2023 PLEIN AIR SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact: Barri Rosenbluth, 512-517-6771, brosenbluth@me.com
May 2
Mildred Peterson Nature Preserve, Mill St. + Simonson Dr., Saugatuck
Pond, old homes, park, flowers, trails, proximity to Peterson Mill
May 9
Stone Forest Pottery, 5955 141st Ave.
Pond, trees, chickens, sculptures, yard art
Teresa Wooden (Judy) Earth berm home on north side of road, pond in front, shared driveway, stay left, parking in back or front.
May 16
Woodlands Nursery, 6541 Bradley Rd., Saugutuck
Rhodies, Azaleas, Cherry blossoms
John Migas confirmed (Barri) Bradley Rd. Borders the Old Masonic Hall on Blue Star Hwy., at end of the road.
May 23
Holly Wilson’s Home, 4071 66th St.
Holland
Wysteria, Rhodies, creek
May 30
Red Horse Ranch, 6191,122nd Avenue, Fennville
Horses, old farmhouse, next to Fenn Valley Winery
Ulla Frederiksen confirmed, sign waver upon arrival (Barri)
June 6
Lupines, M89 East of Fennville (need cross street)
Lupines
Margaret
June 13
Margaret McDermott’s Home, 6465 Otis Rd., Saugatuck
Goshorn Lake, gardens
June 20
Oval Beach, Perryman St. + Oval Beach Dr., Saugautck
Dunes, Lake Michigan,
Public restrooms and concession, $10 parking fee, meet at North end
June 27
Saugatuck Douglas History Center (Old Schoolhouse), 130 Center St. Douglas
Gardens, sculpture, old schoolhouse, Pride Garrden, downtown Douglas, Oxbow House across street
Respite coffee nearby
July 4
Wade's Bayou, 26 Bayou St., Douglas
Bridge, Kalamazoo Lake, boats, downtown Douglas
At the end of Center St., on the Kalamazoo River
July 11
Poppy Field, 5859 124th Ave. Fennville
Poppies
Joan Donaldson (Judy), take 58th to 89, turn right, pass the church on right, park on 89 fairly near cemetery
July 18
Paul Burdick’s Home, 7017 Crawford St. Fennville
Gardens, near Waukena Conservation Area
Pizza at the Glenn Store (Sam)
July 25
Douglas Harbor Area, 219 Union St. (Red Dock Restaurant)
Bridge, Kalamazoo Lake, boats, downtown Douglas
Contact Red Dock owner (Terri)
August 1
Windmill Island, 270 S. River Ave., Holland
Gardens, windmill, old buildings, bridge, river
$12 for adults, free if you ride with Judy
August 8
Village Square Park, Main St., Saugatuck
Christian Science Church, playground, sculptures, downtown Saugutuck
Public restrooms across the street
August 15
Centennial Park, 10th St. and River, Holland
Gardens, fountains, trees
August 22
Pillar Church, 57 E. 10th St., Holland
Beautiful old church, downtown Holland
August 29
Cranes Orchards, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville
Orchards, corn maze
Contact Rob (Kathy) Lunch at Pie Pantry
September 5
Gorby Sunflowers, 2436 30th St. Allegan
Fields of sunflowers
Check website for info, https://m.facebook.com/gorbysunflowers/, parking available, no shade
September 12
New Richmond Bridge Park, 3160 Old Allegan Rd, Fennville
Old train bridge, Kalamazoo River, pedestrian bridge
There are two entries to park on either side of river, meet at South entrance on 57th St.
