NISDA STAFF


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 15, 2026
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Scholarship for Year-Round Nantucket Students Ages 5-19
April 14, 2026
Two 3 day sessions: Sign up for one or both.
July 14, 15, 16
July 21, 22 + 23
Registration Open
April 14, 2026
Two 3 day sessions:
July 28, 29 + 30
August 4, 5 + 6
Registration Open
April 11, 2026
In the Studio with Michael Frassinelli
3 Day Workshop
August 11, 12,+ 13
Adult | Teens are invited to enroll 
Registration Open
March 30, 2026
July 10, 17, 24, 31
Registration open
March 27, 2026
June 1- 24
July 6-29

August 3-26
September 7-30
Registration open
Clay Workshop
March 27, 2026
Session 1:  July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Session 2:  August  4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Registration open
March 26, 2026
Session 1:  July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Session 2:  August  4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Registration open
March 25, 2026
June Session: June 8, 15, 22, 29
July Session: July 6, 13, 20, 27
Registration open
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