Sluice Boxes State Park Summer Paint Out - Plein Air Event

Get ready to Draw and Paint the Sluice Boxes

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018
1pm to 4pm
38 Evans Riceville Road
Belt, MT 59412

Get ready to draw and paint the Sluice Boxes State Park. The Sluice Boxes are located in the Belt Creek canyon. Beautiful cliffs and ledges that wind towards the town of Belt accent the scenic canyon. Ore mining helped to shape this uniquely scenic area. Although during its mining days, railroads were utilized that snaked through the mountains, the train bridges have since been removed. Hiking is encouraged during low water seasons, due to cold spring-fed water and quick changing weather. The best time to visit is mid-July through September.

Sunday Painter will meet inside the State Park to paint together as a group. More details to follow.

As always...

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter outing. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events.

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry.

CUPID'S VALENTINE'S DAY PAINT-OUT

CUPID'S VALENTINE'S DAY PAINT-OUT

Get ready to draw and paint the mythological god of attraction. (Couples and Valentines welcome!)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Falls Public Library

Meet us in the large (basement) conference room.

We invite you to join us to draw and paint Cupid this coming February 11th. Cupid is a motif in art. A person (i.e. an artist) who is shot by Cupid's arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire.

Valentine's Day was first associated with romantic love in the 14th century when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into a day for couples to express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering candy, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").

Bring your Valentine and your own art supplies to Sunday Painter. (Supplies are not provided.)

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop although donations are appreciated and aid in continuing to put on these events.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instructional lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

THE MOUNTAIN MAN - Timberland Art Workshop

Draw & Paint THE MOUNTAIN MAN 
Courtesy of TIMBERLAND TAXIDERMY

Michael Sherrard is our Mountain Man guide for this burly art making expedition.
PAINT-OUT #20 - SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 2018
1-4pm at The Great Falls Public Library

Take the old mine shaft (elevator) down (1 floor) to the adventure level.

Props are graciously provided by Shawn Dawson and the wildlife artists of Timberland Taxidermy.

To learn more about the very best in wildlife taxidermy visit: www.timberlandtaxidermy.com

Before departing to the great frontier, remember to please bring your own art supplies. Workshops are free and supplies are not provided to attendees. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending Sunday Painter although donations are appreciated.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

THE MOUNTAIN MAN - Timberland Art Workshop

THE MOUNTAIN MAN - Timberland Art Workshop

Special Thanks to Taxidermist Shawn Dawson and friends at Timberland Taxidermy.

Interested in the art of taxidermy? Get one on one training from the best!

visit: http://timberlandtaxidermy.com/

Special thanks to The Salvation Army of Great Falls, MT for providing chocolatey desert to our hungry mountain man and artists!

Image Attribution: Buckskins, 2006. Robert Lawton CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=732339

Santa Claus - Figure Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint Kris Kringle (our model from the North is Michael Sherrard)! SUNDAY PAINTER MEETS ON SATURDAY (For the holiday; 1 time only!)

SATURDAY, December 23, 2017, 11-3pm GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY (GF Library is closed 12/24/17)

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

BRING THE KIDS! Children are encouraged to visit with Santa. Sorry, no grown ups. Santa says, "Mrs. Claus could get the impression he's running for political office".


As always, there is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

FREE Figure Drawing Workshop - Great Falls Fury Lacrosse

The Fury - Lacrosse Athletic Uniformed Figure Drawing Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint The Great Falls Fury Lacrosse Players!

SUNDAY, NOV. 19, 2017
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Great Falls Public Library
Meet us in the large conference room; take the elevator down 1 level to "B".

NOTE: There will be 4 Lacrosse Players (2 young ladies, 2 young men) on Sunday! Come draw & paint 4 Lacrosse models!

Lacrosse has four major versions that have different sticks, fields, rules and equipment: men's field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, box lacrosse and intercrosse. Men's lacrosse has both field (outdoor) and box (indoor) and is a contact sport and all of the players wear protective gear: helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow pads. Women's lacrosse does not allow body contact but does allow stick to stick contact. All players wear goggles while goalies wear all protective gear including helmets and pads.

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Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop. Donations are appreciated and help us continue to put on these events.

There will be some warm up drawing poses, followed by one longer pose for painting.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

Photo by: Kim Monroe

This event is put on with special THANKS to our friends:

The Great Falls Lacrosse Club
aka "Great Falls Fury"

Visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatfallslacrosseclub/ or at http://greatfallsfury.org.

NOTE: Registration is underway now! Join them on their website: http://greatfallsfury.org/ 

Interested in playing lacrosse?
Great Falls Lacrosse Club is a youth sports organization devoted to bringing the exciting sport of Lacrosse to Great Falls, MT. They have programs available for ages 8-18 in both the boys and girls side of the sport.

Please Contact the Great Falls Lacrosse Club: http://greatfallsfury.org/

Many thanks also to our Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue! (This is not a library sponsored event.)

Winter Dance - Costumed Figure Drawing Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint our costumed dancer this week!

Winter Dance with Maddy Paton.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12, 2017
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Great Falls Public Library
Meet us in the large conference room; take the elevator down 1 level to "B".

