Name: Granite Block Shaping Demonstration by Scott Natti
Start: 2025-10-25T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-25T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

Granite Block Shaping Demonstration by Scott Natti
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Join local stonecutter Scott Natti for a granite block shaping demonstration! Scott will also discuss the different types of cuts favored by the cities Cape Ann quarries exported to. Following this demonstration, please register to join us for a CAM Gallery Talk by Susanna Natti, exploring the impact of the granite industry on Cape Ann’s immigrant populations.
Scott Natti is a skilled stonecutter and lifelong resident of Gloucester, Massachusetts, known for his deep connection to Cape Ann’s rugged landscape and rich artisan traditions. His work often reflects the natural beauty and durability of the stone that defines Gloucester’s shoreline and architecture. As part of a family with deep roots in the area, Natti continues to uphold the legacy of traditional stonework while mentoring younger artisans and preserving the character of his hometown through every chisel and cut.

Image: Quarry Blacksmith Chest and Tools, Late 19th-early 20th century. Steel, iron and wood. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum. Gift of Frank Fuge [1997.24].