It’s $40/day from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Brown bag lunch.
Scholarships for $20/day are available.
20 student MAX enrollment
We sell out fast!
Questions? Call Art Haven at 978-283-3888 between 3 – 7pm M-F.
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GloucesterCast Taped 1/26/14 With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guests Toby Pett and Kim Smith
GloucesterCast Taped 1/26/14 With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guests Toby Pett and Kim Smith
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Topics include:
Polar Vortex, Alberta flipper,local restaurant talk including DeWolf Tavern, new theme at Alchemy, The Mexican Touch, Sticky Fingers, Changes on the blog, addressing Craig Kimberley’s statement that the blog has gotten too soft, Bill O’Connor helps to streamline the blog, words to people who begrudge contributors to promote their work on the blog, Art Haven Buoy Auction Kudos, Kim’s Not So-Teasing Butterfly announcement.
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TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!! 2014 ART HAVEN BUOY AUCTION AT CRUISEPORT 5-8PM!!!
6th Annual Cape Ann Art Haven Buoy Auction & Family Fun Night January 24th
Looking for a fun event the whole family can enjoy tonight? Come to the 6th Annual Cape Ann Art Haven Buoy Auction and Family FUN Night. There will be art activities, live music, open buffet, silent auction of our amazing artist buoys and much more!
$20 Family | $10 Adult | $5 student. [@ DOOR: $25 Family | $20 Adult | $10 student]
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Lobster Trap Tree
The best Lobster Trap Tree is down for another year. Great exercise, fun, and a great sense of community spirit. Please do not forget the 6th Annual Buoy Auction and Family Fun Night on January 24, 2014 at Cruiseport Gloucester from 5PM-8PM. For more information please email info@arthaven.org.
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Last Minute Block Party Updates – Win Cool Prizes
Here’s a new feature for tomorrow’s (SAT) Downtown Block Party: Win Cool Prizes!
The Block Party’s new Marketplace at the Cape Ann Savings Bank Plaza between Hancock and Porter Streets (see map) has a new game called Glosta-opoly played on a brand new Monopoly-style board created by members of Art Haven.
You can play the game for free and win wicked-cool Prizes including CDs by top local artists including Chelsea Berry, Julie Dougherty, Michael Thomas Doyle, Allen Estes, Tom Hauck, Orleans “Still the One Live”, Renee & Joe, T Max, plus a limited edition Celebrate Gloucester 2010 2 DVD set, limited edition Celebrate Gloucester 2007 Staff T-Shirt, hats & shirts & pens from Gloucester Engineering, jar openers and shot glasses from Ryan and Wood, creations and services from the Teen Artist Guild, gift certificates for From Dust to Dawn Cleaning services from Holly Ciancola and Whitmarsh Lock and Safe, energy bars and candies from Sunny Variety, Mardi Gras beads and glow sticks from Cape Ann Lanes, free car washes from Maplewood Car Wash, gift certificates from downtown merchants and more . . .
Revised Entertainment Schedule
There have been a couple of minor changes to the entertainment — click here for all entertainment by stage. Click here for all musical entertainment by time.
Don’t sweat the parking. I’m always surprised when I hear people complain about parking in Gloucester. Honestly, I’ve never had trouble finding a parking space — not even during Fiesta. Last night I went to the Harbor Loop Concert. I got there after it started on a beautiful summer night in the height of the tourist season when every local hotel is full and what do you know? I found a parking space on Rogers Street at Harbor Loop! In fact I had my choice of at least half a dozen free (after 6) spots on Rogers within earshot of the music. Plus there were plenty of spaces at I4-C2. So don’t worry about the few Main Street parking spots that are not available during the Block Party. Trust me. You won’t have a problem finding a space within a couple minutes walk.
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Origami class for kids at Art Haven tomorrow, 3:30PM
Tomorrow there is an an origami class for kids scheduled at Art Haven, 3:30-5PM! But no one has registered yet, so the content and level of difficulty of the class is entirely flexible according to the needs and interests of those who sign up.
So, for example, if your child (or a child you know) has an origami book and has stopped using it because he/she is stuck on a difficult model or discouraged, register them for the class and bring them with the book in question! I will help them through whatever difficulty they may be facing, and we can fold some model(s) from the book with the other students.
Or, we can do basic water-themed origami, learning things like how to make a paper cup that holds water, origami boats that float, and the (in)famous “water bomb” that you can full up and throw like a water balloon! And maybe jumping frogs, made out of business cards. They are fairly easy to make, and the best jumpers I know (better than the traditional jumping frog made from an ordinary square). And a fish or two…
The possibilities are endless! Contact Art Haven for details on pricing and registration, and if you do register and have a specific interest or need, let me know ahead of time so I can prepare if necessary (you can comment on this post).
