Workshops at PAAM
Come study at the Museum School at PAAM year-round and join an arts community that spans a century of ground-breaking creativity.
Current workshops
Spring 2014
January - May
The Museum School features workshops in the fine arts from chilly January through lovely May. Come in out of the cold to enjoy drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media, as well as our workshops taking …
Learn moreUpcoming workshops
Summer 2014
June - September
Offerings include week-long workshops and drop-in sessions to fit your needs. Whether you’re just starting out and trying something completely new or continuing your life-long study, we have teaching artists and workshops that you want. …
Learn moreUnless otherwise noted, workshops are appropriate whether you’re just beginning or more advanced. Looking for something specific? Check out the expanded categories which might just lead you right to what you wanted. If you have questions, let us know. We’re happy to put you in touch with the instructor if we can’t answer something for you.
Workshops are generally limited to 10 students, though some are even smaller. For Artists in their Studio workshops, directions will be provided upon registration. Studios are available approximately half-hour before class and half-hour after class, unless otherwise noted. Certain workshops include additional studio time before or after class. Occasionally we also have studio space available during the week which can be rented for private student use. Our studios are fully accessible.
Material and supply costs are in addition to tuition and vary by workshop. They are the responsibility of the student. Many supplies are available in Provincetown at Conwell Lumber or Lands End True Value, both of which provide discounts to PAAM students. We recommend you obtain harder-to-find items before coming to town. PAAM studios include easels, stools, tables, drawing stools, and side tables. Additional materials are provided for printmaking workshops. Refer to workshop material lists for specific information.
A limited number of portable, outdoor, French easels are available for a nominal rental fee for plein air workshops. Otherwise, students are welcome to utilize our studio easels if they are not able to bring an outdoor easel.
Students traveling who are unable to carry materials with them can make prior arrangements to have items shipped to PAAM.
In the case that you forgot something, it broke, or ran out, we usually have one you can borrow. Feel free to ask.
Local Art Supply Stores
Artist’s Loft
- 135 Bradford Street
- 508.487.1804
Conwell Ace Hardware and Lumber
- 21 Conwell Street
- 508.487.0150
Land’s End Marine Supply
- 337 Commercial Street
- 508.487.0784
We are a Green building and care about both our students and the environment. PAAM’s physical plant has been awarded a Silver LEED rating by the United States Green Building Council to recognize PAAM’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, which quantifies PAAM’s environmental performance, and assures the public that PAAM’s facility is designed and operated to help save energy and natural resources.
Accordingly, we have a list of approved solvents and mediums that can be used in our facility.
Attached is a list of commonly asked questions that we hope might help you out.
