Please note the Cultural Center is currently closed and will reopen to the public on January 5th.
If you haven't made a 2020 gift to the Cultural Center, now is the time.
This year you may choose to use the above-the-line charitable deduction as everyone is entitled to a charitable deduction this year. Typically, there is no tax benefit for giving to charity unless you itemize deductions. However, the CARES Act created an above-the-line deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions from taxpayers who don't itemize. If you would like to take advantage of this provision, make sure to donate before the end of the year. Click here to make a year-end gift.
Your support is much appreciated. We hope you are all staying cozy and safe, and we look forward to seeing you in 2021!
Bob, Lauren, Amy, Meg, Laura, Becky, and Molly
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New Year, New Art Open House
Saturday, January 9, from 12-5 pm
The ART of Social Distancing - where we keep our distance while staying creative. We invite you to join us for the first open house of the year, celebrating our members and their new work.
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Last week we started to introduce you to our latest artists and creators. Please take a few minutes and learn more about our newest learning facilitators. |
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Amy began to explore working with clay during her freshman year at Nauset Reginal High School. During the first semester of wheel throwing classes, she knew it was something she wanted to pursue almost immediately. After high school, she moved to Boston to attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Fine Art Ceramics. After college, she moved back to Cape Cod to open a retail shop with her sister, selling their artwork, including Amy's pottery and pen and ink drawings. After deciding to close their store, Amy continued to work in her home studio. Her inspirations come from the colors, forms, and textures of the woods and ocean.
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Livia is currently working on a series of large scale oil paintings. She explores the connection between us and our surrounding bodies of water, particularly the Atlantic Ocean. Her work is inspired by unusual and meaningful rhythms that she finds in the water and her artistic imagination. These designs or compositions are meant to engage the viewers on a deeper level and allude to the mystery of the water and the mystery of life itself.
An MFA graduate from the New York Academy of Art, Lyvia is influenced by great masters of marine art such as Turner and Aivazovsky. Her works are exhibited on the East Coast and in many private collections worldwide. She was a finalist in the 8th International Painting Annual published by Manifest Gallery and a recipient of grant awards from the New York Academy of Art and the Art Students League. A native of Bucharest, Romania, she currently resides near Boston, MA.
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Kirsten, a native of Denmark, was born and raised on the island of Fyn, where farming, fishing, "hygge," and knitting is still a way of life. Kirsten learned to knit at an early age from her mother, Marie, an expert knitter, sewer, embroiderer, and bobbin lace maker.
In the mid-1980s, Kirsten co-founded Nordic Artisans, a boutique mail-order company that imported artisanal Rauma yarn from Norway. Nordic Artisans featured traditional Norwegian sweater, hat, and cardigan designs (patterns) and Kirsten's designs in kit form, along with traditional Norwegian pewter buttons and Norwegian wool ribbons. Now retired to Cape Cod, Kirsten makes her knowledge, skills, patterns, and products available once again.
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Thursday, December 31
Gourmet Take Out
With Chef Joseph Cizynski
Curbside pick up between 10:30am-noon
It's New Year's Eve!
Enjoy smoked and pickled fish from Poland, France Reveillon de Saint-Sylvester (blinis with foie gras), Italy Cotechino e lenticche. (Garlic sausage with lentil stew), and for the next day- a Hoppin’ John (black-eyed pea stew) that will fix your New Year’s Day hangover.
$35 Members, $40 Non-Members
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Friday, January 8
Gourmet Take Out
With Chef Joseph Cizynski
Curbside pick up between 4:30-5:30pm
It is a new year, and Chef Joe has fresh gourmet take-out dinners ready for you! Join us for a tasty experience by ordering online and picking up curbside.
Menu:
- Terrine of foie gras and turkey with lentils
- Turkey scallopini with morel mushroom sauce
- Turkey and black bean chili (for the next day)
- Blue cheeses, walnuts, and figs
$35 Members, $40 Non-Members
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Tuesday, January 12
Gourmet Take Out
With Chef Joseph Cizynski
Curbside pick up between 4:30-5:30pm
Prince Spaghetti Day
Menu:
- Veal polpettine (meatballs) with saffron pasta and ricotta
- Veal Braciole with speck
- Fontina and gnocchis
- Pumpkin and ginger snap Tiramisu
$35 Members, $40 Non-Members
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Friday, January 15
Gourmet Take Out
With Chef Joseph Cizynski
Curbside pick up between 4:30-5:30pm
Coq au Vin night
Menu:
- Duck rillettes and endive salad
- Rabbit “Coq” au Vin
- Goat cheese sampling.
$35 Members, $40 Non-Members
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Monday, January 18th
Gourmet Take Out
With Chef Joseph Cizynski
Curbside pick up between 4:30-5:30pm
Don't miss your chance on the last take-out dinner for a little while as Chef Joe has surgery on his foot. Stop by and pick up your warm and hearty dinner.
