Art Education on Cape Ann is Available for Young and Old

Posted on by James Eves

Give a child an experiential gift
ARTS and CRAFTS for LITTLE ONES
in the Montessori Art Kitchen

Local Artists

East Gloucester
Creative Montessori Based Art Classes
ages 3-7 with Colleen Apostolos-Marsh

978 648 0601
colleenapostolos@gmail.com

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Montserrat College of Art
Offers Summer Art Workshops
in June & July in Beverly MA

Montserrat College of Art’s Continuing Education Department is offering 15 different week-long art classes (+ 1 weekend & 1 evening class) for adults through the Summer Immersive Program in June and July on Montserrat’s campus, 23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA. The workshops are open to the public.

Discounts apply if registered before April 10. 

www.montserrat.edu/summer-immersive-workshops

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The Summer Immersive Program is designed to allow participants time and instruction to explore new skills or subject through short-term, credit, PDPs and non-credit classes. Classes and workshops include:

  • Digital Photography: Seeing like a Camera
  • Deepening your Relationship with Painting & Drawing
  • Psychological Portraits
  • Figure Painting
  • Creative Letterpress Projects
  • Fabricated Steel Sculpture
  • Video Shorts
  • Drawing Basics Intensive
  • Solar Plate Etching
  • Encaustic Painting
  • Experimental Film Intensive
  • Weaving a Sculptural Narrative
  • Collage
  • Abstract Drawing
  • Exploring Self-Portraits
  • Mixed Media Drawing & Painting
  • 2D Animation 

Montserrat’s diverse Summer Immersive courses are ideal for adult art enthusiasts of all backgrounds and professions to make the most of this summer learning new skills and insights. The program allows its participants to devote part of the summer to art in the unique environment that only a working art college can offer.

The instructors hail from Montserrat and beyond, and are nationally and internationally recognized artist-educators who form the core of the unique, summer community of adult learners. Their expertise combined with small class sizes ensures an unforgettable experience. Affordable accommodation and optional evening activities foster a residential community of individuals who share the creative spirit and commitment.

Montserrat is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a Professional Development Provider. All courses are eligible for PDP awards.

For more information about the offered courses, instructors or to register, visit: www.montserrat.edu/summer-immersive-workshops or contact Montserrat’s Continuing Education Office at ce@montserrat.edu or 978.921.4242 x1202.

Discounted rates are offered to
educators, seniors and Montserrat alumni.

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Some Photos from FOB Dave Moore South Korea

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

This is an article in the GDT regarding Dave Moore’s Great-Grandmother

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Dave Moore’s Grandmother
Dave Moore's grandmother

Thank you Dave for sending these photos

LIFE IS GOOD t-shirt drawn by your kid

Posted on by Catherine

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April 15-22 join Art Haven and Life is Good Drawing What Makes Life Good? national t-shirt design competition for kids

  • For kids ages 4 to 12 years old.
  • April 15th and April 22nd at Art Haven, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Drop in as you wish.
  • Art and drawing supplies provided by Art Haven.
  • Parent or guardian must accompany the young artist.
  • Submission and Parental Consent forms provided by Art Haven.

Heaven over Essex Marsh

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews
Heaven Over Essex Marsh
Heaven Over Essex Marsh

This is a spot I’ve visited a number of times, just waiting for the perfect view to photograph.  One morning I really didn’t want to get out of bed at 4am but I knew a storm had come through the night before and the cloud cover might be interesting so I dragged my butt over to Essex and wasn’t disappointed!  Of course I got there and the sun hadn’t started to rise yet…it was just cloudy and grey, but it’s amazing how in a span of 15 minutes a scene like this can unfold before your eyes.   This is one of my favorite photos of last year and a 16 x 20 canvas print is one of the prints available at the Art at the Schoolhouse this weekend so stop by!  Thanks to James and Anna at Cape Ann Giclee for their expert printing of this canvas!

