Puzzle Blocks in a Clamshell Box - Nantucket Historical Association

Puzzle Blocks in a Clamshell Box with Mary Emery Lacoursiere

Held at 1800 House, 4 Mill Street August 11 August 12 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Member Fee $200 Nonmember Fee $250 Materials Fee $50 Register

The NHA reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or instructor emergency and will automatically provide refunds for these. Otherwise, payments for class registrations are non-refundable. Travel and accommodation expenses are the sole responsibility of the enrollee.

Make 4 block puzzle set using alphabet letters, historic maps, and photographs all from the NHA collection or bring your own photos and memorabilia. Each block, measuring 2″, is made of hardwood and assembled with 4 blocks gives a generous area for letters or images. Blocks will be sealed with a protective finish to make them suitable for playtime at any age.

You will also construct and cover a clamshell box, using traditional box making methods, to store your blocks. Personalize your box with a name, monogram, or location, using a hot foil stamping machine. This will make your box set unique. A perfect duo!

Maximum class size: 8

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 and currently owns and operates Emery Design here on Nantucket. She is also the director of Education at the Nantucket Historical Association.