Plein Air Painting

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 2nd March, 10am, at Baigents Recreational Reserve, Kina Peninsula, Tasman.    Directions: Get off the Coastal Highway at Aporo Rd; by the Tasman store turn into Kina Beach Road, then turn left into Kina Peninsula Rd., continue along the beach until to come to Baigent Reserve where we will meet by the BBQ area.   Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, sturdy footwear, and good weather.…

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 23rd February, at The Ferry, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, seaside of Styx Restaurant. The ferry will will leave at 9:30am (!)  to take us to the Nelson Lighthouse where we can paint until 12pm (pick up time). The captain has the key to the lighthouse and we will have the opportunity to go inside and enjoy the view. The ferry ride is $30 per person return trip and payable directly to the captain (bring cash!). Booking is essential to take part.…

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 9th February, 10am, at Melrose Cafe, 26 Brougham Street, Nelson 7010. The cafe is aware that we are coming and looking forward to meeting us.  Melrose house is a grand historic home and has a native forest and rose garden. The venue is a boutique cafe which offers high tea, etc. and might be an experience in itself if the weather is ushering us inside. Check out the website https://www.melrosecafe.co.nz/cafe. Please bring your painting supplies, a…

It’s time to start up plein air painting again. The weather is gorgeous and our next location might even inspire you to go for a swim. Meet us for plein air painting on 2nd February, 10am, at Grossi Point, Mapua. Drive towards the Mapua Wharf and turn right at Tahi Road (last right turn before you arrive at the wharf). Grossi Point is at the end of the road by the boat ramp. We will be able to see the Richmond…

Meet us for plein air painting on 8th December 2021, 10am, at Broadgreen Historic House, 276 Nayland Road, Nelson. You can enjoy the rose gardens and the historic house which might even be open for a tour (recommended). This will be our last plein air painting session before Christmas and if you like we can go to the Honest Lawyer for a coffee/lunch afterwards. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, and good weather. If…

Meet us for plein air painting on 1st December 2021, 10am, at the McKee Memorial Reserve, 1354 The Coastal Highway, Ruby Bay. The McKee Reserve offers the ocean and mountains. The tide will be outgoing with low tide at around 2pm. The earlier you come the better for a high tide painting. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, good weather and maybe a swim suit… If you have any suggestions on where to go…

Meet us for plein air painting on 24th November 2021, 10am, at the Old Constabulary in Brightwater, 15 Jeffries Road. The building is a gorgeous old New Zealand style villa, which is not inhabited any more. Please read these detailed instructions on how to get to the property, toilet facilities and safety: Important information: Address: The corner of Jefferies Road and Lord Rutherford Road South, just out of Brightwater. The landowners house is at 15 Jeffries Road if you need to put…

Meet us for plein air painting on 10th November 2021, 10am, at the Nelson Port, Akersten Street. Please drive to the end of the street where you will find a small car park and keep on walking along the pier. Often you find fishermen in this area. There are no toilets where in this area. The closest bathrooms are at the Nelson marina boat ramp, where the wakas are stored. We can enjoy the view of the harbour, boats on anchor and hills…

Let’s try it again and hope for better weather this time: Meet us for plein air painting on 3rd October 2021, 10am, at Styx Restaurant, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. We can enjoy the view of the harbour entrance, boats on anchor and Haulashore Island. 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. Also, we won’t meet if the weather is not…