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Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Sorry, no oil paints or ink wash allowed due to library carpeting. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop. Donations are appreciated and help us continue to put on these events.

There will be some warm up drawing poses, followed by one longer pose for painting.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

This event is put on with special THANKS to our friends: 

Maddy Paton and Missouri River Massage - https://www.facebook.com/missouririvermassage/

Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue! (This is not a library sponsored event.)

The Figure Ice Skaters - Costumed Figure Drawing Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint The Figure Ice Skaters!

SUNDAY, NOV. 5, 2017
1:00pm - 3:15pm
(NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS TODAY)
Great Falls Public Library
Meet us in the large conference room;
take the elevator down 1 level to "B".

NOTE: There will be 3 Figure Ice Skaters on Sunday! All young ladies! Come draw & paint: Leann, Kendyl, and Rayna this Sunday!

Figure ice skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. It was included in the summer Olympics in 1908 and has been part of the Winter Olympics from 1924 to present day. Depending on the discipline, figure skating moves may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals and more.

Figure ice skating is also associated with performing arts or show business. Major competitions often conclude with exhibition galas, where the top skaters perform in non-competitive shows. Many skaters, both during and after their competitive careers, also skate in ice shows.

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Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Sorry, no oil paints or ink wash allowed due to library carpeting. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop.
Donations are appreciated and help us continue to put on these events.

There will be some warm up drawing poses, followed by one longer pose for painting.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

This event is put on with special THANKS to our friends:

• Coach Avery and the Great Falls Figure Skating Club
  Visit them online at: https://www.facebook.com/SkateCoachAvery/ and http://www.leaguelineup.com/.


• Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue! (This is not a library sponsored event.)

Interested in learning how to figure skate?
Please contact Coach Avery online at: https://www.facebook.com/SkateCoachAvery/
and the Great Falls Figure Skating Club at: http://www.leaguelineup.com/

Inspirational video for "The Ice Skaters" workshop

The Taekwondo Master - Costumed Drawing Painting Workshop

Photos and Video from the Taekwondo Master Workshop

The Taekwondo Master - Costumed Drawing Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint: "The Taekwondo Master" - Our model this week is Darci Miranti!

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. It was developed during the 1940s and 1950s using a combination of karate, Chinese martial arts, Taekkyeon, Subak, and Gwonbeop.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Great Falls Public Library

Meet us in the large conference room; take the elevator down 1 level.

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Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Sorry, no oil paints or ink wash allowed due to library carpeting. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop. Donations are appreciated and help us continue to put on these events.

There will be some warm up drawing poses, followed by one longer pose for painting.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting.

This event is put on with special THANKS to our friends:

Darci Miranti and her Dojang, Big Sky Taekwondo








Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue! (This is not a library sponsored event.)

Interested in learning Taekwondo? "At Big Sky TKD, we practice Olympic-style Taekwondo, a Korean martial art that will help you get in shape and learn to defend yourself. We offer a positive, disciplined environment, with classes for the entire family (from tots to adults)." Learn more about Big Sky Taekwondo dojang on their website: http://www.bigskytkd.com/.

Inspirational video for "The Taekwondo Master" workshop

The Biker - Costumed Drawing Painting Workshop

Photos from The Biker Costumed Drawing Painting Workshop

Get ready to draw and paint: "The Biker" - Our model this week!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Great Falls Public Library (GARAGE)

Meet us at the front counter at 1pm and we'll take you back. We meet in the garage!

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter workshops.  Supplies are not  provided to attendees, sorry.

Sorry, no oil paints or ink wash allowed due to library carpeting. Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal. For those of you painting, please bring your own waterproof drop-cloth.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter workshop. Donations are appreciated and help us continue to put on these events. Coffee and water will be provided.

There will be some warm up drawing poses, followed by one longer pose for painting.

Music will be provided for by Sunday Painter. (Please do not bring your own music or headphones.)

As with all of our Sunday Painter events, there is NO pressure, NO competition and NO instruction or lecture. These art workshops are put on purely for the fun of making art individually, but together in a group setting. 

This event is put on with special THANKS to our Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue!  Get Inspired! Inspirational video for "The Biker" workshop

 

We look forward to seeing you on Sundays! 

Sunday Painter Indoors at the Great Falls Public Library!

Sunday Painter in the (basement) large conference room at Great Falls Public Library.

Sunday Painter workshops move indoors for the fall and winter seasons beginning at our local Great Falls Public Library:

SUNDAYS: 1pm - 4:30pm

Our group meets in the large conference room on the basement floor of the library.
The library opens at 1pm, and workshops will start promptly at 1:15pm.

Workshops end and clean-up begins at 4:30pm.
Activities will be drawing and painting workshops from costumed figures.

Mediums allowed are: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, pencils, pens, charcoal, ink wash (for wet media a waterproof drop-cloth is required).

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs.  Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. 

We look forward to seeing you on Sundays! 

With our special THANKS to our Great Falls Public Library for the use of this special venue!  

OLD Highland Calvary Cemetery Scenic Paint-Out October 8th, Great Falls, Montana

Photos from Calvary Cemetery - Paint Out

Get ready to draw and paint scenic views of OLD Highland (Calvary) Cemetery in Great Falls, MT!

SUNDAY, OCT 8, 2017: 1pm to 4pm

Sunday Painter will meet at the Old Highland Cemetery, which is south of the present day, Highland Cemetery.

There may be a funeral or people visiting loved ones. Please be respectful and keep your distance from any mourners or events taking place.

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter outing. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events. 

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Highland Cemetery is located at: 2010 33rd Ave S, Great Falls, MT. However, you will be driving straight past entrance gate AND driving south down the gravel cemetery road (as shown below).

At the fork, stay to the right & PASS the entrance of cemetery to reach Old Highland (Calvary) Cemetery.

As you turn off of 33rd Ave South, you will continue south to reach the paint out.

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs.
Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry.
Not sure what you need? Check out our suggested supplies list.

Also scenic, are the local cattle grazing just around the cemetery fence lines.

Buffalo Jump Scenic Paint-Out October 1st Ulm, Montana

Photos from Buffalo Jump - Paint Out

Get ready to draw and paint beautiful First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park in Ulm, Montana!

***NOTE: ALTERNATE LOCATION IF RAIN OR SNOW***
SUNDAY PAINTER WILL MEET INSIDE THE VISITOR CENTER 
AT THE BASE OF BUFFALO JUMP (AS VISIBLE ON AERIAL MAPS).

Sunday Painter will meet at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on:
SUNDAY, OCT 1, 2017: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter outing. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events.
 

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs. Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry.Not sure what you need? Check out our suggested supplies list.

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Inspiration Video for Buffalo Jump Paint-Out 
 


Note: If you haven't been to Buffalo Jump State Park just yet, below are a couple of maps that depict parking and the location where the best views are.

MAPS TO FIRST PEOPLES BUFFALO JUMP  

 Please note the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rules for this location:

• Open 12pm to 4pm
• Pets must be leashed and under control.
• Stay on established trails (Beware of rattlesnakes.)
• No fires or fireworks.
• Hunting and discharge of weapons (including paint ball guns) prohibited.
• Do not litter.
• No camping or overnight parking.

Giant Springs Paint-Out Sept 24th Great Falls, Montana

Photos from Giant Springs - Paint Out

Get ready to draw and paint beautiful Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls!

Sunday Painter will meet at Giant Springs State Park on:

SUN, SEPT 24, 2017
1pm to 4pm

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter outing. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events.

Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs. 

Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry. Not sure what you need? Check out our suggested supplies list.

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Note: If you haven't been to Giant Springs yet, here's where to turn off of Giant Springs Road, at the Giant Springs Trout Hatchery. Note: Signage does not list Giant Springs.

Please note the Montana Fish Wildlife Parks Map and Rules for this Location:

• Park open sunrise to sundown.
• Pets must be leashed.
• Feeding or harassing wildlife is prohibited.
• Preserve natural features. Do not remove or damage trees, topsoil, plants, geological or historical resources.
• Fires permitted in designated fire gates only.
• Fireworks prohibited
• Wading or swimming in springs prohibited.
• Discharging firearms is restricted.
• Do not litter.
• No overnight camping.

Sunday Painter plans to set up to greet you from this first bench near the springs (shown at left). 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Rainbow Falls Scenic Paint-Out Sept 17th Great Falls, Montana

Photos from Rainbow Falls - Paint Out

Get ready to draw and paint scenic views of Rainbow Falls in Great Falls!

Sunday Painter will meet at the Rainbow Scenic Overlook:
SUNDAY, SEPT 17, 2017: 1pm to 4pm

There is no charge for attending this Sunday Painter outing. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted to help us continue to put on these events.

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Please bring your own supplies to Sunday Painter paint-outs.
Supplies are not provided to attendees, sorry.
Not sure what you need? Check out our suggested supplies list.

DIRECTIONS & MAP TO RAINBOW FALLS

1) From River Drive North turn North onto Giant Springs Road.
2) Follow Giant Springs Road. 
3) Pass the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. 
4) Pass Giant Springs State Park. Pass Rainbow Bridge. 
5) Then turn left into “Rainbow Scenic Overlook”.  

Sunday Painter will meet at the "Rainbow Scenic Overlook" on Sept. 17, 2017 from 1pm - 4pm.


There is a second overlook, just past Rainbow Scenic Overlook called “Lewis & Clark Scenic Overlook." At this overlook, there is additional parking, restrooms and covered picnic table seating.




DETAIL MAP TO RAINBOW FALLS PAINT-OUT LOCATION ON SEPT 17.

 
Sunday Painter is meeting at the red circle (left) at Rainbow Scenic Overlook.


 
The purple circle is shown to illustrate proximity to nearest restrooms and picnic tables at Lewis & Clark Scenic Overlook.






Please note the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rules for this location:

• Open 8am to Sunset
• Pets must be leashed and under control.
• Stay on established trails.
• No fires or fireworks.
• Hunting and discharge of weapons (including paint ball guns)prohibited.
• Do not litter.
• No camping or overnight parking.