SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops // Youth Art Program

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DENESE ALLEN

Denese Allen has been an island resident since 1991. Her very first job on Nantucket was at NISDA and she has been involved in the school ever since, as an instructor, consultant and on the Board of Directors. Although art is her passion, she has used her creativity to better the island though many venues – including the world of printed media.

Recently she has been instrumental working as a consultant for NISDA as Project Manager for all of NISDA’s Historic Restoration projects including re-building a silo, moving a Heifer Barn and re-locating & restoring the Artist Residency Cottages. Denese is a Certified Zentangle™ Teacher (CZT), and she incorporates her zen-drawing of patterns into her favorite form of art-making in her mixed media pieces. With the philosophy that there are no mistakes, only opportunities, she believes that everyone is an artist, and that what’s important is the creative process of art-making – with the finished product being just an added benefit.


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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