​Still Life, Fresh Eyes: A Painting Workshop for the Paintcurious

​You don't have to be a painter. 

​cabbage house x The Mona is bringing together theatre makers, writers, musicians, dancers, thinkers, and anyone who loves art for an afternoon of still life painting guided by Brooklyn-based fine arts painter, Michael Stamos (https://www.michaelstamos.com/).

​This workshop is rooted in a belief that a well-rounded artistic practice is one of the most powerful tools a creative person can have. When you're blocked, burnt out, or struggling with idle hands, sometimes the answer is borrowing from a lane that isn't yours. Painting asks you to slow down, really look, and make something with your hands. 

​Michael will guide you through foundational techniques and observational painting exercises, leaving you with real skills you can actually take home and use.

​Doors open at 3:30pm. Come early, get settled, pick up your materials, meet the people around you. Order drinks and food at the bar to fuel your needed creative energy. 

​Painting starts at 4pm sharp.

​Michael will lead the group through a structured still life session — demos, technique drills, and personal feedback as you work. 

​What your ticket price covers:

​Every dollar goes directly back into making this afternoon possible and keeping these events going. Here's where it goes:

• ​Supplies

  • ​All painting supplies for the session

  • ​A set of paints and brushes to take home

  • ​Two canvases: one for now, one for whenever you decide later is

• ​Instructor compensation

  • ​Michael is a working artist and his time, expertise, and teaching are valued and paid accordingly

• ​Organizer time

  • ​The planning, coordination, and care that goes into producing an event like this

• ​Future programming

  • ​Cabbage House is an independent, artist-run company. Your ticket helps us keep making things like this happen!

​If cost is a barrier, let us know.

​Space is limited, we look forward to seeing you!

​About our painter:

​Michael Stamos (b. 1996, Chicago) is an American fine artist based in Brooklyn.  His studio practice focuses primarily on realist portraiture, animals, and townscapes, though he occasionally creates large-scale abstract works.  Influenced by early 20th century phenomenology, Stamos uses what he calls “sensitive realism” to explore the fundamental commonalities in the ways different individuals perceive the world.  His paintings have been exhibited in group shows in New York City and Provincetown, MA, and he is currently preparing portraits for a solo show in Provincetown later this year. 

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​Stamos received his BA from The University of Chicago.  Following a short career in finance, he went on to study painting at The Art Students League of New York, where he became a student and mentee of master portraitist Sharon Sprung.  Stamos also serves on the Board of Advisors of Anthology Film Archives.