Sketching Tours of Nantucket in Boston

Location(s): Nantucket, MA

Sketching Tours of Nantucket

Capture the charm of Nantucket in your own sketchbook with expert instruction from the professional island artist, Anne Butler.
  • Teaching since 1997, she has taught thousands of students
  • Recognized by Frommer's Travel and the Boston Globe
  • Includes materials and a step-by-step approach with illustrated examples
  • Small classes with individual instruction offers students a myriad of technique to explore and create an unforgettable memory
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Description:
Charming gray whaling cottages decked with climbing roses, white picket fences , waving flags and window box treasures...... capture these memories in your own sketchbook through this unique outdoor classroom.

Since 1997 Anne has combined her love of the island and her experience as a teacher to offer an exciting Nantucket experience for anyone interested in art-from beginners to experts.

Sutherland begins the tour with guided drawing exercises in graphite which helps you capture everything from hydrangea to weathered shingles.

Using the charming streets of Nantucket and her own sketching examples, Sutherland teaches the relevant elements of the renowned book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain along with her own special sketching tips.

"I believe drawing is a developmental process, one which is easily taught to anyone who is open to learning. Once one becomes visually aware, one sees the world in a new way, and is never visually bored again."

"Sometimes a beginner says 'I can't draw a straight line.' I say 'good' because a line that looks alive on a paper is rarely a line which is perfectly straight."

"I teach students to use the eraser not for fixing something, but as a tool to embellish and soften the image."

After the instruction, you will explore the streets of Nantucket town in search of a scene to sketch. Anne will be with you for individual help and encouragement...as much or little as you like. The day's journey continues over the next couple of hours doing one or more sketches.

  • ALL levels of experience
  • Beginners are welcomed
  • Comfortable sketching stools provided
  • Supplies included

Availability:
June Through September 15: Tues, Weds & Thurs

Location(s):
Nantucket, MA

Essential Information:
Equipment is provided. No experience necessary.

Duration:
4 hours, 9:30am to 1:30pm

Maximum Participants:
Up to 4 students will be on this wonderful sketching tour

Spectators:
Not allowed

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Dress comfortably

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance of intended date of use.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

Experience ID:
LIF-BOS-0024

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I bought this for my husband for Christmas and bought myself one so we could experience this together. He says and I quote, "She is the BEST art teacher I have ever had". The sketching he did was so amazing that we're having it framed! He is so in ... Read More>>

Diane Czechowicz

Your enthusiasm, talent and facility for teaching made the tour a highlight of my stay on Nantucket.

James Shalvoy - Manhattan Beach, CA
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Diane Czechowicz

I bought this for my husband for Christmas and bought myself one so we could experience this together. He says and I quote, "She is the BEST art teacher I have ever had". The sketching he did was so amazing that we're having it framed! He is so inspired - something inside of him was born and he will continue to pursue it, thanks to this experience. Our instructor was talented, personable, flexible, knowledgeable, inspiring and overall AMAZING. We highly recommend this wonderful experience.

James Shalvoy
From Manhattan Beach, CA

Your enthusiasm, talent and facility for teaching made the tour a highlight of my stay on Nantucket.