Come create for one week, or for the whole summer!
Kinder and Youth artists will experience the flow and fun of creativity while developing a visual language of their own.
Instructors:
Leyah Jensen and Guest Artists
The spirit of our time together is hands-on fun, while exploring historic Master and Contemporary Artists from here in America and Around the World! For inspiration each week we will dive into fantastic ideas in art and techniques, from Pre-historic Cave Painting to Pop Art!
Each day Kinder and Youth will start together, then divide into Kinder and Youth projects with Youth students delving deeper into art history and techniques.
We will be inspired by Classical Egyptian, Greek and Roman Art, Leonardo’s Ingenious Inventions, Michelangelo’s Renaissance Murals, Calder Mobiles and Circus, Monet’s Watercolor Paintings, Matisse’s Big Cut-Out Murals, Andy Warhol’s Pop Art, Rauschenberg’s Collage Combines AND Christo’s Running Fence Sculpture.
All Art Supplies Provided.
Please bring a snack and beverage and be sure to wear your comfy art clothes.
Note:
Kinder and Youth Artists Program tuitions include Generations Together and NISDA’s Annual Sand Castle Contest Registration (No Generations Together on July 31 – Instead join us building Sandcastles at Jetties Beach August 3rd – See NISDA Events for more details).
Our young artists, their families, friends, and neighbors from the very young to 103 have the good old-fashioned fun of making things together.
Included in the Registration for the “Young Artists” Program.
The spirit of our time together is to enjoy each other as we celebrate Nantucket’s arts, crafts, stories, music and folk dances weekly through historic Wampanoag Peoples, Cape Verdeans, Immigrants who came over from England, to our Nantucket neighbors today - immigrants from Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
In welcoming Special Guest Artists to share their culture, stories, arts and crafts and music, we will celebrate our unique individuality, experiencing the richness of our diversity and common humanity towards a harmonious and even-keeled world!
SUMMER 2024 DATES
July 12 // 10 am–12:00 pm
July 19 // 10 am–12:00 pm
July 26 // 10 am–12:00 pm
August 9 // 10 am–12:00 pm
August 16 // 10 am–12:00 pm
Art Supplies and Snack Provided.
Be sure to wear your comfy art clothes!
Youth Handbuilding and Beginning Wheel
Enjoy creating with Clay. Bring a sketchbook and wear clay clothes!
Enjoy creating with Clay!
We will explore basic techniques as we hand build using clay slabs, coils and pinch pots which can be applied to sculpture and inventive projects! An introductory wheel throwing project starts with centering the clay and progressing to simple forms such as cylinders and bowls. Learn how to trim, alter and decorate your pieces with various glazing techniques!
One week course. Sign up for one or more.
Learn how to make your own comics in this one week, 3 session course!
We will begin by looking at existing comic books and graphic novels for inspiration, and then segue into making our own. Topics covered will include character design, crafting panel compositions, and creating a compelling narrative. This class will focus on traditional methods of comic making with pen and ink, but the techniques learned can be applied to digital creation as well. The length of your comic is up to you-you. You can make your own “Sunday strip,” craft a mini-zine, or draw the first chapter of your comics saga! Come with ideas, and leave with a finished comic.
Students can register for one or both weeks.
Young Artists will gain inspiration and learn from nature as they develop drawing skills and create art in the landscape traveling to island sites they will enjoy island settings, and are inspired by our island’s natural world; Nantucket beaches, woods, and meadows.
(NISDA school van transportation provided)
Instructor: Anne C Jennings
Thursday evenings we will meet at NISDA campus then depart for a location determined by weather and instructor.
An overview of basic photographic principles and mechanics will be discussed. Time will be maximized for photographing with a focus on methods and challenges to create photographs that are both unique to the location and photographer. 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, and tripod encouraged but not required.
Instructor: Laura Herhold
Explore texture, repetitive pattern, drawing in clay, as well as slab, and handbuilding techniques in clay as we learn to create tiles for installation or as objects of beauty.
Tiles can tell a narrative story... and tiles can reveal impressions and patterns from nature. The studio is equipped with a slab roller and the required hand tools. We will also explore surface treatments and simple glaze options. Bring your ideas! Beginners are welcome. Each student purchases clay from NISDA (25 lb box). The fee includes the cost of firing.
Instructor: Michael Frassinelli, Visiting Resident Artist
This studio course will take students through the basics of painting with acrylic paint.
Designed primarily for beginners; more advanced students can receive additional one on one coaching. The course will take place in the studio or on a covered outdoor deck at NISDA. A list of materials to gather will be provided by the instructor prior to the beginning of the course. Studio brushes, easels and basic studio supplies are available for use.
Instructor: Michael Frassinelli, Visiting Resident Artist
This course is open to all interested 9+, Teen, and Adults. Great for a family!
Assemblage is a technique that allows the artist the latitude of using found or upcycled objects, parts, or materials, to create something altogether new and inventive. The resulting object(s) can celebrate pure form or refer to something meaningful, symbolic or known. As described on the MOMA site: "Assemblage art gives objects new meanings, makes creative connections between disparate elements, and elevates non-art materials into the realm of art." No prior experience or art training is required to participate. Tools and supplies are provided by NISDA. Students may bring in their own items, bits and pieces, and recycled materials of interest to use.
No drawing experience necessary!
Using 5 simple pen strokes you will create surprisingly complex, beautiful art using the Zentangle™ Method of drawing deconstructed patterns.
Individuals have found this drawing experience to be relaxing and it has been documented to emotionally assist young adults with ADHD. No drawing experience necessary. Learn something new and fun! All materials are supplied.
Taught by Denese Allen, Certified Zentangle™ Teacher
$400 for 90 minutes
Up to 8 participants
Additional participants $40/each
Maximum 12 in total
All art materials are provided
Art options:
Other fun:
Families bring decorations, cake, paper goods, and goody bags.
For more information regarding scheduling:
nisdaartsnantucket@nisda.org
508-228-9248
You may arrange tutorials with our NISDA faculty. Tutorials can be for individuals and groups of Adults, Teens, Youth or Families. Scheduling is dependent on instructor and/or studio availability.
Please call
508-228-9248 or visit NISDA office to inquire. Pricing based on number of participants.
Seaview Farm Arts Center
23 Wauwinet Road
Nantucket, Ma 02554
PHONE (508) 228-9248
FAX (508) 228-3648
EMAIL nisdaartsnantucket@nisda.org