2019 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.

NEW LOCATION! Front Range Meetings

The Front Range group meets the second Saturday the month at 1:00 pm at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD) at 1600 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214. Please see our e-newsletters for details.

January 12	Demo by: Doug Dawson Doug Dawson: http://www.dougdawsonartist.com Board Meeting 10am-Noon
February 9	Demo by: Diane Edwards MA, PSC-Master Diane Edwards: www.dianeedwardsart.com
March 9	Demo by: Tony Ortega Tony Ortega: http://www.tonyortega.net Board Meeting 10am-Noon
April 11	Demo by: Sandy Marvin Sandy Marvin: http://sandymarvinart.com
May 11	Demo by: Deborah Bays Deborah Bays: https://deborahbaysstudio.com Board Meeting 10am-Noon
September 14	All PSC Annual Meeting in Eagle
October 12	Demo by: Jane Christie Jane Christie: http://janechristieart.com
November 9	Demo by: Chuck Ceraso Chuck Ceraso: http://www.cerasogallery.com Board Meeting 10am-Noon
December 14	Annual Christmas Party PSC Holiday Get Together & Celebration of Our Year Place TBA 11:00 am to 3 pm

Western Slope Meetings

The Western Slope group meets the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Bray Education Center (637 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505). Please see our e-newsletters for details.

January 19	Demo by: Bev Lee Bev Lee: http://bevlee.com
February 16	Demo by: Sarah Meredith-Dishong Sarah Meredith-Dishong, Atomic Framing: http://atomicframing.com/
March 16	Demo by: Jeannette Stutzman Jeannette Stutzman: www.JeannetteStutzman.com
April 27	Demo by: Barbara Churchley Barbara Churchley: https://barbarachurchley.com/
May 18	Demo by: Gary Huber Gary Huber: http://www.garyhuberart.com/
September 21	Demo by: Sandra Halverstadt Sandra Halverstadt: http://www.harper-rose.com/sandra-halverstadt/
October 19	Demo by: Lorenzo Chavez Lorenzo will also conduct a one day workshop that weekend Lorenzo Chavez: https://www.lorenzochavez.com/
November 16	Demo by: Peter Heineman Peter Heineman: http://www.peterheineman.com
December 7	Annual Christmas Party

2019 PAINT-OUTS

NOTE: Paintouts are on the fourth Saturday of the month.

January 26	Barr Lake State Park 9:30am-12:30pm Place: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603 (Nature Center south parking lot) Meetup with other painters at 9:30 at the Nature Center. As this is a state park, there is a fee to enter: $8 per vehicle so carpooling is encouraged! Additionally, painters, if you have a state parks pass, would you be willing to take a few passengers? Visitor Center The Barr Lake Nature Center is located near the south parking lot. Visitors can see displays about the park's wildlife and have their questions answered by a volunteer or staff member. Currently, the Nature Center is open everyday 9am-4pm. Call (303)659-6005 for more information. Views of the mountains from east side of lake, large old cottonwoods, marshy areas, visitors' center https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/barrlake Note: This area is said to be popular among birders, and other wildlife viewing. Trails The 8.8 mile Perimeter Trail winds around Barr Lake. The trail across the top of the dam is closed on Wednesdays and Saturdays during waterfowl hunting season (October - February). There are many short boardwalks and loop trails connected to the Perimeter Trail. Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/barrlake/Pages/NatureCenter.aspx GoogleMap: https://goo.gl/maps/cgkwTGFdvQP2 Barr Lake Site Map: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/barrlake/Pages/MapsDirections.aspx cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/...
February 23	Rocky Mtn. Arsenal Wildlife Refuge Meet at Lake Mary parking lot (with options to explore other wetland/prairie areas if desired); bison & wildlife viewing opportunities! FREE ENTRY www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mo...
March 23	Gretchen's in 4-Mile Canyon above Boulder 3-6PM & Potluck Close to the Betasso trail system www.hikingproject.com/trail...
April 27	Roxborough State Park ENTRANCE FEE $9 per vehicle; Dramatic red rock landscape; Shopping afterwards at Terry Ludwig's! cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/...
May 25	Chatfield Farms Off Deer Creek & Platte Canyon or Denver Botanic Gardens, depending on weather; Lise is working on entry fee waiver or discount www.botanicgardens.org/
June 22	Golden History Park FREE ENTRY; Lots of scenery along Clear Creek path; visit Golden City Brewery (2nd largest brewery in Golden!) and/or grab lunch nearby www.goldenhistory.org/
July 27	Eldorado Springs Swim afterwards @ Eldorado Springs Pool?; cliffs & rock formations and steep canyons along S. Boulder Creek https://www.eldoradosprings.com/swimming-pool goo.gl/maps/jqd4jvwaLjx
August 24	Haunted Houses around the metro Aug. & Sept. paintouts will result in a show at Cake Crumbs Bakery in Park Hill, October 1-31 https://nightlyspirits.com/denver-tours/ https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Denver-Capitol-Hill/dp/0962216941/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 nightlyspirits.com/denver-t...
September 28	TBA REPEAT for 2019: Riverside Cemetery, Denver; Historic grave markers & mausoleums; park near office or drive around and find a favorite painting location! fairmount-cemetery.com/our-...
October 26	Lory State Park, Ft. Collins Meet at Arthur's Rock (end of park road) and hike up or down from there for some great views cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/...
November 23	No paintout this month. Happy Thanksgiving! No paintout this month. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 28	No paintout this month. Happy Holidays! No paintout this month. Happy Holidays!