Flowers as Food Cooking Demonstration at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-31 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Gerry Dupont from Edibles by Gerry brings the flowers in the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty and Reflections from the canvas to your plate in this live cooking demonstration. Learn about edible flowers, how to prepare stuffed zucchini blossoms and pansy pancakes, and other ways you can use flowers to bring extra flavor and visual flair to your dishes.
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SOLD OUT Colors of the Impressionist with Jane Lincoln
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join artist and educator Jane Lincoln for an interactive look at the Impressionists’ use of color. Learn what made Impressionism so revolutionary and examine the work of John Enneking through this new lens for a deeper understanding of what makes his work so special. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended.
Included with museum admission.

Member Exhibit Preview with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2025-06-12 09:00 - 10:00
Discover the exhibit, Duke Riley: What the Waves May Bring with museum Executive Director Sarah Johnson in this special members only tour.
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Axel and Martha, Father and Daughter: A Legacy of Art
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the relationship between artist Martha Cahoon and her mentor and father, Axel Farham with curator Leeann Ream. Celebrate dad and enjoy light refreshments while learning more about how this father-daughter team collaborated and influenced each other.
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Juneteenth
2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00
In observance of Juneteenth, the museum is offering free admission to all. Come to the museum to see the current exhibits and express yourself with a project at the Art Cart.
Free
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Art Lab
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00
Drop in anytime for this all-ages, hands-on art-making experience inspired by current museum exhibitions. Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies. A volunteer or staff member will be available to provide light guidance and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy the creative process.
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Afternoon with Peter Kirkiles: Bronze Casting Demonstration
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00
Join exhibiting artist Peter Kirkiles as he demonstrates the process of creating a two-part mold to duplicate a simple form in metal. Learn more about Kirkiles’ work as he shares the ancient technique of bronze casting and discusses his use of casting in the works on view at the museum. Kirkiles maintains an active studio in Northwestern Connecticut and works professionally as an art conservation technician.
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Summer Open House and Brush Off Kick Off at the Cahoon Museum
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy family programs, great art, food, and meet the Brush Off Charity Art Auction artists. Admission is free.

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Marine Plastic Debris: From Trash to Treasure
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Laura Ludwig, the Director of the Marine and Debris Plastics program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, MA presents information about her work with artists like Duke Riley in providing plastic artmaking materials harvested from the beach. She explains how the work at the Center cleaning local beaches and collecting important data about plastics on our shores can lead to effective policymaking, and she shares what we can do as individuals to minimize plastic pollution in the ocean.
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Curator’s Talk: John Enneking
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
Join Curator Leeann Ream as she guides you through the John Enneking: American Impressionist exhibition. This talk will touch on the significant events of Enneking’s life, such as his numerous studies in Europe, involvement in the Boston art scene, passion for nature conservation, impact on American art, and unique Cahoon connection.
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
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SOLD OUT Shell Art Workshop
2025-07-24 13:00 - 16:00
Design and create shell artwork in the style of a Sailors Valentine with shell artist Mary Ricker. Learn how to make a shell flower and get inspired by the sailors valentines on view at the museum. Create your own unique artwork while learning about shells from different parts of the world. This workshop is for all levels and materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own shells.
Mary Ricker is a retired oncology nurse who discovered the joy of learning about, designing and making shell artwork including Sailors Valentines. Valentines made by Mary have been acquired by the Chatham Historical Society-Atwood Museum.
$60 per person/$50 per member

