Reserve November 9 for our fall members meeting at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA

Stephanie Brown, one of our own special signature members, will  present a demonstration after our president, Blanche Torphy, briefly brings us up to date about PPS happenings.

Community Arts Center, Wallingford
Wallingford, PA
October 19 – November 27, 2024

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday October 20, 2024, 2-4pm

Highly acclaimed national pastelist, Margaret Dyer, is conducting a workshop here on October 16-17  While her workshop is now full, Margaret is also offering a Demo late in the day on October 15 for both workshop artists and others who wish to attend.  There is a $25 fee for artists who wish to come to A MEET AND GREET  and DEMO ONLY.

Come to celebrate a successful plein air season at East Goshen Park!
Saturday, October 12, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Rain date Sunday October 13
Setup for artists begins at 1:00 pm

This park, just off route 1, is on the site of an 18th century grist mill. On one side of the road are the old buildings from the 1700s. On the other side with the parking lot there are woods, and a system of old canals that carried the water to the mill and are now being expanded to include a wetlands area.

This outdoor produce market has a wonderful assortment of fall flowers and veggies. Plus it will be almost pumpkin season. In addition to the display carts, there are fields behind that make good painting subjects. Since this is a Saturday Plein Air, the market will be busy. Come a bit early and park farther away in the parking lot, leaving room for customers. And maybe carpool if possible. Again, please let us know if you’re coming. Pat (rileypat@gmail.com)

There's a large parking lot near General Knox's quarters in the southwest corner of Valley Forge, and it's a short walk over to the buildings, the stream and fields. The covered bridge is also within walking distance. Lots to paint here. Please let us know if you're coming. Pat Riley, rileypat@gmail.com or Kathy Apfelbaum, fourbeank@aol.com

Brandywine Park is located off of 95 south exit 8, in Wilmington, Delaware, about 18 miles south of Media, PA. Painting subjects include several bridges, monuments, a fountain, and a waterfall, all connected by paved paths. The zoo is nearby as well, and porta potties are located under the Van Buren bridge by the parking area. There’s also a picnic area so you can bring your lunch.

$15 entry fee, $8 with a Radnor library card, free with membership.

The gates do not open before 10:00 so please don’t arrive early and block the street. You will need parking reservations. Go to chanticleergarden.org and click on “visitors information and parking” to make a free reservation.

There are picnic areas, so bring lunch if you’d like.

The Philadelphia Pastel Society Board of Directors is having at Exhibit at Sweet Mabel, a local gallery in Narberth, PA
An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Stop by to support our board members!

Thirteen new Signature members were added to our member list in April, 2024. Seven of our honorees received their certificates at our Spring members meeting. Congratulations to all of our Signature members, new and old.

Please RSVP  to the Henry Gallery if you plan to attend this reception

Our Annual Members Meeting is on Saturday, November 11, at 10 o’clock at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. This marks the fourth anniversary of the first members meeting of the Philadelphia Pastel Society.  An artist demo will be presented by our own PPS member, Teresa DeSeve. 

We will be electing officers at this meeting. More information about the agenda will be posted here soon.

Our Plein Air Exhibition coincides with the Annual East Goshen Township Food Truck and Music Festival. It will be near the stage area of East Goshen Park. All PPS members, friends and family members (including dogs) are invited to come! There will be a variety of foods, and wine and beer for purchase, and different bands will be playing from 2:30 – 6 pm.

Our second National exhibition is now in progress at the Wayne Art Center in  Wayne, PA.  A reception will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023

Our next plein air meetup will be in the quaint town of Wayne, PA. Raindate is Friday, September 8.  We will meet at 10 am in the Wayne Train Station parking lot.

Brandywine Park is located off of 95 south exit 7B. It’s about 35 to 45 minutes south of Bryn Mawr. Painting subjects include several bridges, monuments, a fountain, and the waterfall, all connected by paved paths. The zoo is nearby as well. Porta pottys are located under the Van Buren bridge by the parking area. And there’s a picnic area so you can bring your lunch.

Who needs Chanticleer when we have Blanche? Our president, Blanche Levitt Torphy and her husband Ted have an absolutely gorgeous backyard. Ted is an incredible gardener, and their yard is filled with beautiful plants, different environments, and interesting views and corners.

$15 entry fee, $8 with a Radnor library card, free with membership.

The gates do not open before 10:00 so please don’t arrive early and block the street. You will need parking reservations. Go to chanticleergarden.org and click on “visitors information and parking” to make a free reservation.

There are picnic areas, so bring lunch if you’d like.

Lunch will be provided.  Paint the wetlands or the ocean.

Please let Kathy (fourbeank@aol.com) know if you’re planning to come.

Nature or old trains to paint! Railroad museum, 2 ponds, stream, and woods. Bathrooms available.

Please let Kathy (fourbeank@aol.com) or Pat (rileypat@gmail.com) know if you're planning to come.

Lots of wonderful things to paint here.  Not only flowers and vegetables, but animals in the back and a duck pond.

Please let Kathy (fourbeank@aol.com) or Pat (rileypat@gmail.com) know if you’re planning to come.

Chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, peacocks. The owners like to do livestreams, so let us know if you would prefer not to be filmed. (They also do goat yoga here!)

Anne Strutz PSA, IAPS/MC will hold a one-day “MARKS IN MOTION” workshop to follow up on her Presentation and Demo scheduled at our April 13 membership meeting.

Our Annual Members Meeting is on Saturday, November 11, at 10 o’clock at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. This marks the fourth anniversary of the first members meeting of the Philadelphia Pastel Society.  An artist demo will be presented by our own PPS member, Teresa DeSeve. 

We will be electing officers at this meeting. More information about the agenda will be posted here soon.

Tickets are $12 plus tax and fees online or $16 walk up gate admission if tickets are still available. Tickets are non refundable, and the farm is open rain or shine. I suggest waiting til Tuesday so you can check out the weather before buying tickets.

 Meet in parking lot at 9:45am  Bring a lunch if you want.