OIL PAINTING BY LISA DAVID
SPRING/SUMMER 2019 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
SARATOGA ARTS experience • discover • create
SARATOGA ARTS 320 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 518-584-4132 WWW.SARATOGA-ARTS.ORG
DRAWING FOR THE FRIGHTENED with Lisa David
PAINTING BIRDS WITH PASTELS with Pam Short
LET’S SKETCH! CLASS with Carolyn Justice
CONTEMPORARY FLORAL STILL LIFE IN PASTEL with Robert Carsten, PSA
SEE YOUR CLASS HERE:
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED PASTEL with Carolyn Justice
Saratoga Arts is currently accepting proposals for our 2019-2020 class season. Interested parties can fill out the class proposal form located online at www.saratoga-arts.org/education. Applicants will be asked to submit a class proposal, resume, personal/professional references, and images of their work.
DRAWING AND PASTELS DRAWING FOR THE FRIGHTENED with Lisa David For those who are new to drawing and are feeling intimidated, Drawing for the Frightened will give you the tools to begin in a safe and encouraging environment. Designed to help students develop the skills and confidence to approach a blank piece of paper, this class is perfect for those who’ve always wanted to try art and didn’t know where to start. Students will learn the process of drawing as well several tips and techniques to demystify the process. Students will spend each session on drawings of their own with one-on-one help and gentle critiques. A complete supply list can be found online. Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members
LET’S SKETCH! CLASS with Carolyn Justice Students will come together each week to sketch from both life and photographs. This class will focus on recording an impression and exploring one’s personal style. This exploratory approach to drawing allows for endless possibilities and lots of creativity. Students will focus less on rendering a subject and more on the energy of line and learning how to create a lively gestural drawing. Students should bring to class a medium sized sketch book and a fine tip marker. Watercolor is optional for students who wish to do washes over their ink drawings. This class is open to all skill levels. Fridays, 1 - 3pm May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members
LOOKING FOR A SUPPLY LIST? Head online to our website at www. saratoga-arts.org/education where you will find the supply lists. When you register, one will be sent to you in a confirmation email in case you missed it!
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED PASTEL with Carolyn Justice Students will learn to interpret more complex subjects, explore contemporary directions in drawing, and continue to develop a mastery of technique. There is also more emphasis on originality and the development of a personal style. Students will further develop their skills and abilities, and be encouraged to find increasingly creative solutions for a wide range of different types of projects. Students must bring non-oil pastels, a kneaded eraser, masking tape and several sheets of paper to each class. Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members
PAINTING BIRDS WITH PASTELS with Pam Short In this workshop Pam will share how creates her eyecatching birds in pastels. Pam will explore a few of the methods she uses to render believable, yet painterly birds without getting caught up in the details. Pam will demonstrate her process, using photos of birds, and small, quick color studies. Then, she will give one-on-one assistance to the students as they create their own bird paintings using their own photos or some provided. This workshop is open for all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, July 6: 10am - 4pm $80 for members/ $90 for not-yet-members
CONTEMPORARY FLORAL STILL LIFE IN PASTEL with Robert Carsten, PSA Join master pastelist, Robert and learn to use contemporary and modern ideas to compose and create dramatic and exciting pastel paintings around the theme of flowers. Seemingly limitless possibilities and creative potential are at your fingertips when we use design and color in our paintings in new and different ways. Fun and educational, with a presentation and demonstration by the instructor, helpful critique and lots of painting time. This workshop is open for all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, July 13: 10am - 4pm $130 for members / $140 for non-members
PAINTING OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOS with Lisa David Have you ever worked from a photo or a reference image only to have your painting fall flat? This one day workshop gives oil painters tips and techniques on getting the most from their photos! Artist, Lisa David, will spend the morning demonstrating her approach. In the afternoon, students will work on their own paintings and receive individual feedback and tips on how to improve their paintings. This workshop is open to all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, April 13: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
WET ON WET WATERCOLORS with Irene Radicchi Learn how to use the technique of wet on wet watercolors from self-taught artist Irene Radicchi. The gentle ebb and flow of water and color paints a picture that draws you in and gives you the freedom to be creative! This is a perfect workshop for those who are new to the medium and/or aren’t comfortable with drawing. Students will explore this technique to create images that depart from the traditional idea of a representational painting. This workshop is open for all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Thursday, May 16: 10am - 1pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