September 19
Hurst Horse Farm, 60th and 126th, Fennville
Horses, barns
September 26
The Belvedere, 3656 63rd. St., Sauguatck
Old Inn, garden, fountain, across from Guardian Brewing Company
Contact owner (Teri)
October 3
Coghlin Park, 303 Culver Street, Saugatuck
Kalamazoo Lake, sculpture, pavilion, boats, downtown Saugatuck
October 10
Pleasant Hill Blueberry Farm, 5859 124th Ave., Fennville
Old barns, garden, blueberries, orchard
Joan Donaldson (Judy or Teri), frozen organic blueberries in 5 and 10 lbs for sale
October 17
The Felt Estate, 6597 138th Ave., Holland
Mansion, fountain, grotto, carriage house below mansion
Contact Patty Meyer (Barri)
October 24
The Peachbelt Studio, 6292 124th Ave., Fennville
Beautiful old schoolhouse, gardens, garden shed
Contact Dawn Stafford (Judy)
October 31
Wyncraft Vinyards, 1055 64th St., Pullman, just south of Fennville at far side of town, near Stuller Cemetery
1-4 painting followed by wine tasting
$25 for wine tasting Contact owner (Barri) 269- 469-1855, jlester@wyncroftwine.com
Additional locations:
1. Gardens at LuLus, French picnic to go or stay at tables, (Judy) 269-455-5060
2. Westview Farm, old schoolhouse on Graafschap Rd., contact Kay + Lee VerSchure (Judy)
3. Pine Tree Studio, Sue Flanagan, 146th Ave. and 66th near Castle Park or Goshorn Lake, 708-969-4898, susanflanagan1@comcast.net (Barri)
Contact: Barri Rosenbluth, 512-517-6771, brosenbluth@me.com
May 2
Mildred Peterson Nature Preserve, Mill St. + Simonson Dr., Saugatuck
Pond, old homes, park, flowers, trails, proximity to Peterson Mill
May 9
Stone Forest Pottery, 5955 141st Ave.
Pond, trees, chickens, sculptures, yard art
Teresa Wooden (Judy) Earth berm home on north side of road, pond in front, shared driveway, stay left, parking in back or front.
May 16
Woodlands Nursery, 6541 Bradley Rd., Saugutuck
Rhodies, Azaleas, Cherry blossoms
John Migas confirmed (Barri) Bradley Rd. Borders the Old Masonic Hall on Blue Star Hwy., at end of the road.
May 23
Holly Wilson’s Home, 4071 66th St.
Holland
Wysteria, Rhodies, creek
May 30
Red Horse Ranch, 6191,122nd Avenue, Fennville
Horses, old farmhouse, next to Fenn Valley Winery
Ulla Frederiksen confirmed, sign waver upon arrival (Barri)
June 6
Lupines, M89 East of Fennville (need cross street)
Lupines
Margaret
June 13
Margaret McDermott’s Home, 6465 Otis Rd., Saugatuck
Goshorn Lake, gardens
June 20
Oval Beach, Perryman St. + Oval Beach Dr., Saugautck
Dunes, Lake Michigan,
Public restrooms and concession, $10 parking fee, meet at North end
June 27
Saugatuck Douglas History Center (Old Schoolhouse), 130 Center St. Douglas
Gardens, sculpture, old schoolhouse, Pride Garrden, downtown Douglas, Oxbow House across street
Respite coffee nearby
July 4
Wade's Bayou, 26 Bayou St., Douglas
Bridge, Kalamazoo Lake, boats, downtown Douglas
At the end of Center St., on the Kalamazoo River
July 11
Poppy Field, 5859 124th Ave. Fennville
Poppies
Joan Donaldson (Judy), take 58th to 89, turn right, pass the church on right, park on 89 fairly near cemetery
July 18
Paul Burdick’s Home, 7017 Crawford St. Fennville
Gardens, near Waukena Conservation Area
Pizza at the Glenn Store (Sam)
July 25
Douglas Harbor Area, 219 Union St. (Red Dock Restaurant)
Bridge, Kalamazoo Lake, boats, downtown Douglas
Contact Red Dock owner (Terri)
August 1
Windmill Island, 270 S. River Ave., Holland
Gardens, windmill, old buildings, bridge, river
$12 for adults, free if you ride with Judy
August 8
Village Square Park, Main St., Saugatuck
Christian Science Church, playground, sculptures, downtown Saugutuck
Public restrooms across the street
August 15
Centennial Park, 10th St. and River, Holland
Gardens, fountains, trees
August 22
Pillar Church, 57 E. 10th St., Holland
Beautiful old church, downtown Holland
August 29
Cranes Orchards, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville
Orchards, corn maze
Contact Rob (Kathy) Lunch at Pie Pantry
September 5
Gorby Sunflowers, 2436 30th St. Allegan
Fields of sunflowers
Check website for info, https://m.facebook.com/gorbysunflowers/, parking available, no shade
September 12
New Richmond Bridge Park, 3160 Old Allegan Rd, Fennville
Old train bridge, Kalamazoo River, pedestrian bridge
There are two entries to park on either side of river, meet at South entrance on 57th St.
