Tag: Spring

Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring: Looking for a way to express your creative side? Maybe you don’t think you are creative and you need to just spark the flame…then you should visit Clay Play. At Clay Play, At Clay Play you are the artist, but no experience or talent is required. From mugs, vases, and dinnerware to frames, gifts, and figurines, they stock over 200 bisque pieces, plus hundreds of stamps, stencils, and idea sheets to inspire you. Every piece is ready for you to decorate in whatever style you choose. The fun is you don’t have to be an artist because anything goes. The process is simple, you pick out your piece of pottery, choose your colors, paint your piece and then they fire it and glaze it. You get the piece to keep and your creative juices are flowing. They offer an open studio with no appointments necessary and you can book the studio space for special event. So why not get in touch with your creative side and visit Clay Play…the kids love it too!

Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Have you ever dreamed of making your own signature piece of furniture for your home? Maybe you are just feeling like you need to put your creative energies to work in a productive and meaningful way. If you are looking for an outlet you may want to check out the Centers for Furniture Craftsmanship located in Rockport. This schools offers something for everyone. From 12 week intensive furniture making classes to week-long workshops you are sure to find what you are looking for. The mission of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is to “provide the best possible education for people who want to design and build functional, beautiful, expressive work out of wood to the highest standard of craftsmanship”. Thier programs are for all levels from the novice to the most advanced woodworker who is seeking instruction in a workable environment. Take some time this fall to get yourself prepared to learn a trade that is rewarding and creative.

Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Rockland’s one and only movie theater is the historic Strand Theater located in the heart of this sea side town. The Strand first opened it’s doors in the early 20’s and has been “reeling” out the movies ever since. Opening it’s doors during the height of the silent movie era, Wild Irish Rose was one of the first films which made it’s debut there. the theather was built within 6 weeks following a devastating fire that cleared out four block of Rockland’s downtown. The Strand is a classic art deco theater with the brick and tile facade that was typical during the mid 20’s. The interior underwent a massive restoration in 2004-05 and today, guest enjoy the original charm of this historic theater. The Strand offers movie goers a host of independent and world cinema, documentary and classic films. If your in Rockland make time to catch a flick at the historic Strand Cinema.

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Here you will find over three miles of shoreline on Megunticook Lake. the preserve encompasses 315 acres which includes massive groves of conifers and a huge swamp referred to as the “Great Bog”. The mountain views are truly a sight to see, especially in the fall when foliage is at its peak. There are two hiking loops on the preserve. The Blue loop is the easiest trail and lends itself to great views of the lake. The Orange loop will bring you through the “Great Bog” Be sure to bring your hiking boots, the trail can be wet at times. From Route 1 in Camden take route 52 about 4 miles to Fernald’s Neck Road. Just beyond the Youngstown Inn, bear left at at the fork in the road. Continue past the grey farmhouse and park in the hay field near the woods.