Hands-On Collage Workshop with Michael Albert
Saturday August 17, 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!
Macrame a plant hanger! In this class you'll learn a few basic macrame knots and how to put them together to make a unique and functional plant hanger. They make excellent gifts, and of course you can never have just one in your own home so this is a skill that you will be glad to acquire! All materials will be provided by the instructor ($5 fee payable during class).
Wire Wrapped Rings Workshop with Elise Marie DeSigns
Saturday September 21 from Noon-2:00 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!
November 9 from Noon–2pm. $65
A great class is for anyone who wants to learn how to shibori! This would be a great afternoon out for a team building activity, birthday party or a nice gift for a friend or family member. Elise DeSalvo will teach the process of shibori-dyeing using indigo dye on fabric for practice, making a distinctive blue & white pattern. You will then dye one “dad-hat” cap provided by Elise.
All materials and supplies will be provided including a white unisex cap, fabric, gloves, masks, eye protection, and indigo dye.
Suitable for adults & kids (minimum 10 years old).
January 11 from Noon–2pm. $65
Join us for a fun afternoon learning to make your very own gemstone hoop
earrings. It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry that you can wear or gift to loved ones.
No experience or tools are necessary— Elise will guide you through the process step by step and provide all materials. You’ll get to choose from a variety of gemstone, glass, and metal beads and leave with one complete pair of earrings! All materials are hypoallergenic.
As always, donations to the Heron Fund allow us to offer a “pay what you can” option for this class!
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. |