Saratoga Arts upcoming events

Mindful Beading (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mindful Beading

taught by Arlin Zephyr Will

Beads have held special meaning across cultures for centuries, serving as tools for meditation and prayer, keeping count, marking milestones, and simply providing a calming, tactile focus for the mind.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the rich history and symbolism of beads while creating your own beautiful set of glass beads. Whether you choose to use them for meditation, mindfulness, or as a unique personal keepsake, you'll leave with a meaningful handmade creation that reflects your own style and intention.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

$52.50 member/$60 non-member

Price breakdown:

$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $15 material fee

About the Instructor

I work with glass and stone beads to create nontraditional rosaries, meditation beads, fidgets, and memory aids, and I strongly believe in finding ways to bring beauty and ritual to everyday life. I have worked as a teacher, educational program coordinator, and multimedia communicator, and have professional experience in the performing arts. I have been an educator and an artist in parallel for most of my life, and I am excited to now be merging those two passions. I am new to the Capital Region (formerly of North Carolina) and loving it here.

westwindbeads.com

Creative Journaling: Sketchbook Journey (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Creative Journaling: Sketchbook Journey

Teacher: Mary Jo Bradley

Course Summary:

Reconnect with your creativity, slow down, and make time for yourself in this welcoming 12-week creative journaling course. Through art, writing, and reflection, students will create a personalized journal that becomes a space for self-expression, inspiration, and creative exploration.

Each week introduces a new theme and creative prompt designed to spark curiosity and encourage experimentation. Using watercolor, colored pencil, markers, collage, pen, and mixed-media techniques, participants will explore playful mark-making, expressive drawing, visual storytelling, and reflective writing. There is no "right way" to keep an art journal—this course celebrates curiosity, process, and finding joy in creating.

Whether you're an experienced artist or have never considered yourself creative, you'll discover that an art journal is a place to experiment, reflect, and grow without the pressure of creating perfect artwork.

Materials:

Students are asked to bring a blank journal or watercolor sketchbook and any materials they would like to use or share. All basic supplies included.

Schedule: Tuesdays, October 20-November 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

6 classes (October 20-November 24)-$195 member/$234 non-member

About the teacher:

Mary Jo is a multidisciplinary artist who experiments and creates with mixed media. She is especially interested in helping young artists develop their ideas, strengthen their technical skills, and build confidence in their creative voice. Mary Jo’s teaching focuses on balancing foundational skills with experimentation so students can explore what excites them most in their work. She has built art programs in schools in both California and New York so young people can be supported and thrive in the arts. She is currently an assistant principal at a Boces k-12 virtual school. In her free time Mary Jo is creating and exploring nature with her family and dog, Walter.

Mosaic Suncatcher (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Mosaic Suncatcher

taught by Linda Biggers

Capture the beauty of light and color as you create a one-of-a-kind mosaic sun catcher. In this two-day class, you'll discover the timeless art of glass mosaic while transforming pieces of colorful glass into a luminous work of art that will brighten any window.

Day One (3 hours): Learn the essentials of glass cutting and safe handling through a guided demostration, followed by instruction on adhering glass to glass. Draw inspiration from provided patterns or create your own original design.

Day Two (2 hours): Return to grout, clean and finish your completed sun catcher. You'll add a hanger so your finished piece is ready to display and catch the light.

This class is perfect for beginners as well as those with some mosaic experience. All materials provided.

2 session class, Wednesday, November 11 from 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday, November 12 from 1 PM-3 PM.

$82.50 member/$95 non-member

Price breakdown:

$62.50 member/$75 non-member plus $20 material fee

http://www.eggshellmosaicart.com

https://www.instagram.com/lindabiggers/

https://www.facebook.com/MosaicsbyLinda/

Mosaic Suncatcher (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Mosaic Suncatcher

taught by Linda Biggers

Day Two (2 hours): Return to grout, clean and finish your completed sun catcher. You'll add a hanger so your finished piece is ready to display and catch the light.

This class is perfect for beginners as well as those with some mosaic experience. All materials provided.

2 session class, Wednesday, November 11 from 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday, November 12 from 1 PM-3 PM.

$82.50 member/$95 non-member

Price breakdown:

$62.50 member/$75 non-member plus $20 material fee

http://www.eggshellmosaicart.com

https://www.instagram.com/lindabiggers/

https://www.facebook.com/MosaicsbyLinda/