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HAAA Friday PleinAir Group

Organizers - Marie Gamon and Wendy Craig

Free - Fridays, 9am – noon, during the spring/summer months. Starts in May 14, (weather permitTing). Drop in for one session or come every week!

If you love the thrill of painting outdoors, consider joining HAAA’s Plein Air Group. They meet weekly on Friday mornings at various places across the Hershey Area and beyond. The Pleinair Group may be cancelled due to inclement weather unless the location includes a roofed structure.

There is no registration or instructor for these informal, drop in sessions. However, many experienced artists are willing to share their expertise.

Information on each week’s location will be available on our HAAA Facebook page and by email for those who attend the sessions. We strongly suggest checking the page weekly for updates. To sign up for email notifications, send a request with your name, email address and phone (optional) to Marie Gamon at gamfam1@verizon.net or Wendy Craig at wcraiger@gmail.com

Plein Air Tips:

  • Dress for the site. Experienced outdoor artists wear breathable clothes--long-sleeve shirts and long pants to protect against ticks. A brimmed hat will keep the sun out of your eyes.

  • Bring snacks and drinking water.

  • Bring a plastic bag for trash and rags/paper towels for clean up. We must leave the area the way we found it.

  • For oil/pastel painters, you may want to bring a cardboard box lid to keep wet paint off your car's interior.

  • First-time Plein Air painters may want to bring items they already have in lieu of purchasing expensive equipment. Come with a chair and small table (a foldable bench works) - items that are easy to carry. You'll see a variety of setups used by artists that will make you a more informed buyer when the time comes to invest in equipment.

  • Bug spray and sunscreen come in handy.

  • Don't forget all of your painting or drawing supplies--paper, canvas, medium, paints, brushes, etc. Make a list so you don't get to the painting location and realize you're missing something important.

  • At some locations there are no restrooms, in that case, plan accordingly and remember to hydrate liberally after the paint session.