Making an Art Series that is Unique to your Visual Voice
with instructors Laura Shabott and Sadie Griesmer Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. In the spirit of "VISUAL VOICE: Freedom to Create," this course asks the artist to make a series of paintings or collages that take a risk.
Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
About
In the spirit of Perry’s juried show VISUAL VOICE: Freedom to Create, January 29 - April 26, 2026, this course asks the artist to make a series of paintings or collages that are a risk.
The day begins by making gestural drawings with charcoal on paper. After a series of prompts, each person will find an area of interest to carry over into a series of primed canvases for painting or panels for collage. Have your choice of materials be part of your series; material suggestions are listed by medium.
Working from the model creates inspiration, whether through abstraction, expression, line, shape, or subject matter, allowing each artist to craft their personal narrative.
Exercises will guide you in creating a group of paintings or collages that are insightful, well-crafted, and conceptually sound. Best suited for intermediate or advanced visual artists, you will leave with a deeper understanding of making multiple works that are compelling, interesting and fresh.
For the opening lecture, Shabott and Griesmer will focus on critiquing for artists in a peer-to-peer situation and the different approaches that empower and support artistic growth.
Material list, select to expand each section:
Drawing (for all students)
One 18 x 24” sized white acid-free drawing pad with at least 25 sheets. Strathmore Windpower and 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-Castell Kneadable Art Erasers
Paint Color suggestions if you are buying
Titanium White, Titan Buff, Mars Black
Cadmium Yellow, Light/Lemon Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium
Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red Light Pure, Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Orange, Alizarin Crimson Hue
Quinacridone Violet, Dioxazine Purple
Pthalo Blue (Green Shade), Ultramarine Blue
Acrylic
Acrylic Paint Pens
2mm for finer lines, and 15mm for thicker lines
Brushes
If you have your own paints and brushes, use those!
Personal Favorite: Filbert, Size 4
Personal Favorite: Filbert, Long Handle, Size 6
FOR HARD EDGES/CORNERS
Collage
Panels 8 x 8 inches to 24 x 24 made of Masonite or birchwood, gessoed with clear or white, or raw.
One acid-free glue stick: Avery, Blick, 3M are good.
PVA glue acid-free
Scotch Tape (temporary, any kind will do)
Scissors
Clear gesso
Panels, either wood or Masonite, primed with clear or white, gesso and taped on the sides OR thick paper that is primed or raw. Minimum 140 lbs.
Brushes for glue
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)
Additional useful items:
Gloves
Paper towels
Plastic bags to line your car. We will provide wrapping, but you can also add a layer of protection.
Snacks, Water
Color Wheel
[image credit: Laura Shabott, Collage Series after Lee Krasner. Photo courtesy Pete Hocking]
Laura Shabott is a graduate of the 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 on the history of Provincetown art. Shabott recently presented her first solo show YOU ONLY GET ONE BODY: Art by Laura Shabott at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.
Sadie Griesmer is a multidisciplinary artist working in watercolor, acrylic paints, and ceramics. She is an arts educator presently teaching children in grades 5-8 in Haverhill, MA. Known for bright colors, playful imagery, and collaborative practices, Griesmer has the ability to question, explore narrative, and find inspiration in the everyday, which is evident in her practice. The artist/educator is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a concentration in Art Education and a minor in Art History, as well as coursework at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
This event is presented in conjunction with:
VISUAL VOICE: Freedom to Create.
On view January 29 - April 26, 2026
Cancellation policy: CCMoA must be notified 1 week prior for refund.
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Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Includes Museum admission. Supply details included in course listing.
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