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Open Air - Painting Event

  • Felt Mansion 6597 138th Avenue Holland, MI, 49423 United States (map)

Join us for our First Annual Felt Mansion Plein Air Event, Open Air, sponsored by Friends of the Felt Estate and Laketown Township. 

The goals of this event are to preserve, through participants’ artwork, the present moment at the Felt Estate historic site and to promote art and artists by providing a place of beauty and history to paint and display artwork.   The day begins with a free demonstration presented by a local artists Jim Johnson and Mary Jane Pories, followed by a paint session, and finally an opportunity to display art. Participating artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to visit to paint or draw or watch.  Beverages and snacks provided.

Time:  You may attend some or all of the day ~

  • 10:00-1:00 p.m. Welcome Artists, Paint Demonstration, Paint session

  • 1:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch (bring your own).  Beverages provided.

  • 1:30-2:00 p.m. Finishing Touches

  • 2:00-4:00 p.m. Artwork on Display (Wine and cheese provided)

Cost:  Free 


What to Bring:

We do not provide materials. Bring your own lunch if you plan to stay for lunch. Bring any or all of the following:  a sketchbook, a pencil, a pen, colored markers, pastels, watercolors, oil paints, palette, easel, brushes, a camera or a smart phone, drop cloth.

Stay in Touch: 

We do not require reservations, but an email would be helpful so we can send updates.  Email patty@feltmansion.org

FAQs:

What happens if it rains? 

We will post a cancellation online and through email if there is a 75% chance of all-day rain.  If the weather has only a chance of rain, we ask that participants bring a drop cloth so we can move inside in case of a short shower.)

What should I bring? 

We do not provide materials.  Please bring any or all of the following:  a sketchbook, a pencil, a pen, colored markers, pastels, watercolors, oil paints, palette, easel, brushes, a camera or a smart phone, drop cloth.)

Will there be food and drinks provided? 

We will not provide lunch, but there will be beverages and snacks available throughout the day, and wine and cheese during the display hours (2:00-4:00 p.m.).  Bring your own lunch if you are staying for the whole day.

Do I have to stay for the entire time? 

No.  Stay for as little or as much as you like.  Of course, we hope you’ll stay for the entire event, including putting work on display during the reception, but it is not required.

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