Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Friday December 20 - Viaduct Flats and Christmas Potluck

Jeeka, ma chi uula Alfrescoes. This Friday December 20 2024, we will be painting at Viaduct Flats and/or on Gwen and Bob's property. Parking can be found at the Viaduct Flats parking lot, near the intersection of Viaduct Avenue and Interurban Road ( here  is a map of the location).

Our Christmas Potluck is hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave) just up the street. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group. See you all there.


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.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Friday December 13 - Ogden Point

NOTICE: Alfrescoes Christmas Potluck

We will be having our Alfrescoes Christmas Potluck (next Friday) on Friday December 20 2024, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Bob and Gwen's property or down the street at Viaduct Flats that day. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.



Manao ahoana Alfrescoes! This Friday, December 13 2024, 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.

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.

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Friday December 6 - Olympic View Golf Course

NOTICE: Alfrescoes' Christmas Potluck

We will be having our Alfrescoes' Christmas Potluck on Friday December 20 2024, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Bob and Gwen's property or down the street at Viaduct Flats that day. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.



Pranaam Alfrescoes. This Friday December 6 2024, we will be painting at the Olympic View Golf Course. Directions to the golf course can be found  here . There is some covered space available, downstairs under the deck, if it's raining. Be mindful of the golfers and stay off the greens. We will have our Show'n'Tell at 12:00, and we will meet downstairs under the deck.

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.

Monday, 25 November 2024

Friday November 29 - Lime Bay Park

Mííyu Alfrescoes! This Friday, November 29 2024, 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.

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.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Friday November 22 - Island View Beach Park

Buoris Alfrescoes. This Friday November 22 2024, we are painting at Island View Beach Park. Directions to the location can be found  here . We'll meet for our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the gazebo.

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.

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Friday November 15 - Red Barn Market (W. Saanich Rd)

Muli mutya Alfrescoes! On Friday November 15 2024, we will be painting at the Red Barn Market on W. Saanich Road and surrounding area. If you do not want to paint at the market itself, you can try the intersection of Wallace Drive and W. Saanich Road (just north of the market). This location offers plenty of farmland scenery. A map can be found  here . We'll meet at the market at 12:00 Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

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.

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Friday November 8 - Government House

Mlumeleng Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday November 8 2024) 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).



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.

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Friday November 1 - Esquimalt Gorge Park

Moin Alfrescoes! This Friday November 1 2024, we will be returning to Esquimalt Gorge Park (as we were rained out during our last attempt on October 18), off Tillicum Road (map  here ). We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. See you there.

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.

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Friday October 25 - Matheson Lake

Buiti binafi Alfrescoes. This Friday October 25 2024, we are heading to Matheson Lake, in Metchosin. Directions to the lake can be found  here . We'll meet on the beach at Noon for our Show'n'Tell (see the map).

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.

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Friday October 18 - Esquimalt Gorge Park

La bonjourée a tertout Alfrescoes! This Friday October 18 2024, we will be painting at Esquimalt Gorge Park, off Tillicum Road (map  here ). We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. See you there.


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.

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Friday October 11 - Goldstream Park

Aldure Alfrescoes. This Friday October 11 2024, 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.

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.

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Friday October 4 - Finnerty Gardens

Mandi Alfrescoes! Finnerty Gardens (University of Victoria) is our destination for Friday October 4 2024 (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. We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the entrance to the gardens.

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.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Friday September 27 - Goldfinch Road - Arts & Culture Society Colwood

Goeie Alfrescoes! This Friday September 27 2024, we will be painting at the Arts and Culture Society Colwood (at the end of Goldfinch Road) near Esquimalt Lagoon (map  here ). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on or near the deck of the Arts and Culture building (location indicated on the map).

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.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Friday September 20 - Michell's Farm

Guundach Alfrescoes. We are painting at Michell's Farm Market this week, Friday September 20 2024.

Avoid using 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.

