PAINTING // DRAWING  // FIBER WORKS + CRAFT


At Seaview Farm Studios and in the Environment


Beginner and experienced students will enjoy working in our historic Seaview Farm studios working from Still Life, or outdoors “en plein air”.... in the meadow at the farm alongside the last two standing silos on the island, at nearby Polpis Harbor, or explore the island’s natural beauty away from campus.
Classes + Workshops
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
March 31, 2025
August 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday Afternoons
March 31, 2025
2 Day Workshop June 17+ 19 // 9:30 am–12 noon
March 31, 2025
July 17 // July 25 // July 31 August 7 // August 14 // August 21 Thursdays 6:00 pm–9 pm
March 31, 2025
July 19 // Saturday // 9:30 am–1 pm August 2 // Saturday // 9:30 am–1 pm
March 31, 2025
July 8, 9, 10, 11 9:30 am–12 noon
March 31, 2025
4 Day Workshop July 8, 9, 10, 11 9:30 am–12 noon
March 31, 2025
3 Day Workshop July 28–August 1 Monday, Wednesday + Friday 9:30 am–12 noon
March 26, 2025
2 Full days July 15 + 17 // 9:30 am–3:30 pm
March 26, 2025
Saturday July 12 10 am–12:30 pm
Held at Seaview Farm Art Center Wauwinet.
All studio Tuitions include attending Wednesday Night Lecture Series.

Note: Interested Teens are encouraged to enroll in NISDA Classes and Workshops and attend Wednesday Evening Lecture Series and Gallery Openings. Selected offerings are also open to Youth and Families.


NISDA Artist Studio housing accomodations to NISDA Summer Session students taking week-long workshops on a space available basis. Call 508-228-9248 to inquire.