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 streetscapes 
Week 3 (7/26): Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa
✿ Week 3 brings everything together in 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. And all skill levels are welcome.
Space is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer!
