Arts & Crafts

Acrylics are a great medium for beginners. Video demonstrations will be provided that focus on various aspects of painting including color-mixing, composition, and a variety of acrylic mediums, tools, and techniques. Access several videos each week at your convenience to learn about topics like color-mixing, using contrast, and creating interesting still life and landscape compositions. Then join our online group workshops so we can discuss the video topics, answer questions, and share your work for critique. (Sharing is optional, of course.) All skill levels welcome! Class meets on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.

Acrylics are a great medium for both beginners and experienced artists. Videos that focus on various aspects of painting, including color mixing, composition, and a variety of mediums, tools, and techniques will be provided. Access several videos each week at your convenience to review topics like color-mixing, using contrast, and creating interesting still life and landscape compositions. We’ll also expand your understanding of using texture, painting big, and mixed media art. Then join our online group workshops to discuss the video topics, answer questions, and share your work for critique. (Sharing work is optional, of course.) Class meets on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class before its start date.

The human head has been the subject of choice for artists for generations. Experience how the art of portraiture has evolved throughout history and use this online studio class to learn to create your own lifelike (or abstract) portraits. Class meets on Google Meets.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.

Looking for a new creative outlet? Drawing and fiber arts combine in this fun and experimental medium. If you sew, you probably have all the materials on hand! Maine artist Jaime Wing began using thread to create text and images on his prints and handmade paper - and he would like to share his process with you, step-by-step. This class will meet on Zoom. No discounts. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date. No discounts.

While color plays a big part of the design—(yes we explore that in-depth), we will move beyond “plain weave” into several techniques of manipulating the threads to create textures, lacey patterns, and wonderful edges.  We will be perfecting your weaving skills by cleaning up the edges, adjusting proper tension, and making clean thread joins. We’ll finish by cutting up your weaving & sewing it back together to form a pillow, zippered bag, or another item. The prerequisite for this class is Weaving Basics, Part I. You must own or have access to a rigid heddle or a floor loom for this class. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date. The class takes place on Zoom.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.

Make a modern, fun piece of wall art for your home using the traditional craft of punch needle rug hooking! Learn the basics and tools of punch needle, as well as tips and tricks, ideas on how to finish your piece, and the confidence to start new ones on your own. $20 materials fee included in the cost of the course. Students will pick up the materials kit at the Merrymeeting Topsham office before class.   The class takes place on Zoom.  Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class before its start date. No discounts.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate.