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

The Watercolor Collective (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Watercolor Collective

Mentor: Jo Johnson

Join Saratoga Arts for a free, inclusive, community-driven gathering for artists of all levels to practice watercolor painting, share ideas, and grow together. No formal teaching will occur during meetings and participants should bring all of their own supplies and creativity.

Group will meet the following dates from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM:

May 7, June 4, September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited. Donations kindly accepted.

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge

taught by Alice Kaplan

Visual artists of any ability will unleash their creativity with this unique course. During each session, participants will be given a weekly challenge with progressive levels of complexity. They will create a drawing or painting that has certain specific themes and elements which will be randomly determined during each class. Through discussion, demonstration and practice we will explore the use of different media including graphite, charcoal, acrylic paint and mediums, collage and even basic elements of sculpture to create unique works of art.

Participants will be given the opportunity to show their creations in a group show later in the year.

All materials and tools will be provided for the class. All skill levels are encouraged to register.

4 session class, Tuesdays, May 12-June 2, 2026 6:00-9:00 PM

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Meet the Instructor:

Alice Kaplan is an inter-disciplinary artist who primarily paints in oil and acrylics and also creates beaded jewelry and textile art and in original designs. She maintains a studio at 79 Beekman St. in the Saratoga Springs Art District where she has various works on display in the stairwell gallery. She has participated in various group shows, member shows and art events in upstate NY with the Beekman Street Artists Group, Saratoga Arts and Saratoga Springs Art District Inc.

Alice has also volunteered for many years teaching arts and crafts to children in the Saratoga area, both as a Girl Scout leader, and as a member of the Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club technical team where she has coordinated scenic design for more than a dozen musical productions.

akaplanstudio.com

A Kaplan Studio (on Facebook)

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge

taught by Alice Kaplan

Participants will be given the opportunity to show their creations in a group show later in the year.

All materials and tools will be provided for the class. All skill levels are encouraged to register.

4 session class, Tuesdays, May 12-June 2, 2026 6:00-9:00 PM

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Meet the Instructor:

akaplanstudio.com

A Kaplan Studio (on Facebook)

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge

taught by Alice Kaplan

Participants will be given the opportunity to show their creations in a group show later in the year.

All materials and tools will be provided for the class. All skill levels are encouraged to register.

4 session class, Tuesdays, May 12-June 2, 2026 6:00-9:00 PM

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Meet the Instructor:

akaplanstudio.com

A Kaplan Studio (on Facebook)

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge (2 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Out Of Your Right Brain Art Challenge

taught by Alice Kaplan

Participants will be given the opportunity to show their creations in a group show later in the year.

All materials and tools will be provided for the class. All skill levels are encouraged to register.

4 session class, Tuesdays, May 12-June 2, 2026 6:00-9:00 PM

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Meet the Instructor:

akaplanstudio.com

A Kaplan Studio (on Facebook)