Classic Cassoulet dinner
Menu:
- Wild mushroom consommé
- Classic Cassoulet with confit lamb, garlic sausage and Tarbais beans
- Provençal cheeses
$35 Members, $40 Non-Members
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Beginning January 11
The Drawing Studio
With Grace Emmet
Three Mondays from 6-8pm
This class is perfect for those who know the basics but what to develop their drawing skills and enhance their understanding of perspective, composition, depth, and form. This class will also cover some advanced techniques through both demonstration and application using charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil.
$65 Members, $75 Non-Members
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Beginning January 12
Simply By Hand
With Holly Heaslip
Six Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am
All levels of students will be accommodated according to their skill levels. Students will learn coil, slab, and pinch methods to make every day functional ware for the table, home, and garden. Beginners will learn basic techniques, while more advanced students will use them as a stepping point from which to progress into new territory. All tools, materials, and firings are included.
$170 Members, $185 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 12
Daily Painting & Sketching for Pastelists–even if it’s not every day!
With Betsy Payne Cook
Three Tuesdays from 2-4:30pm
There are so many ways to engage your creative mind on a regular basis without the pressure of always completing a painting. During this class, students will compile a library of painting ideas: a nice stockpile that will provide inspiration when the time comes to paint. Lots of fun and some challenging exercises, combined with photographs and live observation, will kickstart the creative brain and build excitement. The class will include lessons in value sketches and color studies with a focus on composition, design elements, color combinations, and lots more!
$75 Members, $85 Non-Members
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Beginning January 13
Kitchen Table Clay
With Holly Heaslip
Three Wednesdays from 10-11:30am
Yes, you can do pottery at home, in your kitchen, or any small space, with your hands as your primary tools! Everything else we will need can be found in the kitchen, garage, or elsewhere in your home! You will be surprised at what we find and make use of! Your clay will easily wash off your clothing and all surfaces. It is not super messy and it’s non-toxic! You will be provided with clay through a safe pick up on an arranged day and time. No experience necessary just an openness to learn something new and have fun! Join me in making some simple pottery pieces along with some laughter and chat! Pieces will be glazed and fired at a later date to be arranged.
$65 Members, $75 Non-Members
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Beginning January 13
The Potter's Wheel for Beginners
With Holly Heaslip
Six Wednesdays from 1:30-4pm
Have you ever been mesmerized while watching a pot being made on the wheel? Want to give it a try? All that’s needed is a playful attitude and patience! In this class we will cover the basics of making pottery on the wheel: wedging, trimming, glazing, and firing. You will gain an understanding of the process, equipment involved, and the magical material called “clay.” Come start a new chapter in your creative life!
Demonstrations, individualized instruction and plenty of hands-on time round out our class. Books, handouts, and examples of pottery will be available to reinforce lessons. All tools, materials, and & firings are provided.
$210 Members, $250 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 14
Handle with Care: Making Ceramic Handles
With Amy Bourbon
Six Thursdays from 12-2:30
Do you struggle with making handles for your pottery? Ceramic handles can be tricky, but don’t give up! In this class – which will focus on mugs, pitchers, and soup bowls – students will learn and practice several techniques so that they can find a method that works best for them. A little experience is needed, whether it’s in hand building or wheel throwing.
All tools, materials, and firings are included.
$245 Members, $265 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 14
Introduction to Drawing
With Craig Caldwell
Six Thursdays from 6-8pm
This class is designed for the beginning drawer who appreciates art and has always wanted to learn to draw as well as for those looking for a refresher course. Instruction will cover the fundamentals of free-hand drawing: line, perspective, composition, understanding light, and form, as well as creating illusions of depth, contrast, and texture. Different drawing materials, techniques, and methods will be explored. Open to all levels of experience.
$125 Members, $150 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 15
Acrylic Jump Starter
With Odin Smith
Six Fridays from 2-4pm
Have fun with a series of exercises designed to increase creativity and help students add emotional content to your acrylic work. There should be no limits to your imagination. Be prepared to do different painting exercises that will stretch your imagination and thought process to raise you to new levels of achievement. If you have been feeling like you need a jump start to get back to painting, this is the class for you! Have your supplies ready so we can jump in right away, starting with a critique of any work you need advice about before next steps.
$150 Members, $180 Non-Members
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Third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm
Figure Painting & Drawing
With Sarah Holl
In this class, students can practice their drawing or painting skills while working from a live model. Students will be encouraged to find their own voices and explore various mediums. Students will receive individual instruction as well as group critiques. Open to all levels of experience. Registration is required.
Socially distanced | Mask Required
$25 per person
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Resuming Friday Classes, January 8
Every Friday from 8:30-9:30am
Yoga for Wise Warriors!
