Figure Drawing and Collaging through the eyes of Matisse (1869-1964) with Laura Shabott

Friday, July 25, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. The second of three single workshops with Laura Shabott which explores Drawing the Figure.

Single Workshop: Member $150 / Non-Member $175, includes course, model fee, and lecture

Three Workshop Series: Member $350 / Non-Member $475.

Register for all three workshops for a discounted rate here.

Matisse (1869–1954) revolutionized how we respond to the figure in paint so completely that students will see his influence in contemporary artists, and themselves. Our course begins with a lecture on Matisse’s Jazz cutouts and continues with two and half hours of artmaking with a break for lunch. The goal is for you to leave inspired and refreshed, bringing new approaches to your artmaking.

Supply List:

• One 18 x 24” sized white acid-free drawing pad with at least 25 sheets. Strathmore Windpower, XL Sketch are two of many options. There is great benefit in seeing how other people approach drawing on the same-sized surface.

• One package Vine Charcoal: Grumbacher Soft 3-Sticks or Nitram Soft Fine Art Charcoal

• One Artist Chamois

• Two Faber Castelli Kneadable Art Erasers

• One Acid Free Glue Stick: Avery, Blick, 3M are good.

• Scotch Tape (temporary so any kind will do)

• Scissors

• Gloves (like for food prep)

• Acrylic paint

• Collage materials: cardboard, papers, foils, newspapers, photographs and large areas of color to do cutouts, either construction papers or painted papers (make your own large color surfaces)

Note: You can work on collage the whole session or move to paint if you wish.

Image: Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954), Horse, Rider, and Clown, from Jazz, 1947, Color pochoir (stencil) with gouache on ivory wove paper, printed by Edmond Vairel (French, 20th century), published by Tériade for Éditions Verve (French, 1943–1975) Dimensions: Sheet, folded: 16 11/16 × 12 7/8 in. Sheet, unfolded: 16 11/16 × 25 11/16 in.

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Figure Drawing and Collaging through the eyes of Matisse (1869-1964)

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LAURA SHABOTT is a graduate of School of Museum of Fine Arts at TUFTS, Boston, with multiple self-directed Returning Residencies at the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), Provincetown. She is known for working directly from life using sweeping gestural forms, vibrant color and bold brushwork. Shabott’s post-college training at FAWC and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum is evident in her process-based approach. A studio artist, she is a gallerist, teacher and lecturer with a passion for sharing the history of Provincetown art. From October 9, 2025 to January 25, 2026, Shabott will present her first solo show YOU ONLY GET THIS BODY ONCE at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.

Cancellation policy: CCMoA must be notified 1 week prior for refund.