Sandwich arts ALLIANCE CLASS schedule
Feature Screenwriting
with Claude Kerven
with Claude Kerven
Class: Eight Thursdays, April 9 - May 28
Time: 12 Noon - 3 PM
Class Description:
This 8-week workshop offers a comprehensive deep dive into the art of writing professional feature film treatments. You’ll explore the essential elements of story development—from mastering narrative structure and designing dynamic characters to crafting high-stakes conflict and writing impactful, authentic dialogue.
Instructor - Claude Kerven
Among his many accomplishments, Claude Kerven wrote "Mortal Thoughts," starring Bruce Willis and Harvey Keitel
The esteemed Chair of the NYC Film Academy, Claude is here to share his wealth of expertise. With a remarkable track record in TV, film, and directing, he's ready to guide you toward unleashing your creative potential. Claude's long list of awards and accolades includes short films for Saturday Night Live, as well as director of “They Never Found Her” with Elisabeth Moss and Peter Stormare.
Time: 12 Noon - 3 PM
Class Description:
This 8-week workshop offers a comprehensive deep dive into the art of writing professional feature film treatments. You’ll explore the essential elements of story development—from mastering narrative structure and designing dynamic characters to crafting high-stakes conflict and writing impactful, authentic dialogue.
Instructor - Claude Kerven
Among his many accomplishments, Claude Kerven wrote "Mortal Thoughts," starring Bruce Willis and Harvey Keitel
The esteemed Chair of the NYC Film Academy, Claude is here to share his wealth of expertise. With a remarkable track record in TV, film, and directing, he's ready to guide you toward unleashing your creative potential. Claude's long list of awards and accolades includes short films for Saturday Night Live, as well as director of “They Never Found Her” with Elisabeth Moss and Peter Stormare.
Discover Your Painting Voice
Best Practices in Opaque Mediums with Kim Morin Weineck
Dates: Sat., April 11 and 18
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: SAA Classroom
130 Main Street, Sandwich MA
Class Description:
Over the course of a two-day workshop, artists will earn the tenets of painting through specific exercises. Discover Your Painting Voice gives students the ability to explore an opaque painting medium of your choice: oil, acrylic, or gouache. Whether you are a beginner or are continuing to build on your skills, you’ll learn techniques to express your unique vision with color, texture, and style.
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: SAA Classroom
130 Main Street, Sandwich MA
Class Description:
Over the course of a two-day workshop, artists will earn the tenets of painting through specific exercises. Discover Your Painting Voice gives students the ability to explore an opaque painting medium of your choice: oil, acrylic, or gouache. Whether you are a beginner or are continuing to build on your skills, you’ll learn techniques to express your unique vision with color, texture, and style.
Instructor: Kim Morin Weineck
Kim Morin Weineck is an award-winning artist, educator, and designer who enjoys working in all art mediums, traditional and digital. Endlessly inspired by nature and hailing from an immensely creative family of artists, she graduated with distinction from Massachusetts College of Art and is a juried member of local and national art societies.
Kim Morin Weineck is an award-winning artist, educator, and designer who enjoys working in all art mediums, traditional and digital. Endlessly inspired by nature and hailing from an immensely creative family of artists, she graduated with distinction from Massachusetts College of Art and is a juried member of local and national art societies.
An Acrylic Painting Journey
with Peggy Richard
Dates: 6 Tuesdays, April 21 - May 26
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: SAA Classroom
130 Main Street, Sandwich MA
Class Description:
If you are a motivated painter who has already discovered the joy and diversity of painting with acrylics, this class could be right for you!
This is a chance for you to create paintings that you have always wanted to paint. You select the subject (and size) based on your personal interests, original photographs, drawings, paintings, studies, memories, and ideas. Please come to the first class prepared to share your painting plans with us, and to start your first painting. Various teaching methods and demos will be utilized as needed.
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: SAA Classroom
130 Main Street, Sandwich MA
Class Description:
If you are a motivated painter who has already discovered the joy and diversity of painting with acrylics, this class could be right for you!
This is a chance for you to create paintings that you have always wanted to paint. You select the subject (and size) based on your personal interests, original photographs, drawings, paintings, studies, memories, and ideas. Please come to the first class prepared to share your painting plans with us, and to start your first painting. Various teaching methods and demos will be utilized as needed.
