Saratoga Arts upcoming events

Studio in Art for Adults (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

This class is designed to help you develop both confidence and creativity while learning to work with pastels. With a focus on originality and discovering your personal style, you’ll explore how to interpret subjects in your own way while learning solid techniques.

We’ll cover the basics of value, layering, and blending as you work from still life, portraits, landscapes, and photo references. Step by step, you’ll gain the skills to handle more complex subjects while being encouraged to experiment and find your own artistic voice.

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn is an award winning pastel artist. She is known for her animal portraits, landscapes, and vibrant colorful still lives. Her work has been selected for the annual Landscapes for Landsake exhibitions for many years. She is also a member of the prestigious Oakroom Artists group whose membership is by invitation only. She has taught classes with Saratoga Arts for over twenty years and is a long standing member of the Co-op at 79 Beekman Street where she gives private lessons in her studio.

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

The Watercolor Circle (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Watercolor Circle

Mentor: Jo Johnson

Join Saratoga Arts for a free, inclusive, community-driven gathering for adult artists of all levels to practice watercolor painting, share ideas, refine skills and grow together. Monthly meetings combine indoor skill-building and outdoor exploration, utilizing local landmarks and established arts events.

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.

Studio in Art for Adults (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

Studio in Art for Adults (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

Studio in Art for Adults (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

The Watercolor Circle (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Watercolor Circle

Mentor: Jo Johnson

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.

Introduction to Abstract painting in acrylics (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Abstract Painting

taught by Paul Sunday

This is abstract painting for beginners ready to make the leap and start painting. We will demystify media, surfaces, materials, and techniques and discover the joys of moving paint. Students will try expressionistic, improvisational, hard-edged, minimal, maximal, and geometric styles. We will contrast intuitive and planned approaches while learning about color and composition.

No experience is required.

4 session class, Saturdays, October 3-24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$220 member/$260 non-member

Price breakdown:

$200 member/$240 non-member plus $20 material fee

www.paulsunday.com

@paulsundayart

Studio in Art for Adults (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

Introduction to Abstract painting in acrylics (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Abstract Painting

taught by Paul Sunday

No experience is required.

4 session class, Saturdays, October 3-24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$220 member/$260 non-member

Price breakdown:

$200 member/$240 non-member plus $20 material fee

www.paulsunday.com

@paulsundayart

Studio in Art for Adults (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Intermediate Pastels (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Pastels

taught by Carolyn Justice

Beginners are welcome! Materials will be provided during class to beginners. Students who have taken a pastel class previously are asked to bring their own pastels.

6 session class, Wednesdays from September 9-October 14, 2026 at 1 pm-4 pm

$225 member/$270 non-member materials not included (bring your own)

$240 member/$285 non-member materials included

About the Instructor

Carolyn Justice Fine Art

The Upstairs Artist Co-op at 79 Beekman Street

saratogaartdistrict.com/member/upstairs-artist-co-op

Introduction to Abstract painting in acrylics (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Abstract Painting

taught by Paul Sunday

No experience is required.

4 session class, Saturdays, October 3-24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$220 member/$260 non-member

Price breakdown:

$200 member/$240 non-member plus $20 material fee

www.paulsunday.com

@paulsundayart

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Studio in Art for Adults (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Introduction to Abstract painting in acrylics (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Abstract Painting

taught by Paul Sunday

No experience is required.

4 session class, Saturdays, October 3-24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$220 member/$260 non-member

Price breakdown:

$200 member/$240 non-member plus $20 material fee

www.paulsunday.com

@paulsundayart

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

6 session class, Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Studio in Art for Adults (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

6 session class, Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

The Watercolor Circle (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Watercolor Circle

Mentor: Jo Johnson

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.

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

6 session class, Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

6 session class, Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2 (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.

6 session class, Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 at 1 pm-3 pm

$160 member/$190 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

The Watercolor Circle (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Watercolor Circle

Mentor: Jo Johnson

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.