Saratoga Arts upcoming events

The Photography Collective (1 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

This spring and summer, we invite intermediate level and above photographers to come together to share ideas, inspirations, and give positive constructive feedback to help all of us improve our art, understanding, and vision. Over the course of six evenings, we will work collaboratively to inspire each other technically and creatively. Evenings will center around personal vision, and the creation and sharing of images through thoughtful assignments. We may head out to shoot on location as well!

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Sessions will be led by Megan Mumford and/or Molly Cohen. Megan has been a professional photographer and business owner for 25 years and specializes in editorial and commercial portraiture, interiors, and fine art botanical work. Molly has been an educator for over 15 years, and a student of photography for the past 5 years–she enjoys street photography and taking pictures of the people she loves.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

The Watercolor Circle (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 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.

The Photography Collective (8 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

Mosaic Pendant (9 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mosaic Pendant

taught by Kim O'Rourke

Create two beautiful pieces of wearable art in this fun, relaxing, hands-on mosaic pendant class. You will choose from glass pieces, beads, charms and small shells to assemble your masterpiece. You are encouraged to bring small items to include in your pendant.

Bring gardening gloves and safety glasses. All other materials and tools will be provided for the class.

1 session class, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

$60.50 member/$68 non-member

Price breakdown:

$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $23 material fee

Earthly Elements Glassworks

@Earthly-Elements-Glassworks

Drawing Florals: Colored Pencil on toned paper (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Drawing Florals: Colored Pencil on toned paper

taught by Kseniya Ostrovska

In this class, you’ll bring florals to life through an 11 × 14 inch colored pencil drawing on toned paper. With a focus on shaping form, softening and sharpening edges, and layering rich color, you’ll explore how light and depth transform a drawing into something luminous. This course invites you to slow down, observe closely, and develop confident colored pencil techniques while creating a floral piece that feels vibrant, dimensional, and full of presence.

This class is an intermediate level class. Please bring your own set of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils (the bigger the set, the better, a minimum of 48 pencils is recommended), eraser (Primacolor magic rub eraser or similar), and sharpener (Kum Wedge or similar). You’re welcome to bring reference images of your own.

Paper, reference images, and sketching pencils will be provided.

2 session class, Saturdays, June 13-20, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$80 member/$95 non-member

Class price break down:

$75 member/$90 non-member plus $5 material fee

About the instructor:

I am drawn to the complexity of plants, their similarity to human beings in terms of physical structure and needs, and the ongoing impact that plants and people have on each other. I love how the process of making relief prints leads me to look at driftwood and dead trees in a new light. Studying the form, notches and textures of the trees, many of which are over a hundred years old, reveals the individual struggles and stories of beings that exist on a time scale beyond human life. The neuron-like appearance of roots and the bone-like forms of knotted branches evoke a human presence and remind me that we all depend on the purity and accessibility of soil, sun and water in order to live.

My art practice is a way of focusing on the bioregional diversity around me and building a stronger connection with the natural world. While growing up and living in cities, I frequently found myself without a sense of belonging to a place: melancholic and restless. After the opportunity to live in rural upstate New York, surrounded by acres of living forest and cultivating a garden, I realized how a connection with the earth gives me a sense of place and contentment. My work offers viewers the experience of careful attention, respect, and micro-level fascination that I bring to my interactions with the plant kingdom. The goal of my practice is to strengthen our desire to maintain the intricate systems of the natural world so that future generations will have access to outdoor places full of rich diversity and interdependence.

http://kseniyaostrovska.com

kseniya_ostrovska_art/

Introduction to Copper Plate Etching (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Copper Plate Etching

taught by Colleen Cox

In this class, you will learn about working with a copper plate to translate your drawings into a printable matrix. Etching is a printmaking technique where an image is created by incising into a plate. The ink is held in the recessed areas of the plate by carding on ink and wiping off the excess.

You will be guided through the whole etching process, from polishing your plate, and etching your final design in the acid bath. Then you'll learn the whole printing process including, how to use an etching press, inking and wiping your plate, and dampening and drying your paper. You will leave with a few prints of your image!

