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I am pleased to announce a new opportunity for all shell enthusiasts to purchase cases and finished shell art… Bill Jordan has opened a new shell art store. Bill is an award winning shell artist that just happens to create … Continue reading →

Join me for this summer’s sailor’s valentine shell art classes. All 3 classes will be held in conjunction with the Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket MA.  See below for details. Save

Floral Rings” Sailors Valentine Location: 1800 House Tuesday, August 2nd – Thursday, August 4th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Member $700; Nonmember $750 Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box. Celebrate with award-winning artist Suzanne Marie … Continue reading →

Friday, August 5, 2016 | 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: 1800 House Nantucket, MA “Pretty as a Picture” Youth Sailors Valentines, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch Member $50; Nonmember $75 Sailors Valentines for the young and young at heart. This class is … Continue reading →

“Laurel Wreath” Sailors Valentine, with Suzanne Marie Dietsch Monday, August 8th – Wednesday, August 10th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Member $800; Nonmember $850 Create this maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry case. The Laurel Wreath design symbolizes excellence … Continue reading →

My Shell Show Entry is ready. It is an 18″ shell mosaic in a black lacquer frame. I was kept busy learning to cut flower petals from shell this year. There are over 100 flower petals. And, if you look … Continue reading →

I hope everyone gets the chance to explore Pamela Boynton’s new book – Contemporary Sailors’ Valentines Romance Revisited. The traditional art form of shell mosaics is just fascinating !!! I am honored to announce Pamela has included several of my … Continue reading →

Watch for times and dates on the Nantucket Historical Associations 2016 Summer Arts and Crafts programs. Here is a sneek peak of the 3 valentine classes I hope to be teaching this summer. More details can be found as they … Continue reading →

The summer youth class at the 1800 House was a great success. Eight pretty ladies plus one lovely assistant and the slightly frazzled instructor successfully completed 8 shell mosaic masterpieces in record time…3 hours (including the 15 minute snack break … Continue reading →

This summer the Sarasota Shell Club Artisans display shell art at the Bird Key Yacht Club and the Anna Marie Island Library in Sarasota Florida.