September 19
Hurst Horse Farm, 60th and 126th, Fennville
Horses, barns
September 26
The Belvedere, 3656 63rd. St., Sauguatck
Old Inn, garden, fountain, across from Guardian Brewing Company
Contact owner (Teri)
October 3
Coghlin Park, 303 Culver Street, Saugatuck
Kalamazoo Lake, sculpture, pavilion, boats, downtown Saugatuck
October 10
Pleasant Hill Blueberry Farm, 5859 124th Ave., Fennville
Old barns, garden, blueberries, orchard
Joan Donaldson (Judy or Teri), frozen organic blueberries in 5 and 10 lbs for sale
October 17
The Felt Estate, 6597 138th Ave., Holland
Mansion, fountain, grotto, carriage house below mansion
Contact Patty Meyer (Barri)
October 24
The Peachbelt Studio, 6292 124th Ave., Fennville
Beautiful old schoolhouse, gardens, garden shed
Contact Dawn Stafford (Judy)
October 31
Wyncraft Vinyards, 1055 64th St., Pullman, just south of Fennville at far side of town, near Stuller Cemetery
1-4 painting followed by wine tasting
$25 for wine tasting Contact owner (Barri) 269- 469-1855, jlester@wyncroftwine.com
Additional locations:
1. Gardens at LuLus, French picnic to go or stay at tables, (Judy) 269-455-5060
2. Westview Farm, old schoolhouse on Graafschap Rd., contact Kay + Lee VerSchure (Judy)
3. Pine Tree Studio, Sue Flanagan, 146th Ave. and 66th near Castle Park or Goshorn Lake, 708-969-4898, susanflanagan1@comcast.net (Barri)
These sessions offer scheduled time for you to paint, draw, create outside with a small group of other artists. This is not a class and instruction is not provided. Try it out. Attend whenever you can. Consistent attendance is not required. If you would like to be on the plein air email list please contact Barri below to receive weekly reminders.
Barri Rosenbluth 512-517-6771, brosenbluth@me.com
Teri Bersee 419-349-2626, teri@teriutzbersee.com
Judy Anthrop 616-260-1798, judy.bowman.anthrop@gmail.com
Some locations, but not all, have restroom access.
Barri Rosenbluth 512-517-6771, brosenbluth@me.com
Teri Bersee 419-349-2626, teri@teriutzbersee.com
Judy Anthrop 616-260-1798, judy.bowman.anthrop@gmail.com
Some locations, but not all, have restroom access.
PLEIN AIR TIPS by Judy Anthrop
SUPPLIES TO MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE – IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE IT PLEASANT
CHAIR, IF NEEDED (Ace and other places have one that folds up, has pockets and a tray that flips up),
HAT, SUNSCREEN, INSECT SPRAY, SOCKS, WALKING SHOES, JACKET, BEACH TOWEL FOR WARMTH OR SITTING ON GROUND, WATER BOTTLE FOR DRINKING, SUNGLASSES, CAMERA OR CELL PHONE
SUPPLIES FOR WATERCOLOR OR GOUACHE, ACRYLICS - BASIC MINIMALIST
PAPER TOWELS, WATER, WATER CONTAINER, SUGGEST ARCHES WATERCOLOR BLOCKS,#140, FOR SITTING OR STANDING. EXPENSIVE BUT SO WORTH IT. PAINT, BRUSHES, PENCIL, SMALL SKETCH PAD FOR THUMBNAIL SKETCHES, ERASER, EASEL IF STANDING, SIMPLE PALETTE. WATERCOLOR JOURNAL BOOKS ARE A GREAT WAY TO GET STARTED. BOTTOM LINE, PAINT, PAPER, BRUSHES, PALETTE, TRASH BAG
SUPPLIES FOR WATERCOLOR OR GOUACHE OR ACRYLIC IF YOU WANT IT ALL!!!
ITEMS ABOVE!!! ADDITIONS: SCISSORS, RULER, MARKER, KNIFE TO RELEASE PAPER FROM BLOCKS, WHITE PEN, MASKING FLUID, MORE BRUSHES, MORE ANYTHING…..WINE…LUNCH
SUPPLIES FOR OIL PAINTERS
SAME AS ABOVE: TRIPOD AND PROCHADE BOX, OR FREE STANDING EASEL, PAINT, CANVASES, PANELS, ARCHES PAPER FOR OIL PAINTING, BRUSHES, SOLVENT IF YOU WANT TO USE GAMSOL, LINSEED OIL, IF YOU USE IT, LIQUIN, IF YOU USE IT, BABY WIPES FOR YOUR HANDS AND MESSES, RAGS, WET PAINTING BOX TO CARRY WET PAINTINGS..IF YOU DON’T WANT TO PUT IN YOUR CAR LOOSE.
