TTC_03_31_21_Vol.17-No.23

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March 31, 2021
Community News
Community Announcements,
from page 7
New Essex
County Greenbelt
Sketching Series
The Essex County Greenbelt
Association and Slow River Studio
of Essex are collaborating to bring
people out of their homes and into
nature in a whole new way this
spring. They are hosting a series
of FREE Sketching Adventures,
designed specifically for adult beginners
at beautiful Greenbelt sites
across the North Shore.
Each sketching adventure begins
with an easy 30-minute lesson. Afterwards,
participants will explore
the Greenbelt Property for an hour
and use their sketchbooks to capture
the views and vistas that interest
them most. The group will
re-gather towards the end of the
event to share their work, ask questions
and receive sketching tips
from Slow River Studio staff.
No talent? No worries! Slow
River Studio specializes in art instruction
for adult beginners. They
know that everyone can become
more creative with excellent instruction
and supportive coaching.
Let them help you start or restart
your creative journey! This is a fun,
low stress outing that is perfect for
total beginners!
These events are FREE, however,
space is limited, so reservations
are required. These adventures
Just Listed 450 Main St. – Rowley
3200 sq. ft. – 3 bed 3 bath
Maine Post & Beam
$669,000
Picture perfect cape! This 3 bed 3 bath Maine Post &
Beam home has been lovingly cared for by the current
owners for 30 years. There is over 3200 sq ft of flexible
living space offering cathedral ceilings, hardwood
flooring, kitchen with massive granite peninsula opens to
a huge family room, living room with a beautiful wood
burning fireplace, skylights, 2 car garage and so many
possibilities in the basement for shop, gym, playrooms,
office space.. all of this on 1.4 acres of flat yard.
Features
Waterfront No
Beach No
Exterior Clapboard
Electric 100 Amps
Flooring Hardwood
Basement Yes
Foundation Concrete
Heat
Oil
Water Private
Sewer Private
Parking 2 Attached
General Information
Style
Cape
Living Area 3237
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 3
Baths
3 Full
Year Built 1985
Assessment $596,900
Taxes 2021 $9,299
Book 10853
Page 336
MLS # 72802821
Offered by Chris Breen
chrisbreen@bentleysrealestate.com
2 A Winter Street
Newburyport, MA. 01950
617.872.5661
are great for families, however all
young people must be supervised
by an attentive adult. For more
information visit: www.slowriverstudio.com
The Essex County Greenbelt is
a local, non-profit land trust headquartered
at the Cox Reservation
in Essex. Greenbelt works to conserve
open space, farmland, wildlife
habitat and scenic landscapes
across Essex County; steward the
land it has protected; and connect
people to nature through a variety
of activities and programs. Since
1961, Greenbelt has permanently
protected more than 18,000 acres
for the benefit of those who live,
work and recreate in Essex County
today, and for generations to come.
Visit ecga.org to learn more about
Greenbelt's work and its properties
that are open for public enjoyment,
free of charge, from dawn to
dusk daily.
Slow River Studio is an innovative
art school in Essexthat offers
drawing, painting and creativity
classes specifically for adult beginners.
They believe anyone can become
an artist with patience and
practice. Their classes provide an
easy on-ramp to the creative life we
all crave.
Current List of Event Dates and
Locations. More will be added in
May.
• Sun. Apr. 18th from 2-4pm at
The Cox Reservation in Essex.
• Weds. April 21st from 10-
12pm at The Donovan Reservation
in Ipswich.
• Sat. May 1st from 10-12pm
at Vineyard Hill Reservation in
Hamilton.
• More dates to be added in
April
Simple Supplies:
• All you need for this adventure
is some paper and a pen or pencil.
If you feel like getting some supplies,
Slow River recommends a
2-pack of TomBow Fudenosuke
calligraphy pens and a sketchbook.
You can purchase these pens at
Art Supply Wholesale in Beverly,
where they also have a great selection
of sketchbooks.
• You are welcome to bring a watercolor
set or colored pencils for
fun, but they are not essential.
• You will also want a mask,
some drinking water, and perhaps
a pair of boots for mud.
QUOTE from Jess Yurwitz at
Slow River Studio:
We are so excited about our
new collaboration with the Essex
Greenbelt. Sketching is a wonderful
way to explore the natural beauty
of the north shore. After a year
of being mostly inside, we all need
safe ways to gather and have fun
again! Through this new partnership,
Slow River Studio can provide
free access to art instruction
and inspire more of our neighbors
to get outside and sketch!
QUOTE from Jane Rumrill at
The Greenbelt
Greenbelt has a long history of
collaborations with artists, since
1974 when our headquarters,
Cox Reservation, was donated by
Allyn Cox, a celebrated muralist.
Each summer for the last 31 years,
we've honored that connection by
hosting the Art in the Barn show
in his studio on the property. We
are thrilled to be able to collaborate
with Slow River Studio this year to
bring even more folks outdoors to
sketch and be inspired by the iconic
landscapes of Essex County.
QUOTES from past participants
in Slow River Sketching Trips:
It is a pleasure to be outside
sketching with Jess. She loves to
draw and enthusiastically provides
instruction, inspiration and
supportive feedback. She moves
you around the site so you have a
chance to soak in, enjoy and capture
a few views. A wonderful way
to spend a morning!
-Suzanne Kelsey
Every time I venture out for
some sketching with the folks at
Slow River Studio, I leave feeling
refreshed, encouraged, and inspired.
It is the highlight of my
week. Everyone is made to feel welcome,
regardless of skill or artistic
experience. Some people arrive
outfitted with an arsenal of materials,
others with a simple pen and
sketchpad. There is something really
powerful about taking the time
to unplug, breathe in the fresh air,
and allow the act of sketching to
reveal the wonders of the natural
world.
- Rachel Fondell
Slow River Studio offers a very
supportive environment for beginners
- the first thing you will learn
Community Announcements,
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