Make Your Own Coffee Mug!
Learn basic hand-building skills to create a unique microwave- and dishwasher-safe ceramic mug. We will explore slab, coil, and pinch techniques for basic construction, and experiment with adding a handle and creating designs with texture and carving. You'll complete this whirlwind of a workshop with 3 handmade mugs! Glazing these mugs will be done at a later date or workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Instructor: Janna DeWan
Saturday, May 25, 1-4pm
Class limit: 12
Cost: $60 ( includes a $10 materials fee)
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered 'pay what you can' system.
The suggested donation for this class is $60
Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the 'pay it forward' option it will cover your tuition and someone else's!
The Heron Fund is made possible by people like you, from the bottom of our hearts Thank you for helping us provide Art for Everyone!
Bold Bowls!
Learn basic hand-building skills to create a unique microwave- and dishwasher-safe ceramic bowl. We will explore using molds and slabs to construct a basic form, and experiment with additional features to make it creative and unlike anything you'd find in a big-box store. Glazing your bowls will be done at a later date or workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
Instructor: Janna DeWan
Saturday, June 15, 1-4pm
Class limit: 12
Cost: $60, (includes $10 for materials)
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered 'pay what you can' system.
The suggested donation for this class is $60
Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the 'pay it forward' option it will cover your tuition and someone else's!
The Heron Fund is made possible by people like you, from the bottom of our hearts Thank you for helping us provide Art for Everyone!
Glaze-a-Thon: A Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery!
Are you intimidated by the glazing process? Are you often disappointed with the results of the glaze firing? Are you a newbie to clay and want to learn how to glaze your bisqueware? This workshop is for you! You will learn the basics of applying and decorating with glazes including painting, layering, and wax resist to create patterns. All glazes and materials will be provided, bring your own low-fire bisqueware to decorate.
Instructor: Janna DeWan
Saturday, June 22, 1-3pm
Class limit: 12
Cost: $35, (includes $5 for materials)
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered 'pay what you can' system.
The suggested donation for this class is $35.
Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the 'pay it forward' option it will cover your tuition and someone else's!
The Heron Fund is made possible by people like you, from the bottom of our hearts Thank you for helping us provide Art for Everyone!
Beginning Pottery.
Explore the fundamentals of pottery in our beginner class! Dive into the basics of building with clay and glazing under the guidance of Janna, a professional potter and ceramics teacher of 10+ years. There will be an opportunity to explore wheel throwing on our 3 wheels, but the focus of this class will be handbuilding. No prior experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty!
Instructor: Janna DeWan
Time: Mondays: June 24 - August 5 (NO class on July 15)
Section 1: 9am-12pm
Section 2: 3pm-6pm
Class limit: 10, ages 16 through adult
Cost: $250 (includes $25 for materials)
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered 'pay what you can' system.
The suggested donation for this class is $250
Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the 'pay it forward' option it will cover your tuition and someone else's!
The Heron Fund is made possible by people like you, from the bottom of our hearts Thank you for helping us provide Art for Everyone!
*** If you need further tuition assistance please don't fret, send us an email at MAC@MerrymeetingArtsCenter.org and we will be happy to chat!
Foundations of Drawing: A three-session class focused on the basics of drawing from life.
Saturdays, July 13, 20 and 27, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, $75 for 3 classes.
Still-life subject matter will be used to work on drawing skills for realistic rendering. Learn the secrets of composition, line and tone, 3-D form, light and shadow, and perspective. Drawing is the basis of many kinds of work, this class will focus on drawing for fine art. If you want to learn to draw or to improve your drawing skills, please join us!
Materials: Please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper and board, and graphite and/or charcoal pencils and erasers.
About the instructor: Arlene Kelley is an artist and designer with many years’ experience. She studied art and received her BFA degree at Laguna College of Art and Design in Laguna Beach, CA. She lives in Pittston, ME and her work can be viewed at artistinmaine.com.
Hands-On Collage Workshop with Michael Albert
Saturday August 13, Noon to 3:00pm, $15
American pop artist Michael Albert returns to Bowdoinham to run his hands-on collage workshop for all ages (school age & up). All participants will be able to create their own collage using the same materials Albert uses to create his serious masterpieces! That means cereal boxes and other printed cardboard consumer packages including cookies, crackers, tea boxes, soda cartons & the like. Bring some boxes to add to the pile (not mandatory—we’ll have plenty to share) and Albert will show you how to turn it into a work of art!
Free poster giveaway & Signing for all participants! The class will be run as an open house between Noon and 3:00pm—come when you want and stay as long as you like!
The suggested donation for this class is $15
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered "pay what you can" system. Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the "pay it forward" option it will cover your tuition and someone else!
Wire Wrapped Rings Workshop with Elise Marie DeSigns
Saturday September 21 from 2:00-4:00 pm, $50
Come join us for a fun and creative event where you can learn how to make your very own wire wrapped rings with Elise Marie DeSalvo! It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry pieces that you can wear or gift to loved ones. No experience is necessary, as Elise will guide you through the process step by step.
During this class, you will be able to create two unique & stylish wire wrap rings.
Learn how to:
Elise DeSalvo, Owner of Elise Marie DeSigns, inspires with uniquely hand-crafted designs and a marketplace of local goods. They strive to empower customers to look and feel their best while also supporting female-owned small businesses. Learn more
at: https://elisemariedesigns.com
The suggested donation for this class is $50
Merrymeeting Arts Center operates on a tiered 'pay what you can system'. Pay what you can, and we will take care of the rest. If you would like to support our Heron Fund program, please select the 'pay it forward' option it will cover your tuition and someone else!
Take & Make Kits
In 2021 Merrymeeting Arts Center and the Bowdoinham Public Library, co-sponsored the "Make & Take" program, with funding provided by the Anonimo Foundation. Our directions were clear. While continuing to adapt to life with Covid, we were to provide art to children and income to artists. Every month of 2021 a different artist designed a project and a kit was assembled, to then be distributed to the community at no charge to any child in the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade. |