Story Time with Ms. Julie
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special Story Time for children ages 1–4 and their caregivers in the Cahoon Museum’s gardens, led by Cotuit Library Children’s Librarian Ms. Julie. Enjoy stories celebrating the beauty of the gardens and the whimsical artwork of local sculptor Alfie Glover. After Story Time, children take part in a fun scavenger hunt and create their own garden-inspired masterpiece.
Free
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Art Lab
2025-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Drop in anytime for this all-ages, hands-on art-making experience inspired by current museum exhibitions. Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies. A volunteer or staff member will be available to provide light guidance and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy the creative process.
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Zentangle Workshop at the Cahoon Museum
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00
This relaxing, creative workshop introduces you to Zentangle, an easy-to-learn method of meditative doodling. Certified Zentangle instructor Suzanne O’Malley leads you through a step-by-step process of creating striking black-and-while patterns with pen and ink over colorful watercolor backgrounds created using the shapes and outlines of pressed leaves. Use your creativity to adapt your Zentangle drawing in response to the forms of the leaves and colors in the background. You will complete at least one artwork suitable for display or framing. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and supplies are provided
$40 per person/$30 per member
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Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.
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In the Garden with Alfie Glover
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:00
Why is that bird wearing a hat? Ask exhibiting artist Alfie Glover as he walks you through his work on display in the museum’s gardens. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds, supplemented by snacks and drinks provided by the museum. Put your new knowledge about the sculptures in the gardens to the test with a scavenger hunt. Get to know the work of artist Alfie Glover while enjoying some family fun!
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Curator’s Talk: The Mermaids of Ralph Cahoon
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00
For folk artist Ralph Cahoon, anyone can be a mermaid! Join curator Leeann Ream for a closer look at some of Ralph Cahoon’s mermaids who do everything from frolicking with sailors to having tea parties. Learn what makes Ralph Cahoon’s mermaids so special and get access to artwork not regularly on view.
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SOLD OUT Painting the Cape in Watercolor Workshop
2025-08-20 13:00 - 16:00
Learn how to transform a photo of your favorite place into a watercolor painting. Local illustrator, artist and author Gabe Ribeiro shares the basics of composition and perspective and helps you capture your memories in your own landscape illustration. Leave with a timeless rendition of one of your photos and a better understanding of watercolor and drawing techniques. All levels welcome and materials provided.
$60 per person/$50 per member

Art Lab at the Cahoon Museum
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:00

SOLD OUT Painting the Mermaids of Ralph Cahoon
2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
Learn what makes the mermaids of Ralph Cahoon unique and use your observations to create your own mermaid painting. Ralph Cahoon’s mermaids do everything from dancing around the maypole to having a tea party. After looking closely at a selection of Ralph Cahoon’s paintings, focus on painting two mermaids in the same scene. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Leave with newfound confidence in your painting and a deeper appreciation for Ralph Cahoon’s work.
$60 per person/$50 per member

Member Preview of Pressing Editions with the Curator
2025-09-04 09:00 - 10:00
Explore the exhibit, Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print with Curator Leeann Ream. Learn more about the ways artists used the medium of printmaking to document labor and industry in American during the 1930s and 1940s. Printmakers activated the uniquely democratic potential of printmaking -an affordable, accessible medium- to share compelling images of American workers at home, in the workplace, in the studio, and in the streets.
Free to members
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School Supply Decorating Party
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00
Add unique flair to your school supplies this year using stencils and other materials at the museum. Decorate your own backpack and create book covers with stencils inspired by artwork on view at the museum. You supply the backpack, books, and your creativity, and the museum will supply materials to make your own book covers, stencils, paints, and other decorations, as well as light refreshments. Open to students of all ages and their caregivers.
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SOLD OUT Stencil Workshop
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00
Learn more about the stencils of Ralph and Martha Cahoon while decorating a small, wooden box. Cut your stencil using a stencil pattern composed by Ralph or Martha Cahoon or a pattern of your creation. Decorate your box by combining stencil imagery from your own stencils with premade stencils. Open to all levels, and all materials are provided.
$60 per person, $50 per member

Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00

Salvaged Valentines
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00
Join local artist Anna Murfin for this unique workshop creating sailors valentine-inspired mosaics using discarded materials. From keys and plastic straws to beads and buttons, make your own beautiful artwork while keeping more objects out of the landfill. All materials will be provided; however, you are invited to bring your own recyclable materials to incorporate into your work (or to share).
$60 per person/$50 per member
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Member Preview of Taverns to Trades with the Curator
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:00
Explore the Exhibit: Taverns to Trades with the Cahoon Museum’s Curator Leeann Ream. Discover the fascinating stories behind the artworks featured in the exhibition and learn how they highlight the centuries-old artistry of taverns and trade signs known and loved by the region.
Free for members.
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