We meet Thursdays 11am – 1pm and welcome all artists. In keeping with COVID-19 state requirements, we ask all to bring and wear a face mask in public or whenever within six feet of anyone else. Please distance yourself from others at the sites.

Hope all are staying well and painting!

March 4: Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Isabel Street Entrance From 1-80 or I-580: in Richmond exit at Central Avenue and go west towards the shoreline. After passing Costco the road curves to the right and becomes Isabel St. Go to the end and park on the road or in the lot. There is a great view of the Bay, bathrooms and coffee at the Sit-And-Stay Café.

March 11: Hillside Natural Area, Schmidt Lane, (just west of El Cerrito Recycling Center) From San Pablo Ave or Richmond St: take Schmidt Ln east (uphill) all the way. From The Arlington, take Moeser Ln downhill (west) to Navallier St. Turn right , then right again onto Schmidt Ln. Park on the street and walk up the trail past the sign for Hillside Natural Area. There are some new benches placed along the pathway by the Rotary Club.

March 18: Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley (between Berryman and Eunice Streets) Live Oak Park and Codornices Creek offer countless classic East Bay views.

March 25: King Ct, El Cerrito From San Pablo Ave: Head east on Moeser Ln. Go up the hill, then turn left on Shevlin Drive. Turn left on King Drive then left again onto King Court. From Arlington Blvd: turn west (downhill) onto Moeser Ln., then right onto Shevlin Dr. Turn left at King Drive, then immediately turn left onto King Court. There is a walking path to Hillside Natural Area with beautiful views of the Bay.