COLOR THEORY WORKSHOP with Robin Rosenthal Learn how to work with complementary colors to create eye-catching oil paintings. Students will learn how to compose a painting, learn paint mixing using the color wheel and how to simplify your brushwork to give your work a sculptural, painterly quality. We’ll also cover basic materials, the concepts of value, intensity and temperature. Demos, painting exercises and one-on-one attention will be provided. Students will be able to create a colorful still life and become a more confident painter in their chosen subject matter, all while having fun. Class size is limited to 10. This workshop is open to all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, June 29: 11am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
WATERCOLOR INTENSIVE with Ritvik Sharma In this one day workshop, students will learn how to paint in a loose impressionistic style and tackle the spontaneity of watercolor with ease and fun. This is a great opportunity to spend one day doing value studies and learning linear perspective. This workshop will feature two full demos while learning about color theory and composition with emphasis on creating mood in the painting. Students will have the option to paint from the provided reference photos and demos or to bring their own favorite photos to paint from. In addition, students will receive personal guidance and feedback on their work. This workshop is open for all skill levels. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, June 22: 9am - 4pm $80 for members / $90 for not-yet-members
FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOR with Tom Ryan For intermediate level students - Learn the secrets of painting traditional flowers in watercolor with emphasis on composition, color, values, edges, and variety. The critical use of white and negative painting will be addressed and demonstrated. The challenge of backgrounds will also be covered. Each participant will work on their own painting by using their own photos for reference with one-on-one advice from artist and instructor Tom Ryan. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday, June 1: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
PLEIN AIR IN THE PARK with Ann Larsen, OPA, AIS, AWAM Students will be painting in and around Congress Park for this Plein Air in the Park Workshop. If you have been wanting to take your painting to the next level, this class is for you! Emphasis will be on the importance of design and value. Value is the most important aspect of your painting. Get the value right and your colors will be right as well. Finding a subject, simplifying and designing with value will be our focus. Color, brushwork and edges all will be discussed to help strengthen your painting. Demonstrations and individual attention will be given. This will be a fun and informative workshop for those who feel they struggle with outdoor painting. Serious beginner plein air painters to advanced are welcome. Ann will be using oils, but pastel, acrylic or watercolor are welcome as the underlying principles are the same. A complete supply list can be found online. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 + 28 10am - 5pm $230 for members / $250 for non-members
FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOR with Tom Ryan
WATERCOLOR INTENSIVE with Ritvik Sharma
PLEIN AIR IN THE PARK with Ann Larsen
COLOR THEORY WORKSHOP with Robin Rosenthal
OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOS with Lisa David
WET ON WET WATERCOLORS with Irene Radicchi
ALL MEDIA PORTRAIT WORKSHOP with Corey Pitkin
THE SCULPTED PORTRAIT with Tom O’Brien
WANT TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS? Fill out the form in the back of this brochure and mail it in or go online to our website at www.saratoga-arts.org/ education where you can register!
THE NUDE with Corey Pitkin
THE FIGURE ALL MEDIA PORTRAIT WORKSHOP with Corey Pitkin Working from a live model students will receive instruction on achieving a likeness and creating the illusion of depth. This full day workshop will start with an oil painting demonstration in the morning and allow participants to work from the model with one-on-one instructor guidance in the afternoon. All mediums and all skill levels welcome. A suggested supply list can be found online. The model fee is included in the cost of registration. Saturday, February 23: 10am - 4pm $85 for members / $95 for not-yet members
THE NUDE with Corey Pitkin The practice of drawing the nude model from life has been a cornerstone of artistic development for centuries. Join artist and instructor Corey Pitkin as he peels back the mystique of this scholarly tradition. Using the media of your choice students will be guided through the process of developing a composition, capturing the gesture, determining proportions, and describing the underlying structure and anatomy from a live nude model. After a morning demonstration students will be given one-on-one guidance to bring their artwork to a finish. All mediums and all skill levels welcome. Students are encouraged to bring whichever supplies they feel most comfortable working with. Registration fee includes the modeling fee.
OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING The Open Studio sessions offered by Saratoga Arts are great practice for any artist interested in working from a live model without the formality of a class. Open Studio sessions are informal group meetings where artists can talk about their work, share ideas, and discuss a variety of methods and media. There is no teacher for Open Studio. Sessions are recommended for ages 15 and up. Participants can work in the medium of their choice but must bring their own supplies. Pre-registration is encouraged for the Open Studio sessions but not required. Drop in rates: $12 for members / $14 for non- members or you can purchase a session and save money: Mondays: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Session I: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 Session II: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 Session III: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 *Please note that Open Studio will not meet on May 27 due to Memorial Day* $60 for members / $75 for not-yet-members per session Saratoga Arts’ Open Studio Session run throughout the whole year, even in the summer! Check out Open Studio’s website: www.lifestudio.org/ clubs/saratogaImages
Sunday, June 2: 10am - 4pm $85 for members / $95 for not-yet members
THE SCULPTED PORTRAIT with Tom O’Brien Discover that the basic principles used in creating a 3D portrait are not so different than drawing one in 2D. Using clay to create the volume of the head, neck and shoulders with correctly placed features will produce an exhilarating portrait bust. The principles learned in this class will also help you draw better! All materials for this workshop will be provided but students are welcome to bring additional sculpting tools. Registration fee includes sculpting medium and model fee. This workshop is open to all skill levels. In order to give Saratoga Arts enough time to order the included supplies, registration for this class ends Friday, May 24th. Saturday, June 8: 10am - 4pm $100 for members / $110 for not-yet-members
OPEN STUDIO: FIGURE DRAWING “Paul” by Emerald Cross
PHOTOGRAPHY OKLAHOMA TRACK SUNRISE PHOTO TOUR with Greg Cuda Join photographer Greg Cuda for a sunrise photo tour of the Saratoga Race Course’s Oklahoma track. Come early and enjoy the golden hour then stay for the races if you wish! Greg will show you several locations for capturing the best morning light and give advice and feedback on the best exposure settings. Bring the longest telephoto lens you have. Greg has both Canon and Nikon telephoto lenses available to borrow. This workshop is open for all skill levels. Please note that while this workshop takes place offsite, students will meet at Saratoga Arts at 6:30am to travel over to the track together. Saturday, July 27: 7am - 10am *Please note that students must meet at 6:30am at Saratoga Arts for this workshop* $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY with Jennifer Duke Anstey Do you find that the images that you take on your iPhone fall short? Do you wish the photos that you take were just… well, better? This course is about the art of seeing and improving your iPhone photography. Photos last a lifetime so let’s get the most out of them! We will focus on where the light is and where it isn’t, composition and then breaking all the rules. Color, black and white and the use of filters will be discussed. We will look at master photographers work and their techniques as jumping off points. As Ansel Adams says “You can have craft without art, but you can not have art without craft.” We will also visit his zone system methods. This hands on workshop will give you the tools you need to better capture those ordinary moments in extraordinary ways on your iPhone. Tuesday, June 18: 6pm - 8pm $20 for members / $25 for not-yet-members
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK FOR SUBMISSION & ARCHIVING with Harry Wirtz In this workshop, students will learn how to use their digital camera to make quality photographs for documentation, press releases, jury submissions, and print editions of your work. Topics will include setting up artwork for photography, low cost lighting options, basic camera adjustments, editing
the image for accuracy, and more. This workshop comes at a perfect time as our 2020 Call for Submissions for the Arts Center Gallery closes on May 15. Students should bring a camera and user manual and furthermore be familiar with its operation. “Point and shoot” and cell phone cameras can be made to work with some effort, but a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) or high end mirrorless camera is best. A demonstration with artwork and affordable lighting will be provided. Friday, May 10: 6pm - 9pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
BEGINNER’S PHOTOGRAPHY with Thom Williams Beginning photography is designed to get students up and running with a full working knowledge of the most important tool in photography: the camera! Digital cameras have introduced a huge number of helpful tools packed into roughly the same size slr and even smaller mirrorless cameras. We will explore all these functions to make you not only proficient in their use but more importantly when to use them. We will put these functions to use through a series of practical exercises and projects. In addition to the use of this powerful tool we will explore general artistic compositional guidelines as well. This course is open to those who are new to the medium or just starting. All students should bring with them to class a DSLR or a high end mirrorless camera. Wednesdays: 6:30 - 9pm April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 $100 for members / $110 for not-yet-members
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY with Thom Williams Intermediate photography is designed for students to start playing with photography and to help students find their own voice and style as a photographer. Instructor and photographer, Thom Williams, will explore many different techniques, equipment (lighting, lenses, etc), styles, and topics to further expand the tools available to you as a photographer. Students will be put into many different shooting situations to put into practice the knowledge they have gained. We will explore many of the most popular topics of shooting including portraiture, architectural, and street photography. This course is open to those who have some prior experience with photography. All students should bring with them to class a DSLR or a high end mirrorless camera. Wednesdays: 6:30 - 9pm May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 $100 for members / $110 for not-yet-members
OKLAHOMA TRACK SUNRISE TOUR with Greg Cuda
WRITING
THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY with Dan Vollweiler The late Mr. Rogers said, “there isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story.” Personal essays have the power to both help other people understand us and, perhaps more importantly, help us understand ourselves. Storytellers can also offer their stories as gifts to other people for entertainment, insight, emotional catharsis or inspiration. Think of the powerful movies, lectures or literature that have impacted you due to the careful deliberation of a great storyteller. In this class, the instructor will help students discover what stories they want to tell, why they want to tell them, and how to do so most effectively. This course is open to all skill levels, ages 15+. Student should bring a notebook, pen, and folder to each class. Instructor Daniel Vollweiler is a local author, poet and teacher. He has published a book of humor, co-edited and contributed to Before they Disappear: A Collection of Historical Fiction about Geneseo, NY (SUNY Geneseo) and been a featured poet at Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic. He is currently at work on a book of poetry and a book of personal essays.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY with Jen Duke Anstey
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members
THEATER
IMPROV COMEDY CLASS with David Braucher AEA, AFTRA This high energy, hands-on, fast-paced class will equip players withNtechniques for creating original comedic scenes and characters. Players will gain confidence and widely applicable theatrical skill by practicing sequenced theater games and improvisations. The workshop will culminate with an end of term show for invited guests. Instructor David Brucher, has experience as a professional actor (AEA, AFTRA), master teacher, and director. He has worked with Leila Kenzle (“Mad about You”), Carol Woods (Broadway: “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), John Rue ( TV: “Boardwalk Empire”, “House of Cards”), Kathleen Kellaigh (TV: “Guiding Light”), Ken Levine (TV: Head writer “M*A*S*H” and “Cheers”).
