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Scrimshaw, with Lee Papale
Thursday, September 9, and Friday, September 10: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $425; Nonmember $475

Explore one of Nantucket’s most familiar and recognized folk arts. Learn the traditional “blackwork” method as well as inking with other colors. Using several different surfaces of the supplied materials, participants will create three unique pieces.

All materials included. Maximum class size: 8

Lee Ann Papale, a Nantucket native scrimshaw artist, comes from a family of master artisans that includes Nancy A. Chase, Phyllis Chase Burchell, and Susan Chase Ottison. She is best known for her colorful island scenes, most notably the Nantucket silhouette in wildflowers. Lee maintains a studio year-round at 170 Orange Street.