SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops // Youth Art Program

CLAY HANDBUILDING I

Beginner to Intermediate

Instructor: 
Penny Hanson 


Dates // Times:
Session I: July 8, 15, 22, 29
Session II: August 5, 12, 19, 26

Tuesdays 6:30–9 pm

Tuition per session:
 
$ 275
# 25 Clay (includes glazes and firing) $ 60


Handbuilding is the art of using our hands and simple tools to create clay objects.


  • class description

    Basic ceramic methods such as coiling, slab and pinch pot construction, along with a ceramic vocabulary, will be explored as students design and create effective artworks.  Becoming familiar with ceramic concepts leads us on our journey into clay.


    • Slip: watery clay mixture used as “glue” and texture
    • Score: the act of creating a rough edge/texture to connect, close, or attach clay with slip 
    • Wedge: the act of preparing clay to reduce air bubbles and soften
    • Slab: flatten and spread clay from a lump to an equal and even slice
    • Coil: the fundamental act of rolling clay to use to build/create

    The sculpting of cups, bowls, containers, and other simple objects will be demonstrated. These techniques are easily adapted to organic or inventive sculptural forms of your design. Surface design and simple glaze techniques will be used to finish pieces. Individual guidance and support will be provided to make it fun!

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April 18, 2025
SAILOR’S VALENTINE Rescued and Found Material // Upcycled Art Teen 13+ // Adult Instructor: Michael Frassinelli Days // Times: August 4 , 6 + 8 Monday, Wednesday + Friday 1:30 am–4 pm Tuition: $ 195 An interesting twist on the Sailor’s Valentine! Found, rescued and upcycled materials are given new life in this 3D assemblage which draws its inspiration from the timeless and sentimental gifts brought home by Nantucket’s 19th century sea voyagers for their loved ones! Bring your tidbits or scavenge from a collection of odds and ends supplied by the instructor and NISDA. Art materials provided by NISDA.
April 16, 2025
MONOPRINTING, PAINTING, STENCILING + STAMPING Decorative Arts Design + Studio Techniques Instructor: Kathy Kelm Days // Times: July 8 // July 15 // July 22 // July 29 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Tuition: $85 per class // $ 300 for all 4 classes (includes studio materials) Delve into colorful monoprinting with Nantucket’s nature, direct painting,stenciling and stamping techniques. This workshop explores fundamental elements of pattern and design layouts while discovering and creating your own personal motifs and ornamentation.
April 7, 2025
1 Day Workshop June 21 // 10 am–12:30 pm August 23 // 10 am–12:30 pm
April 2, 2025
5 Day Intensive August 18–22 // 1 pm–3:30 pm
March 31, 2025
Weekly enrollment: June 16–August 22 Monday, Wednesday + Friday 9:30 am–12 noon
March 31, 2025
Fridays 9:30 am–12 pm
Clay Workshop
March 31, 2025
July Session: July 7–August 1 August Session: August 4–29 4 weeks per Session Afternoon Session: Tuesday + Thursday 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Evening Session: Tuesday + Thursday 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
March 31, 2025
August 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday Afternoons
March 31, 2025
2 Day Workshop June 17+ 19 // 9:30 am–12 noon
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