RANCHO PALOS VERDES WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Clifftop Strokes: A Plein Air Painting Kit at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
A reserve-ahead plein air kit from Terranea Resort includes canvas, instructions, seven paint colors, five brushes and a water cup; pick up by reservation at Concierge between 10am and 4pm and paint views of the beach cove, the Lighthouse or Catalina Island.
Clifftop Strokes: A Plein Air Painting Kit at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Borrowed from the French and meaning “in the open air,” plein air painting at Terranea is an invitation to work directly from a distinctly Californian coastline. Throughout the halls of the resort guests are surrounded by this tradition; with a kit in hand you can find a scenic spot overlooking the beach cove, the Lighthouse, or Catalina Island and follow the included instructions to make an original work to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Plein Air, California Style
The kit is rooted in the plein air tradition—painting out of doors—and invites participants to respond directly to coastal light and weather, using step-by-step instructions provided in the package.
Three Signature Vistas
Suggested painting spots include overlooks of the resort’s beach cove, the on-property Lighthouse, and vistas toward Catalina Island—each offering compositional variety and a chance to work from immediate coastal scenery.
Everything to Start Painting
The Plein Air Painting Kit supplies practical basics: instructions, a canvas, seven paint colors, five brushes and a water cup so you can set up quickly and focus on the view.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like
Pick up your reserved kit at the resort concierge, then move out to a favored clifftop ledge or sheltered cove. Using the step-by-step instructions included in the kit, set up a simple easel or work from your lap and translate the coast—the surf, the Lighthouse silhouette, the distant islands—into a take-home painting.
THE TECHNIQUE
Plein Air, California Style
The kit is rooted in the plein air tradition—painting out of doors—and invites participants to respond directly to coastal light and weather, using step-by-step instructions provided in the package.
THE VIEW
Three Signature Vistas
Suggested painting spots include overlooks of the resort’s beach cove, the on-property Lighthouse, and vistas toward Catalina Island—each offering compositional variety and a chance to work from immediate coastal scenery.
THE KIT
Everything to Start Painting
The Plein Air Painting Kit supplies practical basics: instructions, a canvas, seven paint colors, five brushes and a water cup so you can set up quickly and focus on the view.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this kit works for—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The kit includes instructions, a canvas, seven paint colors, five paint brushes and a water cup.
Step-by-step instructions are included in the kit to guide your plein air session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the online booking fee included?
Yes — the online booking fee is included.
Do I need to register in advance?
Yes — the kit requires advance registration; reservations are required for pickup.
Where and when do I pick up the kit?
Kits are picked up from Concierge between 10am and 4pm.
What comes in the Plein Air Painting Kit?
The kit includes instructions, a canvas, seven paint colors, five paint brushes and a water cup.
Where can I paint with the kit?
Suggested spots include overlooks of the resort’s beach cove, the Lighthouse, and views toward Catalina Island.
Who operates this Plein Air Painting Kit offering?
The Plein Air Painting Kit is offered by Terranea Resort.