Artisans

Artisans are listed in the order of the Studio Tour. Aside from the tours, contact any artisan directly, year round, to make an appointment for a studio visit.

1
Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Cape Ann Designs, Sea Glass Wearable Art
44 Thurston Point Road, Back Barn, Gloucester

978-283-8333
Email Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

Jacqueline is celebrating her 22th year making sea glass wearable art! Join her in her studio overlooking the Annisquam River housing 30 years’ worth of sea treasures and a diverse collection of distinctive hair accessories, jewelry, garden stepping stones and sculpture. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. The sea glass is unaltered and used in innovative ways to create contemporary looks while preserving the natural character of the materials. Visit year round by appointment.

2
Nina Goodick
Annisquam River Pottery
24 Thurston Point Road, Gloucester

‭978-360-0496‬
Email Nina Goodick

Nina’s passion for family and community inspires her work as a functional potter. Her gallery shelves are stacked with bowls, platters, and mugs. Visit her studio on the beautiful Annisquam River.

3
John Abisamra
Photography
2 Carrigan Court, Gloucester

781-835-8851
Email John Abisamra

John captures the beauty that each season brings along with the magic light that exists on Cape Ann through his photography. He particularly enjoys photographing during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset and also is drawn to images where nature and man made elements meet. Photography for John is all about capturing a moment in time which may never be repeated.

4
Tina Frassica
Quilting
90 Dennison St., Gloucester

‭508-330-6066‬
Email Tina Frassica

Art composed of textiles is my focus. Some of the works you’ll see here take inspiration from traditional quilt patterns while others depart significantly from the symmetry and color palette one might expect from a quilt…

5
Katrina Abbott
Pottery and textiles
8 Nashua Avenue, Gloucester

‭617-868-4899‬
Email Katrina Abbott

Come to my studio at the top of Annisquam village for useful and functional pottery and home goods. My eating bowls, plates, platters, small dishes and mugs are glazed in the colors of the ocean. I hand print dishtowels and create other textile products inspired by nature and the seashore.

6
Danette English
Ceramics
1056 Washington St., Gloucester

617-899-1802
Email Danette English

Danette works in her studio in the village of Lanesville. Her work in clay is both functional and sculptural, exploring the interaction of form, surface and color. Her sculptural vessels are an investigation of themes that relate to the human figure and the deconstruction of traditional forms. Her other work, thrown on the wheel, is inspired by radial design and floral imagery utilizing pattern and color. Studio visits are welcome, call or text for an appointment.

7
David Archibald
Plum Cove Pottery, porcelain and stoneware
9 Woodbury Street, Gloucester

978-290-3854
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David Archibald, a founding member of the Cape Ann Artisans, has been making stoneware and porcelain on Cape Ann since 1973. His bowls, vases, tableware, and lamps are prized for their classic shapes and rich glazes in a range of shades, from deep reds and purples to pale celadon tones.

8
Sara Wright
Handwoven and Knit Accessories
22 Stockholm Avenue, Rockport

978-590-4786
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Handwoven and original handknit accessories for wardrobe and home, created using contemporary application of color and texture with traditional …

9
Pam Stratton
Mosaics, Mixed Media, Eco Printed silk scarves, Jewelry, Sculpture
16A Prospect Street, Rockport

508-284-0086
Email Pam Stratton

Explore Pam’s beautiful garden and Mosaic studio. Around the Koi pond you will discover mosaic garden sculptures, a 4’ x 6’ Pond Mosaic and a 13’ tall tree sculpture with mosaic inserts. In the studio you will find mosaic jewelry, eco printed silk scarves, functional and fine art mosaics. Classes are offered year-round.

10
Rob Diebboll
Oil and Watercolor Painting
179 South St. (aka, 1 Camborne Way), Rockport

978-559-1881
Email Rob Diebboll

Rob explores stories of figures at the ocean’s edge in his contemporary oils and watercolors, revealing the Cape Ann coast in a different light: luminous, peaceful, subtle, and surprising.

11
Kathryn Roberts
Watercolor
12 Lendall Street, Gloucester

‭978-853-7825‬
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Watercolor Artist, Kathryn Roberts, a native of Gloucester, enjoys painting local landmarks. Her work echoes contemporary realism, with splashes of vibrant colors and translucent washes depicting local beaches, ocean waves & lighthouses on Cape Ann. She strives to bring joy, hope and emotional connections to viewers through her art.

12
Sinikka Nogelo
Contemporary Painting & Experimental Arts
97 E. Main Street #1, Cripple Cove Studios, Gloucester

978-761-3003

The joy of experimentation is on display in Sinikka’s studio at the head of Gloucester Harbor. There are abstracts in oil and acrylic, mono prints, objects fashioned from recycled paintings and environmentally inspired sculptures.

13
Cindy Efinger
Mosaic and Sculpture
6 Haskell Street, Gloucester

‭413-344-6262‬
Email Cindy Efinger

Cindy Efinger creates treasures in several forms: mosaics made of glass, tiles and or crockery shards. Her inventions adorn gardens front yards, tables and some hang on walls or in windows. She also sculpts wood and incorporates her mosaics into her sculpted pieces.

14
Melody Phaneuf
Oil Painting
3 Centennial Ave., Gloucester

617-236-4322
Email Melody Phaneuf

Melody Phaneuf’s impressionistic painting style enchants viewers with aesthetic appeal. She is captivated by the way in which color can express the quality of light. Her intention is to create paintings that lift the spirit and remind us of the beauty in our world.

Artisans on Sabbatical for 2025

Sometimes we have other projects that come up – life happens. While not on this year’s tour you can still contact these artisans for a personal visit. Click on a name for details and images.

Beth Williams, jewelry
17 Pleasant Street, Gloucester

Cynthia Curtis, ceramics
80 Pigeon Hill Street Rockport