Tuesday 28 December 2021

Friday December 31 - Willows Beach

Me sha’ashe Alfrescoes and Happy New Year!! This Friday December 31 2021, we are painting at Willows Beach in Oak Bay (map  here ). We will meet at noon on the beach next to the parking lot 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 21 December 2021

Friday December 24 - Chinese Cemetery

Aw ni ce Alfrescoes! On Friday December 24 2021, we will be painting at the Chinese Cemetery, located in the District of Oak Bay. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . Street parking is available on both Penzance Rd and Crescent Rd. We'll meet near the entrance to the cemetery 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 14 December 2021

Friday December 17 - Our Lady of the Assumption

Swastyastu Alfrescoes! This Friday, December 17 2021, we will be painting at Our Lady of the Assumption church, on W. Saanich Road (map  here ). We'll meet at Noon in the parking lot 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 7 December 2021

Friday December 10 - Ogden Point

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 30 November 2021

Friday December 3 - Lime Bay Park

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 23 November 2021

Friday November 26 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Monday 15 November 2021

Friday November 19 - Oak Bay Marina

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Friday November 12 - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - Eagle Beach

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 2 November 2021

Friday November 5 - Swan Lake

Hyvää päivää Alfrescoes. This Friday November 5 2021, we are heading to the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Directions to the parking lot can be found  here . We'll meet in 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 26 October 2021

Friday October 29 - Government House

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Wednesday 20 October 2021

Friday October 22 - Goldstream Park

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 12 October 2021

Friday October 15 - Westbay Marine Village

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Sunday 3 October 2021

Friday October 8 - Beacon Park (Sidney)

Häj ą̊ dig! Alfrescoes. This Friday, October 8 2021, we will be painting at Beacon Park in Sidney. Directions to this location can be found by clicking  here . We will meet near the stage in the park 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Monday 27 September 2021

Friday October 1 - Albert Head Lagoon

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Monday 20 September 2021

Friday September 24 - Michell's Farm

Kuzu zangpo la Alfrescoes. We are painting at Michell's Farm Market this week, Friday September 24 2021.

Please don't use the front parking lot of Michell's Farm Market Store as this could inconvenience their customers. There is also parking along the road. Please don't park in any of the farm fields as it could cause damage. A map of the location can be found  here 
We will meet behind the market 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 14 September 2021

Friday September 17 - Whitehead Park, Prospect Lake

ʔux̣ʷaƛak Alfrescoes! This Friday September 17 2021, we will be painting at Whitehead Park, at the north end of Prospect Lake (map  here ). Parking is available along Prospect Lake Road and also off Goward Road. We'll meet at the Prospect Lake Road parking area 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 7 September 2021

Friday September 10 - Patricia Bay Park

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Wednesday 1 September 2021

Friday September 3 - Cadboro - Gyro Park

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Friday August 27 - Canoe Brew Pub

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Friday August 20 - Frank Mitchell's Farm

Kamosta Alfrescoes. This Friday August 20 2021, we will be painting at Frank Mitchell's farm in Metchosin. The address is 530 Witty Beach Road (map  here ). As usual, please park in the field past the house, and ensure that you close any gates after going through them. The Noon Show’n’tell will be at the house.


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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 10 August 2021

Friday August 13 - Cattle Point

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 3 August 2021

Friday August 6 - Saxe Point Park

Sho'daache Alfrescoes! This Friday August 6, 2021, we are painting at Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Directions to Saxe Point can be found  here We'll meet near the parking lot 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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 27 July 2021

Friday July 30 - Tower Point Metchosin

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.


If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 20 July 2021

Friday July 23 - St. Stephen's Church

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.


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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Monday 12 July 2021

Friday July 16 - McNeill Bay

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.


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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Wednesday 7 July 2021

Friday July 9 - Banfield Park

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.


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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 29 June 2021

Friday July 2 - Whiffen Spit

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.


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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 22 June 2021

Friday June 25 - Holland Point Park

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.


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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson. Ron's last day for managing the images and the Alfrescoes website is this Friday, June 25. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 15 June 2021

Friday June 18 - Beaver Lake Ponds

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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 8 June 2021

Friday June 11 - Government House

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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 1 June 2021

Friday June 4 - Weir's Beach

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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Friday May 28 - Rainbow Park

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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 18 May 2021

Friday May 21 - Island View Beach Park

Osiyo Alfrescoes. This Friday May 21 2021, we are painting at Island View Beach Park. Directions to the location can be found  here .


As message from Ron:

"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."

We would like to send a big thank you to Ron for all his hard work and dedication to the Alfs. The Alfs started in 1996. The FCA asked Delia Sansom to form an outdoor paint group which included Ron Wilson, Molly Green Mitchell, Peter Crowe and Pat Fraser. They finished painting at noon, looked at the paintings and had lunch together. Then they decided where to paint the following week. Painters have come and gone but along with his own painting, Ron has been working quietly behind the scene, posting artwork and maintaining the Alfs website. You can see more history at the bottom of the Alfs website page.


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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday 11 May 2021

Friday May 14 - Finnerty Gardens

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.

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.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file to Ron Wilson, who has offered to post your work. Here are his instructions:
  • send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
  • email to ronjbw@gmail.com
  • the images should be cropped and reduced to 1024 pixels on the longest edge, and 72dpi.
  • Ron can publish between 10 and 20 such images weekly.
Remember, we cannot control the public, who may wish to approach you without you noticing. Therefore, this is at your own risk, and you can choose not to participate. The COVID-19 virus remains a serious public heath issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.