Portrait Demonstration, Oil on Canvas,
The Workshop
Painting, Drawing, Art History
The White Hart Inn, Salisbury CT
After many years working and living as an artist. I am teaching everything I know. But, it all comes down to only two things—being present and being generous. That’s it. The rest is already inside you. You will learn to access it here.
My workshop is a group of people that connect through the studio experience. An authentic and connected community has developed. With my guidance, we foster a deep understanding of art, its practice, connoisseurship, and as Brice Marden said, how “the painting makes you.”
For more information on our group email us below. We look forward to you joining.
Classes we offer
Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Men’s Figure Drawing Group Thursday 530pm-830pm (Waiting List)
Third Tuesday Figure Drawing 530pm-630pm (Waiting List)
Hollister House Garden Retreat (Waiting List)
Residencies
2027 Umbria residency, May 8 thru 16th (Waiting List)
2026 Sharon CT Farm residency, June 29 thu August 3 (Sold Out)
Workshop Structure
Here’s how my sessions are structured:
• Core Curriculum: I teach 6 unique and innovative foundational concepts in drawing, painting, color, and composition. They’re very simple, practical, but extremely effective. Students quickly gain real confidence and see real progress. These foundational concepts will continue to guide us as we grow as artist.
• Class Format: 2-hours of working and instruction time. Set up and group reflection start and end the session.
• Mediums: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, and graphite
• Environment: Supportive and non-competitive — students are encouraged to take risks and grow together
• Who It’s For: Everyone: absolute beginners. We are all emerging artists
Testimonials
Peter is the teacher I never had and with that discovered a talent I never knew I had! Peter’s teaching style suits persons of all talent and range. I came to know after my first class, that not only is he a knowledgeable artist and talent himself but he expresses a compassionate interest in each of his students which allows the meek to become emboldened with a confidence to achieve. This aptly describes myself. I entered the workshop with one college art course under my belt and certainly felt a bit “less than”.
Now, eight months later, the “less than” is gone and has been replaced with incredible joy from process to final creation. I’m so thankful to have found Peter’s workshop and experience this training which produced a personal growth that could only come from a teacher like Peter.
—Lynn
Although this is not an official google review, I need to give Peter Cusack 5 stars (ok let’s just say 10!) for his incredible ability to instruct me in art class. I’m not new to art instruction, but under Peter’s tutelage, I’m new to believing in myself and my artistic abilities. I have great respect for his teaching style, his encouragement and fun, funny and insightful way to allow me to succeed and love the journey. The class is literally my favorite time of the week and I take the positive energy and joy with me when I exit the room. So run, don’t walk to sign up for a class with Peter. You will be so happy when you arrive!
—Sherri
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