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

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/