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Gouache and the Painter’s Sketchbook

Explore the vibrant and versatile world of gouache painting.

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Gouache and the Painter’s Sketchbook

Gouache and the Painter’s Sketchbook

Explore the vibrant and versatile world of gouache painting.

Pricing
  • Member
    $ 1650.00
  • Guest
    $ 1940.00
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Spend five inspiring days discovering the versatility of gouache and the joy of painting wherever you go!

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the unique qualities of gouache, learning how to mix and apply paint, control consistency, build layers, and create beautiful color relationships. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of painting time, we’ll develop confidence working with this wonderfully flexible medium.

Working both in the studio and outdoors, we’ll paint from life and photo references, exploring subjects such as still lifes, landscapes, seascapes, and animals. We’ll focus on the fundamentals of value, color theory, composition, and expressive brushwork, learning to simplify what we see and capture the character of our subjects. We’ll also venture out to experience the beauty of Bainbridge Island, bringing our sketchbooks along to capture the landscapes, scenery, and everyday moments that inspire us.

Throughout the week, we’ll discover how gouache and a sketchbook make the perfect traveling companions, whether for plein air painting, visual journaling, quick color studies, or developing ideas for larger paintings.

Whether you’re new to gouache or looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave with a sketchbook full of paintings, studies, and inspiration, along with the confidence to make painting part of your everyday adventures.

Details

  • Experience level: All levels welcome.

  • Bring food for the one-hour lunch break each day. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level. There are no close-by restaurants.

  • This workshop is part of Handwork 2027 at BARN. 

Materials

  • A $200 materials fee, included in the cost of registration, covers all the supplies you'll need for this workshop.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

Handwork Cancellation Policy

We understand schedules can be unpredictable. Because there is a lot of planning for this event, BARN is implementing a special Handwork 2027 cancellation and refund policy.

  • Cancellations requested prior to Jan. 28, 2027, will be eligible for a refund of 85% of all class fees.
  • Cancellations requested between Jan. 28 and Feb. 28, 2027, will be eligible for a refund of 50% of all class fees.
  • Cancellations requested on Feb. 28, 2027, or later will not be eligible for refunds.
To request a cancellation, click the link in your profile or email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org. We strongly encourage out-of-town visitors to make refundable reservations.
Instructor
Patty Voje

Patty Voje is an award-winning artist based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A figurative painter, most of her work is “alla prima” – completed in one sitting. Her command of bold color and expressive brushwork mark her style. Patty has exhibited nationally and is the recipient of numerous accolades. She studied Fine Art at the University of Minnesota and at The Atelier of Minneapolis. She is proud to be a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. She is also a member of American Women Artists, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. Born and raised in the Midwest, Patty grew up on a small hobby farm where she had the good fortune to include pigs, sheep and the occasional chicken as members of the family. Her love of animals figures prominently in her art. Patty travels extensively for both pleasure and painting. Her summers are spent traveling for plein air events and teaching, stopping along the way whenever a field of cattle presents itself.

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