LAKE ANN FARM FIELD GUIDE
Flower Farm Series: Three Wednesdays of Plein‑Air Watercolor from a Vintage VW in Lake Ann
A three‑week watercolor Roaming Studio that begins with an open‑air studio primer at the Almira Historical Society and moves to scenic northern Michigan locations — this guide explains the flow, logistics, and what to expect.
Flower Farm Series: Three Wednesdays of Plein‑Air Watercolor from a Vintage VW in Lake Ann.
Join a three‑week watercolor adventure in northern Michigan that begins with studio basics under the open‑air pavilion at the Almira Historical Society, then moves into the landscape as participants travel together in a vintage VW bus to paint outdoors, gather inspiration, and leave room for spontaneous local side trips.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An open‑air primer at the Almira Historical Society
The series opens with a relaxed studio session at the Almira Historical Society’s pavilion where participants assemble watercolor kits and practice foundational techniques to prepare for field painting.
Roaming studio in Atlas, the vintage VW
On field days the group travels together in a stylish vintage VW bus to selected northern Michigan painting locations, turning the transit between sites into part of the creative experience.
Three hours of plein‑air painting and room for side quests
Each field session includes about three hours of open‑air painting at scenic locations, with time afterward for a spontaneous side quest — perhaps a swim, a farm‑stand stop, or a cool drink at a nearby winery.
What the day feels like
What a session feels like
The series unfolds across three consecutive Wednesdays: a first, grounded studio day to assemble supplies and practice techniques, followed by two field sessions where the group departs in the VW bus to a painting site, spends roughly three hours working outdoors, and then takes a relaxed, optional detour before returning late afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this series — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each three‑week Roaming Studio series is held one day per week on consecutive Wednesdays; field sessions begin at 10 AM and the day typically ends around 3 PM.
Meet at 19440 Maple St, Lake Ann, MI 49650 for the studio session and for departures on field days.
Plan for a 5–6 hour commitment on session days, which includes travel, painting, and time for an optional post‑painting side quest.
The first session is used to assemble watercolor painting kits and practice foundational techniques; subsequent field sessions focus on plein‑air painting. Bring any personal materials you prefer, and be prepared for several hours outdoors.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each session?
Each session runs about 5 to 6 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 19440 Maple St, Lake Ann, MI 49650.
When do field sessions start?
Field sessions begin at 10 AM.
What happens at the first gathering?
The first gathering takes place at the Almira Historical Society’s open‑air pavilion to assemble watercolor kits and practice foundational watercolor techniques in a relaxed studio setting.
How much painting time is there on field days?
On field days the group spends about three hours painting outdoors at the chosen location.
Is there time for other activities?
Yes — after the painting session there is room for a spontaneous side quest such as a swim, stopping at a farm stand, or visiting a nearby winery before returning mid‑afternoon.