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK FOR SUBMISSION & ARCHIVING with Harry Wirtz
Wednesdays: 7pm - 9pm April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members
FIBER & FABRIC
PRINTING ON FABRIC: SURFACE DESIGN ON SCARVES & TOTE BAGS with Kathy Klompas Students will experiment with several different techniques such as gelli plate printing, painting and stamping to build up pattern and layer colors on fabric. Learn how thickened fiber reactive dyes bond to fabric and how it differs from paint. Students will create their own one-of-a-kind vibrantly colored fabrics. A material fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. This fee covers all necessary materials and tools and includes a sample of cotton fabric, a silk scarf blank, and a tote bag. Students are encouraged to bring their own plastic bags for carrying projects home, newspaper, and a couple pairs of rubber gloves. Foam stamps are optional for those who wish to bring their own.
PRINTING ON FABRIC: SURFACE DESIGN ON SCARVES & TOTE BAGS with Kathy Klompas
Sunday, June 23: 1pm - 4pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
WEAVING - FULL with Nancy Sharples For both the beginner and the experienced weaver, this class focuses on the diversity of weaving techniques. Working on a 4 or 8 harness floor or table loom, projects might include a wall hanging, scarf, table runner, or small rug. Please bring a good pair of scissors. A materials fee of about $15.00 (depending on project) will be due at first class. Class size is limited to 8. This workshop is designed for all levels and no experience is required! Saratoga Arts’ Weaving Studio is open to all registered weaving students. Weaving Studio hours are: M-F, 9am 4:30pm and Saturdays 11am - 4:30pm. Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, and 12 $90 for members / $100 for not-yet-members Please note: This class is currently full. Please email acoon@saratoga-arts.org to be put on the wait list.
WEAVING with Nancy Sharples
SARATOGA TOTE BASKET WEAVING with Barbara Boughton This basket, woven exclusively for the Arts Center, is your go-to tote for all events Saratoga. The basket, woven in a twill pattern, sports a sturdy, solid bottom, perfect for trips to the farmers’ market and picnics on the lawn at SPAC. The twill pattern, continued up the sides, creates and intriguing step pattern. Deerskin lacing is included in the weaving, creating contrast and interest. With a nod to Saratoga’s racing heritage, the long leather tote-handles are hand-crafted from British bridle leather. The dimensions of this basket are as follows: 15” long, 8” wide, 12” high at rim of basket. A material fee of $55 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class and includes all necessary materials. This workshop is open for all skill levels and is limited to 8 students. Saturday and Sunday, May 4 - 5: 9:30 am - 4pm $110 for members / $120 for not-yet-members
SARATOGA TOTE BASKET WEAVING with Barbara Boughton
AND MORE!
GELLI PLATE PRINTING: MONOPRINT WITHOUT A PRESS with Kathy Klompas Printing with a Gelli plate is an intriguing process that results Printing with a Gelli plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces with amazing colors, layers and textures. Learn the basic process of monotype printmaking and see how colors and shapes layer and interact. The class will experiment with a variety of acrylic paints, stencils, textures and mark-making tools on different types of papers and cloth. You will complete ready to frame prints and go home with a stash of unique papers to inspire future mixed-media works. Students will also have the opportunity to build a 3D geometric shape from their printed papers. A material fee of $10 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. This fee covers all necessary materials and tools. Optional supplies for students to bring include stencils, stamps, or their own gelli plate.
