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| "There Once Was a Woman..." Children's Fairyland on the shores of Lake Merritt, Oakland, has been has been enchanting children and adults since 1950. Thank you Executive Director C.J. Hirschfield and Art and Restoration Director Shannon Taylor for welcoming our sketching and keeping Fairyland so charming. |
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| Pinocchio |
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| Mrs. Tiggeywinkle in Beatrix Potter's Magical Garden in Fairyland I'm still smiling from our visit to the award-winning Children's Fairyland. Located near the shore of Lake Merritt in Oakland, Fairyland is a magical place for children, artists and others. The brainchild of Oakland nurseryman Arthur Navlet over 60 years ago, it features storybook characters in child-friendly sets, 10 acres of gardens, live animals, and educational activities. Thank you so much C.J. Hirschfield, Fairyland's Executive Director, and Shannon Taylor, Director of Art and Restoration, for welcoming us to sketch. |
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| The White Rabbit in front of the gate to Alice in Wonderland's tunnel. The plaque is in memory of Fairyland's 1st Executive Director, Dorothy Manes. |
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| Pinocchio Thanks to C.J. Hirschfield (Executive Director) and Shannon Taylor (Director of Art & Restoration) for welcoming us back to Fairyland. Some of us are returning after childhood visits. (See previous posts). Some, like myself, are transported back to classic nursery stories come to life. After a few minutes, I am not working to get the picture "right"; I am playing with my sketchbook, pen and watercolors. Fairyland is a sketcher's dream. Fairyland is also a jewel among the treasures of Lake Merritt for everyone to visit (with a kid) and enjoy! |
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| The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland |
