Saratoga Arts upcoming events

On the Go: Embroider a canvas bag (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

On the Go: Embroider a canvas bag

taught by Marcie Brozyna

Create a tote bag that's as unique as you are! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll embroider a blue or lilac canvas tote with a design that reflects your personal style. Choose from a variety of themes that include florals, pets, wildlife, nautical, outdoor-inspired, cute, retro, and alternative motifs. You'll learn embroidery techniques and tips while stitching a functional, personalized accessory that's perfect for everyday use. No embroidery experience is necessary.

Cost includes 15"W x 16"H 100% 5oz natural cotton tote, peal and stick original designs created by your instructor, and high quality DMC embroidery floss in the colors of your choosing. You will also receive a complimentary needle book sewn by your instructor’s mother.

1 session class, Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

$77.50 member/$85 non-member

Price breakdown:

$45 member/$54 non-member plus $40 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

Painterly Needle Felting (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Painterly Needle Felting

taught by Cynthia Mulvaney

Bring your creativity to life by painting with wool! In this relaxing, beginner-friendly class, you'll create a beautiful needle-felted artwork with a painterly quality—using colorful wool instead of paint.

Needle felting is a quiet, meditative art form where layers of soft wool are carefully placed with a barbed needle to build color, texture, and depth. Like painting with a brush, you'll blend and layer wool fibers to create a vibrant image, one layer at a time.

Whether you're completely new to needle felting or have some experience with fiber arts, you'll learn the essential techniques, along with helpful tips and tricks, to create your own unique wool "painting." Along the way, you'll discover how satisfying the process can be as your artwork gradually comes to life.

By the end of class, you'll leave with a finished felted piece, new skills, and the confidence to continue creating needle-felted paintings on your ow

All supplies for this class will be provided.

1 Session, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

$57.50 member/$65 non-member

Price breakdown:

$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $20 material fee

About the Instructor

Cynthia Mulvaney began her art career when 'faux finishes were all the rage' in the 1990s. She began painting finishes, trompe l'oeil and murals both commercially and privately, honing her skills and she now enjoying painting 'in all sizes', in all mediums from oils and acrylics to watercolor and gouache. She has a love for sculpture as well and has taught drawing, painting in all media and fiber art to students throughout NY and New Mexico. She loves living in the beautiful Mohawk Valley, near her children and grandchildren.. life is good, indeed!

https://cynthiamulvaney.wixsite.com/cynthiamulvaney

Wet Felting a vessel (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Wet Felting a vessel

taught by Cynthia Mulvaney

This course is for everyone from curious beginners to experienced fiber artists! We will take raw wool and fun embellishments to create a beautiful art vessel (similar to a pottery bowl, except made of felted wool!) Using a variety of techniques, you’ll learn how to transform wool into felt and make your own custom vessel which you can use to hold trinkets, dried flowers or just for a beautiful decoration in your home!

You’ll learn about the various types of wool, embellishments and supplies used in wet felting along with all the techniques, such as ‘shingling’, wetting, rolling, in order to create your finished product.. Skills you can use in your own future use to wet felt objects at home!

Students must bring their own bath-size towel (as it’s not called ‘wet’ felting for nothing, ha!). All other supplies for this class will be provided.

1 Session, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00-4:00 PM

$62.50 member/$70 non-member

Price breakdown:

$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $25 material fee

About the Instructor

https://cynthiamulvaney.wixsite.com/cynthiamulvaney

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

Oh, so cute: Tiny hoop ornaments or bag charms (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Oh, so cute: Tiny hoop ornaments or bag charms

taught by Marcie Brozyna

Create four adorable miniature embroidery hoops that are perfect for holiday gifting or keep them all for yourself! These charming tiny hoops can be finished as bag charms, keychains, ornaments, or festive decorations. Choose from a variety of design themes, including florals, pets, wildlife, nautical, outdoor-inspired, cute, retro, and alternative motifs.

You'll learn basic embroidery techniques while creating four unique, handcrafted keepsakes that are perfect for the holiday season. No embroidery experience is necessary!

Cost includes four 2.2” hoops, premium cotton/linen blend fabric in a range of colors, high quality embroidery floss, instructor’s original designs, and metal clasps or ribbon for finishing.

