CLAY PROGRAMS AT NISDA

In our scenic Open Air Ceramic Long Shed Studio


If you haven’t experienced a clay class at NISDA, you are in for an amazing experience like no other on Nantucket! Enjoy relaxing at the potter’s wheel in our newly-renovated Open-Air Historic Long Shed Studio overlooking our scenic Seaview Farm Silos and Meadow!
July 30, 2026
2 Day Handbuilding Workshop
August 8 + 9
10 am-12:30 pm
Registration Open
July 27, 2026
POTTER'S WHEEL All Skill Levels Adult 18+ (Teens are invited to register) Dates + Times: August 4, 6,11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Tuesday and Thursday | 6–8:30 pm Instructor: Helen Mills (read bio) Tuition: $650 (+ Clay #25/$65 includes glazes and firing) No prior experience needed. All are welcome. We are able to adapt techniques to fit ever body of any age or skill level. Learn or expand your knowledge on the clay process as we explore techniques of wedging, throwing, trimming, and glazing. This will be a flexible class with a combination of group demonstration and personalized instruction. As these basic forms and techniques become second nature, you will be able to make more complex forms with confidence and curiosity. The final week will be dedicated to surface treatments and a variety of glazing strategies. Students purchase clay from NISDA. #25 bag for $65 which includes the cost of glaze and firing. Students with a basic knowledge of centering, trimming, etc. will expand their repertoire of forms. Demonstrations will include throwing of vase shapes, plates, lidded forms.. There will be an additional emphasis on developing a personal aesthetic and exploring surface design.
July 14, 2026
1 Day Workshop
July 31 | 12:30–2:30 pm
Registration open
July 6, 2026
1 Day Workshop
July 29 
Registration open
June 23, 2026
August 3-26
September 7-30
Registration open
June 22, 2026
August 3, 10, 17, 24
Mondays 4–6:30 pm
Registration open
June 21, 2026
1 Day Workshop
Saturday, August 1
10 am–12:30 pm
Registration Open
June 8, 2026
3 Day Workshop
August 7, 14 + 21
Registration open
June 4, 2026
Upon request.
Please inquire 1-2 weeks in advance.
Summer schedule June 24–August 31
March 16, 2026
Open Studio Community Membership
June 1-October 31 2026
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