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• Beyond the Basics-Watercolor Painting

  • Start
    5 May 2026
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    26 May 2026
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts

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  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

  
  

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• The Watercolor Circle

  • Start
    7 May 2026
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  • End
    3 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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.

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• Weaving Intensive & Open Studio

  • Start
    19 May 2026
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  • End
    4 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Weaving Intensive & Open Studio

  taught by Nancy Sharples

  Weavers of all levels will create individual projects.  A beginner will learn how to warp the loom and weave a sampler or table runner. More advanced students can work on pattern and overshot threadings, double weaves or rug weaving techniques.  Students will need to work extra hours outside of class time to complete their projects, but will have 24-7 access to the weaving studio for the entirety of the class. 

  A materials fee of $15 or more will be collected to cover the cost of yarn.  Please bring a good pair of scissors. All other materials and tools will be provided for the class. 

  Any questions, please contact instructor directly at nancysharples@yahoo.com

  6 session class, Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2, 4, 2026  1:00-3:00PM

  $195 member/$231 non-member 

  $180 member/$216 non-member $15 material fee

  

  Hudson Mohawk Weavers' Guild
  

  www.hmwg.org
  

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• Gallery Flow Yoga-Illuminate

  • When
    19 May 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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    25

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  Gallery Flow Yoga

  taught by Natalli Amato

  Step into a yoga practice surrounded by the creativity of art. This all-levels flow takes place right inside the art gallery, where the colors, textures, and quiet hum of the space set the tone for a slower, more intentional class. We’ll move through mindful sequences inspired by the pieces around us, pausing to breathe, soften, and let the artwork shape our focus.

  Expect gentle vinyasa, grounding stretches, and a meditative finish that leaves you feeling centered, refreshed, and a little more connected to the creative energy in the room. 

  Bring your mat, your curiosity, and get ready to flow among the Illuminate Exhibition artwork. Illuminate features art by Adam Tinkle and Victoria Palermo.

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM  

  $15 member/$20 non-member

  

  About the Instructor

  Natalli Amato is an award-winning writer, 200-hr Bhakti yoga teacher, certified Reiki healer, podcast host, and pre-licensed marriage and family therapist. 
  She guides individuals, couples, and groups as they experience deeper levels of connection, creativity, and fulfillment in everyday life through in-person and online offerings. 

  https://www.natalliamato.com/

  @natalli_amato

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• The Photography Collective

  • Start
    1 Jun 2026
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  • End
    17 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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.

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• Finding your digital style with ProCreate

  • Start
    3 Jun 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    24 Jun 2026
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Finding your digital style with ProCreate

  taught by Jean Ellen Sotansky

  Curious about digital art? This fun, four-week class is a great way to get started with Procreate or continue to build your skills.

  Students will start off by getting comfortable with the app, learning the tools, brushes, layers, and all the basics needed to start creating. As you progress, you’ll explore more advanced features like selections, transformations, texts and effects that help bring your artwork to life.

  In the second half of the class, you’ll work on your own project (like an illustration, logo, or poster) and experiment with different styles and brushes to find what you like. The class will wrap up by polishing your work and learning how to export it for sharing or print.

  By the end, you’ll have a finished piece and the confidence to keep creating on your own.

  What you’ll learn:

  • How to navigate Procreate and use its tools
  • Drawing, painting, and working with color
  • Layers, masks, and fun effects
  • How to plan and complete a project
  • How to export your work for digital use or print

  Who it’s for:
  Anyone interested in digital art—perfect for beginners!

  ***Students will be required to bring their iPads with the ProCreate app and an Apple Pencil to every class.

  4 session class, Wednesdays, June 3-24, 2026, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

  $150 member/$180 non-member

  
  

  
  

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• Upcycled Summer Rag Wreath Workshop

  • When
    6 Jun 2026
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Upcycled Summer Rag Wreath Workshop

  taught by Alice Kaplan

  Add a handmade touch to your summer décor while giving new life to old clothing! In this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to upcycle denim and other sturdy fabrics into a charming summer rag wreath. The instructor will guide you step by step through basic crafting techniques, from fabric preparation to wreath assembly, so no prior experience is needed. You’ll leave with a finished wreath ready to display at home or give as a gift.

  What to Bring:

  ·        An old pair of jeans, chinos, or twill pants to upcycle

  ·        Fabric scissors (if you have them)

  All other materials and instruction will be provided.

  1 session workshop, Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM  

  $47.50 member/$55 non-member

  
  

  Price breakdown:

  $37.50 member/$45 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)

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• Mosaic Pendant

  • When
    9 Jun 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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

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• Drawing Florals: Colored Pencil on toned paper

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    20 Jun 2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    3

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  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/

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• Introduction to Copper Plate Etching

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    27 Jun 2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
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    5

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  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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

  • When
    13 Jun 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  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

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• Stained Glass Quilt Block

  • Start
    16 Jun 2026
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  • End
    23 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Stained Glass Quilt Block

  taught by Kim O'Rourke

  Blend the beauty of quilting with the art of stained glass in this creative class. You will create an 8" x 8" double friendship star quilt block using pre-cut glass pieces. Colors will be selected by the instructor and may vary. Copper foiling and soldering techniques will be taught. 

  No prior experience is needed. All materials and tools will be provided.
  

  Bring gardening gloves, safety glasses, and wear closed toe shoes. All other materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  2 session class, Tuesday, June 16-23, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

  $135 member/$150 non-member

  Price breakdown:

  $75 member/$90 non-member plus $60 material fee

  

  Earthly Elements Glassworks

  @Earthly-Elements-Glassworks

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• Weaving Open Studio

  • Start
    29 Jun 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    29 Aug 2026
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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    8

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  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

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• Weaving Open Studio

  • Start
    23 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    28 Dec 2026
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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

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