SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops // Youth Art Program

DISCOVER NANTUCKET:
AN ADVENTURE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

All Skill Levels
Adult // Teen 13+


Instructor: 
Anne Conway Jennings

Days // Times:
July 17 // July 24 // July 31 // August 7 // August 14 // August 21
Thursdays  6:00 pm–9 pm

Tuition:
Single night enrollment per student $ 75
3 Pack $ 180  (enroll for 3 nights or enroll 3 people for 1 night)

Thinking of Nantucket as a material resource and natural inspiration! Looking for hidden treasures, secret spots and transient tranquil moments to deepen your sense of wonder and creativity? Perhaps take a photography class that explores Nantucket’s very special landscape, or a guided tour of Squam Swamp’s abundant foraging treasures…?

  • class description

    Experience photographing Nantucket’s natural beauty in the evening summer light. Whether you’re on the south shore, in the moors, or perched at Sconset Light, photo opportunities on the Island are abundant. We will meet at the NISDA campus and set out for a designated location determined by weather and instructor. Basic camera technique for landscape and seascape photography will be covered. Create images both unique to the photographer and chosen site. A meaningful way to remember our Island Sea and Landscapes!


    This Nantucket Landscape based workshop is open to all age groups (ages 9+ accompanied by an adult, teens and adults) and skill levels; from absolute beginner to seasoned pro, or a family on vacation! All camera formats and/or devices welcomed. Tripod encouraged but not required. 

    • Meet up at the NISDA campus in Wauwinet at 5:50 pm.
    • Travel together in NISDA’s school van, departing any time after 6:00 pm. 
    • Participants need the ability to walk for moderate stretches of time on-site. 
   
    • Dress for the weather and BYO water.

    Check out Anne's website: 

    https://www.anneconwayjennings.com/

enroll online

Sailor’s Valentine: Rescued and Found Material

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.

Monoprinting, Painting, Stenciling + Stamping

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.

Forest Bathing  (Shinrin-yoku)

April 7, 2025
1 Day Workshop June 21 // 10 am–12:30 pm August 23 // 10 am–12:30 pm

The Wauwinet Clay Ride

April 2, 2025
5 Day Intensive August 18–22 // 1 pm–3:30 pm

Young Artists  //  Ages 5-8 + 9-12

March 31, 2025
Weekly enrollment: June 16–August 22 Monday, Wednesday + Friday 9:30 am–12 noon

Generations Together  //  All Ages

March 31, 2025
Fridays 9:30 am–12 pm
Clay Workshop

Clay Wheel I

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

Chancery Calligraphy

March 31, 2025
August 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday Afternoons

Fall in Love with Watercolor!

March 31, 2025
2 Day Workshop June 17+ 19 // 9:30 am–12 noon
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