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Origami and Photography Workshops
I will be directing an origami workshop for kids at Art Haven and a digital photography workshop at The Hive this month! Here are descriptions of both. For pricing and additional details, see official websites (at the links provided).
Origami for Kids at Art Haven
Thursdays, June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30-5:00PM
“Origami for Kids” will introduce young artists to the world of origami. Besides learning a variety of basic fun models across a variety of themes, we will go over the essentials of origami terminology and symbols involved in reading origami diagrams, so that the children can learn to fold on their own more easily.
Digital Photography Workshop at The Hive
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23
July 2 and 16, 4-7PM: Before going out to shoot, we will meet at Art Haven, where the instructor will explain key camera features and shooting tips and techniques, including the differences between file formats (with their relative advantages and disadvantages), how to use manual settings, basics of composition, and shooting HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. We will then go to shoot photographically interesting locations throughout Gloucester, with some suggested themes and perspectives.
July 9 and 23, 4-6PM: We will meet at The Hive to share our favorite photos from the past week and critique each other’s work. Besides providing creative feedback about the shots, the instructor will give instruction on techniques for post-processing using popular software.
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We had fun last night at the origami class at The Hive!
I am working with Art Haven to organize a 4-week series of classes in July. I will post details as soon as we have them!
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Making Pottery at the Hive
The Hive offers all sorts of fun art classes, including pottery. I tried my hand at the pottery wheel recently, and had a lot of fun! Here are some photos.
When you’re done, the clay has to be fired in the kiln with a whole batch of pottery. So, you have to wait a week or so, until it is ready to be painted.
Click on over to The Hive’s website to see the upcoming courses and workshops for teens and adults – or to Art Haven for children’s programs!
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HUGE EVENT! ART HAVEN BUOY AUCTION JANUARY 19th 5-8pm AT CRUISEPORT!
BUOYS DECORATED BY ARTISTS OF ALL AGES
Join us for our 5th Annual Buoy Auction! We have lots of great buoys painted by kids, as well as buoys by local artists, like this one byJeff Weaver. Jeff’s buoy will be included in the silent auction. Some kids’ buoys are going to be included in the live auction, others can be purchased at a flat price. There will be live music and kids’ activities at the event as well. Come enjoy food, socializing, and the excitement of a live auction! It will be a great time for all.
If you can’t make it to the auction but would still like to donate to Art Haven, check out our website for more info.
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Origami Fish from Out of State
The other day I got an envelope in the mail from someone in Pennsylvania named Ali Thome, who read my blog posts about the origami Christmas/Fishmas tree, and decided to chip in!
Thanks for the beautiful origami, Ali!
She draws caricatures for a living. Check out her blog!
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Fishmas tree progress report
Mary Ann and David are getting the fish onto the tree! Today I received a whole school of more than 200 wonderful origami fish folded by the students of St. Ann School (huge thanks to Gemma Amero Flavin, their art teacher!). I don’t have an exact total count yet, but with these new additions and those folded throughout the week, we probably have close to 700! Keep folding fish to help us reach our goal of 1000!
I’ll be folding a star for the top sometime in the next few days.
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More origami ornaments
I will teach one or two of these at during my class tonight at The Hive tonight. (Apparently the class fee is $10, not $15 as I previously mentioned – and folding will start at 6PM. Fish first, then other ornaments).
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Fish folding!
We had fun folding fish for the Gloucester Origami Fishmash/Christmas tree on Saturday! We got more than a third of the way to our 1000 fish goal in just a few hours, thanks to lots of visitors, including a few who folded fish fast and furious!
We still need more fish, though, so if you know how to fold origami fish (no cutting, fish preferably no more than 3″ or 4″ long when folded), please fold some and bring them to The Hive during its open hours. Any origami sea life, from simple (anyone can do it!) to complex (Dr. Carbone, I’m talking to you!) are welcome!
In the back you can see the origami tree, which ended up a good size!
Here I am folding fish with friend, GMG contributor, and FOB Rick Isaacs:
We hope to start hanging the fish on the tree soon (maybe by the time this post hits the web)!
– Fr. Matthew Green
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Fish Folding, and Candles in St. Sulpice in Paris
Hope to see you today for fish folding at The Hive! (Buoy painting is going on at Art Haven, so we’re keeping the paper and the paint separate.) The origami tree is practically ready! David, Mary Ann, and I added more layers last night to get it to a good height. We’d go further but we ran out of the right kind of paper…
So, now it’s fish time! Although we’re recommending the “twist fish” by Gay Merrill Gross because it’s quick and easy, any origami fish folded from one uncut piece of paper will be accepted.
