Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting, 23rd April 2025, Cathedral Steps Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 10am at the Nelson Cathedral steps. Parking should be possible by the cathedral and otherwise on Trafalgar Street South towards the Nelson College for Girls. I believe it is still school holidays.  Also, I’m hopeful that we might see some autumn colours of the trees on Trafalgar Street. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch good…

Plein Air Painting, 9th April 2025, Grossi Point Reserve Since last Wednesday was most unpleasant lets try this location again. Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 9th April 2025, 10am Grossi Point Reserve, 55 Tahi Street, Mapua. There is plenty of parking and a toilet. The Mapua Wharf is just around the corner. The tide going out  with low tide around 2pm. After plein air painting we can have lunch at the Village Bakery or Alberta’s. Please bring your…

Plein Air Painting, 2nd April 2025, Grossi Point Reserve Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, 10am Grossi Point Reserve, 55 Tahi Street, Mapua. There is plenty of parking and a toilet. The Mapua Wharf is just around the corner. The tide will be coming in with low tide at 8am and high tide at 2pm. After plein air painting we can have lunch at the Village Bakery or Alberta’s. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair,…

Plein Air Painting, 26th March 2025, Tahunanui Beach Meet us for plein air painting on 26th March 2025, 10am, Tahunanui Beach.  Directions: park in the Beach Side Cafe car park, then follow the board walk between the Beach Side Cafe and the volleyball courts until you arrive at the beach. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch good weather, and your togs…? Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday…

Plein Air Painting, 12th March 2025, Cable Bay  Meet us on Wednesday, 12th March 2025, 10am at the Cable Bay car park, which is located on the left hand side of the bay before you cross over to Pepin Island. Cable Bay offers lovely views out to the Nelson Bay or inland. Let’s hope the weather holds up. The Cable Bay Cafe is open from 9:30am and we can meet there for coffee after painting. Please bring your painting supplies,…

Plein Air Painting, 5th March 2025, Broadgreen Historic House, Stoke Meet us for plein air painting on 5th March 2025, 10am, at Broadgreen Historic House, 276 Nayland Road, Nelson, where the roses should still be blooming.  Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, and good weather.  Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please note, we won’t meet if the weather is not accomodating (rain or strong…

Plein Air Painting, 26th February 2025, Peter Copp’s place in Ruby Bay Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, 10am, at Peter Copp’s place, 77 Pine Hill Rd, Ruby Bay (Mapua). Peter says that his place is at the top of the road on the right. Look out for the sign “Peter Copp Gallery”. There is plenty of parking. We can have a picnic lunch at his place. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray,…

Plein Air Painting, 12th February 2025, Monaco Peninsula Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, 10am, at the “Castle” which is all the way at the end of the Monaco peninsula. This location is only a suggestion and you are welcome to paint anywhere on the peninsula. The tide is coming in with high tide around 11am. We will be able to paint the view to Mount Arthur and maybe even boats on anchor. If you like…