FRAMING ARTWORK ON A BUDGET with Jennifer Duke Anstey Perfect for artists interested in solutions for framing work for submission or those who need economical solutions for displaying their collection, this workshop will help teach you how to properly and creatively mat and frame your artwork without breaking the bank. Bring a piece of artwork that you are interested in finding a framing solution for. *Please note that this workshop will take place off-site and not at Saratoga Arts* Sunday, May 26: 1 - 4pm JDH Framing Studio, 23 Ashley Drive Ballston Lake NY $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
Thursday, April 18: 1pm - 4pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
PYSANKY: UKRAINIAN-STYLE EASTER EGGS with Chris Levy Pysanky (Ukrainian-style Easter eggs) are a traditional folk art which has been practiced in many Eastern European countries for centuries. The colorful decorated eggs symbolize the release of the earth from the shackles of winter and the coming of spring with its promise of new hope. Pysanky techniques, designs, and traditions have been handed down through generations and the art is alive and well modern times! In this class, students will learn how to decorate eggs using traditional tools, batik methods, bee’s wax and dyes. Students will learn about the history of pysanky, the traditional meanings of the designs, and some of the associated folklore. Each student will take home their creations. Explore the art, symbolism and joy in creating traditional Ukrainian Pysanky eggs in this creative class! A materials fee of $5 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. Class size is limited to 10 students.
GELLI PLATE PRINTING: MONOPRINT WITHOUT A PRESS with Kathy Klompas
Thursday, April 11: 5:30pm - 8:30pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
We are launching our new website in early April! Check it out at: www.saraotga-arts.org Ref: 7652.00
PYSANKY: UKRANIAN-STYLE EASTER EGGS with Chris Levy
FUSED GLASS ART with Patrice Mastrianni In this workshop, learn to make a piece of art from fused glass! The science of fusing glass, designing with opaque and translucent colors and basic glass cutting techniques will be covered in this one day workshop. Students are encouraged to search online for beginner’s glass ideas to bring with them to class. A $20 per student supply and firing fee will be due at the beginning of class. All materials and necessary tools will be provided for student use. Finished pieces will be available for pick up about 7 - 10 days after the workshop at Saratoga Arts. This workshop is open for all skill levels. Tuesday, April 16: 6 - 9pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
MOSAIC WORKSHOP with Kate Hartley Learn the art of mosaics with Kate Hartley, artist leading the the North Creek Mosaic Project into its 9th year! Students will make a garden stone for a path or flower bed and learn how artists through the ages have used colorful tiles, glass and stones to enliven their surroundings. Your own garden stone (using a concrete stepping stone as a base) will be a simple picture, shape or pattern of your choosing. Come with an idea or be inspired by mosaic examples from around the world! A material fee of $18 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class. All necessary materials will be provided, but if you have something permanent you’d like to embed in your project (sea glass, shells, a special stone, etc.), bring it along! Sunday, June 9: 10am - 4pm $80 for members/ $90 for not-yet-members
SILVERSMITHING DESIGN & FABRICATION with Matt Balint Have you been looking for that perfect piece of unique jewelry? This workshop provides an introduction to a number of techniques and approaches to two and three-dimensional design and establishes a foundation for the fabrication of jewelry with a primary focus on lamination (soldering), piercing, bezel making, and stone setting. Participants will have the opportunity to create a pair of earrings, pendant, or ring in sterling or fine silver. All of the necessary tools will be provided but students may bring their own stone if desired. Class size is limited to 7. There will be a $35 materials fee due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 - 19: 9am - 4pm $120 for members / $130 for not-yet-members
FUSED GLASS EARRINGS OR PENDANT with Patrice Mastrianni In this workshop, make your very own jewelry from fused glass! The science of fusing glass, designing with opaque and translucent colors and basic glass cutting techniques will be covered in this one day workshop. While creating earrings & pendants are the focus, students have the option to make a 4” glass picture or hanging ornament if desired. A $20 per student supply and firing fee will be due at the beginning of class. All materials and necessary tools will be provided for student use. Finished pieces will be available for pick up about 7 - 10 days after the workshop at Saratoga Arts. This workshop is open for all skill levels. Tuesday, June 11: 6 - 9pm $35 for members / $45 for not-yet-members
DESIGN A SENSATIONAL SUCCULENT GARDEN with Suzanne Balet-Haight, Balet Flowers Create a beautiful and unique container with the colors and textures of succulents. Beautiful just planted or add some features to make it into a world of your own. A material cost $25 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class and covers all necessary materials including a 10 - 12” container, soil, and succulents. Students are encouraged to bring any items they wish to incorporate into their garden. Wednesday, April 17: 6:30 - 8:30pm $25 for members / $30 for not-yet-members
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING with Linda Schultz Nature is the heart of Chinese Brush painting. It is intended to be a meditative and spontaneous art form, capturing the essence of an image or idea with very little attention to precise details. Come and learn the basics for this meditative art form. Using the “Four Treasures”, the brush, ink stick, ink stone and the paper, you will learn the techniques to create the “Four Gentleman”, the bamboo, orchid, plum and chrysanthemum. Each “Gentleman” introduces a new stroke or idea and reinforces techniques already learned. Continual demonstrations will be provided through out the classes, along with individual attention and feedback. A supply fee of $38 will be due at the beginning of class to the teacher and will include paper, ink, a brush, a palette, felt, copies and a newsprint pad. Saturday, May 11: 10am - 5pm $90 for members / $100 for non-members
FUSED GLASS ART with Patrice Mastrianni
SILVERSMITHING DESIGN & FABRICATION with Matt Balint - image of student work
DESIGN A SENSATIONAL SUCCULENT GARDEN with Suzanne Balet-Haight Ref: 7652.00
FUSED GLASS EARRINGS OR PENDANT with Patrice Mastrianni
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING with Linda Schultz
MOSAIC WORKSHOP with Kate Hartley
NYFA / NYSCA Artist as Entrepreneur Bootcamp Thursday, July 11 - Sunday, July 14, 2019 at The Arts Center 320 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
SAVE THE DATE!