About to go live on @northshore1049 With @frankruptcy Aurelia, Dana Hersey and Mugs

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Lots of fun @northshore1049 with Aurelia Nelson Dana Hersey and Mugs McGonagall Pimping The THE FARM Bar & Grille Good Morning Gloucester 2016 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship

Live at 8:45AM 104.9
Talkin Dodgeball!

Frankie Gwynne @Francruptcy and @Joey_C Will Be ON @NorthShore1049 at 8:45AM This Morning Talking Bikini Speedo Dodgeball

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Frankie Gwynne and I will be on 104.9 Radio Show With Dana Hersey and Mugs McGonacle Friday Morning at 8:45AM promoting The Good Morning Gloucester/ Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championships To Benefit Camp Spindrift, listen in for some laughs.

For More Information and Crazy Pictures and Videos Visit The Event Page-

2016 Bikini and Speedo Dodgeball World Championship

And Don’t forget to come to En Fuego Tonight To Watch The Debut of Craig Kimbereley’s Epic Dodgeball Movie from Last Year’s Event and mingle with your favorite Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Stars.

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GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER QUESTIONNAIRE WITH DAVID COX

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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How long have you lived in Gloucester? 18 years the 1st time then 25 years away and now 36 years this time
What is your favorite season In Gloucester? Both spring and fall
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? Not really “get away” but I like going to when possible: the pasture in Squam, Lighthouse beach, the Back Shore, walks in the woods-Dogtown
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Poseidons
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Poseidons & Market Basket
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? What’s that?

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?   Not drinking these days… have not been going to bars for years.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Sugar Mags!
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?  This one’s tough  The Block Parties, The Fiesta, The Sidewalk Bazaar, The Annisquam Sea Fair, The Horribles Parade are some of my favorites.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? I  guess I’d rather be on a boat.
Who is your favorite local artist? Jeff Weaver.
Which is your favorite local beach? It’s another toss up… Good Harbor or Lighthouse.
Who has the best chowder in town? Halibut Point.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?   There’s others???
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Haddock.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year? They were great when the weather was OK.
What is your favorite local band? The Docksiders.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else? It’s People and the quality of light.

Thanks, Joey

AJs At The Harbor Is Open For Business Food Pics and The Menu

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

More Cape Ann Dining News-
http://www.capeanneats.com

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarcapeanneats

Check out the Facebook page for more info here- https://www.facebook.com/AJsHarbor/

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AJ’s Skewers-

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Greek Salad With Steak Tips-

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Cottage Pie-

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STRUTTIN’ HIS STUFF!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A face only a Mother could love ~Wild Turkey male close up wattle, caruncle, snood Kim Smith 2016

Male turkey’s faces are brilliantly colored red, white, and blue and change color depending on what mood. A solid white head indicates the most excited.

Wild Turkey male Courtship display Kim Smith 2016

There were three males courting in this group, with one being the dominant Tom. To attract the females, the males were spreading their tail feathers (called strutting) and spitting. Group courtship like this usually takes place after the winter months in March and April, when they are still flocked together.

Wild Turkey male female Tom pea Courtship display Kim Smith 2016Tom and Hen Eastern Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey male female Tom pea Courtship display -2 Kim Smith 2016

Anatomy_of_turkey_headAnatomy of a Turkey Head

1) Caruncles

2) Snood

3) Wattle (dewlap)

4) Major caruncle

5) Beard

Notice the small light tan colored holes to the right of the eye in both the above photo and the top photo. That is the Tom’s ears with which he can hear quite well.

The photo below is not tack sharp so I almost didn’t post however, it demonstrates that this turkey is comparatively more excited as his face is more white and blue than the turkey in the first photo. And you can see the ear quite clearly in this photo, too.

Wild Turkey male close up wattle, ear, snood, caruncle Kim Smith 2016

Domestic turkey photo courtesy wiki.

Archway at Hammond Castle

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Walking around the grounds of the Hammond Castle is beautiful. The Hammond Castle will be opening soon for tours inside. Please follow the link below to get more information regarding Hammond Castle.

http://www.hammondcastle.org/common/index.php?com=HAMM&div=AA&nav=AA&page=A91

March 31, 2016 archway at Hammond Castle