PAINTING // DRAWING


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
May 2, 2025
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING Decorative Arts Design + Studio Techniques Instructor: Spencer Kimble Days // Times: Saturday, July 19 // 12 pm–4 pm Tuition: $95 per class (includes all materials) Immerse yourself in an afternoon of linoleum block cutting + printmaking at NISDA. This 4 hour workshop will include a demonstration of carving, inking techniques, independent work time and discussion. You will come away with an understanding of the tools, techniques, and processes of printmaking using linoleum blocks.
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 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
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.