Author Archives: artisan
From the Studio: Pam Stratton, Winter ’26
Even though this winter has been a tough one with snow and cold, it is still going by fast! While snug and warm in my studio I signed up for an online class about making a QR code in mosaic... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Introducing Jane Keddy
Working with dyes on fabric is a magical process. I use both natural dyes and fiber reactive dyes... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Introducing John Bassett
Hello and welcome to my studio where I create eco friendly, recycled glass art. I am looking forward to my first season with the Cape Ann Artisans. My process is simple... Read the rest
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Dates for 2026 Open Studios
Media Advisory: January 15, 2026
Inquiries: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Dates for 2026 Open Studios
Group introduces two new artisans as it celebrates its
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans & North Shore Arts Association Invite you to a Holiday Pop-Up Art Trifecta!
Media Advisory: October 22, 2025
Inquiries:
Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or Sarah Milton arts@nsarts.org or 978-283-1857
Cape Ann Artisans & North Shore Arts Association Invite you to a Holiday
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Calling for Artisans on Cape Ann
Interested in becoming a Cape Ann Artisan? The Application time period has been extended! Learn more about what it means to join this prestigious group that has played an important role in the arts scene on Cape Ann for the last 42 years... Read the rest
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From the Studio: John Abisamra
My fine art solo photography show "Follow the Light" runs through November 8 at the Danvers Public Library, 15 Sylvan St Danvers, MA. The show features 30 of my landscape and wildlife photos in various lighting conditions. Opening reception is this Saturday from 1-3PM with light refreshments. Read the rest
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From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Using Real Sea Glass – A long, worthwhile journey! When I set out to make sea glass jewelry 23 years ago, I entered an already robust landscape of sea glass jewelers. It was particularly apparent when we kicked off the very first “Sea Glass Festival” in Rockport at a building that is now its totally renovated Senior Center, but was a community center that badly needed a facelift! ... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Melody Phaneuf
Here is a peek at Kaleidoscope, from a series of paintings I’ve been working on this past summer. The subject of light emerging from darkness has interested me for a long time and possesses a special significance at this moment. The essence of a low major key in painting can instill a quiet awe, and a comforting sense of refuge... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Pam Stratton, September ’25
I continue to explore and enjoy playing with Eco printing in the dirty pot, creating silk scarves. I recently have tried some natural dying of the scarves to add more color... Read the rest
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour
Media Advisory: September 12, 2025
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com
978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour
14 Studios Open October 11-12 10AM-5PM
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From the Studio: Sinikka Nogelo
This year my creative juices have been flowing, full of new explorations, and new audiences. On the rainiest day of the year, friends and fellow artists helped install my sculpture, “Tangled,” at Salem State University’s North Campus... Read the rest
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From the Studio: John Abisamra
My real passion is to capture the beauty of our world through my camera. A lot of my inspiration comes from photographing the magical coastal light of Cape Ann... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Cindy Efinger
For the past year I was working in a rented basement studio space. For many reasons we decided to build a new studio in our backyard, which was completed on Mother’s Day. I was working on a new project that same day... Read the rest
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announces Summer Mini-Tour
Media Advisory: July 7, 2025
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announces Summer Mini-Tour
One day only to coincide with Mass Tax Free Holiday
Cape Ann summers bring … Read the rest
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From the Studio: Pam Stratton
It has been busy June in the studio! The artisans tour was a big success, right after the tour I hosted Dagmar Friedrich from Spilimbergo, Italy to do a 4 day mosaic class. People came from all over New England to learn how to make a contemporary style mosaic surrounded by lime plaster. Read the rest
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From the Studio: Nina Goodick
Nina Goodick talks via video from her Annisquam River Pottery studio... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Pam Stratton
The Artisans Comeback Tour is around the corner and I have a visiting artist, Dagmar Friedrich, from Spilimbergo, Italy coming to my studio to teach a 4 day class right after the tour. It is a busy time. This is what I have been up to on our sabbatical… Read the rest
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From the Studio: Danette English
Spring has been a busy time! I am preparing for a show entitled "The Energy of Color" at the Cove Gallery, and for the upcoming Cape Ann Artisans open studios on June 7th and 8th... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Melody Phaneuf
My studio is partly a prop shop of things to paint. There are objects collected from travels, discovered at thrift shops, or cast up on the beach after a storm. While hunting my shelves for a new subject, a forgotten cascade of wind disks caught my eye... Read the rest
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2025 Comeback Tour
Media Advisory: May 8, 2025
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2025 Comeback Tour
It’s Just Around the Corner!