What is the Artist as Entrepreneur Bootcamp? Saratoga Arts presents the Artist as Entrepreneur Boot Camp, an intensive, multi-day professional development opportunity that delves into the real needs of artists who. The program is presented by Saratoga Arts in partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and the New York State Council on the Arts’ State and Local Partnerships. What will artists learn? Topics to be featured include strategic planning, finance, law, marketing, and fundraising. Additional material will be drawn from NYFA’s popular textbook, “The Profitable Artist” (Allworth Press, 2011). The Boot Camp’s structure is a blend of formal lectures, breakout groups, and one-on-one meetings. Participants work through a flexible and dynamic “action plan” that provides a blueprint for their future project, career, and business goals. Who can participate? Artists of all disciplines and career stages are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to artists who live in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Fulton and Montgomery Counties. How do I apply? How much does it cost? There is no charge! Artists interested in attending are required to apply, and participants are selected by a panel review process. The application will be available April 1, 2019. More details to be announced soon! Look for announcements in your email, on facebook and on our website!
LAUNCH
OUR NE WEBSIT W E! ch www.s eck it out: a ING EAR
ratoga-
LY APRIL
arts.org
ATTENTION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS
Student Work / Faculty Work September 21 – November 2, 2019
This Fall, Saratoga Arts invites past, present and future students and faculty to participate in our first-ever exhibition dedicated to showcasing the artistic achievement of Saratoga Arts’ students and faculty. The exhibition, Student Work / Faculty Work, is a show imagined to reflect our talented and diverse student and faculty base, while simultaneously celebrating the fine art and creative energy that is generated by our education program. OPEN TO: TEACHERS: Any teacher who offered a class at Saratoga Arts between January 2018 – July 2019 STUDENTS: Any student who took a class at Saratoga Arts between January 2018 – April 2019 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: • Students can submit only 1 piece of artwork • Work can not exceed 24x24 inches • All artwork much be ready to hang • All artwork must be for sale • Artwork must represent art making techniques learned in class DROP OFF: Saturday, September 14th 11am-5pm Monday, September 16th 9am-6pm
Ref: 7652.00
ART PROGRAMS FOR KIDS! April Break Camp Monday - Friday April 22-26 , 2019
Imagination Rules (ages 5-7): 9am - 12pm $145 for members / $155 for not-yet-members Camp Creativity (ages 8-14): 9am - 4pm $215 for members / $230 for not-yet-members Theater Camp (ages 6-14): 9am - 4pm $215 for members / $230 for not-yet-members
Imagination Rules and Camp Creativity are perfect ways to get kids off the couch and get them creating! Each week ends with a show of the artwork that our campers have created - friends and family are welcome to come and enjoy! We also offer Theater Camp where campers work on a production from start to finish throughout the week, with a performance for family members at the end! Taught by a faculty with over three decades of teaching experience, we strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment where our campers can truly enjoy learning about the arts. For more information, visit our website: www.saratoga-arts.org/education/artcamps
SUMMER CAMP 2019
Saratoga Arts offers unique camp experiences for children who love to learn about and create art. Taught by faculty with over three decades of teaching experience, our programs provide a safe, comfortable arts-learning environment where our campers can truly enjoy art and the art-making process. Located at the corner of Broadway and Spring Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Arts is situated in historic Congress Park. Whenever we are able (weather permitting) we use the park for inspiration for paintings, drawing and sculpture and often enjoy lunch and/or snack times in the park.
