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Travel Sketching in Gouache at Washington Park
with Rachael Duchnycz
Saturday, August 22, 2026,
from 11 am to 2 pm
MEMBER: $50 per student
NON-MEMBER: $54.50 per student
Preregistration is required to attend all classes and workshops at Arlene’s. Space is limited so please register soon. Click the link to register online. Otherwise, please come into the store, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY, or call us, at (518) 482-8881, to reserve your space.
Ever wanted to capture a place quickly and beautifully while you’re out exploring? Travel sketching with gouache is the perfect blend of spontaneity and painterly expression — and the pond at Washington Park is an ideal setting to learn. With reflective water views, arched bridges, tree‑lined paths, seasonal blooms, and visiting wildlife, this workshop invites you to slow down, observe, and translate the landscape into vibrant, compact sketches.
You’ll learn how to build a portable gouache kit, create quick value studies, block in bold shapes, and add expressive details — all while working on location. We’ll begin with guided warm‑ups to help simplify the complex natural forms around us. Then, from your choice of pondside vantage point or shaded garden path, you’ll complete a full travel‑style gouache sketch that captures the light, color, and atmosphere of Washington Park.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Build a lightweight, portable gouache sketching setup
- Choose efficient color palettes for outdoor work
- Block in shapes quickly and confidently
- Capture atmospheric light and subtle color shifts
- Add expressive details without overworking
- Work efficiently on location with changing light
Whether you’re a watercolorist curious about gouache or a plein‑air painter looking for a more compact, matte medium, this workshop offers a fun, supportive way to explore the landscape together.
Supplies
Supplies are not included in the workshop fee. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.
NOTE: For all administrative questions—such as registration issues, cancellations, or workshop attendance—please contact Arlene’s directly. Instructors are not responsible for handling these matters. You can reach us at [email protected] or call during store hours at (518) 482-8881.
Our courses are typically held in the lower level of Arlene's. Because access to the lower level is available only by stair, please let us know if using the stairs presents any difficulty for you in advance of the class so we can make alternate arrangements. We want to make sure everyone is able to enjoy and participate in our classes.
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