OPAL; Ohio Pastel Artists League

Ohio pastel artists league (opal)

OPAL Workshop Schedule


Meeting/Event Locations

OPAL Events

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OPAL Member Meetings

(All member meetings generally are on the first Thursday of month beginning at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted)


Friday, August 8, 2025  - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Plein air painting at the Winery at Porter Central

  • Location: Winery at Porter Central, 8290 Porter Central Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074
  • Program: Bring your painting equipment and spend a few hours painting the beautiful sites around the winery and stay after for some comraraderie!  Those that attended last year had a wonderful time!


Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 6:30-8:30 pm - Art Adventures with Dawn

  • Location: CoHatch-Worthington, The Library, 752 High St, Columbus, OH 43085
  • Program: Creating multi-media greeting cards using collage using torn paper, pastels and fixative.


Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 6:30-8:30 pm - Painting a Still Life together

  • Location: TBD
  • Program: Bring your pastels and gear. A flower still life or two will be set-up and we will paint a still life together sharing tips and thoughts as we paint.


Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Night at the Movies

  • Location: CoHatch, Delaware, 18 E William St, Delaware, OH 43015
  • Program: As a group we will watch an art related movie.


Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Christmas/Holiday Party with Painting Exchange

  • Location: TBD
  • Program: This is a potluck get-together to celebrate the holiday season and exchange a wrapped, unframed painting.  Great way to build your personal collection of OPAL artists' work!





OPAL Member Exhibition Schedule