Cape Ann Designs, Sea Glass Wearable Art
44 Thurston Point Road, Back Barn
Gloucester, MA
978-283-8333
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2025 marks my 22th year as an artisan creating distinctive, functional wearable art! The collection celebrates the natural characteristics of the materials, reflects the natural beauty and authenticity of the region, and provides a consistent connection point for those who visit and live here. My work highlights the beauty of sea glass through a full line of hair accessories and jewelry. With a robust stock of locally found sea glass, becoming harder to find, my goal now is to find new ways to use it. Each year, I try to introduce a new look. In recent years, I have introduced sea glass and leather; a collection of lariats called “Anchors” for their mushroom anchor designs; and in 2023, “Woven Wonders.” In 2024, inspired by participation in the Cape Ann Museum’s Cape Ann Blossoms and the Gloucester Garden Tour – I now produce garden stepping stones, sculptures, and custom stones.
Inspired by a passion for history and antique glass, I began collecting sea glass and pottery shards 30 years ago when I moved to Cape Ann. I then set out to create something that was overlooked in the world of jewelry – hair accessories. I first displayed work in October 2004 Sea Glass Festival in Rockport. Today my work can be found up and down the east coast in select galleries and I have been fortunate enough to be recognized in the Boston Globe, Cape Ann Magazine, Art New England, North Shore Magazine, and in Carole Lambert’s iconic book, A Passion for Sea Glass. Among my key community activities here on Cape Ann, I am the founder of the seARTS Wearable Arts group which pioneered “Celebrate Wearable Art” from 2011-2017. I have also been a co-producer and co-host for Cape Ann ARTWaves, a local TV program that highlights local artists.