SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops // Youth Art Program

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KATHY KELM

Kathy Kelm is NISDA’s Founding Director. Rhode Island School of Design, BFA/Fine Arts. RISD Assistant Professor; Textiles, Art-in-Environment, Art Ed; Cultural Expressions: Interdisciplinary Curriculum at Providence Campus and founded Nantucket RISD Summer Session 1973 – 1978 which birthed Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts, founded in 1978 through affiliation with Mass Art Boston. In 1973, with Larry Cronin, began 1st Sand Castle Day, orchestrated NISDA’s program facility rentals: Islander homes for housing, Public High School classrooms, Academy Hill, Coffin School, Historic Association’s Lightship Nantucket, to purchase of 71 Washington Street Artist Residency cottages, Seaview Farm Dairy Barn, Long Shed and gifting of 55 Wauwinet property and house for Residency.


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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