On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, the Hoboken Historical Museum will host a guided painting event called Acrylic on Canvas: Blossoming Brushstrokes. This session will be led by Valentyna Zasutska, a professional artist and architect. The workshop will take place at 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, and is open to all skill levels.
Attendees will work on a 9×12-inch acrylic floral painting and learn how to build it from start to finish. The event encourages both beginners and experienced painters to join. Everyone will be taught step by step.
- Step-by-step acrylic painting on a 9×12-inch canvas with artist Valentyna Zasutska.
- Valentyna’s works are featured in top design magazines and prestigious collections in Ukraine and the U.S.
- Enjoy a creative evening with BYOB and light refreshments at the Hoboken Historical Museum.
Step-by-Step Painting in a Relaxed Setting
This is a hands-on session where participants will receive direct instruction from Valentyna. First, she will explain how to create a strong composition. Then, she will teach how to choose the right colors, mix them, and apply them in layers. Brush techniques will also be covered to help create texture and depth in the artwork.
All painting supplies will be provided. Since the event is BYOB, guests are invited to bring their own drinks. Light refreshments will also be available at the venue. The museum’s quiet and welcoming space will give participants the chance to focus, learn, and enjoy the painting process.
Valentyna’s teaching style is structured but supportive. She gives clear direction while allowing room for each painter’s creativity. As a result, even first-time painters will leave with a finished floral piece.
About the Artist: Valentyna Zasutska
Valentyna Zasutska is an artist and architect based in Jersey City, New Jersey, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine. She graduated in 2009 from the Faculty of Architecture at KNUBA (Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture), where she studied Fine and Decorative Arts.
Since 2011, she has worked as both an architect and artist with the Zhenya Zasutsky and Team Architectural Bureau. Her art has been included in projects by well-known Ukrainian architects such as Serhiy and Vlada Makhno, Serhiy Gotvyansky, and Victoria Oskilko.
Her paintings have appeared in many private and public spaces in Ukraine and the United States, including in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Some of her work is held in the Museum of the History of Kyiv, and pieces from her “KYIV.DRONE” series are displayed in the Office of the President of Ukraine.
In addition to private collections, five of her paintings are on display at the Creative State of Arsenal, located at the historic Arsenal plant in Kyiv. Since 2022, her works have also been installed at the M11 hotel in Kyiv.
Her art has been featured in major magazines such as ELLE Decoration, Vogue, ID Interior, Home Interior, and Domus Design. These appearances show her strong connection to both the design and fine arts communities.
She also teaches painting to both children and adults. In her workshops, she focuses on encouraging creativity through practical techniques. She uses her background in both painting and design to help students build skills and confidence.
You can follow her work on Instagram at @valya_zasutska.
Event Details and Registration
This workshop will run for two hours, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and will be held at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. It is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The ticket includes all materials needed to complete a 9×12-inch acrylic floral painting. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring their drinks.
Spots are limited. You can sign up and get your ticket by visiting the event page:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/hoboken-historical-museum-inc/acrylic-on-canvas-blossoming-brushstrokes-workshop