PAGE TURNERS (ages 8 - 12)
PAGE TURNERS TEEN CAMP (ages 12+)
Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore are excited to offer a unique summer camp experience for children who love to read, write and talk about books! At the start of the summer, each registered child will receive a box of five carefully selected books, and then each day of camp will explore one of those books in depth, including talking with authors either in person or via skype! Students will write, read, discuss, re-enact, play book-inspired games and more while they learn about some of the best of today’s children’s literature.
Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore have come together again to create Page Turners Teen Camp, a program which serves as the next step for our Page Turners campers or as a first step for teens and tweens who love to read, write, and talk about books! At the start of the summer, each registered child will receive a box of three carefully selected books. During Page Turners Teen Camp, campers will explore those books in depth including talking with authors either in person or via skype! Additionally, campers will speak with industry professionals to get a behind the scenes look at many different aspects of the book world, including the publishing process & many different book-ish jobs!
Session I: August 5 - 9 Session II: August 12 - 16 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm, daily $305 for members / $320 for non-members Registration fee includes a “Page Turners Book Box” of 5 books worth over $80 that will used during camp & will arrive in your mailbox in mid-June from Northshire Bookstore
August 19 - 23 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm, daily $305 for members / $320 for non-members Registration fee includes the honorariums for the professional speakers as well as a “Page Turners Book Box” of 3 books worth over $45 that will used during camp & will arrive in your mailbox in mid-June from Northshire Bookstore
VISUAL ART CAMPS (ages 5 - 15) WEEK1 - July 1, 2, 3, 5: Stars, Stripes, and Splatters WEEK 2 - July 8 - 12: All Things Nature WEEK 3 - July 15 - 19: The Elements of Art WEEK 4 - July 22 - 26: Let’s Get Surreal: Using our Imagination WEEK 5 - July 29 - August 2: 3D Week: Triple the Fun! WEEK 6 - August 5 - 9: Ready, Set, Van Gogh!: Studying the Masters WEEK 7 - August 12 - 16: 2D or not 2D? WEEK 8 - August 19 - 23: Art & Design WEEK 9 - August 26 - 30: Wild Card Week
Imagination Rules 9am - 12pm / ages 5-7 Imagination Rules is our half-day summer camp for children ages 5-7. A typical day for our Imagination Rules campers includes two sessions dedicated to learning about art and art-making and a break at 10:15am for snack. Prices listed below are per week: $145 members / $155 for not-yet-members 4 day week due to the holiday: $115 for members / $125 for not-yet-members
Camp Creativity 9am - 4pm / ages 8-14
Teen Arts 9am - 4pm / ages 12-15
Camp Creativity is our full-day camp for children ages 8-14. A typical day for campers includes 4 art-making sessions, a break for lunch and a late afternoon snack break. Our Camp Creativity campers focus on the basics, but are also introduced to advanced art concepts. Prices listed below are per week:
Teen arts is our full day program for tweens & teens ages 12-15. This camp is our Camp Creativity 2.0 and will take campers to the next level of art. Projects will be multi-day, multi-lessons projects that will encourage students to re-imagine artwork by developing and refining their own artistic styles.
$215 for members / $230 for notyet-members 4 day week due to the holiday: $170 for members / $185 for notyet-members
This program is only available WEEK 7 & WEEK 8 (see above for themes and dates) $215 for members / $230 for not-yetmembers
THEATER CAMP (ages 6 - 12) SESSION I - July 1, 2, 3, 5 SESSION II - July 8 - 12 SESSION III - July 15 - 19 SESSION IV - July 22 - August 2 (two week) SESSION V - August 5 - 9 SESSION VI - August 12 - 16 The Arts Center Children’s Theatre program is designed to introduce children to the basics of theater and theater performance. Campers participating in our Theater Camp will learn and experience the collaborative nature of theater. They will explore the many art forms required to bring a play to life, including the basics of character development, stage directions and set, sound and costume design. Campers will play theater, acting & improv games in a fun and supportive environment as they work toward the performance of their play on the last day of each session.