As part of multi-session printmaking classes, you have open access to the printmaking studio outside of class hours, for the duration of your class!

No experience necessary! All levels are welcome.

All materials and tools will be provided for the class.

After taking a printmaking class, you have the opportunity to sign up for open studio time to work on your own projects!

3 session class, Saturday, June 13-27, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$142.50 member/$165 non-member

Class price break down:

$112.50 member/$135 non-member plus $30 material fee

Nap Time Hoops-Embroider a sleepy kitty (or puppy) (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Nap Time Hoops-Embroider a sleepy kitty (or puppy)

taught by Marcie Brozyna

Drawing inspiration from the classic railway sleepy kitty “Chessie,” participants in this beginner-friendly class will embroider a customized sleepy kitten or puppy design of their choosing. You’ll learn four classic stitches while embroidering your pre-stamped image.

With your instructor’s guidance you’ll learn:

Foundational embroidery stitches you can use again and again
How to decipher and follow embroidery pattern directions
Practical tips, troubleshooting methods, and techniques for finishing the back of your project

All supplies are included:

– 6” bamboo embroidery hoop

– Needles + floss

– Needle threader and felt needle case

– High quality cotton or cotton/linen blend fabric pre-stamped with the instructor’s hand drawn design

– Illustrations and written instructions for the pattern and its stitches

By the end of class, you’ll have a completed (or nearly completed) work of art and the confidence to help you tackle future projects.

*When signing up please indicate whether you would like a cat or dog pattern and make note of your preferred coloring for the animal. For cats, note your preference between short or long hair, and for dogs please tell us the (approximate) breed.

1 session class, Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

$72.50 member/$80 non-member

Price breakdown:

$45 member/$54 non-member plus $35 material fee

Teacher Bio:

Marcie Brozyna is an award-winning artist whose work focuses heavily on pictorial embroidery of classic and novel motifs. A lover of history and culture, Marcie views embroidery as an accessible art connecting us not only to past generations but to diverse communities throughout the world. Marcie’s warm and relaxed classes feature her own hand-drawn vintage-inspired designs and focus on classic needlework stitches.

https://www.marciebrozyna.com/

@marciebrozyna_art

The Photography Collective (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

Weaving Open Studio (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Weaving Open Studio

Studio time will be available for students with weaving experience (i.e. can thread a loom and work on their own). Registration covers the sole use of a loom for a 10-week period. Work will need to be removed from the loom prior to September 1.

Maximum Enrollment: 8

If you need to purchase yarn, please contact Nancy Sharples directly to arrange cash payment.

10 Weeks, June 29-August 29, 2026

$150 member/ $180 non-member

24 hours/7 day a day access to the Fiber arts studio

$15/week charge

Hudson Mohawk Weavers' Guild

www.hmwg.org

The Photography Collective (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

The Photography Collective (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

The Photography Collective (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Photography Collective

Mentors: Megan Mumford, Molly Cohen

Participants must:

1. Know how to independently operate their DSLR cameras in manual mode

2. Have a working knowledge of Lightroom (or other editing program), with the ability to sort through and edit images to support your personal style.

Group will meet the following dates from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:

June 1, 8, 22, July 27, August 3, 17, 2026

Prior registration is preferred as space is limited.

Donations kindly accepted.

The Watercolor Circle (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 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.

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.

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.

Weaving Open Studio (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Weaving Open Studio

Finish your last minute Christmas gifts in our weaving studio! Studio time is available for students with weaving experience (i.e. can thread a loom and work on their own). Registration covers the sole use of a loom for a 5-week period. Work will need to be removed from the loom prior to January 1, 2027.

Maximum Enrollment: 8

If you need to purchase yarn, please contact Nancy Sharples directly to arrange cash payment.

5 Weeks, November 23-December 28, 2026

$75 member/ $90 non-member

24 hours/7 day access to the Fiber arts studio

$15/week charge

Hudson Mohawk Weavers' Guild

www.hmwg.org

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.