The Nantucket Historical Association has announced their summer Decorative Arts schedule. I will be instructing sailor’s valentine classes the week of August 14-18, 2023.

The first class is Aug. 14-16 which is a 3 day class to complete an 8″ valentine. All materials are provided. The White Shell Garland class will concentrate on creating raised shell work around the border. We will also have time to experiment with wired shell work.

The second class, Nantucket Rose, is Aug. 17. It is a one day class to complete a 6″ valentine. A great time to introduce you to this art form. All materials are provided.

To sign up please see details listed on the NHA website – coppy and paste – https://nha.org/learn/decorative-arts/courses/white-shell-garland-sailors-valentine/

This is my first attempt to add gold leaf to a valentine.

The Class schedule dates have been announced for NHA’s Decorative Arts Sessions. This year my classes will be held the week of Aug. 15.

Monday – Wednesday, Aug 15-17 for the 3 day class. We will be concentrating on clean lines with spine shells and fancier flowers. For those that have the time I will add instructions to wire shells to enhance the floral leaves and border design. Learn to put holes in shells and wire the shells to create fancy leaf patterns. I will bring several sizes of shells to choose from.

Thursday, Aug 18 for the one day class completing a 6” valentine using a mandala pattern. Again there may be time to enhance your pattern with tiny flowers. See Photos.

Hope you can join me this fall. Contact NHA.org to sign up. Nantucket Historical Association

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The show in Sanibel was a delight. I was awarded a first place Ribbon at this shell show as well.

So great to see Shell Shows getting back to normal. Congratulations to all entries and all the shell enthusiasts attending.