


- Andromeda, who’s Vignette’s daughter, eagerly pitches in as part of the crew. I enjoyed spending the day with her.


My View of Life on the Dock






Submitted by Fred Bodin
“Pop-up” party at the POP Gallery, diagonally across the street from me. The lighting is as it was – very red. Well attended and they were buying. Serving wine and caviar dip. Classy!
Taking a break from my second-hand store series, here’s a cute photo of Neo:
Neo is the cat-in-residence at my new apartment in Gloucester. He is officially attached to the family upstairs, but he’s claimed me as an auxiliary affection provider (which is fine with me). If I so much as squat down to pick something up when he’s around, he tries to crawl into my lap. Of course, I allow him as often as I can!
Here he is enjoying a Dr. Pussum’s catnip toy from the Pop Gallery, a gift from my friend Vignette-Noelle. He loves it! It looks like he’s saying, “If try to take this from me, I’ll rip your face off.” Very sweet of him! I bought some of these catnip toys before, for my parents’ two cats, and they were also very pleased.



During the month of January, the Pop Gallery (67 Main St. in Gloucester) was closed, but the re-opened in February (pretty much right on time for Snowpocalypse Nemo). Among other things, they used the down time to redecorate the interior:
They also have new products to add to their already interesting and eclectic selection. The gallery carries a variety of “Jolly Roger” and similarly skull-themed items, like these skull-themed items of jewelry:
They also carry some chocolate with some of the most inventive packaging I have ever seen (click on the photo to enlarge it so you can read the small text):
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, really. At Christmas I bought some really nice catnip toys for my parents’ felines, and they were a big hit!
The gallery’s winter hours are as follows:
Thu: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
During the “Men’s Night” event, at the Pop Gallery I bought a pack of catnip-based toys for my family’s two cats, Frey and Freya. This photo shows Frey after flipping out with the catnip… now in a happy catnip-induced stupor. The small green packet and the realistic mouse were both part of the set. Freya also enjoyed the toys, but she likes to hide under the covers on my parents’ bed, so I couldn’t get photos…

POP Gallery Gloucester invites you to join ALL the restaurants and Galleries for the last Block Party of the 2011 season! SATURDAY Sept. 17th from 5-11 (gallery hours that day are from 12-11 all DAY/Night)



