Saratoga Arts upcoming events

Beyond the Basics-Watercolor Painting (5 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Beyond the Basics-Watercolor Painting

taught by Jo Johnson

This 4-week class will focus on a different style of watercolor painting each week. Students can take one class or all four classes.

Week 1: Faces (May 5, 2026)

Learn to paint the details of a face with focus on shadow and proportions.

Week 2: People (May 12, 2026)
Learn the basics of painting people, with attention to proportion, expression, and skin tones.

Week 3: Still Life (May 19, 2026)
Develop your eye for composition, light, and shadow while painting everyday objects in a classic still life format.

Week 4: Plein Air (May 26, 2026)
Explore painting outside of the classroom space and learn to find the perfect setting to paint a unique watercolor.

By the end of this 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. Sketchbook assignments will encourage experimentation and personal exploration outside of class.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

All 4 Sessions (May 5-26, 2026) from 1 pm-4 pm

$153 member/$171 non-member*

Weekly classes (1 class only, as listed above) from 1 pm-4 pm

$42.50 member/$37.50 non-member*

*Materials fee included in pricing

Texture painting (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Texture Painting

with Danielle McCann

This two-part workshop is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of texture painting while building confidence in using dimensional materials to create expressive, tactile artwork. Students will be introduced to texture materials and tools, demonstrations of simple, beginner-friendly techniques, they will create textured base ready for painting and have hands-on experimentation with patterns and movement.

No prior experience with texture painting is required. This course is suitable for beginners as well as artists looking to expand their mixed-media or acrylic painting practice in a relaxed, social setting.

All supplies for this class will be provided including pre-primed canvas, tools, texture medium, acrylic paints and brushes.

2 Session class-Wednesdays, May 20-27, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM

$115 member/$130 non-member

$75 member/$90 non-member with a $40 material fee

www.thelittlenorwegiancandleco.com

Freeform Mosaic Mandala (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Freeform Mosaic Mandala

taught by Linda Biggers

In this workshop students will make a mandala using slate, stone, tile, smalti and found objects. The mandala will take on a life of it’s own, as the variation of sizes of natural stone create a starburst shape.

Students are welcome to bring found objects to use in their mosaics.

All materials will be provided. All skill levels encouraged to register.

1 session class, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

$77.50 member/$85 non-member

Price breakdown:

$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $40 material fee

http://www.eggshellmosaicart.com

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