Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Salam əleyküm Alfrescoes! This Friday, December 10 2021, we will be painting at Ogden Point (map here ). There are facilities, parking, and a place to buy coffee. We'll meet at Noon outside the Breakwater Cafe for our Show'n'Tell.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Laphi! Alfrescoes! This Friday, December 3 2021, we will be painting at Lime Bay Park in Esquimalt. A map of the location can be found here . The Songhees Walkway runs through the park, and the E&N Victoria Roundhouse site is just to the north. There is lots of 2 hour parking along the street. We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the entrance to Lime Bay Park off Catherine St/Kimta Rd (see map). Spinnakers Brewpub is close by if you feel like lunch or a sneaky bathroom break.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Matcaci Alfrescoes! This Friday November 26 2021, we will be painting on the grounds of the historic St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, in Metchosin. Directions to the location can be found here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Werte Alfrescoes. This Friday November 19 2021, we will be heading to the Oak Bay Marina (map here ). We will meet at noon in Queens Park for our Show'n'Tell.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Salut Alfrescoes. This Friday November 12 2021, we will be painting at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - Eagle Beach (location here ). Eagle Beach is where the rowers have their facility (just off the Pat Bay Highway). We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell in the grassy area to the east of the building (see image below).
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Dou bula Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday October 29 2021) will be at Government House (1401 Rockland Street). There is limited parking at the House but if you drive up and go past the house, take the left driveway. There is plenty of parking at the bottom. Click here for a map. We can meet at noon in the glass gazebo for our Show'n'Tell, located in the front gardens (circled in red in the image below).
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Híu! Alfrescoes. This Friday October 22 2021, we will be painting at Goldstream Park. The map showing the location can be found here . We will meet after at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell in the main parking lot under the picnic table enclosure.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Tsau Alfrescoes. This Friday October 15 2021, we will be painting at the Westbay Marine Village (see location map here ). Parking is available on the nearby roads. We will meet near the water at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Ekọm do Alfrescoes. This Friday, October 1 2021, we will be painting at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Directions to this location can be found by clicking here . Parking is at the end of Delgada Road. We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Misawa Alfrescoes. This Friday September 10 2021, we are heading to Patricia Bay Park, in North Saanich. Directions to the location can be found here . We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell near the parking lot.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Goddag Alfrescoes. On Friday September 3 2021, we will be painting at Cadboro Bay Beach. Directions to this location can be found here . Parking is at the end of Sinclair Road (Gyro Park). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the end of the parking lot, closest to the beach.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Dobrý den Alfrescoes. This Friday August 27 2021, we will be painting at the end of Swift Street, behind the Canoe Brew Pub (map here ). We will meet along the waterfront walkway at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Míyaxwe Alfrescoes. This Friday August 13 2021, we are painting at Cattle Point, off Beach Drive (click here for map). We will meet at Noon in the main parking lot for our Show'n'Tell.
NOTICE: After painting, we are having a Thank You celebration for Ron Wilson for all his hard work and dedication for maintaining the Alfrescoes website all these years. Bring your lunch, cake will be provided. Remember, we are still social distancing, so no hugging and kissing Ron. 
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Bok Alfrescoes. This Friday July 30 2021, we'll be painting at Tower Point in Metchosin (location map here ). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
Remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Everyone should continue observing social distancing rules, remaining at least 2m apart from others. Masks are still encouraged when in a group.
Waachiyaa Alfrescoes. This Friday July 23 2021, we will be painting at the heritage St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Saanichton (map here ). The old Church and Cemetery are on St. Stephen's Road. Please drive past the new church, continuing down to the Cemetery (identified by the red circle in the image below). We'll meet at the Cemetery at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
Bonghjornu Alfrescoes! This Friday, July 16 2021, we will be painting at McNeill Bay, located along Beach Drive in Oak Bay. Directions to this location can be found here . We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell, on the beach across from St. Patrick Street.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
Lowena dhywgh Alfrescoes! On Friday July 9, 2021, we will be painting in Banfield Park, located in Vic West. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (near the Vic West Community Centre) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
Haa marʉ́awe Alfrescoes! On Friday July 2 2021, we will be painting at Whiffen Spit in Sooke (map here ). We will meet near the parking lot at 12:00 Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
NOTICE: We are resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
NOTICE: We are still looking for a volunteer to take over from Ron, to manage the Alfrescoe website and post the weekly artist images. Please contact us at thealfrescoes@gmail.com if you are interested.
Kopivosian Alfrescoes. On Friday June 25 2021, we are heading to Holland Point Park, off Dallas Road.
NOTICE: We will be resuming the Show'n'Tell at Noon. The province has begun relaxing some Covid-19 restrictions, and gatherings of up to 50 people at a park or beach are now allowed.
We'll meet at the Pond at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell. Here is a map showing the location of Holland Point Park and the meeting place.
Ran annim Alfrescoes. This Friday June 18 2021, we will be painting at the Beaver Lake Ponds. See the map for the location.
A note from Ron:
"Thanks Everyone for sending in your location paintings these past 15 years - I am retiring from the Alfs website June 25th, hoping that you will carry on the tradition.
Grateful Ron."
A general note;
"Some paint brushes were found in the Island View parking lot by Charlotte Haggart. If the brushes in the attached picture look familiar, Charlotte will have the brushes with her on Friday"
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.
Halito Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday June 11 2021) will be at Government House (1401 Rockland Street). There is limited parking at the House but if you drive up and go past the house, take the left driveway. There is plenty of parking at the bottom. Click here for a map.
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.
ʔédlánet’é Alfrescoes. This Friday June 4 2021, we will be painting at Weir's Beach in Metchosin. Parking can be found at the end of Sandgate Road. A map to the location can be found here .
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.
Moni onse Alfrescoes! This Friday, May 28 2021, we will be painting in and around Rainbow Park in Vic West, along the Songhees Walkway (map here ). Access and parking is available at the end of both Robert Street and Russell Street.
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.
Osiyo Alfrescoes. This Friday May 21 2021, we are painting at Island View Beach Park. Directions to the location can be found here .
"This is Ron. I have been doing the Alfs for 15 years now and it's time for someone else to advance and enhance the website, if not the whole Alfrescoes group itself.
There are about 20 artists who send me images of their paintings each week -- it’s great to see how each one is painting these days.
I want someone else to take it over now please. Life’s great, I want to devote time to my family and to my art."
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.
Marşalla du şüga Alfrescoes! Finnerty Gardens (University of Victoria) is our destination for Friday May 14 2021 (map here ). UofVic parking Lot 6 is the closest to the gardens and is $1.50/hour. This website provides more information about Lot 6 and Finnerty Gardens.
NOTICE: There will NOT be a Show'n'Tell at Noon. It has proven too difficult to maintain proper social distancing at the get together. We have received complaints that artists are approaching other artists and are forgetting about social distancing. If this continues, weekly locations will no longer be posted.