Tuesday, AUGUST 11, 2020
9 am Plein Air Buds Paint Out @ COPPERHEAD ISLAND PARK near McDowell Nature Preserve 15200 Soldier Road Charlotte, NC 28278 One you enter the park and pass the Booth go straight to the end of the road, noteing the bathroom in the lot to the right (but you continue straight to the circle with aboat ramp right and drop you gear. Park in the lot just above the circle. WEBSITE: CLICK HERE https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/ParksByRegion/SouthRegion/Pages/CopperheadIsland.aspx DIRECTIONS: NOTE: The turn towards Copperhead Island is before you reach the McDowell Nature Preserve entrance CLICK HERE press directions and enter your starting point PARKING: Drive straight in to the circle at the end of the road , drop your gear then park just above the circle in designated spaces WEATHER CLICK HERE BATHROOMS YES Let me know you are coming please. See you there! Thanks, Nancy [email protected] NOTE: Great views, plenty of shade. Past times there has always been a great cross breeze. Boat ramp at the circle Bring your boat or kayak NEXT WEEK: TAILRACE MARINA CHECK BACK OFTEN BRING Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Bring your own art supplies, easel, chair if needed, drink plenty of bottled water to stay hydrated, a snack or lunch. Bring clips if windy, a bag or pizza box to drop your painting in quickly when rain may occur and a raincoat. Pack out any trash or solvent used. Bring an artist friend! WEAR Good hiking shoes, large brim hat, and layer clothing so as the temperature rises you can peel a layer or as it drops you can add back on. Consider sun block or bug spray as needed. Consider this both near water's edge, piers, trails, and well worn woodsy so some tree roots to watch. |
Plein Air Buds Paint Outs!
AUGUST 2020
CALENDAR AUGUST 3 COL FRANCIS BEATTY PARK AUGUST 10 COPPERHEAD ISLAND AUGUST 17 TAILRACE MARINA AUGUST 24 ARBORETUM LAKE or MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE PARK (send me your vote) AUGUST 31 No Paint Out ____ ! ____ SEPTEMBER 7 NO PAINT OUT Enjoy Labor Day Week SEPTEMBER KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A PA BUDS REUNION AT OUR BELOVED HUNTER FARM! ALL PAST PRESENT & FUTURE PA BUDS INVITED TO COME & BRING A FRIEND SEPTEMBER 17 TBA SEPTEMBER 24 TBA Plein Air Buds Matthews Artists Guild Check back often to confirm that no adjustments have been made. |
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