Artisans

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.