1 session class, Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

$77.50 member/$85 non-member

Price breakdown:

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

Teacher Bio:

https://www.marciebrozyna.com/

@marciebrozyna_art

February School break arts program-Grades 4-7 (15 Feb 2027)

Mon, 15 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

FEBRUARY SCHOOL BREAK ARTS PROGRAM

Monday, February 15th - Friday, February 19th, 2027

Grades 4-7 (Ages 9-12)

Max weekly enrollment: 10

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Saratoga Arts' Kids Art Program uses the best parts of Choice-Based/TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) art making and focuses the program on what your kids are most interested in creating. They are able to have fun experimenting with various materials and techniques to create art inspired by their ideas, life experiences and passions. It's their choice of subject, materials, timeframe and workflow while teachers assist and encourage through the whole creative process.

Kids are invited to explore 2D art (drawing, painting, collage, printmaking), 3D art (mixed media, sculpture, clay, fiber arts), and digital art (photography, digital drawing, animation on personal devices).

All materials and tools will be provided for the camp including a sketchbook and portfolio to take home.

PRICING

Half day-$175 member/$205 non member

Full day-$425 member/$505 non member

(prices include supply costs)

SCHEDULE

Half Day 8:00 am-11:00 am (3 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack
11:00 am pick up

Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm (8 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack

11:30 am-12:30 pm lunch and outdoor play
2:00-2:30 pm snack outdoors
4:00 pm pick up

***ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION***

Please fill out the Emergency Contact & Medical Information form below (follow link) prior to February 12, 2027. Students will not be allowed to attend camp without the form below being filled out and all medical information submitted.

Emergency Contact & Medical Information form

Any questions or concerns, please contact the Saratoga Arts staff at education@saratoga-arts.org or 518-584-4132.

February School break arts program-Grades 1-3 (15 Feb 2027)

Mon, 15 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

FEBRUARY SCHOOL BREAK ARTS PROGRAM

Monday, February 15th - Friday, February 19th, 2027

Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-8)

Max weekly enrollment: 10

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

All materials and tools will be provided for the camp including a sketchbook and portfolio to take home.

PRICING

Half day-$175 member/$205 non member

Full day-$425 member/$505 non member

(prices include supply costs)

SCHEDULE

Half Day 8:00 am-11:00 am (3 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack
11:00 am pick up

Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm (8 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack

11:30 am-12:30 pm lunch and outdoor play
2:00-2:30 pm snack outdoors
4:00 pm pick up

***ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION***

Emergency Contact & Medical Information form

Any questions or concerns, please contact the Saratoga Arts staff at education@saratoga-arts.org or 518-584-4132.

April School break arts program-Grades 4-7 (29 Mar 2027)

Mon, 29 Mar 2027 04:00:00 GMT

SPRING BREAK ARTS PROGRAM

Monday, March 29th - Friday, April 2nd, 2027

Grades 4-7 (Ages 9-12)

Max weekly enrollment: 10

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

All materials and tools will be provided for the camp including a sketchbook and portfolio to take home.

PRICING

Half day-$175 member/$205 non member

Full day-$425 member/$505 non member

(prices include supply costs)

SCHEDULE

Half Day 8:00 am-11:00 am (3 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack
11:00 am pick up

Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm (8 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack

11:30 am-12:30 pm lunch and outdoor play
2:00-2:30 pm snack outdoors
4:00 pm pick up

***ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION***

Please fill out the Emergency Contact & Medical Information form below (follow link) prior to March 27, 2027. Students will not be allowed to attend camp without the form below being filled out and all medical information submitted.

Emergency Contact & Medical Information form

Any questions or concerns, please contact the Saratoga Arts staff at education@saratoga-arts.org or 518-584-4132.

April School break arts program-Grades 1-3 (29 Mar 2027)

Mon, 29 Mar 2027 04:00:00 GMT

SPRING BREAK ARTS PROGRAM

Monday, March 29th - Friday, April 2nd, 2027

Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-8)

Max weekly enrollment: 10

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

All materials and tools will be provided for the camp including a sketchbook and portfolio to take home.

PRICING

Half day-$175 member/$205 non member

Full day-$425 member/$505 non member

(prices include supply costs)

SCHEDULE

Half Day 8:00 am-11:00 am (3 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack
11:00 am pick up

Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm (8 hours daily)

8:00 am drop off
10:00 am snack

11:30 am-12:30 pm lunch and outdoor play
2:00-2:30 pm snack outdoors
4:00 pm pick up

***ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION***

Please fill out the Emergency Contact & Medical Information form below (follow link) prior to March 26, 2027. Students will not be allowed to attend camp without the form below being filled out and all medical information submitted.

Emergency Contact & Medical Information form

Any questions or concerns, please contact the Saratoga Arts staff at education@saratoga-arts.org or 518-584-4132.