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  • Creative Journaling: Sketchbook Journey for Women

    • 8 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 24 Nov 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 9
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    Creative Journaling: Sketchbook Journey for Women

    Teacher: Mary Jo Bradley

    Course Summary:

    Reconnect with your creativity, slow down, and make time for yourself in this welcoming 12-week creative journaling course. Through art, writing, and reflection, students will create a personalized journal that becomes a space for self-expression, inspiration, and creative exploration.

    Each week introduces a new theme and creative prompt designed to spark curiosity and encourage experimentation. Using watercolor, colored pencil, markers, collage, pen, and mixed-media techniques, participants will explore playful mark-making, expressive drawing, visual storytelling, and reflective writing. There is no "right way" to keep an art journal—this course celebrates curiosity, process, and finding joy in creating.

    Whether you're an experienced artist or have never considered yourself creative, you'll discover that an art journal is a place to experiment, reflect, and grow without the pressure of creating perfect artwork.

    Materials: 

    Students are asked to bring a blank journal or watercolor sketchbook and any materials they would like to use or share. All basic supplies included. 

    Schedule: Tuesdays, September 8-November 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    All 12 classes-$312 member/$374.40  non-member

    6 classes (September 8-October 13)-$195 member/$234 non-member

    6 classes (October 20-November 24)-$195 member/$234 non-member


     

     About the teacher:

    Mary Jo is a multidisciplinary artist who experiments and creates with mixed media.  She is especially interested in helping young artists develop their ideas, strengthen their technical skills, and build confidence in their creative voice. Mary Jo’s teaching focuses on balancing foundational skills with experimentation so students can explore what excites them most in their work. She has built art programs in schools in both California and New York so young people can be supported and thrive in the arts. She is currently an assistant principal at a Boces k-12 virtual school. In her free time Mary Jo is creating and exploring nature with her family and dog, Walter. 

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  • Studio in Art for Adults

    • 8 Sep 2026
    • 27 Oct 2026
    • 8 sessions
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 2
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    Studio in Arts for Adults

    taught by Jo Johnson

    We will cover basic drawing techniques, basics of one and two-point perspective, portraits and still-life, some water-media painting, keeping a sketchbook and some art history.

    This is a fun, low-pressure, fast-paced class similar to what I taught in my high-school classes for people who never had art in school or skipped class that day!! Yes, you will have homework to do!!

    All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

    8 session class, Tuesdays, September 8-October 27, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

    $210 member/$250 non-member

    Price breakdown:

    $200 member/$240 non-member plus $10 supply fee



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  • Mindful Beading

    • 17 Oct 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 10
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    Mindful Beading

    taught by Arlin Zephyr Will

    Beads have held special meaning across cultures for centuries, serving as tools for meditation and prayer, keeping count, marking milestones, and simply providing a calming, tactile focus for the mind.

    In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the rich history and symbolism of beads while creating your own beautiful set of glass beads. Whether you choose to use them for meditation, mindfulness, or as a unique personal keepsake, you'll leave with a meaningful handmade creation that reflects your own style and intention.

    Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    $52.50 member/$60 non-member

    Price breakdown:

    $37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $15 material fee

    About the Instructor

    I work with glass and stone beads to create nontraditional rosaries, meditation beads, fidgets, and memory aids, and I strongly believe in finding ways to bring beauty and ritual to everyday life. I have worked as a teacher, educational program coordinator, and multimedia communicator, and have professional experience in the performing arts. I have been an educator and an artist in parallel for most of my life, and I am excited to now be merging those two passions. I am new to the Capital Region (formerly of North Carolina) and loving it here.

    westwindbeads.com

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  • Pattern Making

    • 27 Oct 2026
    • 3 Nov 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 6
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    Pattern Making

    taught by Bennett Kimble-Lee

    From stationeries to clothing, a good pattern brightens up and adds personality. Broken up into two sessions, this class will go through what makes an appealing design, and how you can apply your interests and likes to create a personalized series of patterns. We will be going over making seamless repeating patterns, tessellations, and how we can combine the two. Students are welcome to bring their own supplies, acrylic markers and colored pencils will be provided.

    Topics we’ll touch on:

    What makes a good design

    What are some common themes

    How to make designs that are personal to you

    Color choices

    How to scan traditional images and turn them into digital patterns

    2 Session Class-Tuesday, October 27-November 3, 2026, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    $83 member/$98 non-member

    Price breakdown:

    $75 member/$90 non-member plus $8 material fee

    Bennett Kimble-Lee is an Illustrator based out of Saratoga Springs, New York. His work mixes bold, bright colors with lighthearted subject matter. Bennett recently graduated from Lesley Art + Design and is happy to be back home. His most recent works revolve around animals, with a focus on recognizable designs and eye-catching colors. Outside of the studio, Bennett enjoys creating music and walking around Saratoga. More of Bennett’s work can be found on his website: bennettkimblelee.com.

    https://www.instagram.com/spinach.illustration/

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  • Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2

    • 3 Nov 2026
    • 8 Dec 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 3
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    Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2

    taught by Jo Johnson

    Start to learn or continue your watercolor practice with a focus in brushwork, color mixing and color theory with an emphasis on still life, landscape and portraits. 

    By the end of the course, students will have completed multiple finished paintings, built a stronger understanding of watercolor techniques, and developed a personal sketchbook practice to continue their artistic journey.

    All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

    6 session class, Tuesdays, November 3-December 8, 2026 at 1 PM-3 PM

    $160 member/$190 non-member

    Price breakdown:

    $150 member/$180 non-member plus $10 supply fee



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  • Mosaic Suncatcher

    • 11 Nov 2026
    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Saratoga Arts
    • 4
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    Mosaic Suncatcher

    taught by Linda Biggers


    Capture the beauty of light and color as you create a one-of-a-kind mosaic sun catcher. In this two-day class, you'll discover the timeless art of glass mosaic while transforming pieces of colorful glass into a luminous work of art that will brighten any window.


    Day One (3 hours): Learn the essentials of glass cutting and safe handling through a guided demostration, followed by instruction on adhering glass to glass. Draw inspiration from provided patterns or create your own original design.


    Day Two (2 hours): Return to grout, clean and finish your completed sun catcher. You'll add a hanger so your finished piece is ready to display and catch the light.


    This class is perfect for beginners as well as those with some mosaic experience. All materials provided.


    2 session class, Wednesday, November 11 from 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday, November 12 from 1 PM-3 PM.

    $82.50 member/$95 non-member

    Price breakdown:

    $62.50 member/$75 non-member plus $20 material fee


    http://www.eggshellmosaicart.com

    https://www.instagram.com/lindabiggers/

    https://www.facebook.com/MosaicsbyLinda/

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Saratoga Arts

320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
p. 518.584.4132
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm


Saratoga Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  

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