Upcoming Plein Air Events
We’ve been invited to participate in the upcoming Newlin Grist Mill plein air and auction.
past plein air events
Join us for a day of painting in Plymouth Meeting. Maple Acres Farm includes zinnias and other types of flowers in bloom
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)
The Willows is a beautiful park on Darby Paoli Road, Villanova. There is a pond, a little bridge to an island, and sometimes people fishing.
It is very helpful for us to have a sense of who is coming, so please let Kathy (fourbeank@aol.com) or Pat (rileypat@gmail.com) know.
Hope to see you there!
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.
Betsy Miraglia has graciously offered to let us paint at her home at The Hermitage in Bryn Mawr. This beautiful site offers woods, a gazebo, a pond, and gardens. Please note the later starting time -- 11 am. We'll paint for a while and then have lunch on her back patio. Don't forget to pack your lunch!
It is important to RSVP to Kathy Apfelbaum (fourbeank@aol.com) or Pat Riley (rileypat@gmail.com). We absolutely must know who's coming to let Betsy know how many to expect.
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.
Join us for a fun day painting sunflowers, goats and chickens! We will meet in the parking lot at 10 am. The staff usually have shuttles to take you to the sunflower fields. Pack a lunch and enjoy visiting with your fellow pastel painters!
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.daltonfarms.com for $13 ($15.37 with tax and fees). Tickets purchased on day of visit are $18.
Please let Kathy Apfelbaum (fourbeank@aol.com) know if you are coming so that we have a sense of who will be there.
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!)
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.