of how the artist worked. For those who wish, supplies will be on hand to “give it a try.”

Seating will be limited, so please register with us on line at https://www.gallerybythelake.org/event-info/practices-of-a-professional-watercolor-artist

01/31/2026

Learn slap art painting!

Slap Art encore
2/7/26
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Central School Arts & Humanities Center Room 225
809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, 70601

Back again by popular demand: “Acrylic Slap Art” painting with Sue Didelot. This is a loose and impressionistic way to pain, using a flat brush to quickly slap paint onto the canvas in a choppy motion. This method will teach you how to make painting even more fun, and you’ll be amazed at the results. Also, you can use this method to paint anything from landscapes, portraits, to abstracts. In the workshop, you will be painting with a big brush on a 16x20 canvas. Tickets for the class are available for $25.
Sign up at https://www.gallerybythelake.org/event-info/slap-art

01/10/2026

Cajun mask making was fun today!

01/07/2026

Not sure if our original post is clear; this workshop is geared towards adults, unaccompanied kids age 14 or older, or kids accompanied by an adult. Looking forward to seeing you!

Cajun Mardi Gras Mask-making!!

Join us for a fun morning and learn how to make a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras mask from fabric, paper, paint, and found materials at home. Gallery by the Lake instructors Pat Craft and Susan Didelot will lead you step by step through the process and you’ll have a mask to take home with you. The workshop is suitable for adults, students age 14 or older, or children age 10 or older who are accompanied by an adult.

The workshop takes place on Saturday, January 10th from 9:30 to 12:30 in Room 225 of the Central School Arts & Humanities Center at 809 Kirby Street in Lake Charles. The course fee of $15 covers the instructor fee and all the supplies you’ll need.

Register and pay online at our website at https://www.gallerybythelake.org/event-info/cajun-mardi-gras-mask-making

01/07/2026

Cajun Mardi Gras Mask-making!!

Join us for a fun morning and learn how to make a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras mask from fabric, paper, paint, and found materials at home. Gallery by the Lake instructors Pat Craft and Susan Didelot will lead you step by step through the process and you’ll have a mask to take home with you. The workshop is suitable for adults, students age 14 or older, or children age 10 or older who are accompanied by an adult.

The workshop takes place on Saturday, January 10th from 9:30 to 12:30 in Room 225 of the Central School Arts & Humanities Center at 809 Kirby Street in Lake Charles. The course fee of $15 covers the instructor fee and all the supplies you’ll need.

Register and pay online at our website at https://www.gallerybythelake.org/event-info/cajun-mardi-gras-mask-making

12/13/2025

Join us a 'Meet Me at the Market' , across from the Court House, downtown LakeCarles.
Enjoy music, food, great art, a lovely Christmas spirit and gifts. Things for kids - perfect weather for outdoor shopping.

12/05/2025

Introduction to Watercolor for Adults and Children
Saturday, December 13th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Children’s Musuem at Port Wonder
1011 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles

Gallery by the Lake in and the Children’s Museum of SWLA are partnering on this holiday watercolor class. Join instructors Judy Newman and Voncille Zama as they walk you through the basics of watercolor painting and help you create your own winter or holiday scene. The class is designed for adults and children 8 and up. Kids under age 14 are welcome as long as they are supervised by a parent. Your $25 entry fee covers instructor and supplies costs. Sign up and pay on the Gallery by the Lake website https://www.gallerybythelake.org/event-info/introduction-to-watercolor-for-adults-and-children

11/18/2025

Please join us in the formal opening of our "Celebrate" group exhibition this Thursday, November 20th from 5 to 7 pm on the second floor of the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan Street in Lake Charles.

10/11/2025

📸 Artist Spotlight: Dan Plummer

Meet Dan Plummer... a Lake Charles based photographer whose lens finds the extraordinary in our everyday. 🌙 From sweeping landscapes and night skies to nature’s quiet moments, his work transforms light into stories.

Beyond creating, Dan also gives back with amazing art classes while also helping to run Gallery by the Lake, contributing to the arts pulse right here inside of Historic City Hall.

If you want to check out Dan's work come stop in and explore Gallery By the Lake or visit his website at www.danplummerimages.com

10/07/2025

09/25/2025

This is a really interesting show!!!