En Plein Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
What to expect
Each day offers two class times:
8:00 a.m. for cool, quiet mornings
5:30 p.m. for golden hour light
Warm Welcome & Gathering
Begin your experience with a warm welcome. Enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee or refreshing iced functional water and load up your thoughtfully prepared supply sack. Everything you need is ready to go.
Guided Nature Walk
We'll take a mindful walk to our painting location. Use this time to connect with fellow participants or simply immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of your surroundings.
Settle In & Begin
Upon arrival, find your perfect spot to set up. After a short instruction, we'll invite you to take a few moments to journal, sketch or observe before beginning your watercolor work.
Return Walk & Reflection
Following our painting session, we'll gather and enjoy a peaceful closing walk together carrying our artwork and a deeper connection to nature.
Got supplies?
Bring your own supplies or use ours
All sessions include:
Trail snack + drink
Guided instruction
Peaceful creative time in nature
Community connection
Supplies add-on:
Twelve-pan Windsor & Newton Watercolor Paint Pallet
Various Brushes, Paper Towels, Mister
Folding Backpack Chair w/ backrest
16” x 20” Maple Wood Lap-board
Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Pen
300gsm Watercolor Paper 5.5” x 8.5”
Summer Schedule & Locations
June 1
First Landing State Park (Shore Drive Entrance)
June 8
First Landing State Park (Bayside Entrance)
June 22
Marsh View Park
July 6
85th Street
July 20
First Landing State Park (Narrows)
August 3
Redwing Park
August 17
First Landing State Park (Narrows)
August 31
Boardwalk to the Pier
