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Plein Air Painting, 7th October 2026, Miyazu Gardens

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

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

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…

7 Perspectives – McKee Gallery

The exhibition "7 Perspectives" is opening today at the McKee Gallery, Nelson Suter Art Society. We are seven artists with completely different styles exhibiting, hence the exhibition title. I am very proud for being part of this exhibition and have created five new bigger watercolour paintings especially for this show. You will be in for a treat! 7 Perspectives at the Nelson Suter Art Society"s McKee Gallery The Suter Art Gallery Te Aragon o Whakatū 208 Bridge Street, Nelson 27th…

Tuku Whakatu – April 2026

As part of the current Tuku Whakatu celebrations I have been invited to exhibit at the Richmond Library, Tuku Whakatu Richmond Library 280 Queen Street, Richmond. 1st - 29th April 2026. This is the collections of paintings on display at the Library:

Plein Air Painting, 29th April 2026, Garden House Kina

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…

Autumn Exhibition – Nelson Suter Art Society

The Nelson Suter Art Society is currently exhibiting a great variety of artworks in the McKee Gallery. 8th - 26th April 2026 208 Bridge Street, Nelson I have two pieces accepted in the show:

Plein Air Painting, 22nd April 2026, Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka

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…

Plein Air Painting, 8th March 2026, Rough Island

Plein Air Painting, 8th March 2026, Rough Island Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 8th March 2026, 10am, at Rough Island. Directions: On the road towards Rabbit Island turn left at Tic Toc Road onto Rough Island, pass the Equestrian Centre and all the way towards the boat ramp. The ocean, mountains and islands give plenty of subjects to paint. No cafe close by! Bring a picnic lunch. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen,…

Plein Air Painting, 1st April 2026, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Plein Air Painting, 1st April 2026, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 1st April 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. Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please note,…

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