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LRWG Plein Air 2026 ​

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First Plein Air session of the summer is Wed May 13th, 9am-12 noon. See schedule for venue details. Check this page regularly for updates.

We will cancel for inclement weather.

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Call or text us on the day to let us know you are coming - we will be on the lookout for you. Susan Clancy Kelly 847-219-0882 or Sam Frank 847-533-1484 

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MORE INFORMATION

Enjoy: 12 weeks of painting outdoors with fellow artists at any level of expertise. 

 

Day and Time: 9:00-12 noon, Wednesdays during May, June and July. At 11:30, those who would like to share and discuss their paintings will meet together.  Schedule PDF

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NOTE: These Plein Air sessions are organized as a free, informal get together to paint scenery of a forest preserve, garden, lakeshore or urban environment. This is not a formal organized art class, and there is no instructor. We will have a 'friendly' (optional) half-hour of sharing and feedback at the end of each morning's painting session.

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Disclaimer: The host, and the organizers who make this session possible cannot guarantee your safety or be responsible for personal injury, property damage and trespass resulting from your actions. Have fun but be careful. Ticks are out! So be cautious.

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REMINDERS

  • Check the forecast for the day and dress for the weather. 

  • Call us to let us know you are joining us. Our contact info is below and on the downloadable PDF schedule. ​

  • A sun hat, a long sleeve shirt, long trousers and sturdy close-toed shoes are advisable.  

  • Bring water and a lawn chair or other seating.

  • Bring the minimum of equipment. You will be carrying it!! 

 

Suggestions for what  to bring:

watercolor paper block or watercolor paper sheets and a board to tape it to, a limited range of mixing colors or your fave outdoor colors, a bottle of painting water, a water container, paintbrushes, a pencil and eraser if needed.

 

​Guests: Guests are welcome, subject to the above disclaimer. Adults only. 

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Questions: Call or text

- Susan Clancy Kelly 847-219-0882 or susanclancyart@gmail.com

- Sam Frank 847-533-1484 or onehotdog727@gmail.com

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