Fourteen Cape Ann Artisans are busy preparing their … Read the rest
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Update from the Studio of Beth Williams
Beth Williams, a glass and jewelry artist with over 35 years of experience and a longtime member of Cape Ann Artisans, is currently on sabbatical after closing her downtown Gloucester studio… Read the rest
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From the Studio: Rob Diebboll
With the Artisan tour just a month away and two shows opening simultaneously it’s been a busy winter and spring, not to mention the gardening. Here's what's been happening in the studio so far this year... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Cindy Efinger
Art came to my attention in Europe. At 20 years old, I had visited the Louvre, seen the David in Florence, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and fallen for Matisse and Impressionism. At first, I became a black and white photographer, fascinated by capturing something intriguing,... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Katrina Abbott
One of the most exciting parts of working with clay is opening the kiln after glazing. After all the steps that lead up to glazing my pots, I put them in the kiln, heat it to over 2,000 degrees and then wait for it to cool down so I can open it up. This can take 10-12 hours. I have an idea of what I want my pieces to look like and yet never know until I pull them out... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Kathryn Roberts
After painting part time for 25 years, I’m now a full time artist specializing in watercolor painting. I am a native of Gloucester, a beautiful, seacoast community I call home... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Tina Frassica
It has been a cold and snowy winter season here on Cape Ann, perfect weather for quilting! I have been working on executing some new designs into wall hangings and lap quilts that will be added to my collection... Read the rest
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From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Formations – Paving the way for 2025
I love sculpture. During our Cape Ann Artisans sabbatical year, I had the opportunity to experiment with sculpture thanks to my participation in the Cape Ann Museum’s Cape Ann Blossoms event. Many of the artisans took advantage of this unique opportunity to go outside our design comfort zones ... Read the rest
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2025 Comeback Tour
Media Advisory: January 15, 2025
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2025 Comeback Tour
Group introduces five new artisans, media, partnerships, and a tour-route!
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News from Cynthia Curtis
Cynthia Curtis was just written up in both the Boston Globe and the Gloucester Daily Times. Enjoy both articles and dig deeper into Cynthia’s world of clay and community.
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Calling for Artisans on Cape Ann – Sep 30th Deadline Approaching
The Cape Ann Artisans Tour is expanding! For the last 40 years we’ve provided diverse audiences with an authentic connection to local art and artists. After our 40th year … Read the rest
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Seven Cape Ann Artisans collaborate to open on Mass Tax Free Weekend
On Saturday, August 10th, seven of the Cape Ann Artisans will open up their studios for visitors and locals to take advantage of Massachusetts tax-free holiday... (more)
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Calling for Artisans on Cape Ann
The Cape Ann Artisans Tour is expanding! For the last 40 years we’ve provided diverse audiences with an authentic connection to local art and artists. After our 40th year celebration in 2023, we took a pause this year to re-vitalize the tour and that starts with inviting new artists to join us... (more)
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Artisans at the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
The Artisans greet visitors at the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce, 24 Harbor Loop. Enjoy your visit to Gloucester and Cape Ann!… Read the rest
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Melody Phaneuf @ Cape Ann Museum: Introduction to Oil Painting with Water Soluble Oils
In cooperation with the Cape Ann Museum, Artisan Melody Phaneuf will teach "CAM Studio Course: Introduction to Oil Painting with Water Soluble Oils" (more...)
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MEDIA ALERT: Cape Ann Artisans Special Announcement for 2024
Media Alert: January 18, 2024
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Special Announcement for 2024
… Read the restAnnual Events Will Take a Year off to Energize for the Next Decade
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Cape Ann Museum Talks with Cape Ann Artisans | Post Script
Cape Ann Museum Talks with Cape Ann Artisans| Post Script
This past Saturday, October 21, the Cape Ann Museum hosted a panel discussion with five Cape Ann Artisans past and … Read the rest
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From the Studio: Pam Stratton – Fall
A new development. I now have my hand pulled glass thread mosaic jewelry available for sale at the Cape Ann Museum gift shop. I will also be teaching a mosaic class at the CAM on November 4th...
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From the Studio: Beth Williams
An Extraordinary Summer on Cape Ann…
2023 - a year of celebrations! From Gloucester’s historic 400 years as an established community, to CAA’s 40th anniversary of welcoming visitors into our open studios, and Cape Ann Museum’s groundbreaking exhibit of Jo and Edward Hopper’s Gloucester paintings - thousands of visitors have descended on our island to enjoy Cape Ann’s hospitality and all the local special events! ...
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From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Sea Glass Continues to Inspire - NEW twists on OLD materials! See you in the coming weeks for two exciting Cape Ann Artisan events.Every time someone walks into my studio and looks at my sea glass collection, a predictable question arises, “where do I get my sea glass?”...
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