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SAN DIEGO RIVER DAYS -PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT 5/18/2019

Old Mission Dam - Mission Trails Regional Park

10164 Father Junipero Serra Trail
Santee, California 92071
United States


Come and Celebrate ‘San Diego River Days’ at the Old Mission Dam

Saturday 5/18/2019 8:30AM to 12:15PM

 

The San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group is teaming up with the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) to celebrate and raise public awareness of the work of the Foundation in restoring natural habitat along the San Diego River watershed. 


Spend a quiet morning capturing the natural beauty of the San Diego River on canvas. Beginner-intermediate artists welcome. You’ll receive tips from local professional and hobbyist painters! Bring your own painting supplies. Please bring water and clothes that can get a bit paint-y.

Optional, recommended items: umbrella, sun protection, and a snack.
Appropriate Ages: Adults and children ages 12+

 

San Diego River Park Foundation html is handling RSVPs.. 

https://sdriverdays.org/activity/san-diego-plein-air-painters-workshop/

 

https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/events/259942622/

 

On site contact: Julie Bradbury-Bennett

 

Here is a video of the 2016 event at this site:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJm6H9J-y6k 

 

Other River Days Activities May 11, 12, 18 and 19 2019

 https://sdriverdays.org/activities/


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SAN DIEGO RIVER DAYS -MURAL PAINTING - GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP

Bring your kids to the Point Loma Native Plant Garden for a morning of plein air painting. Team up with San Diego Plein Air Meetup Group artists Tricia DeLuna, Jean Petaja & Julie Bradbury-Bennett to create original works depicting scenes from around the garden. 

Stay for a little while or longer... just as you like. This is a free, informal event for those who love both the outdoors and art. Materials will be provided. Finished art will become part of the San Diego River Park Garden-Beautification Project.

 

May 12, 2018 9:30AM-11:30AM

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

4444 Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107

 

 

San Diego River Park Foundation

4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 297-738      [email protected]|      http://www.sandiegoriver.org

 

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San Diego River Days 2017 - Plein Air Workshop - May 13 8:30AM-12:15PM

Celebrate the River with the

San Diego River Park Foundation

at the

San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group Workshop

 

Come spend a morning at the mouth of the San Diego River capturing a scenic view All ages are welcome. Recommended for intermediate level and above. Bring your paints, brushes, canvas, easel, sun hat & seat. This a free event!

 

Meetup founding member & much admired artist Brian Belfield will kick off the morning at 8:30AM, demonstrating plein air oil painting techniques. We will then breakout to work on our own. A group discussion and appreciation will start at 11:45AM.

Meeting Location:  Meet by the San Diego River at Hospitality Point near 1449 Quivira Way, San Diego 92109

Date:  Saturday May 13, 2017

Time:  8:30AM-12:15PM

Sign up: online by going to: http://sandiegoriver.org/sdriverdays/

 

Many thanks to the San Diego RiverPark Foundation for their efforts in preserving and restoring the natural beauty of the San Diego River. **Painting -Smiley Lagoon-by Brian Belfield 

 

 

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