Plein Air for June 2023

We meet at the site on Thursdays 11 am – 1 pm and welcome all artists. If you wish to socialize and share your work, meet at 1:00. 

June 1: Blake Gardens 70 RINCON RD, KENSINGTON* blakegarden.ced.berkeley.edu/ See what the Garden looks like in late spring! From the north, take Arlington Blvd and turn right onto Rincon Rd. then right again into the parking lot. From the south, turn left just before the flashing light onto Rincon Road. Then turn left into the driveway for the  Blake Garden parking lot. 

June 8: Kirston Koth’s Rose Garden 2646 Mira Vista, El Cerrito*
This triple lot backyard garden is a treasure of roses, especially this year! Kirston’s hospitality has become a tradition over several years. Besides the many roses, there’s a greenhouse, latticed breezeway, patio, pool, mature trees and a small fountain. Off Barrett Ave, park in front and enter through the wooden gate to the right of the house. 

June 15: Emeryville Marina 3310 POWELL ST, EMERYVILLE*

Take exit 9 on I-80 toward Powell St. in Emeryville. Head west on Powell St to the end.  Great marina and bay views.

June 22: BERKELEY MARINA* 

Take University Ave. west to the end. Turn left into the parking lot. We’ll meet at the left  (northeast) corner of the parking lot near Shore Bird Park where the cove has tables, trees, water and facilities. Views of the bay and SF. Clumps of trees and berms provide shelter from the wind. 

June 29: Trail at 1100 King Court, El Cerrito
From Moeser Lane take Shevlin Drive North.  At the bend in the street, turn left onto King Court. Park along the street and walk along the trail down to a beautiful view of the Bay, lots of mature trees, etc.

*  — Restroom Available