Exploring Abstract Art with Lauren Brading (Ages 8-14)
June 30 - July 2, from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. This 3-day workshop is a unique opportunity for young artists to discover the limitless possibilities of abstract art. Inspired by concepts developed in Provincetown, home of the nation’s oldest art colony.
Jun 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
About
Monday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 2, from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
Ages 8-14. Register early, class size is limited to 12 students!
Supporting funding provided by The John K. and Thirza F. Davenport Foundation.
This 3-day workshop is a unique opportunity for young artists to discover the limitless possibilities of abstract art. Inspired by concepts developed in Provincetown, home of the nation’s oldest art colony, students will experiment with a variety of materials and styles, as they create dynamic abstract art. Students will also tour the current Cape Cod Museum of Art exhibitions.
On the first day, students will explore Action painting and Expressionism. They will learn color mixing skills, dripping and pouring techniques, and gestural brushwork that will create visually exciting images.
The second day will cover Geometric Abstraction, with it’s colorful shapes and bold compositions. Working in mixed media students will create multi-layered pieces with printmaking techniques and collage.
On the final day, students will apply these new skills to their own personal 3D projects where they will construct abstract sculptures. Creativity and self-expression will be at the core of the workshop as they learn how to take their own creative ideas and turn them into exciting abstract art!
Students must be checked in and out by an accompanying adult
Students should bring a drink and snack each day
An emergency contact form is required,
We have scholarships!
The Cape Cod Museum of Art is committed to making Art accessible to everyone in the Cape Cod Community. The Museum School Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to qualified, year-round Cape Cod residents ages 6 and up. Click here to apply.
Lauren Brading has been a member and museum educator at the Cape Cod Museum of Art for ten years and enjoys nothing more than seeing people of all ages engage in the creative process. She received her BA (Hons) from the University of New Hampshire and a Post Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of Arts London.
While living and working in England, Lauren was a member of the Association of Illustrators in London and studied painting and color theory with Christiana Kubrick at Childwickbury Arts. She has exhibited in galleries and art fairs in London, New York and New England. Lauren currently works in her Dennis studio, www.quivettcreekstudio.com.
[Image: 1995.4.1 - Dawn, 1987, Taro Yamamoto, Oil on canvas]
Cancellation policy: CCMoA must be notified 1 week prior for refund.