Guided Tour
2023-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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.
Free with museum admission
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An Afternoon with Woods Hole Illustrator and Teacher Julie Child: Looking Closely
2023-09-23 14:00 - 14:30
Artist Julie Child has spent a lifetime looking closely at nature and for the last 50 years has taught hundreds of children and adults the art of biological illustration. Join Julie in the gallery for a casual talk about her teaching philosophy and methods. She will explain how artists develop the skills needed to make detailed and precise drawings of the natural world. She will share the pleasure this process has brought to her life and why she recommends that her students learn to “let your hand follow your eye.”
Included with general admission.
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Guided Tour
2023-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A wonderful way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Free with museum admission
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Guided Tour
2023-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-26 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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Gallery Talk with Artist and Musician Donald Saaf
2023-10-07 14:00 - 15:00
Join exhibiting artist Donald Saaf for a gallery talk to learn more about the inspiration for his joyful paintings in the Peaceable Kingdom exhibition. Saaf will share insights about his working method and how he creates imagery that is both personal and universal, capturing the moment “when the external world overlaps with the internal.” The program will include a musical performance of original songs by Saaf, who is an accomplished musician and composer.
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Musical Performance by Artist and Musician Donald Saaf
2023-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
Share the joy of music with exhibiting artist Donald Saaf as he performs songs from his new CD, The Arrow of Time. Experience the interplay of visual art and music in this celebration of nature, family, and community.
Free admission
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Guided Tour
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-04 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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SOLD OUT An Afternoon with Woods Hole Illustrator and Teacher Julie Child: Art Materials and Methods
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00
Join biological illustrator Julie Child in the gallery for a casual conversation about how the materials and methods of hand drawing evolved over the course of her career. Julie will choose examples from the drawings on view, explain her art material choices, and demonstrate some of her techniques. Drawing materials to be discussed include dip pen and ink, graphite, carbon dust, LeRoy set, colored pencils, rapidograph pens, watercolor, and charcoal.
This program is limited to 15 people. First come first serve.

Introduction to Biological Illustration
2023-10-18 13:00 - 16:00
Look at nature in a new way! Biological illustration consists of keen observation of the subject and recording what is observed, while focusing on form and function. Using approachable media such as graphite pencils, blending stumps and a kneaded eraser, students will have various opportunities to practice and sharpen their observation skills. Instructor Wendy Chadbourne is a Certified Medical Illustrator and the founder of Inky Mouse studios, a freelance illustration studio specializing in veterinary, medical and scientific illustration. She has created illustrations for a wide range of clients including MRI clinicians, veterinary surgeons, scientific researchers and zoological facilities. Participants of all levels are welcome and materials will be provided.
$45 per person/$35 museum members
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Guided Tour
2023-11-02 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 general admission.
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Professional Photos with Your iPhone
2023-11-02 13:00 - 16:00
You can take professional quality photos with your phone! Award winning photographer Linda Sharp will lead you through your phone camera settings and share tips and tricks to making a strong photo. Use the Cahoon Museum and its grounds as your subject as your practice your new skills. This workshop is limited to iPhone users. Bring your charged phone with enough memory to take new photos. Class size is limited to 6 to allow for individual attention.
$50 per person/$40 museum members
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Drop In Drawing - Watercolor Animals
2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:00
Discover a fun and creative approach to drawing animals using the unique properties of watercolor with artist Gabe Ribeiro.  Drop in to the Cahoon classroom any time during your visit to explore and learn how to use the abstract characteristics of watercolors to create charming and expressive animal illustrations.  Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to explore a new technique, you will enhance your skills and inspire your artistic journey.
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An Afternoon with Woods Hole Illustrator and Teacher Julie Child: An Artist’s Life
2023-11-04 14:00 - 14:30
Join biological illustrator Julie Child in the gallery for a casual conversation about her life as a 20th century biological illustrator. Beginning with her intense interest in nature as a child, Julie will discuss her education at the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Medical Illustration, her years as an illustrator for scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, and her work as an illustrator of gardening books. Julie will also explain how her connections to the Woods Hole scientific community inspired her designs for T-shirts, plates, children’s books and more.
Included with Museum admission. SPACE IS LIMTED TO 15 PEOPLE. First come – first serve.

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Guided Tour
2023-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
Thursday, November 9, 11am-12pm
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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Gelli Printing and Collage Workshop
2023-11-09 13:00 - 16:00
Come create a range of textured colorful papers using Gelli Printing, a monoprinting process that does not require a press. After exploring textures and layers, make a collage from your papers inspired by the Donald Saaf exhibit. A wide range of tools and materials will be supplied as part of the workshop.
Instructor Christine Martell has been teaching a wide range of techniques for more than 30 years. Of all media, Gelli printing is her favorite topic to teach because anyone can be successful whether you think you are artistic or not. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and MS Education from Portland State University.
$50 per person/$40 museum members
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Guided Tour
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
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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Guided Tour
2023-11-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 14:00
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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Museum Member's Season Preview
2024-03-12 13:00 - 16:00
Cahoon Museum members are invited to stop by for a first look at the new exhibitions, Writing with Pictures, Bold Women and Vivid Dreams: Sarah Peters and Don Nakamura, with Curator Annie Dean. Be the first to see the new shows! Not a member? Join now.
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Guided Tour
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
Discover something special about the museum’s historic house and current exhibitions in this highlight tour.
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Gallery Talk with Executive Director Sarah Johnson, PhD: 40 Years of Collecting
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00
Explore the Cahoon Museum’s American art collection with executive director Sarah Johnson, PhD. She will discuss the Cahoon Museum of Art’s permanent collection with a focus on the artworks on view in the exhibition 40 Years of Collecting. Learn about the history and care of the collection as well as the art and artists featured in this anniversary exhibition.
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Gallery Talk
2024-04-03 11:00 - 11:30
Learn more about the personal symbolism and artistic process of exhibiting artist Don Nakamura in this gallery talk given by Education Programs Manager Leslie Goldman. Uncover hidden meanings found in the imaginative and engaging work of this unique and talented artist. Included with museum admission.
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An Afternoon with Artist Sarah Peters: Figure Drawing Demonstration
2024-04-03 14:00 - 15:00
Exhibiting artist Sarah Peters creates bold and lively figure drawings in ink. In this demonstration, Sarah Peters will draw from a clothed model while discussing her dynamic approach to the figure. Learn more about contemporary art approaches to figure drawing and the process behind the work on view in Bold Women and Vivid Dreams.
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An Afternoon with Artist Sarah Peters: Mold Making Discussion
2024-04-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join exhibiting artist Sarah Peters as she discusses her process of making and using molds to create her ceramic sculptures. Learn more about why mold-making is an important part of Sarah Peters’ practice and the role it plays in the artwork on view in Bold Women and Vivid Dreams.
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An Afternoon with Artist Sarah Peters: Bold Women
2024-04-06 14:00 - 15:00
In this artist talk, Sarah Peters will walk through her work in the current exhibition Bold Women and Vivid Dreams and discuss the inspiration behind this courageous new work.
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