Full 2009 Schedule Registration information

Shell Mirror, with Mary Emery and Elizabeth Braun
Tuesday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11: 4 P.M. –7 P.M.
Member $325; Nonmember $375

Shell Mirror, with Mary Emery and Elizabeth Braun
Monday, August 31, to Wednesday, September 2: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $325; Nonmember $375

Using a handmade hickory frame and seashells from far and wide, students will have the opportunity to create a decorative mirror. The wide wooden frames, made from hand-hewn wood, provide a perfect background surface for seashells. Many of the techniques used in sailors valentines are transferable, and there is plenty of room for expanding creative ideas. Shells from all over the world will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own treasures to include in their masterpiece.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 16

MARY EMERY LACOURSIERE graduated from Pratt Institute with an MFA in printmaking and painting. She had a studio in New York City for fifteen years, specializing in hand-painted sisal rugs, murals, and restoring historical painting. A member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration since 1978, Mary has been a contributing artist for Lifetime Television and Hearst Entertainment and currently owns and operates Emery Design here on Nantucket.

ELIZABETH BRAUN has been creating sailors valentines for more than fifteen years; they can be seen at Nantucket Looms. Her work has blended the early techniques and designs with a contemporary approach to color and texture.