Ref: 7652.00
Camp runs from 9am - 4pm, daily 1 week sessions: $215 for members / $230 for not-yetmembers 2 week session: $430 for members / $460 for not-yetmembers Session I is a 4 day week due to the holiday: $170 for members / $185 for not-yet-members
SARATOGA ARTS EDUCATION POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION Students wishing to register for a class or workshop can do so through our website, saratoga-arts.org/education, stopping by The Arts Center during regular business hours, mailing a registration form in to 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 12866, or by calling 518.584.4132. Payment for classes and workshops is due to Saratoga Arts at the time of registration. Payment, in full, must be made before the first meeting of class. Checks should be made out to Saratoga Arts. Cancellation Policy: Students wishing to cancel a scheduled class or workshop must do so in writing, either by mail or by e-mailing acoon@saratoga-arts.org. This will allow for proper processing and proof of cancellation. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Registration is required for all classes and workshops unless otherwise specified. Our cancellation schedule is as follows: Students who cancel one week or more before the start of a scheduled class will receive a refund of their tuition minus a $15 cancellation fee. Students who cancel less than one week before the start of a scheduled class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given if a class is cancelled by an individual the day a class or workshop starts or after the first scheduled class. There will be a $20.00 charge for all returned checks. The Arts Center is not responsible for classes missed due to illness or other commitments of students. Saratoga Arts reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Students who do not wish to transfer will receive a full credit or refund of their class tuition. If Saratoga Arts must cancel a class because it has not met minimum enrollment requirements, Saratoga Arts staff will contact registered students 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled start of the class or workshop. Students wishing to know the status of a class before then may contact Saratoga Arts via e-mail or phone. Winter Weather Policy: Saratoga Arts follows the cancellation schedule of Saratoga Springs School District during snow days and inclement weather. For weekend workshops Saratoga Arts will cancel if the weather is deemed to dangerous to travel. You can find updates about inclement weather cancellations on all major regional radio and television stations and websites, on Saratoga Arts’ Facebook page, and on our website, www.saratoga-arts.org. All make up classes are at the discretion of Saratoga Arts. Did you know? Saratoga Arts runs classes and workshops, year-round as well as offers a 10-week, 5 program summer camp for children in July & August. Our classes and workshops are announced on the schedule below and always published online first - www.saratoga-arts.org/education. Class Season
Dates
Classes Online
Fall
September - December
Late July
Winter
January - March
Late November
Spring / Summer
April - August
February
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our Education programming!
The John Winter Family Fund
2019 CLASS REGISTRATION FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION: !
NAME: ""
"
"
"
"
"
"
DATE OF BIRTH:#
CITY: " "
"
"
"
"
"
STATE:" "
PHONE: "
"
"
"
"
E-MAIL: !
if under the age of 18
ADDRESS:# "
ZIP: #
Once your registration is processed, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: ARE YOU A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE SARATOGA ARTS?
YES"
NO#
IF NOT, WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER?"
YES"
NO#
Individual + Family senior/student ! friend !! senior family ! family/dual ! associate ! innovator ! creator ! !
CLASS, WORKSHOP, OR MEMBERSHIP
" $35 + $50 + $60 + $75 + $100 + $200 + $500 +
Business + Non Profit friend ! associate ! innovator ! creator !
$50 + $100 + $200 + $500 +
Saratoga Arts’ members receive discounts on classes, membersonly exhibition opportunities and much more!
DATE(S) OR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
REGISTRATION FEE
TOTAL DUE:__
"
"
CHECK
!
PAYMENT INFORMATION:# I WILL BE PAYING BY: (please check one)" "
CASH
CREDIT CARD #: "
"
#
"
"
TOTAL PAID: !
" "
CREDIT CARD (see below)#
"
"
"
"
"
EXPIRATION DATE: " "
VERIFICATION CODE: ""
"
"
"
"
BILLING ZIP CODE:
"
PAYMENT PROCESSED?:
/#
!
! OFFICE USE ONLY: RECEIVED BY: "
"
Ref: 7652.00
YES
NO"
"
EMAIL SENT?:#
320 broadway • saratoga springs ny 518.584.4132 • www.saratoga-arts.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susanne Simpson....................President Brad Wagner....................Vice President Greg Grieco..........................Treasurer Kendra Schieber......................Secretary Harry Bucciferro Anne Curcurito Laura DiRado Chelsey Lester Julie Lewis
Ava Marco John Onderdonk Takeyce Walter Kathryn G. Wilkins
STAFF Joel Reed......................Executive Director Tanya Tobias ..................Associate Director Amy Coon......................Education & Membership Coordinator Mary Henninger................Gallery Receptionist Sharon Wait....................Grants Administrator Rebecca Zeh...................Exhibitions Coordinator
The mission of Saratoga Arts is to enrich the region by cultivating a vibrant arts community and by ensuring Saratoga Arts receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of that the arts are accessible for all. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
INTERESTED IN JOINING SARATOGA ARTS AS A MEMBER? Saratoga Arts offers all of its members a wide range of programs designed specifically for members, including discounts on class enrollments and other special events, participation in member exhibition opportunities, 10% off gallery shop purchases, bi-monthly Saratoga Arts Newsletter Subscription, and much more!
Individual + Family
senior/student friend senior family family/dual associate innovator creator
Business + Non Profit friend associate
for more information, visit: www.saratoga-arts.org/joinnow
innovator creator
$35 + $50 + $60 + $75 + $100 + $200 + $500 + $50 + $100 + $200 + $500 +