July 20th, 2012
Not the perfect beach day? The kids might be driving you crazy, right? The following info. might let you still enjoy a day at the Delaware Beaches when the weather does not cooperate.
The Arcades – Right on our beautiful Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
The Beach Arcade – Next to Dolles at 5 North Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-1040.
Playland Arcade – South of the Boardwalk.
Surfside Arcade – South of the Boardwalk.
Funland’s Arcade, right at Funland, also south of the Boardwalk. http://www.funlandrehoboth.com. Funland is also a historic family amusement center. Rides, games and arcade.
Jolly Trolley
The Jolly Trolley is a way to travel from Downtown Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Just hop on and take a round trip.
Bookstores
Some of the bookstores offer story times and activities.
Browseabout Books is located at 133 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-226-2665. Website? http://www.browseaboutbooks.com.
Cake Break is a premier cupcake bake shop in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Kids can decorate cupcakes and that will keep them busy for some time. Tel. 302-260-9265. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com.
Crafts – Activity Studio. Paint your own pottery at Creatable Crafts. Fun for the whole family; not just the kids. Paint today and pick up your projects tomorrow. Location? 146 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-1020. Website? http://www.createablecrafts.com.
Museums:
Anna Hazzard – Early story of Rehoboth Beach as a religious retreat through artifacts and memorabilia. The Museum is in one of the original “tent” houses from Rehoboth 1870s camp meeting era. It is located at 17 Christian St. Tel. 302-226-1119.
Rehoboth Beach Museum – It is located by the roundabout in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Check the World War II: Rehoboth Beach exhibit which will be on display until March of 2013. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Rehoboth Art League – 12 Dodds Lane. Tel. 302-227-8408.
Movies:
Atlantic Theaters located on Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-645-0200. http://www.moviefone.com/theater/movies-at-midway-rehoboth-beach/3587/s.
And….if that’s not what you might like to do, then just check out the shops and restaurants….plenty of them in Downtown Rehoboth Beach!!
Have a good one!
August 24th, 2011
I met Susan Gladstone last year. She is a potter located right here in Rehoboth Beach. The name of her company is called The Happyrock Pottery. Her studio is in the shops at Celebration Mall on 20 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 410-375-7120. She does not have a website yet but if you see something on this post, please giver her a call, email her at thehappyrock@earthlink.net. Or, better yet, visit her studio.
Up until a couple of weeks ago, I had never seen Susan’s pottery. She told me that she had been a potter for 40 years. Giving it her full attention for about 16 years.
Susan is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. For many years she was a member of Baltimore Clayworks. This is the region’s only cultural institution dedicated solely to the ceramic arts. Now, she is part of the Rehoboth Beach artists’ community. She is a welcomed addition to our area. I think you will love her pieces.
I decided to visit her studio. It is so funny because what is now called Celebration Mall was the original Epworth Church. Many years ago they had a great pre-school. One of my sons attended for several years; great lasting friendships were made then.
There are several artists located in the Celebration Mall. I am glad I stopped by because I had no idea. Different and very impressive.
Her studio is where my son’s classroom was located. It really brought so many memories. But, I was there to see her work with her hands.
I am in awe and amazement to see someone shape a lump of clay into something as beautiful as some of her pieces.
The Raku pottery has small cracks that turn black. These are made by the deposits of carbon in them, turning them black, no matter what color of clay used. The final product is unique.
Susan was working on a “vessel” or bowl when I got there. She made it look so easy. She did a little bit of trimming and then exclaimed: It is not centered. I don’t like it. She picked it up and started kneading it just like bread. She was starting all over again. Here are the pictures from that first start when the term used is “throwing”.
Susan threw that moist lump of clay on a bat. A bat is an accessory. Okay, Susan, if you say so. A lot of people just use the wheel head instead.
Susan found the “center” of the clay by moving a thumb across the lump until no more friction was felt.
Then, the next step was the opening. Susan’s thumbs kept working the clay and stopped very close from the bat.
The sides are pulled up and then the process of “shaping” the vessel or bowl begins. This shaping continues for some time until the desired thickness is obtained.
Susan has Raku pottery, as well as wood fired pottery.
She also has plenty of very affordable pieces that are, obviously, made by hand and no two are alike. Different sizes and colors; the minis were beautiful.
She is also a member of the Rehoboth Art League. That’s where I first saw her pottery.
I learned a few things. I hope I posted them correctly. If not, I will never hear the end of it. She’ll let me know.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….
August 15th, 2011
This a post that is to the point; short and sweet. I mentioned that as I was enjoying the art and craft show at the League in Henlopen Acres, my car was being ticketed. Upset, indeed I was.
I visited this morning with the League’s Executive Director, Sheila Bravo. We definitely had a nice conversation. The parking in Henlopen Acres is definitely a problem when an event such as this one is being held. Ms. Bravo did not know that people were parking on that road, therefore, nobody was there to tell visitors not to park on the street.
The sign? It was put afterwards by a neighbor that was feeling sorry for people getting tickets. Mind you that there were a lot of tickets given on that day.
The Rehoboth Art League is meeting today with the appropriate personnel in order for this not to happen again.
The Town of Henlopen was very gracious and professional and no since no signs were posted on that street before I parked, my ticket was voided.
So, thanks to both of you!!
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
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