My View of Life on the Dock
From David Brooks-
Hi Everyone,
Cape Ann Art Haven, 180B Main St., will offer a free T-shirt to any student who preregisters for art classes for the month of June. The nonprofit art studio offers classes for students in grades three through five on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students in grades six through eight. From now until May 31, cost is $60 for the entire month of June, or $10 per class. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, stop by the studio or call 978-283-3888. Visit www.arthaven.org.
Cape Ann Art Haven offers family studio time every Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to bond with your children through art. Cost is $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child. CAAH also offers classes for third- through fifth-graders every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. The class runs for one month and costs $60. CAAH also offers classes for sixth- through eighth-graders every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class runs for one month and costs $60. To sign up, call 978-283-3888 or visit info@capeannarthaven.com. Walk-ins are welcome.
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When I was out shooting St. Patrick’s Day window displays Tuesday, I stopped in at Art Haven to see the kids and their projects. Some were working on the windows out front, but my friend Andy was creating art from an old guitar. He had some cool stencils and spray paint that he used to create incredible designs.
I went back today to check out Andy’s progress. He wasn’t there, but the guitar was against the wall drying.
He said it wouldn’t be a working guitar, but it sure is a work of art!
Nice work, Andy!
Through generous donations from our community David Brooks at Art Space has the equipment for a community dark room. Coming soon….
David Brooks Announces Generous Darkroom Donations And Community Dark Room Project, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
David Discusses The Go Green Initiative Downtown and The Community Dark Room At Art Haven
What a great event, what a great idea, what a great community.
You think they have things like this in plaineville USA? Don’t bother answering that because I’ll answer it for you- NO THEY FREAKING DON’T! Thank god every single day when you can be a part of a community this special that comes together for each other in the most creative of ways.
Art Haven Lobster Bouys Up For Auction, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Tomorrow Night At Cruiseport! For $5 Measly Bucks You Get To Eat food From many of the great restaurants around town. How can they feed you for $5 you ask? Cruiseport graciously donated the space and the restaurants donated the grub! Hey we got some generous business owners around here that like to support good causes, what can we say?
So take advantage damnit! Get down to Cruiseport tomorrow night and help make the Arts thrive in Gloucester, especially arts for our children!
Click the picture below to get the scoop in the Video shot at Art Haven.
When taking some Christmas window display pictures downtown this morning I noticed the Ice sculpture in front of Art Haven is no longer there. If you didn’t get to see it, here it is-
Art Haven Ice Sculpture, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you haven’t taken the kids down to see the Lobster Trap Tree you might want to before the season passes by. Feel free to use this image to make Christmas Cards if you would like.
Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
David Brooks from Art Haven tells me that over 150 kids got to paint a buoy for the tree. How’s that for community spirit? Click this text to see the scene Lia captured when Santa showed up aboard a fire truck to light the tree.
Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you haven’t been downtown in a while this is the perfect opportunity to head down, marvel at the fantastic Christmas displays, stroll through some of our fantastic shops,get a cup of coffee at our fantastic coffee and tea houses, or a bite to eat ate the best dining north of Boston- right here in Downtown Gloucester! We Rock!
Art Haven Ice Sculpture & Lobster Trap Tree, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you haven’t got down to see it yet you really ought to. Its right next to the police station. (If you have any outstanding warrants for arrest you might want to wear a disguise) I can’t believe how tall it is, and it is covered with buoys hand painted by the kids at Art Haven. The whole thing is just beautiful. Art Haven Video Part II at 9:00AM
Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
What a fantastic job Jeff Worthley, David Brooks and the kids from Art Haven and anyone else that I don’t know that should get recognition did on the tree. It is the absolute most beautiful one yet! Gorgeous!
Ya think they have anything this cool in Anytown, or Plainsville USA? No freakin way! This is another reason Gloucester Rocks!
Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you have children and have been waiting to see what is going on at Art Haven, today is the day to head down there and check it out! There is ice sculpting, and buoy painting and tree lighting and an incredible amount of activity that will be beginning at 10:00AM.
David Brooks the director has got it going on in this Main Street Space in the Action Inc building next to Browns Mall. Video with all the details coming at 9:00AM today.
City Hall Gingerbread House At Art Haven, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
David Brooks at Art Haven (180 Main Street ,where Ula Blue used to be, next to Magic Scarf) is planning a Pumpkin Carving Contest. The Pumpkin Carving Contest will start at 4:00 and end at 9:00. With an award ceremony at the end of the night.
The Awards ceremony will be held in front of Bubbles on Main St
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Adult Contest
1st. $100
2nd. $75
3rd. $50
Prize for youth Competition Ages 15 and Under
Most Creative monst creative
Scariest
Best Carved
Prize Full month of Art Classes By Cape Ann Art Haven $60 value
Cost of pumpkin TBA
For more information on the Block party check out Downtown Gloucester
Good Morning Gloucester 