{"product_id":"watercolour-plein-air-216-st-dike-maple-ridge-july-28-6-8-pm","title":"Watercolour Plein Air - 216 St Dike, Maple Ridge - July 28, 6-8 PM","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me for a refreshing evening plein air along the scenic \u003cstrong\u003e216 St Dike Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e in Maple Ridge, where open skies, winding riverbanks, and distant mountain views create the perfect backdrop for artistic inspiration. Surrounded by peaceful nature and gentle wildlife sounds, this location offers endless possibilities for capturing light, movement, and mood in your painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zlAe0W_TextBase zlAe0W_Text\"\u003eThese sessions are all about exploration, studies, and sketchbook practice rather than finished paintings, helping you observe nature more closely and paint with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zlAe0W_TextBase zlAe0W_Text\"\u003eEach class begins with a demonstration where I’ll share watercolor techniques, composition tips, and guidance on capturing light, atmosphere, and key landscape elements such as trees, mountains, water, and reflections. After the demo, you’ll work on your own sketches and studies with individual guidance throughout the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zlAe0W_TextBase zlAe0W_Text\"\u003ePerfect for artists of all levels who want to enjoy painting outdoors, improve their observational skills, and connect with nature in a supportive and relaxed environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will have a gazebo set up if needed to protect us from the changing weather. I can provide materials for this Plein Air Class if you don't have any. If you have your own, c\u003c\/span\u003eheck the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1SarvnNsFcMlfoMc5YcMpnJ0rLslET6NS\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull Supply List here\u003c\/a\u003e and don't forget a chair and a bug repellent! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead my blog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e why it's important to get outside to do studies and sketches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elenamarkelova.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/plein-air-studies-importance\" title=\"Plein Air painting importance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any questions, please message me at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehello@elenamarkelova.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation: 216 St Dike, Maple Ridge (the exact location will be sent prior to the class)\u003cbr\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: Tuesday, July 28 2026, 6 - 8 PM\u003cbr\u003eLimited spots available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Markelova","offers":[{"title":"Bring Your Own Materials","offer_id":47881463169218,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Materials Provided for the Class","offer_id":47881463201986,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/1652\/7810\/files\/1b822bee-5ebc-49bc-b347-ce9586643cb6.jpg?v=1749105953","url":"https:\/\/elenamarkelova.com\/products\/watercolour-plein-air-216-st-dike-maple-ridge-july-28-6-8-pm","provider":"Elena Markelova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}