Plein Air Art Class at the Hermitage Gatehouse - July

• A short 10-15 min hike to our painting location.
• 3 hours of connecting with nature through art making, meeting new friends and one to one instruction.
• Your instructor will present a very brief demonstration at the beginning of the class.
• Beginners encouraged and welcomed!!

• Beautiful woodland trails with a creek running through it an views of the valley below.
• Ample parking and on-site washrooms.
• Admission fee to the conservation area is required or get your HCA yearly pass for easy access.

Participants can use any medium, including but not limited to: drawing tools, acrylic paints, watercolour paints, oil paints, pastels, collage. Extra care needs to be taken to ensure art materials are not accidentally spilled therefore containers with tight fitting lids are REQUIRED. All students will practice “leave no trace” to protect and respect these beautiful conservation areas. A full recommended materials list will be sent upon registration.

Hermitage Gatehouse Location: 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, Hamilton, ON L9G 1L8

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Host or Publisher Cheryl-Ann Hills, Artist