Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
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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 — 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 — on-location sketching that explores perspective, proportion, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and streetscapes.
- Week 3 (7/26): ✿ Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa — a guided downtown sketch walk where participants apply their skills to capture both natural and architectural elements in a shared, on-location creative experience.
No experience necessary. All supplies are included. All skill levels are welcome.
Space is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer!
Register HERE
For questions, contact ottavia.huang@gmail.com
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.