INSTRUCTORS
PATTY BARNES
Painting and drawing
Patty is an award-winning painter who studied drawing, watercolor and oil painting at Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY, graduating with a BFA in Art History. Barnes earned her Masters at The University of Wisconsin. She specializes in capturing the light of Cape Cod, often with a bit of whimsy and is a juried member of The American Impressionist Society. Patty lives on Cape Cod with her husband and two spoiled dogs.
PAULA ALVARY
Pottery
Paula is a practicing potter who splits her time between Cape Cod and Newton, MA. Her background includes years of helping children take pride in creating works of art through clay. Her goal in working with this age group is to enable each student to develop and relish their own style, expressed through new skills that let them delight in their own personal progress as makers.
MARK CHESTER
Photography
Mark has been a professional photographer since 1972 and has his work in a number of permanent collections. His photographs accompany his own travel articles as published by the L.A. Times, Boston Globe, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and Christian Science Monitor, among other newspapers and special interest magazines.
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BETSY
PAYNE COOKE
Painting and drawing
Betsy paints exclusively with pastels and is honored to be a juried artist member of the Pastel Society of America. Her art has been exhibited in many competitive regional and national juried exhibitions and has won numerous awards. She records her thoughts and experiences as an artist in her newsletter and blog “Painting In and Out” sharing snippets of her life in the studio and painting outdoors.
MARY CRONIN
Writing
Mary lives in Harwich but spent her early years in the Bronx, NY, where she fell in love with reading, writing, and libraries. Her poetry for children has appeared in numerous anthologies for young readers. A dedicated 5 a.m. writer, Mary is an elementary school Literacy Coach in the Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
AMY BOURBON
Pottery
Amy attended The Massachusetts College of Art and Design then moved back to Cape Cod to open a retail shop with her sister. There they sold their artwork, including Amy’s pottery, and pen and ink drawings. After making the decision to close their store, Amy continued to work in her home studio. Her inspiration for her work comes from the colors, forms, and textures of the woods and ocean.
CARRIE FRADKIN
Mosaics
Carrie has been creating and teaching mosaics for over ten years and her work is represented in public, private and corporate collections. She is a graphic designer, artist, and former K-12 Art teacher. Along with mosaics, she paints with pastels and encaustics, and teaches mosaic and color theory. She is passionate about color.
LISA GOREN
Painting
When Lisa took her to Antarctica she was captivated by the landscape. Later travels to Iceland, Alaska, increased her love for the Polar Regions. By using vibrant colors and taking risks with different surfaces, her works create questions about the nature of abstraction and our planet as many of her pieces are representations of unfamiliar, threatened terrains.
PRISCILLA HUSBAND
Gardening
My local landscape gardening business has introduced me to all aspects of gardening. Installing and maintaining gardens throughout the years has been my teacher. Finding a balance between our desired gardens and successful gardens is the result. Every day I learn and share with my clients and friends. My family has lived on the Cape for over 60 years. My daughter grew up in Dennis and my parents are buried across the street in the South Dennis "Sea Captains" Cemetery.
ANNE HITCH
Rise & Shine Program
Anne is a Cape Cod artist who comes from a long lineage of artists. Anne graduated from Pratt-Phoenix School of Design, NYC, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Education and a Master of Arts in Expressive Art Therapy. As a fine artist, she works in oils and pastels, in a realistic style and is inspired by nature and the Cape Cod landscape.
TRACI NOONE
Ceramics
Traci is a practicing artist, educator and resident of Cape Cod for over twenty years. While her educational background is in photography, she has spent almost two decades learning and making with clay through workshops, classes, and with other potters. Traci has made pots with children of all ages for the past twelve years. She exhibits and sells locally and has been the recipient of local cultural council grants.
STEPHANIE KING
Mixed media
Stephanie is an abstract mixed media artist who resides in Sandwich, MA. Her greatest passion is to preserve nature by showcasing its beauty through her art. The mission of her work is to create visual art that fosters an emotional response, connecting people to the environment and ultimately motivating people to care more about protecting the land and oceans.
NANCY LORD
Reiki Master
Nancy is a certified Reiki Master and Teacher, as well as an Ordained minister from The Sanctuary of the Beloved in New York. She began her spiritual journey at the age of 23, and over the course of 3 decades has explored various facets of multiple religions and spiritual organizations. Nancy is active leading meditations, practicing Reiki, and acting as a spiritual advisor for others on the journey of self-exploration.
SARAH KAHN
Painting
Sarah has studied and taught art for over thirty years. She received an MSW, from NYU, in 1984, after graduating from Bennington College, in applied art and early childhood studies. The freedom to access and become familiar with an assortment of art supplies offers students the freedom to explore, play, and find comfort without rigidity.
