Valle del Sur Art Guild
South San Jose, Morgan Hill, San Martin & Gilroy California
PaintOuts
Join us on our monthly PaintOuts. ​Valle del Sur's PaintOuts are open to all adults wanting to join at scheduled locations for a day of creating art in nature.
What is a PaintOut?
​A PaintOut is also known as painting en Plein Air, or "in the open air".
PaintOuts usually begin at 9 am and we normally paint until noon. We paint on a Thursday, usually once a month and special PaintOuts will be announced from time to time.​
Helpful Tips
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Please wear layers as the weather is often unpredictable.​
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Bring sunscreen, hats, umbrellas or other sun protection.
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If you have any physical limitations, please discuss this with the PaintOut coordinator. They can advise you on appropriate actions.
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Please note that many of our venues do not have a restroom nearby.
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Bring your own food and drinks.
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Bring all your own supplies including a chair to sit on if desired.
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You will be advised in advance if there are any fees to attend a particular venue.
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Some outdoor locations may be windy and difficult to work in with some mediums.
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When you email us, please let us know that you want to be on our PaintOut announcement email list.
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Children under 18- Please check with coordinator when you sign up and ask if children are allowed. Some venues could be dangerous for children. Also some materials may not be suitable for children's exposure.​
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Carpooling may be available. Ask when you register if you are interested in rideshare to a PaintOut.
PaintOuts 2025
PJ Paints Via Zoom every 2nd Friday of each month from Jan 10, 9:30 AM -11:30 AM.
2025 Dates: Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 09, June 13, July 11, Aug 08, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12.
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Paint on site every 4th Thursday of each month March-Oct. The start time is 9 AM to noon unless specified otherwise.
Email PaintOut Chair for Zoom link: PaintOutChair
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2025 PaintOuts will be impromptu events that usually occur on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Notification will be by email to the Google group.
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Alternately, join other local groups who have regularly scheduled PaintOuts:
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Los Gatos Art Association: lgaa.org click on Plein Air/Paintsites
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Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association: mbpapa.org
Our tentative PaintAway will be in the fall and will focus on the Big Sur area. If interested in helping plan this event, email the PaintOutChair
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​January 10, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​February 14, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​March 14, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​April 14, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint​
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May 9, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​June 13, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​July 11, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint​​
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​​August 08, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paintug 08,
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​​Sep 13, 2025 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​October 7-10 Tentative: PaintAway, Big Sur
Oct 10, 2025, 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​​November 14, 2025, 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​​December 12, 2025, 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
​​​December 29, 2025, 12:30 pm: Holiday Social Pot Luck and PaintOut at Clos LaChance.
Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. 12:30 – 4 PM. Meet at Lower Terrace. Pot Luck Lunch and Paint
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