With Lees Yunits
Bringing to mind that yoga is a process that everyone is capable of, Lees teaches yoga to beginners and advanced, to the stressed and to the curious, to retirees, young mothers and fathers, artists, businesswomen and men. Everyone benefits from stretching, breathing and meditating. Joy is the byproduct.
Beginners will be taught basics; more experienced will deepen their knowledge, and all will learn varied ways to enhance their knowing. Lees’s background includes many assorted styles of yoga, including hatha, viniyoga, yin and kundalini. Just as important are the invaluable techniques of breath work. Always there will be some form of meditation, as well, whether simple stillness, or transcendental, counting, mantra singing, or guided. The whole of a yoga session depends on joining body work, breath work, and meditation. Not to mention some humor here and there! Whether fast, or slow, all of Lees’s yoga classes intend to move you forward on your Journey to Joy.
$15.00 - Drop-In, $75.00 - 6 weeks
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Beginning January 14
Tai Chi for Health-Sun Style/Part Two, The Extension Movements
With Holly Heaslip
Six Thursdays from 10-11am
This class will be a continuation of new movements added to the original Core Movements, further extending the practice of Sun Style Tai Chi. These movements are called the Extension Movements. Students should be comfortable with the Core Movements from Part One before taking this class. By the end of the six weeks, students will have a full practice and be well on their way to enjoying the many health benefits of practicing Tai Chi. Instructor Holly Heaslip is certified in this program developed by Dr. Paul Lam. Please wear comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle. If you have any concerns about whether this program is appropriate for you please check with your doctor before participating.
$75 Members, $80 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 20
Aspects of the American Revolution
With Jim Sefcik
Six Wednesdays from 1-2:30pm
For over 200 years, many have been intrigued by the history of the American Revolution, how and why it began, how independence from Great Britain was achieved, and what resulted because of that transformation. It is a complex story that undergoes constant reassessment. Thus, what we might have learned in the past, like the midnight ride of Paul Revere for example, has been the subject of much research resulting in often dramatic changes from past presentations. This class will be the first of a 4-part series examining the American Revolution through a chronological, topical approach. It will explore the causes of the American Revolution, the events leading to colonial opposition, the Boston “Massacre,” the Boston “Tea Party” and its impact, the critical and decisive year of 1774, and a detailed look at the Loyalists or Tories and others disaffected by the times.
$100 Members, $115 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 13
Knitting a Scandinavian Hat
With Kirsten West
Three Wednesdays from 10am-noon
In this class for intermediate and experienced knitters, students will learn how to knit a Scandinavian ski hat in two colors using the stranded yarn method. Students should be able to knit comfortably using 5 double-pointed needles. The result will be a warm and colorful handmade treasure to keep or give … and maybe the start of a new chapter in your knitting narrative!
$65 Members, $75 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 15
Knitting for Beginners: Continental / Scandinavian Methods
With Kirsten West
Three Fridays from 10am-noon
You’ll be amazed at how simple it easy to learn to knit Continental/Scandinavian Style. Students will learn to cast on the Scandinavian way, all while learning various stitches, ribs, and basic techniques. We will read patterns and learn about various fibers that are suitable for hand knitting, and how to care for hand-knitted items. Knowing continental knitting will make advanced techniques easier to learn and master. This class is for beginners and refreshers.
$65 Members, $75 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Saturday, January 16 from noon-1:30pm
Gardening 101: Choosing Plants and Helping them Thrive
With Priscilla Husband
So you’ve bought a hydrangea. Now what? This first in a series of presentations about gardening will help novices better understand the properties of gardens and how to make them successful. There’s a lot to know, but this presentation will give beginners a great place to start with an overview of plant selection, planting techniques, and plant maintenance, including tips and ideas to create healthy and vibrant gardens.
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Beginning January 16
Let's Get Ready for Our 2021 Gardens!
With Priscilla Husband
Three Saturdays from 2-4pm
This 3-week course provides an opportunity for students to learn the basics of landscape design and installation through a new and simple approach, using intuitive tools and techniques for achieving successful, healthy, and colorful gardens and personalized landscape plans.
$95 Members, $105 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Saturday, January 23 from noon-1:30pm
Boomer Gardens! Gardens for an Aging Generation
With Priscilla Husband
Has your enthusiasm for gardening been discouraged by physical limitations? As we age, our gardens become harder to maintain. Let’s find a way to enjoy our gardens again with a new perspective and reality. We’ll talk about downsizing our garden properties for the future, plus tips and ideas for simpler gardens for our health and enjoyment.
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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Saturday, January 30 from noon-1:30pm
Perennial Gardens: An Effort that Brings Endless Joy
With Priscilla Husband
Let’s get ready for our 2021 gardens! This presentation will show you how to realize the “perennial” concept of flower gardening, introduce basic structural understanding for creating a seasonal flower garden, and share a comprehensive approach to designing and maintaining a spring-to-fall garden, including lists of seasonal flowers for the Cape.
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Socially distanced | Mask Required
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