SUSAN OVERSTREET
Painting and drawing
Susan’s creative process of weaving vibrant colors with a technique of palette knife and brushwork captures a visual tapestry between abstract imagery and representation. Overstreet’s bold expressive style is driven by unique natural elements found on Cape Cod that offer an evolving kaleidoscope of color. “I work quickly. Capturing the subject extemporaneously is vital to breathing life into it visually.”
NICOLE DONOVAN
Writing
Nicole is an author, reflective storyteller, teacher, and founder of Rose Ray Healing Arts. She began her teaching career as a Montessori educator and whether it’s through memoir, workshops, or on essays on her blog, Nicole’s vulnerable storytelling cultivates compassion and understanding, opening a door where acceptance and empathy expand.
DEIRDRE SULLIVAN
Wellbeing
Deirdre happily serves as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. "Anti-oppression work, the creative and expressive arts, mindfulness, nature connection, and play are central in my life’s work in building healthy community and with people of all ages."
ELAINE TATA
Painting
Elaine studied fine art and taught art in the Windsor, Connecticut public school system for ten years. During her summers, she returned to Provincetown and took up residency in the “Studio Barn." She focuses on capturing the atmospheric energy and everchanging light of Cape Cod, creating abstract landscapes, playing with the subtilties of value, color, chroma, temperature, and textures.
KIRSTEN WEST
Knitting
Kirsten grew up 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, who was an expert knitter, sewer, embroiderer, and bobbin lace maker.. Now living in Cape Cod, Kirsten is making her knowledge, skills, patterns, and products available once again.
JOAN ZAGROBELNY
Sculpture
Originally trained as a speech pathologist, Joan Zagrobelny has transferred her creative energy into working with clay, studying with numerous renowned ceramic artists. Joan lives and works in Sandwich, MA. She has exhibited her work internationally at CRETA-Rome Gallery in Italy and at galleries in New York and Boston. Her sculptures have regularly appeared in juried shows across the U.S.
KRISTIN RANNEY
Painting
Kristin is a national award winning watercolor artist living on Cape Cod. She was introduced to painting with watercolors after her step-mother took her to a workshop in 1992. Kristin discovered her passion for the medium and has continued working and growing her artistic style.
LUCILLE BURT
Writing
Lucile is a retired high school and creative writing teacher who lives in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The Cone of Uncertainty, her latest poetry collection was published in 2018 by Kelsey Books. Lucile states that the work of writing poetry, with its careful attention to sound and rhythm, is a kind of meditation that helps her see connections that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Dave spent most of his career as a School Administrator and educational leadership consultant. While turning has been a hobby most of his life, retirement has allowed him the opportunity to begin focusing on developing his wood turning knowledge and skills. He enjoys the cognitive and technical aspects of turning and developing learning materials and opportunities to help others discover the joy of turning.
DAVE ARNONE
Woodturning
JOE CIZYNSKI
Culinary
Born in New York, Joe almost immediately started gaining kitchen experience thanks to his mother and Aunt Dorothy. After graduation and the Culinary Institute of America, Joe became Chef/Owner of Café du Bec Fin in Old Greenwich, CT. Several years ago, Joseph, opened a boutique wine shop in Westchester County and has shared his knowledge of wine and food pairings hosting numerous wine tastings, dinners, and various other events.
PETE CORMIER
Humanities
Pete is a mindfulness coach, who has taught more than 250 mindfulness mediation sessions during the last three years. He is the founder and executive director of The Awareness Project, Inc., seeking to promote and de-mystify the practice of mindfulness by collaborating with artists to demonstrate awareness practices through innovative exploration and performances.
LYNNE DIPIRRO
Physical Therapy
Lynne is a Cape Cod native and has been practicing physical therapy since she graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2019. She is trained in therapeutic dry needling and general orthopedic care, and has a passion for helping older adults stay active through strength training and guidance.
PATRICK BOUFFORD
Painting
As a resident of the Cape since his early childhood, Patrick's love for the coast and nature can be seen throughout his body of artwork. Patrick works in a variety of mediums, but after many years finds he is most drawn to fine point illustration. From the whimsical to the technical, Patrick likes to blend nature with imagination and add his own twist.
JESSE ENSLING
Sculpture
Working in stone in Pietrasanta, Italy, through Columbia University’s Teacher’s College was very inspirational for Jesse. He went on to work in stone at the New School with Phillip Pavia and Barbara Segal, great sculptors who have given him the knowledge and encouragement to really grow in this medium. “They have shaped my appreciation for stone carving and its texture, strength and density.”
