What a lineup!

Saratoga Arts launches robust new creative programming in revitalized space

Now that Saratoga Arts (320 Broadway, at Spring Street) has debuted its major glow-up, its next era should have been obvious: an exciting calendar of classes and events worthy of the organization’s $2 million facelift.

“Giddiness” comes to mind.

“Since we reopened [last month] we’ve been overwhelmed by enthusiasm,” says Spencer Sherry, community outreach and grants coordinator.

Improvements include a new gallery with incredible lighting, two bathroom makeovers, an upgraded theater with a sound booth and new projector/sound equipment, and new lighting and ceilings throughout most of the classrooms — including a door from the main/large classroom that provides direct access to Congress Park

“We also now have upgraded WiFi, which is particularly helpful on the lower level where there was none prior,” Sherry says, plus a new boiler, new gutters, electrical panels throughout much of the building and other upgrades that may not be obvious to us, but will ensure a healthy and robust future for Saratoga Arts programming years into the future.

“We want this to be a building that hones existing skills as well as inspires new ones,” Sherry says. “So no matter who you are, come by and check out a class.”

Some special classes that caught our eye:

Journey through Abstraction, for the experienced artist ready to break new ground using diverse materials and techniques from the natural world; Intermediate crochet-Amigurumi Star Charm, including the magic circle, crocheting in the round, reading intermediate chart crochet patterns, changing color and “how to perfectly stuff a basic amigurumi shape”; and Healing through Color Expression, exploring different mediums/media to express and process emotions.

To check out all the new classes and events, visit saratoga-arts.org.