Instructor: Peggy Richard
Peggy Richard holds a BA and MEd in Art Education and taught art in north central Massachusetts before relocating to Cape Cod in 2013. She is a juried member at the Cape Cod Art Center, a member of the Sandwich Arts Alliance, the Falmouth Art Center, the Cotuit Center of the Arts, as well as the Marshworks Art Collective. She has studied with Mary Moquin and Ed Chesnovitch. She is an award-winning artist whose works can be seen in exhibitions throughout Massachusetts.
Peggy Richard holds a BA and MEd in Art Education and taught art in north central Massachusetts before relocating to Cape Cod in 2013. She is a juried member at the Cape Cod Art Center, a member of the Sandwich Arts Alliance, the Falmouth Art Center, the Cotuit Center of the Arts, as well as the Marshworks Art Collective. She has studied with Mary Moquin and Ed Chesnovitch. She is an award-winning artist whose works can be seen in exhibitions throughout Massachusetts.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
A Seaglass Art Workshop
with Lynn Sullivan
Class: Thurs., April 23
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Location: SAA Classroom - 130 Main Street - Sandwich MA
Class Description:
Celebrate the beauty of spring In this fun and relaxing seaglass art workshop! Inspired by the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” participants will create a charming framed seaglass flower design using genuine sea glass, natural accents, and watercolor details. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a unique piece of coastal-inspired art perfect for your home or as a gift.
Materials: Materials will be provided, and a $10.00 fee will be due to the instructor at the class. Please feel free to bring your own materials as well.
Instructor: Lynn Sullivan
A former teacher turned coastal artist, Lynn Sullivan creates one-of-a-kind seaglass and mixed media artwork inspired by the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Her pieces capture the serenity and charm of the shoreline, transforming found sea treasures into framed works that celebrate coastal life. A member of Sandwich Arts Alliance, she is passionate about promoting arts in the community and sharing the joy of creativity through her workshops. Her coastal creations are available in local shops and cherished by collectors near and far.
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Location: SAA Classroom - 130 Main Street - Sandwich MA
Class Description:
Celebrate the beauty of spring In this fun and relaxing seaglass art workshop! Inspired by the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” participants will create a charming framed seaglass flower design using genuine sea glass, natural accents, and watercolor details. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a unique piece of coastal-inspired art perfect for your home or as a gift.
Materials: Materials will be provided, and a $10.00 fee will be due to the instructor at the class. Please feel free to bring your own materials as well.
Instructor: Lynn Sullivan
A former teacher turned coastal artist, Lynn Sullivan creates one-of-a-kind seaglass and mixed media artwork inspired by the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Her pieces capture the serenity and charm of the shoreline, transforming found sea treasures into framed works that celebrate coastal life. A member of Sandwich Arts Alliance, she is passionate about promoting arts in the community and sharing the joy of creativity through her workshops. Her coastal creations are available in local shops and cherished by collectors near and far.
Let's Breakdown the Portrait!
with Catherine Hafer
with Catherine Hafer
Class: 3 Saturdays: May 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: SAA Classroom, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Class Description
This 3-day workshop is designed to teach you how to create a beautiful expressive portrait using a grisaille technique (one color plus white).
The goal is to focus on structural form, understanding value and edges, plus drawing and observational skills which are the building blocks to a successful portrait.
This method will enable you to capture the essence of your subject with depth and emotion, without the distraction of color.
There will be Instructor demos and lots of one-on-one instruction and feedback. Students may bring good quality images or use provided references. The workshop will be taught in oil, but the same principles apply if you want to join using acrylic.
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: SAA Classroom, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Class Description
This 3-day workshop is designed to teach you how to create a beautiful expressive portrait using a grisaille technique (one color plus white).
The goal is to focus on structural form, understanding value and edges, plus drawing and observational skills which are the building blocks to a successful portrait.
This method will enable you to capture the essence of your subject with depth and emotion, without the distraction of color.
There will be Instructor demos and lots of one-on-one instruction and feedback. Students may bring good quality images or use provided references. The workshop will be taught in oil, but the same principles apply if you want to join using acrylic.