The Artists Association of Nantucket offers year-round art education for students of all ages and levels. The Visual Arts Center is home to multimedia art studios, rental studios, the Champion Gallery, and the Kaaren and Charles Hale apartment for artists in residence.
Discover a vibrant series of creative classes designed to inspire, challenge, and connect artists of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, explore a new medium, or simply enjoy dedicated creative time, our workshops provide expert instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Choose from a wide variety of sessions—including painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics and more—all thoughtfully designed to spark creativity through hands-on projects. Each class offers an opportunity to learn, experiment, and grow alongside a community of fellow artists. Join us for a season full of creativity, learning, and fun.
Registration is now open for Spring and Summer Programming!
Summer Adult Evening & Ceramics classes registration opens April 2.
Click here to check our calendar for a complete listing if programming registration dates.
For programming questions, please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education
Thursday, 5:30–8:30pm
March 26
Saturday, 10am–1pm
March 28
Wednesday, 5:30–8:30pm
April 1
Thursday, 5:30–8:30pm
April 2
Monday, April 8, 1–6pm
Tuesday, April 9, 3–5pm
Monday & Tuesday, 6–8pm
April 13 & 14
Saturday, 10am–2pm
April 18
Wednesday, 5–7pm
April 22
Tuesday–Friday, 9–11:30am
April 21–24
Tuesday–Friday, 9–11:30am
April 21-24
Fridays, 10–11am
April 3–May 15
*No class April 17 & 24
Tuesdays, 10–11am
March 31–May 19
*NO CLASS April 21
Mondays, 3:30–4:30pm
March 30–May 18
*NO CLASS April 20
Mondays, 3–4:30pm
March 30–May 18
*NO Class April 20
Mondays, 3–5pm
March 30–May 18
*NO class April 20
Mondays, 6–8pm
March 30–May 11
*NO Class April 20
Tuesdays, 3–4:30pm
March 31–May 19
*NO CLASS April 21
Tuesdays, 3–5pm
March 31–May 19
*No class April 21
NO INSTRUCTOR
Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am
March 31–May 19
*NO Class April 21
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
March 31-May 19
*No class April 21
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
April 7–May 26
*No class April 21
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
March 31–April 28
*NO Class April 21
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
May 5–26
Tuesdays, 10am–12pm
May 5–26
Wednesday, 3–4:30pm
April 1–May 20
*NO CLASS April 22
Wednesdays, 3–5pm
April 1–May 20
*No class April 22
Wednesdays, 6–8pm
April 1–29
*NO Class April 22
Wednesdays, 6–8pm
May 6–27
Wednesdays, 6–8pm
April 1–May 20
*No class April 22
Thursdays, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
April 2–May 21
*No class April 23
Thursdays, 3–4:30
April 2–May 21
*NO Class April 23
Thursdays, 6–8pm
April 2–May 21
*NO Class April 23
Thursdays, 10am–12pm
April 9–May 7
NEW START DATE/No class April 23
Thursdays, 6–8pm
April 2–30
*NO Class April 23
Thursdays, 6–8pm
May 7–28
Wednesday–Friday, 9:30am–2pm
April 22—24
Thursday, 6–8pm
May 28
Saturday, 10am-12pm
May 30
Thursday, 6–8pm
June 4
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30am–2pm
June 10–12
Tuesday–Thursday, 9am–5pm
June 16–18
Monday, 10–12pm
June 22
Monday–Thursday, 9am–2pm
June 22–25
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30am–2pm
June 23–25
Tuesday–Thursday10am–4pm
June 30–July 2
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm
Click dates to register:
6/29 & 7/1
7/6 & 7/8
7/13 & 7/15
7/20 & 7/22
7/27 & 7/29
8/3 & 8/5
8/10 & 8/12
8/17 & 8/19
Monday–Friday, 9-11:30am
Click dates to register:
June 29–July 2
July 6–10
July 13–17
July 20–24
July 27–31
August 3–7
August 10–14
August 17–21
Monday–Friday, 1-3:30pm
Click dates to register:
June 29–July 2 w/Elizabeth Buccino
July 6–10 w/Kate Kasmer
July 13–17 w/Kate Kasmer
July 20–24 w/Kate Kasmer
July 27–31 w/Kate Kasmer
August 3–7 w/Kate Kasmer
August 10–14 w/Elizabeth Buccino
Monday–Thursday, 1–3:30pm
June 29–July 2
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30–11:30am
June 29– July 17
NO Class July 3
Tuesday & Thursdays, 1:30–3:30pm
June 30–July 16
Monday–Friday, 1:00–3:30pm
July 6–10
Tuesday–Thursday, 10am–4pm
July 7–9
Wednesday–Friday, 9am–1pm
July 8–10
Monday–Wednesday, 9am–1pm
July 13–15
Monday–Friday, 1:00-3:30pm
July 13–17
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30–11:30am
July 27–August 14
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30–3:30pm
July 28–August 13
Monday–Friday, 1–3:30pm
July 20–24
Tuesday–Thursday, 10am–2pm
July 21–23
Monday–Friday, 1–3:30pm
July 27–31
Tuesday–Thursday, 10am–4pm
July 28–30
Monday–Friday, 1:00–3:30
August 3–7
Tuesday–Thursday, 9am–5pm
August 4–6
Monday–Friday, 1–3:30pm
August 10–14
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-4pm
August 11 & 12
Monday–Friday, 1–3:30pm
August 17–21
Wednesday–Friday, 9:30am–2pm
August 19–21
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am–4pm
August 25 & 26
Thursday & Friday, 9am–4pm
August 27 & 28
Tuesday–Thursday, 10am-4pm
September 1–3
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30am–2pm
September 8–10