MEETINGS

We have two groups of artists that meet regularly, one on the Front Range (Denver) and one on the Western Slope (Grand Junction). Both share friendships, information on pastel supplies, demos, and methods to promote sales.

Front Range Meetings

The Front Range group meets the second Saturday the month at 1:00 pm. Board meetings are every other meeting. Please see our listings below and our monthly e-newsletters for details. Beginning in Jan 2023, the Front Range meetings will be held at Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts 7530 W. 38th Av.

January 11	Finance Committee Zoom Pastel Society of Colorado is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Pastel Society of Colorado's Finance Committee Zoom Meeting Time: Jan 11, 2023 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87425538220?pwd=WnNRbXROR2hmL0RMZm5FWFYwbEtT
January 14	Demo by: Clare Scott MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
January 18	Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136120066?pwd=QkhVcDJ3RFRLWFAxL1dxUFIxeWhGZz09 Meeting ID: 891 3612 0066 Passcode: 686145
February 11	Demo by: Susan Mayfield MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
March 8	Finance Committee Zoom
March 11	Demo by: Mike Roe MEMBER MEETING MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
March 15	Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136120066?pwd=QkhVcDJ3RFRLWFAxL1dxUFIxeWhGZz09 Meeting ID: 891 3612 0066 Passcode: 686145
April 8	Demo by: Mitch Caster MEMBER MEETING MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
May 10	Finance Committee Zoom
May 13	NO MEETING THIS MONTH!!
May 17	Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136120066?pwd=QkhVcDJ3RFRLWFAxL1dxUFIxeWhGZz09 Meeting ID: 891 3612 0066 Passcode: 686145
September 6	Finance Committee Zoom
September 13	Board Meeting Zoom
October 14	Demo by: Ron Swearingen MEMBER MEETING MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
November 8	Finance Committee Zoom
November 11	Demo by: Marcie Cohen MEMBER MEETING MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av Information: 12:45-1:10 Demo: 1:15-3:00
November 15	Board Meeting Zoom
December 9	Annual Holiday Potluck MEMBER MEETING Wheat Ridge Center for Music & Arts (currently also Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church) 7530 W. 38th Av

Western Slope Meetings

The Western Slope group meets the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center (640 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505). Please see our e-newsletters for details.

January 21	Demo by: Bev Lee MEMBER MEETING 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center, 640 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505
February 18	MEMBER MEETING 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center, 640 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Topic: "What was my 'Why', and did I accomplish that" - group discussion with members bringing paintings of their own to discuss
March 18	MEMBER MEETING 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center, 640 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Group Painting Activity today
April 15	Demo by: Carol Henderson MEMBER MEETING 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center, 640 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Carol Henderson, photographer - "How to Take Good Reference Photos"
May 20	MEMBER MEETING Paint-out in Glade Park area
September 16	Demo by: TBA
October 21	Demo by: TBA
November 18	Demo by: TBA
December 16	Annual Christmas Party

PAINT-OUTS

NOTE: Paintouts are on the fourth Saturday of the month. No paintouts in November and December.

November 26	No paintout this month. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 24	No paintout this month. Happy Holidays!
January 28	Barr Lake State Park 2PM -5PM DATE: Saturday January 28, 2023 WHERE: BARR LAKE STATE PARK Education Room 13401 Picadilly Rd Brighton, CO 80603 TIME: 2PM -5PM FEE: State Park Pass or $10 per car 2023 PSC Paintout Kick Off For anyone interested in plein air painting This is an informal gathering to share plein air setups and how to get started Paint inside, outside, ask questions or just socialize cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/...
February 25	Hidden Mesa Open Space 9am-Noon Meet in parking lot (on the west side of Hwy 83) 3217 N State Highway 83 (also known as Parker Road) Franktown, CO 80116 FEE: none WEBSITE: https://www.crgov.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hidden-Mesa-Open-Space-3 DIRECTIONS:https://goo.gl/maps/DsUyWFEiaqCfo3VQ9 Close to the parking lot is a covered pavilion, an old homestead and a couple of rustic sheds. There is another entrance off Pleasant View Drive with a few parking spots. This area has a trail that winds up to the top of the Mesa where it loops around viewpoints, rock outcroppings and shrubland. The trail is moderate and requires some walking. Portable restroom available An informal critique 11:45 to 12:00 Join us at a local restaurant after the paintout. The conversation is always interesting! Please RSVP to paintouts@pastelsocietyofcolorado.org
February 25	Hidden Mesa Open Space 9AM to 12 PM Free 3217 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116 https://goo.gl/maps/DsUyWFEiaqCfo3VQ9 www.crgov.com/Facilities/Fa...
March 25	Castlewood State Park 9AM-12PM $10/car or State Park Pass 2989 CO-83 Franktown CO 80116 Lunch Option: Scileppi's 210 Third St Castle Rock 80104 goo.gl/maps/XE2JWBXrbnWtE2k99
April 22	Hudson Gardens 9AM-12PM 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120 Free Admission Nixon's Coffee on site https://www.nixonscoffeehouse.com/ goo.gl/maps/AwXxQfBh3tCcGv9H7
May 20	Beulah Retreat 12 PM SAT. - 4 PM SUN Beulah Retreat May 20-21, 2023 12 PM SAT. - 4 PM SUN (overnight booking) Horseshoe Lodge at Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center -- 9112 Pueblo Mountain Park Rd, Beulah, CO 81023 719/485-4444 https://hikeandlearn.org/pueblo-mountain-park/ https://goo.gl/maps/eezS2Qf5zvVt2xJF7 Booking Link for Members: https://hikeandlearn.secure.retreat.guru/program/pastel-society-of-colorado/ Minimum 10 Lodge guests = Homecooked dinner (breakfast & sack lunch also avail.); or optional potluck with members of Beulah Arts Council Sack lunch or buy at Stompin' Grounds (open til 2pm), 8913 Grand Ave, Beulah, CO 81023 hikeandlearn.org/pueblo-mou...
June 24	Sawhill/Walden Ponds 9AM-12PM Free 75th & Valmont, Boulder, CO https://goo.gl/maps/unDAT3bZh4bMjAea8 www.bouldercounty.org/open-...
July 22	Mud Lake (Nederland) 9AM-12PM Free 2034 Co Rd 126, Nederland, CO 80466 goo.gl/maps/jGjHMbUYW3hbLPys7
August 26	Littleton Museum 9AM -12PM Free 6028 S. Gallup StreetLittleton, CO 80120 https://goo.gl/maps/PJQSrQ7MnPyii5mU9 www.littletongov.org/city-s...
September 23	Paint Mines Interpretive Park 10AM-1PM Free 29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 https://goo.gl/maps/fULQkQZQmXhbAAEq5 communityservices.elpasoco....
October 28	Chatfield State Park 9AM-12PM $10/car or State Park Pass 11500 N Roxborough Park Road, Littleton CO 80125 cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/...