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.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Friday September 13 - Saxe Point Park

Hyvää päivää Alfrescoes! This Friday September 13, 2024, 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. The forecast calls for rain but you can still get a nice view from your vehicle.

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.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Friday September 6 - Holland Point Park

Dou bula Alfrescoes. On Friday September 6 2024, we are heading to Holland Point Park, off Dallas Road. 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.


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.

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Friday August 30 - Pendray House (Old Coast Collective)

Häj ą̊ dig! Alfrescoes. This Friday August 30 2024, we will be painting at Pendray House (Old Coast Collective Site). See the  map  for the location. We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon on the lawn in front of Pendry House.

Please do NOT paint beyond the mowed sections of lawn on the ocean side of Pendray House because the surrounding tall grass is a bird sanctuary.

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.

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Friday August 23 - Cadboro - Gyro Park

Ekọm do Alfrescoes. On Friday August 23 2024, 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.

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.

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Friday August 16 - Oak Bay Marina

Kuzu zangpo la Alfrescoes. This Friday August 16 2024, we will be heading to the Oak Bay Marina (map  here ). We will meet at noon in Queens Park for our Show'n'Tell.

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.

Tuesday, 6 August 2024

Friday August 9 - Beaver Lake Ponds

Mônè Alfrescoes. This Friday August 9 2024, we will be painting at the Beaver Lake Ponds. We will meet by the ponds at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. Click  here  for the location.

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.

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Friday August 2 - Tower Point Metchosin

ʔux̣ʷaƛak Alfrescoes. This Friday August 2 2024, we'll be returning to Tower Point in Metchosin (location map  here ). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

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.

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Friday July 26 - Tower Point Metchosin

Misawa Alfrescoes. This Friday July 26 2024, 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.

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.



NOTICE

Last Friday at Mount Douglas Park, after the artists had left, a roll of brushes, in a nice canvas roll, were found. If these were your brushes, please reply to this email and I will provide the contact information you need to have them returned to you.

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Friday July 19 - Mount Douglas Park

As-salâmo 'alaykom Alfrescoes! This Friday July 19 2024, we will be painting at Mount Douglas Park. Directions can be found  here . We'll meet at the picnic tables at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.


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.

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Friday July 12 - Elk Lake Hamsterly Beach

Dobrý den Alfrescoes! On Friday July 12 2024, we will be painting at Hamsterly Beach on Elk Lake. Hamsterly Beach is located on the northeast corner of the lake. Parking is along Hamsterly Road. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet along the beach parking area, across from the Capital Cat Clinic at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

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.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Friday July 5 - Rainbow Park

Komosta Alfrescoes! This Friday, July 5 2024, 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. We will meet near the Songhees Walkway at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.


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.

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Friday June 28 - Government House

Míyaxwe Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday June 28 2024) 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).



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.

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Friday June 21 - Weir's Beach

Didh da Alfrescoes. This Friday June 21 2024, 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 . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon where Sandgate Road meets the beach.

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.

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Friday June 14 - Albert Head Lagoon

Sho'daache Alfrescoes. This Friday, June 14 2024, 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.

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.

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Friday June 7 - Brentwood Bay Ferry

Bok Alfrescoes. This Friday June 7 2024, we will be painting in Saanich, at the Brentwood Bay Ferry. Parking can be found along Verdier Avenue (blue pin on map), or in the overflow parking for the Brentwood Bay Resort (orange pin on the map). A map to the location can be found  here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon on the grassy patch next to The Beach (blue pin on the map).

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.

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Friday May 31 - Hatley Park Gardens

Bonghjornu Alfrescoes! On Friday May 31 2024, we will returning to the Hatley Park Gardens, located in Colwood on the Royal Roads University (RRU) grounds. It is a bit of a walk up to the Main Entrance of gardens (see map) from the parking lot.

A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . There is no charge to visit the gardens themselves but pay parking is in effect in all RRU parking lots and is $2/hour. We'll meet in front of the parking area, under the big tree (see map) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

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.

