Things To Do- Winter Pottery Class

From Rocky Neck News-

Cynthia Curtis Pottery Lessons

Winter Pottery Classes in Rockport

Upcoming 8-week session:  January 4 – March 6

  • Adult Classes:
    Tuesdays 6-9  with Susan Hershey
    Wednesdays 9-12 with Cynthia Curtis
    Thursdays 6-9 with Cynthia Curtis
    Fridays  9-12 with Anni Melancon
  • Kids Classes:
    Mondays 3:30-5:00  with Margie Malley and Sami Steer

In addition:

  • Independent Study Program
  • Private Lessons
  • Retail Gallery Open by chance or appointment

Surrounded by the woods of Pigeon Cove, small classes for all ages and abilities offer individualized instruction on wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing.  Come create!

Cynthia Curtis Pottery, 80 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport ~ (978) 546-6186
www.cynthiacurtispottery.com

More Details From Mary Rhinelander’s Limited Edition Cape Ann Blue Willow China Design

Note the Lobster, Fish, Schooner, Mussels, Hammond Castle, Dogbar Breakwater and Cut Bridge?  That’s all in one little section of the design!

In this section there is a dragger,scallops, starfish, sandollars, and the lighthouse.

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Again you can head on down to Alexandra’s Bread Co to buy this limited edition numbered print all framed for only $35.  That’s just ridiculous!  Make sure to tell Alexandra if you had any interest in buying a plate or set of the china if this print is ever produced in that form.

Mary Rhinelander’s Limited Edition Cape Ann Blue Willow Print Video

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Mary Rhinelander’s Limited Edition Cape Ann Blue Willow China Design

There is a limited edition copy of Mary Rhinelander’s Blue Willow China Pattern Design at Alexandra’s Bread Co.

It hasn’t been made into china yet but I’m thinking that some of the finer shops in town like The Black Swan, Stone Leaf, Pauline’s Gifts or Pisces would sell the hell out of this if it were made into China to collectors or people that love the area.

Timeless, just like the stuff that comes out of the Acorn Press.  This framed, numbered, limited edition print sells for only $35 at Alexandra’s Bread Co.

Video at 8AM

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Matthew Rose Art

Here’s one of Matty’s interpretations of Hog Island.  Once again you can check out his site by clicking this text

Matthew Rose Art, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition

I forgot to post these with all the stuff going on during the Middle Street Walk- better late  than never.  Click the pics for the full sized versions.

Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition
Middle Street Walk Gingerbread House Competition

Matthew Rose Art

Here’s a portrait of Gloucester Journalist abroad Charlee Bianchini.

Charlee is currently in China and has been blogging from there since late summer.  Chickity check out her Polis Journeys Blog by clicking this text

Here’s an interview she did with me just before she left for China-

Matthew Rose Art, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Merry Christmas Family

Here’s the portrait that I had made for the girls

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Matthew Rose Art

Isn’t it amazing how Matty can paint the reflection of a lousy photographers hand in his painting?  🙂

The portrait of my girls on the beach that Matty did was a big hit.

Matthew Rose Art, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Where Zat?

I was walking the other day and this little mosaic was just right smack in the middle of the road.  I have no idea how it got there or why it was placed where it was but it was a neat little piece of Gloucester funk.  Me likey.

Who knows where it is or the story behind it?

Where Zat?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Wary Meyers Lobsters Playing Before The Storm Print

I saw this picture in the link  to Wary Meyers site on the Casco Bay Boaters Blog but once on the Wary Meyers site I could never find this actual full sized print.

Paulie Frontiero showed me the light yesterday- thanks Paulie.

Chickity Check The Wary Meyers Print Shop which has a ton of  beautiful nautical prints by clicking the pic below.

Matthew Rose Art

Checked out Matty Rose’s Studio yesterday-  do you know where this classic Gloucester setting is located?

Click this text to see more of Matty’s work at his site

Matthew Rose Art, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Old Schooner Dory at Cape Ann Museum

I know I seem like I’ve been harping on it for teh past week but I still can’t believe how many treasures are to be discovered from Gloucester’s past at The Cape Ann Museum.

Check out the website for hours and more info-

http://www.capeannhistoricalmuseum.org/

Chickity Check It! Deb Clarke’s Work At The Cape Ann Museum

Deb Clarke is a fabulously gifted artist who works with glass.  She is one of the Bananarettes from the early days and also updates her work on her blog Another Magpie’s Nest.  Check out here blog here

click the pic to see her visually stunning work full sized-

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Calendar Crazy!

Never did I think that these calendars would be so popular. Whenever I’m not working, I’m printing, cutting or assembling them. Right after the holidays, I’ll look for a more efficient way to do them for next year.

I’ve been sending them all over the country. If you want any of the three calendars, please order them ASAP. You can also get them at PRESENT and the Harbor Loop Gift Shop. Thanks!

Here’s the link to view the calendars.