PASTEL PAINTERS AND COLORED PENCIL ARTISTS AND OTHERS
SAME AS ABOVE BY CHOICE. PASTEL PAPER OR GOOD PAPER FOR PENCILS
SUGGESTIONS FOR BEGINNERS:
1. LOCATE IN SHADE
2. WALK AROUND, LOOK AROUND, TURN AROUND, CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT
3. SET UP
4. 2X3 VALUE SKETCH.
5. BEGIN BY INDICATING LARGE SHAPES ON YOUR PAPER,
6. WORK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
7. LARGE BRUSHES UNTIL ITS TIME FOR DETAILS AT THE END.
8. STOP, STEP AWAY, LOOK AT IT FROM A DISTANCE EVERY 20 MINUTES
9. TURN UPSIDE DOWN IN PROCESS
10. QUIT BEFORE YOU THINK YOU ARE DONE, STOP.
SUPPLIES TO MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE – IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE IT PLEASANT
CHAIR, IF NEEDED (Ace and other places have one that folds up, has pockets and a tray that flips up),
HAT, SUNSCREEN, INSECT SPRAY, SOCKS, WALKING SHOES, JACKET, BEACH TOWEL FOR WARMTH OR SITTING ON GROUND, WATER BOTTLE FOR DRINKING, SUNGLASSES, CAMERA OR CELL PHONE
SUPPLIES FOR WATERCOLOR OR GOUACHE, ACRYLICS - BASIC MINIMALIST
PAPER TOWELS, WATER, WATER CONTAINER, SUGGEST ARCHES WATERCOLOR BLOCKS,#140, FOR SITTING OR STANDING. EXPENSIVE BUT SO WORTH IT. PAINT, BRUSHES, PENCIL, SMALL SKETCH PAD FOR THUMBNAIL SKETCHES, ERASER, EASEL IF STANDING, SIMPLE PALETTE. WATERCOLOR JOURNAL BOOKS ARE A GREAT WAY TO GET STARTED. BOTTOM LINE, PAINT, PAPER, BRUSHES, PALETTE, TRASH BAG
SUPPLIES FOR WATERCOLOR OR GOUACHE OR ACRYLIC IF YOU WANT IT ALL!!!
ITEMS ABOVE!!! ADDITIONS: SCISSORS, RULER, MARKER, KNIFE TO RELEASE PAPER FROM BLOCKS, WHITE PEN, MASKING FLUID, MORE BRUSHES, MORE ANYTHING…..WINE…LUNCH
SUPPLIES FOR OIL PAINTERS
SAME AS ABOVE: TRIPOD AND PROCHADE BOX, OR FREE STANDING EASEL, PAINT, CANVASES, PANELS, ARCHES PAPER FOR OIL PAINTING, BRUSHES, SOLVENT IF YOU WANT TO USE GAMSOL, LINSEED OIL, IF YOU USE IT, LIQUIN, IF YOU USE IT, BABY WIPES FOR YOUR HANDS AND MESSES, RAGS, WET PAINTING BOX TO CARRY WET PAINTINGS..IF YOU DON’T WANT TO PUT IN YOUR CAR LOOSE.
PASTEL PAINTERS AND COLORED PENCIL ARTISTS AND OTHERS
SAME AS ABOVE BY CHOICE. PASTEL PAPER OR GOOD PAPER FOR PENCILS
SUGGESTIONS FOR BEGINNERS:
1. LOCATE IN SHADE
2. WALK AROUND, LOOK AROUND, TURN AROUND, CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT
3. SET UP
4. 2X3 VALUE SKETCH.
5. BEGIN BY INDICATING LARGE SHAPES ON YOUR PAPER,
6. WORK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
7. LARGE BRUSHES UNTIL ITS TIME FOR DETAILS AT THE END.
8. STOP, STEP AWAY, LOOK AT IT FROM A DISTANCE EVERY 20 MINUTES
9. TURN UPSIDE DOWN IN PROCESS
10. QUIT BEFORE YOU THINK YOU ARE DONE, STOP.
