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Plein Air Painting, 14th October 2026, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 14th October 2026, 10am, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Founders Park offers historic homes, a windmill, church, cars, buses, airplane and hopefully coffee if the cafe is open…  Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather…   Actually, the weather forecast is dreadful, but Founders Park offers good shelter for those who are…

Plein Air Painting, 7th October 2026, Miyazu Gardens Spring is here and it is a great time to paint those cherry blossoms at Miyazu Gardens. Meet us on Wednesday, 7th October 2026, 10am, at Miyazu Gardens, Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Lunch: Since there is no cafe in the garden we can get together for a picnic lunch if you like. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather.  Plein air painting is scheduled for…

Plein Air Painting, 13th May 2026, Branford Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 13th May 2026, 10am, at Branford Park, Maitai Valley Road, Nelson. Branford Park is a peaceful wide grassy reserve surrounded by mature autumn coloured trees, on the north bank of the Maitai River.  It is situated right at the beginning of the Maitai Valley, on the left, as you enter the valley.  It is a dog-friendly park and has toilets.  Lunch: There is no…

Plein Air Painting, 6th May 2026, Sanctuary Ponds Reserve, Motueka This location looks like a treat for autumn colour reflections.  Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 6th May 2026, 10am at the Sanctuary Ponds Reserve, 48 Old Wharf Rd, Motueka. The reserve is in the park off Old Wharf Rd, Port Motueka, opposite the skate park. The water is a tidal creek and high tide is at 12:30pm.  Lunch: the nearest cafe is the Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka Please…

Plein Air Painting, 29th April 2026, Garden House Kina Are you ready to paint some colourful vineyards?  Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 29th April 2026, 10am at the Garden House Kina, 130 Kina Beach Road, Tasman. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch 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…

Plein Air Painting, 22nd April 2026, Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka  Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 10am, at the Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka. Follow Wharf Road until you reach the marina, then turn into Ward Road. The Coastal Cafe is a coffee cart by the waterfront.  Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let…