Discover Your Creativity at Landscape Painting Classes in Big Bear Lake

Join the Landscape Painting Classes in Big Bear Lake for a creative outdoor experience where guests can learn painting techniques while enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains. Held at Miller Park, this recurring art class welcomes oil, watercolor, and acrylic painters who want to improve their skills and create inspired landscape artwork.

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Why This Event Is Special

The Landscape Painting Classes provide a fun and creative opportunity to learn traditional and plein air painting techniques while enjoying the mountain scenery of Big Bear. Each session features instruction, demonstrations and an opportunity to paint. All levels of experience are welcome. Marilyn offers helpful tips through lessons and reference-based demonstrations that help participants build confidence, creativity and a greater appreciation for outdoor art.

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What to Expect During the Class

Each session includes painting instruction, technique demonstrations, and helpful tips for creating landscape artwork outdoors. Guests can bring their own supplies and enjoy a relaxing morning surrounded by nature.

Event Highlights:

Learn plein air painting techniques
Open to oil, acrylic, and watercolor painters
Enjoy painting at scenic Miller Park
Receive guidance from instructor Marilyn
Create artwork inspired by Big Bear landscapes

Supplies & Materials List:

Table Easel
8x 10, 9×12, 11×14, or 12×16 stretched canvas or board pane or 140lb watercolor paper
Your choice of paint – Oil, acrylic or watercolor. Only bring odorless solvent for oils (Gamsol)
Basic colors required: warm and cool red, warm and cool blue, warm and cool yellow, white and black. (Other colors are fine if you want to bring them.)
Brushes: A basic set of flats or filberts to include: #2, #4, #6, #8, #10. Bring any other brushes that you like
Palette can be your choice, Marilyn prefers the Masterson palettes
Sketching paper of sketch book for thumbnail sketches
Reference photo of a subject you would like to paint
Drawing pencils and eraser
Gloves and apron
Paper Towels
Blick Art Supplies is a good online art store

Landscape Painting Classes – Big Bear Lake FAQs

1. Who can attend the Landscape Painting Classes?

The event welcomes painters of all skill levels. Some previous painting experience or art classes may be helpful, but anyone interested in learning landscape painting techniques is encouraged to participate.

2. What painting supplies should I bring to the class?

Participants should bring their own painting materials, including a canvas or watercolor paper, paints, brushes, easel, pencils, and other basic supplies needed for their preferred painting style.

3. Where is the event located?

Landscape Painting Classes take place at Miller Park, located at 1178 Chickasaw, Fawnskin, California 92333. Parking is available at the park.

Landscape Painting Classes: Destination Big Bear!

Plan a creative mountain escape with Destination Big Bear and enjoy unique experiences surrounded by the beauty of Big Bear Lake. After attending the Landscape Painting Classes, guests can explore nearby outdoor activities, scenic attractions, and comfortable cabin stays for a memorable getaway.

Organizer: Big Bear Valley Recreation & Parks District
Venue: Miller Park
Location: Fawnskin, CA
Address: 1178 Chickasaw, Fawnskin, CA 92333
Dates: Mondays, June 1, 2026 – September 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Start Date 06/01/2026 9:00 AM
End Date 09/21/2026 12:00 PM
Status COMPLETED
Location Fawnskin, CA
Venue Miller Park
Address 1178 Chickasaw, Fawnskin, CA 92333
More Info: Click here

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Start Date 06/01/2026 9:00 AM
End Date 09/21/2026 12:00 PM
Status COMPLETED
Location Fawnskin, CA
Venue Miller Park
Address 1178 Chickasaw, Fawnskin, CA 92333
More Info: Click here

Discover Your Creativity at Landscape Painting Classes in Big Bear Lake

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