Arts & Crafts – Page 19

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Ultimate Beginner Watercolor

with Catherine Scanlon

Jan

Next session: January 13th, 2027

$25 More Info

In this 1-day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After a review of color theory, we'll fill in a color wheel and paint a small illustration printed on watercolor paper. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the night of class. **Snow Date: TUES 1/19.

Mosaic Pumpkin

with Herenya Wilkey

Sep

Next session: September 16th to 30th, 2026

$55 More Info

Celebrate fall in this beginner glass on glass mosaic class! Follow the provided pumpkin pattern or design your own in a 7x7” wood frame. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our glass substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. *A material fee of $25 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Mosaic Amaryllis

with Herenya Wilkey

Nov

Next session: November 5th to 19th, 2026

$65 More Info

Create some lovely winter color in this glass on glass mosaic class! Follow the amaryllis flower pattern provided or design your own in an 8x10” wood frame. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our glass substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. Tools will be provided for in class use. *A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Oil Painting for Ultra Beginners

with Allen Lampert

Sep

Next session: September 15th to 17th, 2026

$45 More Info

Are you curious about how to do oil painting but are terrified about how to start? We can help! We can help you understand how oil painting works and the necessary tools needed to start your own art journey. No supplies necessary. Merrymeeting provides all materials. Note: This class is ONLY for novices and beginners. If you have any level of experience in oil painting, this class is not for you. *All materials included.

Wire Wrapping Jewelry

with Shufang Liao

Nov

Next session: November 14th, 2026

$65 More Info

Discover the art of wire wrapping and create your own handcrafted jewelry in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn essential techniques such as making loops, coils, decorative wraps, and securely setting stones without soldering. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design and complete at least one finished piece— a pendant as below and cords/chains if you want to change it into a necklace. All materials are included, such as copper wire, jewelry pliers, natural gem stones or beads, findings, and polishing cloths. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity! By the end of the class, you will leave with new skills, confidence in basic wire-working techniques, and a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry to take home. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Card-Making w/ Dawn: Christmas Edition

with Dawn Stevens

Nov

Next session: November 16th, 2026

$30 More Info

Did you know that you can make several cards using one piece of designer paper and some coordinating solid cardstock? Please join me while I teach a One Sheet Wonder class! You will learn how to make the most from your supplies and leave with 7-8 Christmas cards ready for the mailbox. Precut kits will be provided. Kits will possibly use different patterns than the image. Please bring your scissors, a glue stick, and your preferred coloring medium (markers, pencils, etc).