DVAL Plein Air

DVAL Plein Air Events

DVAL members love plein air in almost any weather, and we are lucky to have a mind-boggling range of places to paint outdoors. Old farms, quirky towns, historic buildings, parks and gardens, rivers and nature centers all call out to us as we drive by.

To attend any of our Plein Air events, please complete the form below. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have registered and find that you are not able to attend, please contact Eric DeHart, ericadehart11@gmail.com or 610.620.5564

2026 Plein Air Locations:

Friday April 17, 2026 at 9:30am

GreenBank Mill and Phillips Farm

500 GreenBank road Wilmington DE 19808

FULL with waitlist* Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 9:30am

Barnes Arboretum in Merion Station, PA

50 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, PA 19066

Lots of beautiful gardens and architecture, and free access to the gallery!

Tip: Enter 50 Lapsley Lane from City Line Ave.

Rain Date: Thursday, May 28 at 9:30am

*please contact Erica DeHart to be placed on the waitlist

Friday June 12, 2026 at 9:30am-noon

Warwick Furnace Farm

810 Warwick Furnace Rd, Glenmoore PA 19343

We will be painting the lavender fields in full bloom as well as the barns and surrounding landscape at Warwick Furnace Farm. There is a $15 to registration fee and waivers can be signed and brought with you the day of painting.

link: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/40ff4401/?appointmentTypeIds[]=35950321

Or artists can pay the day of (I have paid for and reserved several spots to hold the group reservation) the waiver link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ysaztgj9fexh7zaz6pizz/WFF_PaintingWaiver.pdf?rlkey=idcwasajfc27i13bm3w6eqff9&st=cgedg2rm&dl=0

***Please confirm reservations by the end of May with Erica (610-620-5564)***

Monday July 13, 2026 at 9:30-1:00

Black Rock Sanctuary

953 Black Rock Road, (PA-113)

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Monday September 21, 2026

490 Darby-Paoli Rd, Villanova PA 19085

Let’s paint the fall colors at the Willows!

Please register for any of the DVAL plein air events using the form below.

Also, please let Erica DeHart know as soon as possible if you need to cancel,

Erica DeHart: 610-620-5564 or email ericadehart11@gmail.com