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.
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Front Range MeetingsThe 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.
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Western Slope MeetingsThe 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.
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NOTE: Paintouts are on the fourth Saturday of the month. No paintouts in November and December.
November 26 |
No paintout this month. Happy Thanksgiving!
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December 24 |
No paintout this month. Happy Holidays!
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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/ |
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 |
June 24 |
![]() Sawhill/Walden Ponds 9AM-12PM
Free
75th & Valmont, Boulder, CO https://goo.gl/maps/unDAT3bZh4bMjAea8 |
July 22 |
![]() Mud Lake (Nederland) 9AM-12PM
Free
2034 Co Rd 126, Nederland, CO 80466 |
August 26 |
![]() Littleton Museum 9AM -12PM
Free
6028 S. Gallup StreetLittleton, CO 80120 https://goo.gl/maps/PJQSrQ7MnPyii5mU9 |
September 23 |
![]() Paint Mines Interpretive Park 10AM-1PM
Free
29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808 https://goo.gl/maps/fULQkQZQmXhbAAEq5 |
October 28 |
![]() Chatfield State Park 9AM-12PM
$10/car or State Park Pass
11500 N Roxborough Park Road, Littleton CO 80125 |