PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops

DRAWING IN NATURE

Let your creativity run wild!

Youth 9+ // Teen 13+


Instructors: 
Ian Torney + Michael Frassinelli

  • workshop description

    Youth + Teen Artists will gain inspiration and learn from nature as they develop observational drawing skills and learn design basics from natural patterns and structures found in the landscape. The class will immerse themselves in natural settings around the island as they study the natural world in abundance.  


    All materials are provided by NISDA. 

Clay Wheel All Levels

August 29, 2025
CLAY WHEEL ALL LEVELS Adult 18+ (Teens are invited to register) Instructors: Helen Mills Learn or expand your knowledge on the clay process as we explore techniques of wedging, throwing, trimming, and glazing.

Handbuilding Fall 2025

August 29, 2025
CLAY HANDBUILDING I Beginner to Intermediate Adult 18+ (Teens are invited to register) Handbuilding is the art of using our hands and simple tools to create clay objects.

Wheel 1 and Handbuilding Combo

August 23, 2025
September 1-24

Long Shed Clay

May 30, 2025
Open Studio Community Membership
July 1-October 15