Based on the pop-up store concept this little gem of a gallery will have art, craft, design, homewares and wearables with style to spare.
POP will be serving lite refreshments, and beverages, along with all the dining establishments around Main street PLUS LIVE music, and entertainment for ALL ages. Bonus discounts on selected art and design in store …
A fun crew in here that night and dancing under the stars…( or wherever you prefer?) Weather forecast looks GREAT for Saturday night mayhem!
POP GALLERY
67 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
poponmain@gmail.com
Hi- We are having a summer artist’s open house here on Saturday evening August 13th from 6 pm to 10 pm. We’ll be serving light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. See the new maps, photos, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and the work of our newest local artist- glass blower Aron Leaman. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page if you haven’t yet (see below).
Babson Farm Quarry, Rockport ©Fredrik d. Bodin
Our neighbor on Main Street, the POP Gallery, is also having an opening at the same time for Christina Pitsch. Her work is work in print, drawings, and sculptural pieces. They will have snacks from our neighbor the Dog Bar, and wine & beer.
Come on Downtown and enjoy!
Fred
Fredrik D. Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
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Sonja Grondstra Event At Pop Gallery Saturday Dec 11th
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Sonja Grondstra, Founder of the SHE Network and jewelry designer at Sonja Grondstra Designs: Fine Beach Glass Inspired Jewelry, along with the artisans of Pop Gallery Invite you to a day of Shopping to benefit the SHE Network!
And special scent classes by Elemental Scents
Saturday December 11, 11am to 6pm
10% of the days sales will go to benefit the SHE Network*
Elemental Scents was founded by Roberta Andrade-Gringorten, the inspiration for the line of scents comes from the four basic elements that make up our world: air, earth, fire, water, and a fifth element, spirit. She will be in-store from 1:00-6:00pm to answer questions about Elemental Scents and the fragrance line, help holiday shoppers pick a scent for that special someone, as well as doing a few formula mixing demonstrations to show how scents are made in small fragrance houses like theirs.
* Share Help Empower (SHE) Network. Is a non-profit organization based on Boston’s North Shore that provides community based assistance for women in transition, through a network of volunteer services. SHE is committed to strengthening the spirit of women through organized support and random acts of kindness.
Pop Gallery
check out her beautiful designs here-
67 Main Street Gloucester MA
Lots of great energy at Pop Gallery! It was a pleasure to meet Sonja
view my interview with Sonja here-
Here’s the 4th out of 5 of the Pop gallery artisans Sonja Grondstra
I’ll get that 5th interview yet I tell ya!
Check out Sonja Grondstra’s website here
also check out the funk at Pop Gallery’s website here
Pop Gallery is celebrating Pop-tober this Saturday, October 23
Our Gallery will host a Pop-toberfest featuring the incredible one of a kind work by our core of talented Pop artists, as well as NEW and never-before-seen in Gloucester, artwork and design by newly selected and juried artists arriving weekly. Visit us as we develop a FRESH and lively, collector-worthy, grouping of designers!
New work includes: Donna Ververka’s horsehair jewelry, Steve Murphy’s handthrown and built earthenware and raku fired clay work, Maryanne Davis’s amazing color palette of handthrown Porcelain ware, More Glass, More Fiber, More wax, More metal by our Core, devoted alliance of POP Gallery artists!
It’s a great way to herald in the Fall and early Holiday stress-free browsing. POP on in for a Lager and a snack on Saturday Pop-tober 23, 12-8pm at 67 Main Street.
Person’s or pets in costume receive an additional 10% off purchases that day!
Pop Gallery
67 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
October Classes at Pop Gallery, 67 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
Now You’re Making Scents!
Learn the art of Scent Making with Roberta Andrade of Elemental Scents
Pop Gallery’s artesian perfumer Roberta Andrade-Gringorten maker of the Elemental Scents line of fragrances will lead fragrance lovers and aspiring perfumers through a 2-hour course on everything about how to make fragrance.
This informative program will introduce participants to what perfume is, including a short history, how perfume materials are produced, and odor identification of numerous fragrance ingredients.
The event will include hands on experiments with participants mixing classic perfume formulas and finally producing their own custom scent to take home.
Roberta is a classically trained perfumer who studied with veteran perfumers and flavorists in Bangkok Thailand and brings many years of experience to share in her class.
Thursday, October 21, 7 to 9pm
Event cost $75.00 covers all materials and your final take home creation.
Please send a check to Pop Gallery to reserve your spot in the class or sign-up online at http://www.elementalscents.com/id118.html
Make your own beaded jewelry and take your art to a whole new level!
Jewelry making class with Joyce Roessler of Roessler Glass
Learn jewelry making techniques, and create jewelry for yourself or gifts in this one evening workshop! Using simple techniques we will create beautiful beaded earrings, and a necklace. Feel free to bring along with you any beads from home you may want to use. Tools will be supplied at class with an option to purchase at end of day. Bring glasses if needed for close up work.
Friday, October 22, 6:30 – 9:30pm. 6 people per class max.
Classes will be held on Friday evenings through Dec. If you have a group of friends pick a date and we can plan a class for you.
$75. includes materials fee. Materials will include sterling silver wire and findings, and 2 oz. hand blown glass beads.
Call 617-426-4705 or email info@roesslerglass.com to reserve your spot in one of the four upcoming classes on Friday evenings. Payment can be made by credit card when reserving your space or a check mailed to the gallery in advance.
Pop Gallery, 67 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
http://popgallery.tumblr.com/ / poponmain@gmail.com
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Pop Gallery
67 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Joey – We wanted to thank everyone for coming out to the Grand Opening of Pop Gallery on Saturday. So many people came in to wish us luck, we felt very welcomed into the ‘hood. It was a great time and people really took our pink theme to heart and showed their own personal pinkness.
Peg, Linda, Joyce, Sonja & Betsy
Come help us celebrate the opening of Pop Gallery.
Gloucester’s newest art, design, jewelry, clothing and homewares destination.
An evening of cocktails and apps in conjunction with the Dog Bar next door.
We’re a co-op gallery featuring MA artists:
Linda Cordner, Betsy Frost, Sonja Grondstra, Joyce Roessler and Peggy Russell.
Along with work by a host of other talented craftspeople.
Saturday, Sept. 18
3pm-9pm
Theme is Pop Pink, dress appropriately.
67 Main St., Gloucester, MA
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Pop Gallery
67 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Look for the Peggy Russell interview At Newly Opened Pop Gallery Tomorrow
Here’s the link to Pop Gallery’s Blog-
Click below for the slide-show of some of Peggy’s Work-
Pop Gallery Is Located at 67 Main Street In Beautiful Downtown Gloucester’s West End