See how these traditional arts are still made today!
As part of Nantucket Arts Festival 2019 (Learn more here)
- David Lazarus – Scrimshander (on display outside the Scrimshaw Gallery)
Artist and craftsman David Lazarus teaches the tools and techniques of the traditional scrimshaw craft. Will also hold a demonstration from 11A.M.- 1P.M. on October 11.Â
- David Hitchcock – Chandelier (on display in the Candle Factory)
Candle maker David Hitchcock teaches materials and techniques of traditional candle making as practiced historically on Nantucket. Will also hold demonstrations from 11A.M.- 1P.M. on October: 5, 6, 11, and 12.Â