Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Category
- Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Time
- 12pm
This workshop is ideal for artists looking to invigorate their practice, challenge their habits, and engage with the creative process in a supportive, small-group settingThursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, 2026, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.Member $175.00 to Non-member $200.00Join Brewster-based artist Susan Overstreet for an enriching two-day intensive workshop focused on exploring variations in artistic themes. This hands-on experience is presented in conjunction with Variations, a Docent-Curated Permanent Collection Exhibition. Begin your workshop experience with a guided tour of the Variations exhibition, led by Susan Overstreet and a Museum Docent. This in-depth walkthrough will provide historical context and insight into the individual artistic voices featured in the show—laying the foundation for creative exploration. Back in the studio, participants will choose their preferred mediums and delve into a series of exercises designed to push boundaries and expand personal style. You'll explore a central theme and express it in multiple visual interpretations, applying a variety of techniques to reveal new artistic possibilities. Whether you're working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or mixed media, Susan will help you unlock fresh approaches and expand your artistic voice.
- Event Category
- Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Time
- 12pm
Trace the evolution of artistic subjects from ancient narratives to modern portraits, exploring how artists from Rembrandt to Warhol have defined what we see and why.Choosing a subject is one of the first decisions an artist makes. This lecture will look at the many subjects artists have chosen throughout history and how they have changed and evolved. We will look at the narratives of the ancient Near East, the still lifes of the Dutch Baroque, the landscapes of the Hudson River School, and portraits of artists as varied as Rembrandt, Van Eyck, and Warhol, among many others.CCMoA Docent Suzanne Altman is an art educator and art historian who has presented art and art history programs throughout New York, New Jersey, and Cape Cod for both adult and teenage audiences. Sue is a painter who works out of her in-home studio in South Yarmouth. See her work at www.suealtmanart.com or on Instagram @artworkshudson
- Event Category
- Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Time
- 10am
Being open to trying new techniques and taking risks keeps things fresh and exciting. Ed Chesnovitch concentrates on the importance of Design, Value, Color, and Rhythm to make students' art stronger with their personal voice.(6) Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10, from 10:00- 12:30 pm.A good painting always needs a few things from the painter: Be Passionate, Be Fearless, and Trust the Process! Being open to trying new techniques and taking risks, keeps things fresh and exciting. In this class, we’ll concentrate on the importance of Design, Value, Color, and Rhythm to make your art stronger with your personal voice!Learn to simplify and get the bones of your painting down first, without wasting time in the beginning with unnecessary details… “ya don’t put up the curtains till the house is built”! Discover the importance of building up a surface history in your paintings, how “taking off” is just as important as “putting on”, as well as the magnificence of mark-making.Weekly exercises will definitely get you out of your comfort zone and give you permission to play, explore, and throw the concept of perfection out the back door! Get ready to paint and have some fun, because you never know when the next accidental masterpiece will come to fruition.