• Family Plein Air Art Exploration

    Crystal Cove Film & Media Center Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park

    These fun family workshops are intended for parents, grandparents, and children ages 8 and up. During the two-hour program, family teams will explore the basics of plein air painting, and then each family member will create a masterpiece that captures the summer spirit of the Cove. Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Instructor: Debbie Morines […]

  • Family Plein Air Art Exploration

    Crystal Cove Film & Media Center Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park

    These fun family workshops are intended for parents, grandparents, and children ages 8 and up. During the two-hour program, family teams will explore the basics of plein air painting, and then each family member will create a masterpiece that captures the summer spirit of the Cove. Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Instructor: Debbie Morines […]

  • Meet the Artist: Gobind Boyes

    Crystal Cove State Park Interpretive Store

    Join us on the outdoor deck of the Park Interpretive Store in the Crystal Cove Historic District for Meet the Artist: Gobind Boyes. Attendees will get the special opportunity to meet with Gobind and watch as she paints a masterpiece right before your eyes! Gobind has always had a love for the ocean and gardens. […]

  • Art in the Park

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Artwork courtesy of: Pamme Turner, "Art in The Park/Crystal Cove" (Watercolor/12X16)   Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park invite guests to enjoy a day of music and art in Crystal Cove State Park's Historic District on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Guests can shop arts and crafts at a bazaar, learn about the […]

  • Members only Holiday Plein Air – Beginner

    Create, connect, and celebrate the season by the sea. Join us at Cottage #46 for a special holiday plein air workshop designed for beginner-level artists. Paint Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree overlooking the sparkling Pacific while enjoying light refreshments and brunch bites. Guided by a local plein air instructor, this relaxed morning celebrates creativity, community, […]

  • Members only Holiday Plein Air – Intermediate

    Experience the beauty of the season at Cottage #46 during this special member event designed for intermediate-level artists. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific, participants will paint Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree overlooking the ocean. Guided by the Cove’s inspiring coastal landscape, artists will have the opportunity to refine their plein air techniques […]

  • Holiday Plein Air – Family Painting Workshop

    Gather the family for a festive morning of creativity at Crystal Cove State Park! This special holiday plein air art class invites children and their parents to paint side-by-side, capturing Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree and ocean horizon from Cottage #46 in the Historic District. No experience is necessary! Just bring your imagination and a […]

  • Members Only Paint the Park: May

    Paint the Park: A Plein Air Experience Series Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for Paint the Park, a rotating plein air series designed to help you slow down, look closely, and connect with the landscape through art. Inspired by our Great Plein Air experience, this series invites participants to explore new locations across the park, each […]