Arts & Crafts

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

The featured painting is Landscape, by Beginning Acrylics student Annie Merrill.    New at painting? Interested in expanding your artistic expression? Join us for a fun adventure by adding acrylics to your palette of mediums. In just 8 weeks, you will learn to mix colors, use basic tools and various acrylic mediums and painting supports (canvas, wood, etc.). Create appealing still life compositions and experiment with texture, color, and contrast. Work at your own pace in your own style with Pat Casey, an experienced teacher. Materials list available at merrymeeting.org.

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

This course is a basic introduction to printmaking and using a press. While drawing ability can certainly enhance your final projects, drawing and printmaking experience is not necessary. Using plastic plates, you will etch an image into plastic and be able to make multiple copies using a small press. We will also experiment with multi media, adding color and other elements to your work. This is a great way to make prints as gifts or even holiday cards. Come play and explore this intriguing technique! Studio fee $20 included in price of the class. No class on 4/21.

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay, but you were too busy, too tired or too intimidated? Learn the basics of hand building, surface decoration and wheel throwing to create functional pieces and sculptures. This class is geared toward the beginner who would like to learn coil, slab and pinch construction as well as basic wheel throwing techniques and glazing. New demonstrations are given weekly, but students can also use this time as an open studio to work on their own personal projects. The fee for the course includes $30 for materials and studio fee. Additional clay can be purchased separately. No class on 4/23.

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

Whether you've never held a skein of yarn before or you learned to crochet years ago and need a refresher, this class will get you started on all those cute projects you'd love to make. Topics include choosing patterns, yarn, needles, troubleshooting common problems, and basic techniques. No class April 20.

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

This two-week beginner-intermediate creative photography class will focus on the essential tools and techniques for capturing the four season beauty of the Maine outdoors with your digital camera. This class will cover the selection of subjects, locations, composition, lighting and some of the tools and equipment that will help you produce better quality images.

Merrymeeting will not hold classes at its facility and all sites through April 27, due to COVID 19. This class has been postponed until we can choose a new start date. If you would like to sign up, we will be in touch with you about when the class will meet.

The history of the uses of birch bark is an exciting one dating back to our early ancestors. The bark of the paper or white birch tree was a critical material used to make strong and beautiful baskets, hats, sheaths, buckets, and more. Learn to identify, gather, process and weave with this remarkably strong, natural material. We'll practice straight and diagonal plaiting to make a small basket for the kitchen or garden. No required texts, books, special materials, etc. All tools and materials included. Everyone makes a basket to take home. No discounts.