“Nantucket Compass Rose” Sailor’s Valentine Class with Suzanne Marie Dietsch
Monday, August 17, to Thursday, August 20: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $800; Nonmember $850

Create a maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box.

Inspired by the Tucker’s Roofwalk compass rose atop the whaling museum, students will experience working with the more intricate and tiny shell patterns. Students will also explore preparations necessary for participating in shell art shows. All tools, shells, instructions and the 8” handcrafted cherry octagon case will be available to complete this treasured keepsake.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 10

SUZANNE MARIE DIETSCH is a multi-time first place and best-in-show recipient in the most competitive shell competitions in the country: Philadelphia, Sarasota and Sanibel. She is known for her creative, three-dimensional approach to this craft. Her goal is to honor the nautical folk-art history of Sailors Valentines while creating a more personal, contemporary spin to this treasured 1800’s art form. Suzanne has a deep appreciation for nature’s artistry and enjoys the intricate, mosaic expressions that can be created with seashells. She is self taught and creates each design one tiny seashell at a time.

“Nantucket Rose” Sailors Valentine, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch

“Country Lace” Sailors Valentines, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch

 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

“Country Lace” Sailors Valentines, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch
Tuesday, September 16, to Thursday, September 18: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $800; Nonmember $850

Create an historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box

With respect to traditional techniques, students will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to create this specific eight-sided Sailors Valentines open-laced center-medallion pattern. You will be taught a new 3-dimensional technique that will add interest to the traditional Sailors Valentines. The pattern leaves opportunity for individualized personalization. Participants will be provided with an 8” handcrafted, octagon-shaped cherry box, seashells, and the tools and instructions necessary to create this prized keepsake.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 10

SUZANNE MARIE DIETSCH is a multi-time first place and best-in-show recipient in the most competitive shell competitions in the United States: Philadelphia, Sarasota and Sanibel. She is known for her creative, 3-dimensional approach to this craft. Suzanne has a deep appreciation for nature’s artistry and enjoys the intricate mosaic expressions that can be created with seashells. A native of Illinois, she attended Black Hawk Community College and Illinois State. She is self taught and creates each design one tiny seashell at a time. Her goal is to honor the nautical folk art history of Sailors Valentines while creating a more personal, contemporary spin to this treasured 1800’s art form. www.seashellvalentines.com

“Starlight” Sailors Valentines, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch

 

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

“Starlight” Sailors Valentines, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch
Tuesday, June 17, to Thursday, June 19: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $800; Nonmember $850

Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box

With respect to traditional techniques, students will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to create this specific eight-sided Sailors Valentines star pattern. You will be taught a new three-dimensional technique that will add interest to the traditional Sailors Valentines. The pattern leaves opportunity for individualized personalization. Participants will be provided with an 8” handcrafted, octagon-shaped cherry box, seashells, and the tools and instructions necessary to create this prized keepsake.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 10

SUZANNE MARIE DIETSCH is a multi-time first place and best-in-show recipient in the most competitive shell competitions in the country: Philadelphia, Sarasota and Sanibel. She is known for her creative, three-dimensional approach to this craft. Her goal is to honor the nautical folk-art history of Sailors Valentines while creating a more personal, contemporary spin to this treasured 1800’s art form. Suzanne has a deep appreciation for nature’s artistry and enjoys the intricate, mosaic expressions that can be created with seashells. She is self taught and creates each design one tiny seashell at a time. www.seashellvalentines.com