Fort Collins   -   Fridays

Paint out leader  -  Laura G. Young

(970) 215-0506

lauragyoung@gmail.com 

Laura G. Young	Wed, Feb 4, 2:03 PM (2 days ago)
to Laura, bcc: me

Hello everyone!

Here's the paint-out schedule for May. 

SPECIAL NOTICE: on May 1st and May 2nd, we will be painting at the exact same location on both Friday AND Saturday.  You can attend either session, or both! It's a great way for those who work weekdays to participate, or for those who'd like to spend time on a painting for two consecutive mornings.

*** ADVISORY: due to Colorado’s unpredictable weather, some paint-outs might be moved to a new location and/or cancelled. Always check the weekly email reminder and weather reports before heading out.

Friday, May 1st (AND May 2nd) — River's Edge Natural Area, Loveland

9:00 am -- 12:00 noon (Both Friday AND Saturday)

960 W 1st St, Loveland, CO 80537

Not all plein air is done in one go -- Claude Monet was known to paint the same scene over several sessions. Come join us as we paint on both Friday and Saturday.* 

Meet up at the parking lot linked in the address above.

Restroom available; no entrance fee or parking fee.

*Saturday coordinator is Laurie Wadell. :)

Friday, May 8th -- Riverbend Ponds, Fort Collins

9:00 am -- 12:00 noon 

798-706 Cairnes Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Riverbend Ponds in Fort Collins (not to be confused with the above location in Loveland) is a former gravel pit turned into one of the best spots in town for fishing and wildlife viewing. 

We'll be meeting in the north parking lot on Cairnes Drive off Timberline Rd, just below Mulberry Street. If the lot is full, there's extra parking across the bridge next to the river.

Restroom available; no entrance fee or parking fee.

Friday, May 15th — Boardwalk Community Park, Windsor

9:00 am -- 12:00 noon

100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO 80550

If you haven't been to Windsor lately, come and see how they've spruced up their park. There's a lake, a large covered area in case it rains, and some preserved historical buildings including a one-room schoolhouse. An old boxcar and train caboose make great subjects, as well.

We'll meet in the parking lot in the linked map, and possibly grab some coffee up the street.

Restroom available; no entrance fee or parking fee.

Friday, May 22nd — High Plains Environmental Center, Loveland

9:00 am -- 12:00 noon  

2698 Bluestem Willow Dr, Loveland, CO 80538

Back by popular demand! The High Plains Environmental Center has it all: a charming barn, awesome native plant demonstration gardens, and access to trails around Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake.

We'll meet in the designated parking by the HPEC buildings. (see above link for map)

Restroom available; no entrance fee or parking fee.

Friday, May 29th — Skyline Picnic Area at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins

9:00 am -- 12:00 noon 

614-624 N Co Rd 23, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Permit or Fee Required.

We will meet up at Skyline Picnic area for stunning views of the reservoir. If water isn't your thing, there's plenty of rocks, trees and sky. Don't forget to pack a lunch, as we may hang out and chat afterwards.

Restroom available; if you don't have your park pass, there will be a $10 daily vehicle fee that can be paid at the kiosk.