We’re excited to invite you to join us and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce for a celebration of our Grand Opening! There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:15 with a reception afterwards in the gallery; we’re looking forward to showing off what we’ve done with the space and becoming part of Rockport’s shopping experience!

2 Dock Square, Rockport MA 01966 (978)999-5002 coastallocalsrkpt@gmail.com

Gallery Members: Beth Williams: Contemporary Handmade Art-Glass Jewelry and Accessories Ann Schlecht: Artisan Jewelry Joanne Avallon: Ceramic Arts Leigh Slingluff: Painter Mark Jackowitz: Photography

Visit the Sargent House as you stroll along Middle Street to see period decorations, greens and wreathes for sale and browse our curated fine crafts and gifts for the holidays.

Do not miss the 40th Annual Bead Sale

For the first time, Beth will have some new "headpin" style pieces available for sale, in both earring format as well as loose - so you can design your own creations.

With over 40 vendors, the Bead Affaire is much more than a bead sale. You will find unique art glass pendants, necklaces and bracelets in addition to silver charms and findings, beads by the strand, chain, leather cord, polymer clay beads and jewelry, crystal, lucite, metal components, vintage beads, beading kits, accessories and much, much more.

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An evening presented by: seARTS Wearable Art Group at the Cape Ann Museum

seARTS and the Cape Ann Museum are pleased to present the 2018 Wearable Art Salon on Thursday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cape Ann Museum. Guests will enjoy a panel discussion, book signing and a selection of 2017 CWA runway looks. Panelists include former professor of fashion and design Barbara Broudo, editor and curator Suzanne Ramljak, author Anne Lee and artist Christine Gauthier-Kelley. The panel will be moderated by Petra Slinkard, The Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the Peabody Essex Museum.  This program is $12 for seARTS and CAM members, or $15 nonmembers. Space is limited, reservations are required. Tickets available online at Eventbrite or call (978)283-0455 x10. Please email info@capeannmuseum.org for more information.

The panel discussion has been timed to coincide with the Mass Fashion Symposium being held in Boston on October 5 and 6. The keynote moderator of the October 4 event in Gloucester is Petra Slinkard, The Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the Peabody Essex Museum(PEM).  Petra joined PEM in 2018, following her role as Curator of Costume at the Chicago History Museum, where she worked with a collection of more than 50,000 examples of fashion and textiles for exhibitions and research, acquisition and community outreach. At PEM, Slinkard’s focus is to foster the growth and innovative, inclusive spirit of the museum’s celebrated fashion initiative and to develop a vibrant array of exhibitions, installations and programming that celebrate the global impact and reach of fashion.

Join me and some fellow artisans for a cup of coffee and...

Summer mornings on Cape Ann are precious.  What better way to kick off the day then with a walk through downtown Gloucester and a chance to meet some local artisans and join us for a cup of coffee?

On August 8, 2018 at 8AM, several members of the seARTS Wearable Art group are doing just that.  My studio on Pleasant Street has a lovely courtyard for us to gather in for this indoor/outdoor event. 

Joining me will be Marlene Cann, maker of exquisite handbags and accessories; Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Cape Ann Designs Sea Glass Hair Accessories and Jewelry; Camilla MacFadyen, maker of hand printed textiles, Fran Osten, weaver, presenting shawls and scarves and Regina Loiacano, from Again and Again Sailbags, wonderful bags made from recycled sails.

Everyone is invited to see the work, shop, and meet the artists.

What:  "Coffee in the Courtyard"
Date:   Wednesday, August 8th 8AM-1PM
Where: Beth Williams Studio, 17 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
More info:  Please email, call 978-283-5566 or visit my online calendar

April 28 at 11:00 am–5:00 pm

Beth Williams Studio 17 Pleasant Street Gloucester, MA 1930 United States

Working with an oxygen and propane powered torch, jewelry designer Beth Williams creates intricate miniature sculptures and beads that later become components of her jewelry creations. Each piece is created one at a time and becomes a unique, wearable treasure.  Come watch Beth work through her process starting at 11:00 a.m. During the demos visitors will be able to help Beth pick colors to use on the demo beads made during the day; at the end of the day one guest will be chosen at random to win the bead that they chose the colors for; the cleaned, annealed bead will be mailed to the winner later that week.

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Join Beth and friends at the second annual Twilight Inn and Cookie Tour on Saturday, December 9th between 4-7pm. Beth will be at the Seven South Street Inn with some of her jewelry and holiday gifts; other inns taking part include:

The Inns that are participating in the Twilight Inn and Cookie Tour are as follows:

Seafarer Inn.  Marmion Way

Seven South Street Inn

Lantana House. Broadway

Linden Tree Inn. King street

Emerson Inn. Cathedral Ave

http://rockportinnsandcookietour.blogspot.com/2017/11/make-your-plans-now-for-2017-tour.html

Questions to...Debbie Benn, Seven South Street Inn, 1-978-546-6708

Bridge Cape Ann is teaming with Riversbend Restaurant to host a special night of holiday shopping. Enjoy their famous flatbread pizzas & full bar while shopping from a very select list of vendors. This is a FREE event. Spread the word! 

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Beth Williams . Art Glass Beads & Jewelry will be joining Sea Meadow Gifts and Gardens at our Riversbend Holiday Sip & Shop, Tuesday, December 5th 5:30-8:30! Bring a friend!

Sea Meadow Gifts and Gardens
Audrey's Flower Shop
Essex Bird Shop and Pet Supply
Pauline's Gifts
Cape Ann Olive Oil
Cape Ann SUP
Sand to City Style
Sadie Green's
Not For Navigation
Premier Imprints
Bella & Harvey Bakery
Design of Mine
The Wine Trap
Beth Williams . Art Glass Beads & Jewelry

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Celebrate Wearable Art!  It’s not just a runway show.  It’s an opportunity for every creative “maker” to find a new way to showcase their artistry and for true patrons of hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, and accessories to experience the art in full living color. 

We're now looking forward to our Celebrate Wearable Art Runway Show 2017, coming in October--a show not to be missed!   With dedicated talent and volunteers we continue to build this exciting destination event for the region.

Doors Open at 2:00 PM

Runway Event Begins at 3:45 PM

• Witness 50+ exquisite fashion and wearable art designs come to life on the Celebrate Wearable Art Runway
• Shop for beautiful, hand made jewelry, clothing and accessories created by carefully selected artisans.
• Enjoy fabulous networking, light appetizers, and a cash bar with the backdrop of Gloucester's working waterfront.

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