Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hank Aaron State Trail near Miller Park





It started out a bit chilly and overcast this morning but later on the sun came out and it was quite comfortable. A fisherman said that you can get 25 pound salmons out of the river. There were some people walking along the trail too. Bathrooms were closed.

Upcoming Outings:
  • 10/3 (Sat) McKinley Marina
  • 10/6 (Tue) Veterans Park on Milwaukee Lakefront

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Directions to Hank Aaron State Trail

Probably will meet by Klement's Sausage House around 9.

Directions:

Driving east or west on Interstate Highway 94, take exit 308B and go south on State Highway 341 (Miller Park Way) After entering on to Highway 341 move as soon as possible to the right lane and take the exit marked Miller Park. Follow around the curve and at the first set of lights turn right. At the next set of lights turn left into the “Expos” parking lot. This is just south of the Klement’s Sausage Haus.

Park here and take the pedestrian bridge across the river. You'll see the Hank Aaron State Trail sign at the bridge's east end. The trail is down the hill from the sign via ramps at the north and south ends of the walkway.

You can also take 44th Street from the south and follow signs to the General Parking Area
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hoyt Park



Quite a nice morning.

Upcoming Plein Air Outings:

  • 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E) or Retzer Nature Center?

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Alfons Gallery Frame Sale/Fundraiser Sept 24-26


Alfons Gallery Frame Sale/Fundraiser

Thursday, Sept 24, 4-7pm
Friday, Sept 25, 10am-7pm
Saturday, Sept 26 10am-3pm

1501 S Layton Blvd (27th & Greenfield)

Open to the public. Free parking in lot behind St. Joseph Center 29th & Orchard.

Hundreds of leftover frames of varying sized & styles are priced to sell, starting $3.00. Wood & metal, conservative & contemporary, large & small, with & without glass. Some large, valuable frames imported from Germany are also available at discount prices.

Your purchase will support the work of Alfons Gallery in its mission to support artists from various cultures and backgrounds.

Contact: Sr. Barbaralie Stiefermann, Gallery Director 414-385-5273 bstiefermann@sssf.org
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Milwaukee Sketch Club at Lion's Gorge near Grafton





Lion's Gorge is beautiful and well worth the 40' drive. The trails are well maintained. This park is geared towards hikers so be prepared to walk. It's semi-rustic with no fee, portapotties but no running water, so bring water. The bluff had fingers going into Lake Michigan and there was a platform over a swampy area where the greens were just incredible. There's also a beach. Perfect day and weather. Leaves just starting to turn.

To get there, take Hwy 43 to exit 92 (Grafton Hwy 60 W & Hwy Q E), then go east on Hwy Q over the railroad tracks to the first stop sign which is Hwy C/Lakeshore Rd. Make a Left. Start looking for a small brown sign labeled Lion's Gorge. It's approximately the 2nd road. Make a right and follow the signs.

A hiker suggested we ought to go to Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls just north of Townline & Good Hope Rd. They have a fishing pier and a path around the quarry. The firefighters go there to train too.

This weeks upcoming, loosely scheduled, Plein Air Outings:

  • 9/23 (Tue) Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd Wauwatosa (N) http://www.friendsofhoytpark.org

  • 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E) or could go to Retzer Nature Center, http://friendsofretzer.org/09/ in Waukesha?
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Friday, September 18, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Juneau Park



We were at the northern border of the LMA Plein Air Collaboration downtown painting competion border so I got to see some people that I haven't seen all summer. There's a replica of Solomon Juneau's log cabin/trading post at the north end of the park, an overlook to the lake on the south and at least one statue plus neat looking buildings surrounding the park. Bathroom was closed.

This Saturday is Lion's Gorge.
Next Tuesday is Hoyt Park.
(See previous post of Sept/Oct Schedule for addresses)
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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club at New Berlin Farmer's Market



Beautiful day. Everyone was very friendly and nice, especially the farmer we were sitting next to.

Here's a link to a listing of farmers markets, http://www.farmfreshatlas.org/southeast/markets.htm

Next Tuesday 9/16 is Juneau Park near East Kilbourn & North Prospect Ave.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club at the Harley Davidson Museum




The Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is a great place to sketch and paint. The museum is surrounded on 3 sides by a river which has a walkway around it. There are bridges, interesting industrial buildings, beautiful plants, downtown city skyline, plus the museum itself with a lot of interesting reflections and motorcycles of course. A very large piece of land, lots of parking and easy to get to. Today was very sunny with a light breeze. We painted on the south side next to one of the rivers.

This Saturday 9/12 is the New Berlin Farmer's Market, near Moreland Ave & National Ave.

Next Tuesday 9/16 is Juneau Park near East Kilbourn & North Prospect Ave
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Monday, September 7, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-10 sessions start Tues 9/15/09 at 7:30pm

Just a reminder, Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-2010 sessions start Tuesday at 7:30pm, September 15th, with sketching at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 7929 W. Lincoln Avenue, West Allis. If you know of any other artists that you think might be interested in joining us, please invite them to come. Hope to see all of you there.

Joyce
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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-10 Winter Indoor Schedule


Tuesday nights 7:30- 9:30pm
There are 2 models, one draped and the other undraped, on sketch nights.
For more information please email msc1922@gmail.com

Fall 2009
  • Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6 - Sketch
  • Oct 13 - Critique
  • Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3 - Sketch
  • Nov 10 - Demo
  • Nov 17, 24 & Dec 1 - Sketch
  • Dec 8 - Critique
  • Dec 15 - Sketch
Holiday Break

Winter 2010
  • Jan 5 - Sketch
  • Jan 12 - Demo
  • Jan 19, 26 & Feb 2 - Sketch
  • Feb 9 - Critique
  • Feb 16, 23 & Mar 2 - Sketch
  • Mar 9 - Demo
  • Mar 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6 - Sketch
  • Apr 13 - Critique
  • Apr 20, 27 & May 4 - Sketch
  • May 11 - Demo
  • May 18 - Sketch
  • May 25 - Dinner
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Milwaukee Sketch Club Sept / Oct Plein Air Outing Schedule

TUESDAY


SATURDAY

msc1922@gmail.com

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