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Join us at the Museum for an Introduction to Colored Pencil Botanical Drawing class by art educator Mary Barresi.

When: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 4-5 pm
Place: In-person only. At the Museum, 2nd floor

This class begins with practicing “learning to see” exercises, and includes a demonstration of the unique characteristics of Prismacolor color pencils. Participants will begin their individual botanical drawings, which they can complete on their own. All drawing and reference materials will be provided.

Program is free but registration is requested. Please RSVP to Jessica: jnejame@fergusonmuseum.org.

Mary Barresi is an art educator and administrator, experienced in a wide variety of art media. Her preferred focus being both graphite and color pencil nature studies. She has had her work displayed in numerous art exhibitions throughout her career. Mary assisted her advanced drawing students with preparing their college portfolios and continues to teach drawing skills to all ages.

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ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

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F.I. Sketchbook 2005

THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON

In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s history, there is no artist more synonymous, more closely associated with Fishers Island than Charles B. “Charlie” Ferguson. The main show features images from two of Charlie's sketchbooks which functioned as illustrated diaries that were filled with daily activities, nature observations, personal notes, and lots of art—drawings, sketches, and watercolors—in various states of completion.

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