HOLLY HEASLIP
Pottery and Tai Chi
Holly began her journey with clay as an apprentice at Brewster Pottery. After her education, eventually the ocean beckoned and she returned home to Barnstable Village where she established her studio, Bay Scallop Pottery. Working on the potter's wheel and with hand building techniques, Holly makes contemporary functional ware, inspired by life near the seashore.
SARAH HOLL
Painting and drawing
Sarah’s career as an artist is characterized by versatility, imagination, and innovative legacy. As a career artist, she has worked both in clay and paint for most of her life. Sarah’s days revolve around making art and community involvement within the arts.
ANA JOHNSON-MOORE
Painting and drawing
Ana is a passionate visual artist hailing originally from Bucharest. Her artistic journey led her to explore diverse mediums, with watercolor becoming her true passion. Inspired by dreams, travels, and the stunning landscapes of Cape Cod, Ana's artwork showcases vibrant colors and striking contrasts, offering a glimpse into her authentic self. Ana invites aspiring artists to join her in exploring the transformative power of watercolor and embracing their own artistic journeys.
KATHLEEN KENDALL
Ceramics
Kathleen is a former K-12 art teacher living and working in Orleans and Hyannis. Her work is often a combination of 2-D painting and 3-D sculpture, with mixed media added, and her influences stem from Roman / Greek terra cotta and Mexican folk art. She is interested in the combination of painting, ceramics and found objects and how it opens countless opportunities of expression in contemporary ways.
SUE LANDERS
Movement and Drumming
Sue is a licensed, independent, clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of settings including schools, residential programs, mental health clinics, private practice) for over 30 years. She is also a licensed Nia Black Belt Instructor. Nia is a movement technique that combines 9 different movement disciplines into a mind, body, and spirit workout that anybody can enjoy.
CHRISTINE MARTELL
Fibers /
Rise & Shine Program
Christine has been teaching in schools and the community in Oregon for over 20 years and she recently returned to the Cape to help her parents age in place. Her specialties include helping people recognize their creative strengths and find ways to make art every day. Working in a wide variety of media, she draws on her BFA in textiles from Rhode Island School of Design and her MS in Education from Portland State University.
NATE OLIN
Painting /
Rise & Shine Program
Nathan is a painter teaching on Cape Cod and was the first creative arts teacher to be awarded the Schieffelin Bowl for his contributions and excellence in teaching. Before moving to the Cape, Nathan lived and painted in NYC, where he had numerous solo exhibits and group shows in the East Village and SoHo.
JOE GALLANT
Painting
Joe is a full-time oil, acrylic and watercolor painter and instructor. His painting technique is loose, spontaneous, and full of interesting color interactions. The light and transparency in his paintings create a glow that is recognizable from across a room. Gallant conducts his popular Big Brush Painting Workshops at several Cape Cod locations and does painting demonstrations for various types of organizations.
AMY TALHOUK
Culinary
Amy is a passionate cook – to create food that is authentic, simple and delicious. Her husband from Lebanon is a happy recipient of these recipes. She has learned how to cook many Lebanese dishes with his mother and sister. Her most recent experimentation is with her Ooni home pizza oven. She is fearless in the kitchen and a font of knowledge.
FLORIANO PAVAO
Language Arts,
Wine, and Culture
Floriano’s professional career spans more than 36 years in education. He taught French and Spanish, and High School Latin in several school districts. In retirement, he has been quite active in the Academy for Life-Long Learners at Cape Cod Community College where he taught several courses and served as its president from 2012-2013 academic year.
DIANNE VOIKOS
Health and wellness
Dianne started her career as a Registered Nurse, then began her own business as a licensed massage therapist. She specializes in working with athletes and keeping them on top of their game. Dianne is also an herbalist and has started a product-based business, called Herbs Oils and You, using natural herbs and oils, formulating sport products for active lifestyles.
LEES YUNITS
Yoga
This is a yoga practice developed by Lees Yunits, E-RYT 500, who has taught yoga at the Cultural Center since 2017. With more than 40 years of practice and study, Lees includes the techniques of Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, Vini-Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama. Stretches, holds, balance postures, breath and meditation-all aimed to enhance every aspect of your well-being.
MARC J. SIEVERS
Culinary
Marc is an author and has spent the past 15 years sharing his expertise for earthy and elegant vegetarian cooking. He was born and raised in New England and has lived across the US, soaking up inspiration. He comes from an Italian and French heritage rich with meaty dishes and his style of vegetarian cooking is inspired in part by what he learned growing up. Paris has become Marc’s “home away from home” and has influenced him in flavors, cooking technique, and style.