I am working little by little through my photos from vacation in France… This one is appropriate for today, Dec. 8, on which Catholics celebrate a Marian feast day, the Immaculate Conception.
A beautiful church!
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Christmas, 1000 Origami Fish, and You!
Help us decorate Gloucester’s first (annual?) origami Christmas (or “Fishmas”) tree with 1000 origami fish!
For years, people have been decorating Christmas trees with origami for public display in cities around the world. For example, New York City has two famous origami-decorated trees every year: one in the American Museum of Natural History, and another in the Japan Airlines offices on 5th Avenue. I met with David Brooks of Art Haven and The Hive, and he loved the idea of doing one here in Gloucester! The current plan is to display it in the front window of The Hive on Pleasant Street.
Our project has two special characteristics. First, we are making the whole thing – tree included – out of origami. It’s not the first time it’s been done, but it’s not so common! Secondly, we want it to be Gloucester-themed, so it will be decorated with origami fish. This honors both Gloucester’s spirit and history as a fishing port, and the ancient Christian tradition in which the fish is a symbol of Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas.
We want to get as many people involved as possible. In the spirit of the Japanese tradition of folding 1000 origami cranes, we are aiming for 1000 fish, so, we need a lot of help! Come to The Hive on Saturday, starting at 10AM, to help us fold origami
fish! We are folding a specific origami fish model – the “Twist Fish” by Gay Merrill Gross (from her book Minigami). It’s very easy to fold. I will be there teaching for a few hours, and I will teach a few other people so they can teach others when I’m not there. We will have plain paper at The Hive that you can use, but you can bring your own paper too if you want to use fancier origami paper. (You can get paper at Island Art and Hobby on Main Street, or at other art and craft stores.) Also, you can decorate the fish after you fold it – draw a face or scales, paint it bright colors, or whatever!
The tree itself is already in production. I spent several hours yesterday folding with David Brooks and Mary Ann DeLouise to get our origami conifer off the ground:
Plus, next week I will be teaching two classes on origami holiday decorations! We will fold Christmas and Hanukkah themed models and geometric decorations (the variety of models depends on how we do for time). Folding materials will be supplied.
- Here are the dates:
- Friday Dec. 14, 6:30-8PM at the Hive, for teens and adults ($15)
- Tuesday Dec. 18, 6:30-8PM at Art Haven, for children ($10)
I will try to post a more detailed menu of models I hope we can fold.
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Buoy Painting To Adorn The Worlds Most Beautiful Lobster Trap Tree Has Begun at Art Haven!
For more info go to one of the greatest organizations GTown has to offer-
Drop in at Art Haven to paint a buoy for our Community Lobster Trap tree. Each day is geared to an elementary school so friends can paint together. Parents can carpool and get some shopping done.
All days are 3pm-6pm, cost is free.
Mon.-Beeman and Plum Cove
Tues.-Veterans and East Gloucester
Wed.-West Parish
Thurs.-Eastern Point,St.Ann’s,Faith Christian,Charter school
Fri.-open to the public
Sat.10am-4pm open to the public
Then the buoys will be auctioned off on Saturday, January 19th at our annual buoy auction!
Cape Ann Art Haven 180B Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
The Buoys Are All Primed And Waiting For You To Decorate
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Now That The Lobster Trap Tree Has Been erected It’s Buoy Painting Time!!!! Starts the week of Dec.3rd
Drop in at Art Haven to paint a buoy for our Community Lobster Trap tree. Each day is geared to an elementary school so friends can paint together. Parents can carpool and get some shopping done.
All days are 3pm-6pm, cost is free.
Mon.-Beeman and Plum Cove
Tues.-Veterans and East Gloucester
Wed.-West Parish
Thurs.-Eastern Point,St.Ann’s,Faith Christian,Charter school
Fri.-open to the public
Sat.10am-4pm open to the public
Then the buoys will be auctioned off on Saturday, January 19th at our annual buoy auction!
Cape Ann Art Haven 180B Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
The Buoys Are All Primed And Waiting For You To Decorate
Click Pic Below for Slide Show Of Last Years Lobster Trap Tree Buoys
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Grand Opening of The Hive
Art Haven held the grand opening of it’s community center, The Hive, on Saturday, July 28th. There was a good turn-out with a lot of local artists and familiar faces from Gloucester’s cultural community – plus, delicious food from Giuseppe’s! They have done a great job preparing this space.
“Cape Ann Art Haven is a community space where artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to develop creativity and confidence through hands on learning and collaboration.”
Here are some photos from the event. For a slideshow, click on the mosaic below – or scroll down to see some highlights!
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Grand opening of The Hive this Saturday!
Good Morning Gloucester 