Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey

Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life! Inspired by the beautiful gardens and architecture of the Village of Ballston Spa, this hands-on watercolor and ink sketching program invites participants to experience the village in a creative new way. From capturing natural elements and architectural details to joining a guided downtown sketch walk, participants will build sketching skills while exploring the charm and character of Ballston Spa. Here’s what to expect each week: Week 1 (7/12): Nature focus ✿ Week 1 focuses on nature, with guided outdoor sketching in the Brookside Museum gardens, hands-on demonstrations in ink and watercolor, and personalized feedback to build confidence in capturing organic forms and textures Week 2 (7/19): Architecture focus ✿ Week 2 explores local architecture through on-location sketching, focusing on perspective, proportion, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and… View Source