Niles Junction - Urban Plein Air Painting and Sketching

Since I got some great feedback on this event am posting it again. Do wear some Layers and bring gloves it was really cold last time

Classics and Coffee meet up at the historic Niles Flying A, the gas pump as you pull into town, second Sunday’s of the month 8-11 am And it’s a great excuse to see historical downtown Niles Canyon. 

Niles Canyon is a historical location in the heart of Fremont, this place has it all. There's the junction with tons of train memorabilia including trains Across the street is a charming mainstreet with with tons of seating and places to set up. And the original “Hollywood” started here with films by Charlie Chaplinin such as “The Tramp”

Home base will be the junction on the east side of the street.
There's a big parking lot on the same side of the street.

What to bring:
• Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, pencils and cleaning supplies. For any beginners who don't know how to start or have questions feel free to post in the comments section or DM me through meetup.com's message service.
• Easels - If you're painting please bring your easel or whatever you use to paint outdoors.
• Outdoor wear - We will be outdoors for most of 3 hours so bring layers, hats, sunscreen.
• Snacks/food - Most of the locations we paint at don't have food/drinks so bring whatever food/drinks you require.
• Most of the places we paint at have picnic tables or benches, but if you need to sit when you art, be sure to bring something to sit on just in case.
• A good test to ensure you have everything you need is to set up to paint in your own yard for 2-3 hours. If you bring everything it takes to create art in your yard then you'll have everything you need to paint with us :)
• A portable chair if you like to sit. Not all of the locations we paint at have picnic tables or benches.

Extra info:
• We usually paint in public places. People outside of the group will generally come up and see what you're doing. Usually they just compliment and walk by and sometimes they'll stop and chat a bit. For me this took a little getting used to, but I really enjoy it now and it's become one my favorite things about painting and sketching outdoors. Please don't scare anyone away :)
• Observe all signs. Especially the "keep off" ones.
• Stay on paths, but do not block them.
• Empty any painting fluids off-site including dirty water color water.
• Take your garbage with you.

Also, check out our social media below.

Our Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131295087508526
Our Instagram is: southbay_art_events
Our Discord Server is: https://discord.gg/QbMkUNfWSn