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Friday May 24 - Abkhazi Garden

Lowena dhywgh Alfrescoes! On Friday May 24 2024, we will be painting at the Abkhazi Garden, in Victoria BC. The Garden does not normally open until 11:00am but the Alfrescoes have been given an earlier time. Please try to meet at the gate at 9:00am, as Cherie will be there to let us in. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here .


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.

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Friday May 17 - Saanichton Bay Park

Haa marʉ́awe Alfrescoes. This Friday, May 17 2024, we will be painting at Saanichton Bay Park (map  here ). Parking is available on a side street, just off Mt. Newton Cross Road (see below, labelled "park access road"). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.


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.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Friday May 10 - Frank Mitchell's Farm

Kopivosian Alfrescoes. This Friday May 10 2024, we will be painting at Frank Mitchell's farm in Metchosin. The address is 530 Witty Beach Road (map  here ). 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.

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.

Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Friday May 3 - Royal Roads - Blue Heron House

Ran annim Alfrescoes. This Friday, May 3, 2024, we will be painting near the Blue Heron House, along the shore of Esquimalt Lagoon at Royal Roads. A map to the location can be found  here For the Show'n'Tell at 12:00 Noon, we will meet near the parking lot.


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.

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Friday April 26 - Mount Douglas Park

Halito Alfrescoes! This Friday April 26 2024, we will be painting at Mount Douglas Park. Directions can be found  here . We'll meet at the picnic tables at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.


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.

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Friday April 19 - Playfair Park

ʔédlánet’é Alfrescoes! On Friday April 19 2024, we will be painting at Playfair Park. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (off Rock Street) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.


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.

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Friday April 12 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin

Moni onse Alfrescoes! This Friday April 12 2024, 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.


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.

Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Friday April 5 - Captain Jacobson Park

Håfa ådai Alfrescoes! This Friday April 5 2024, we are painting at Captain Jacobson Park in Esquimalt (directions  here ). More information about the park can be viewed here. We will meet (for our Show'n'Tell) at Noon.


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.

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Friday March 29 - Beacon Hill Park

Kopisanangan Alfrescoes! This Friday March 29 2024, we are returning to Beacon Hill Park (directions  here ). A full map of the park can be viewed here. Washrooms can be found along Bridge Way. We will meet (for our Show'n'Tell) at Noon in the parking lot at the corner of Beacon Hill Loop and Circle Drive (red circle in image below).


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.

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Friday March 22 - Pendray House (Old Coast Collective)

Bon dia Alfrescoes. This Friday March 22 2024, we will be painting at Pendray House (Old Coast Collective Site). See the  map  for the location. We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon on the lawn in front of Pendry House.

Please do NOT paint beyond the mowed sections of lawn on the ocean side of Pendray House because the surrounding tall grass is a bird sanctuary.


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.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Friday March 15 - Chinatown

Min-ga-la-ba Alfrescoes. This Friday March 15 2024, we are painting in the area around Capital Iron and Chinatown. A map can be found  here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon by Opus.


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.

Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Friday March 8 - McMorran Park

Mat an traoù ganeoc'h Alfrescoes! This Friday March 8 2024, we will be painting at McMorran Park along Cordova Bay Road in Saanich. Park and beach access is south of the Beach House Restaurant (closed apparently, as of August 2023). Directions to this location is found  here . You can park in the lot opposite the park (see map). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the beach in front of the park.


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 public health issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Friday March 1 - Parry Cross Road

Zdravo Alfrescoes! This Friday March 1 2024 we will be painting at 4517 Parry Cross Road, in Metchosin. This is a 5 acre property with forest, an abundant garden, and views. 

The property is gated (there is a utility pole by the entrance and it is marked on the map  here ), but it will be open as of 9am and Dieter, the owner, will direct cars on where to park on the property. Please note, washrooms are not available on the property.

Another view of the location is shown below.




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 public health issue. If you require further information on how to keep yourself and others safe, please visit the BC governments' website.