Learn at your own pace!

This workshop includes pre-recorded video lessons as described in the curriculum below. You'll have six months to watch the video lessons as many times as you'd like whenever you'd like. And while you're learning, you can reach out to us anytime at [email protected] with questions or comments.

Short on shells? Purchase our optional Shell Mirror Kit below.

Workshop Curriculum

    1. About This Workshop

    2. Collect your materials

    1. Preparation

    2. Thoughts on Composition

    3. Putting It Together

    1. Open Your Kit

    2. Create Your Base Layer

    3. Incorporate Accent Shells

    4. Add a Second Layer

About this workshop

  • 9 lessons

Optional Shell Mirror Kit ($150)

We've assembled a kit to get you started in creating a stunning shell mirror. The kit includes:
  • A handmade 9" x 10" painted poplar wood frame
  • Two packets of large base shells from Nantucket beaches
  • One packet of Nantucket accent shells
  • One packet of non-Nantucket accent shells
  • Aleene’s Tacky Glue

The kit is available for purchase in the NHA Museum Shop online.
Purchase

Instructor

Mary Emery Lacoursiere graduated from Pratt Institute with an M.F.A. 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. She is now the Director of Education at the Nantucket Historical Association. In addition to overseeing this department, she serves as curriculum coordinator for NHA’s decorative arts programs, developing and teaching classes in a variety of subjects. She had also designed and created a number of products available through the NHA Museum Shop.

Mary is also owner and principal designer of Emery Design on Nantucket, her full service design studio for interiors and fine art.

Mary Emery Lacoursiere

NHA Peter M. and Bonnie J. Sacerdote Chair
of Education and Community Relations