M&P Happenings...​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​Mother's Day Market
Friday May 8- Saturday May 9, 11:00 AM-4:00PM
Meet our local makers while shopping at a unique market. Get ready for Mother's Day!
Live Music by Dave and Dan from May 9, 1-3:00PM​​​​​​
Interested Vendors: register here:
https://forms.gle/PJvcMo5gxc8pqnwv8
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Let's Talk Art
Friday May 8, 11:00AM-12:00PM
for the non-artist, with Jacqueline Watsky, artist and art educator.
Enjoy art but feel uncomfortable walking into a gallery or museum? Not certain what you are looking at or what to say about a piece?
Let's spend an hour to discuss what you are looking at to broaden your art experience.
Open to the public
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Open Art Critique
Friday May 8, 2:00-3:00PM
with Jacqueline Watsky, artist and art educator.
A safe space to share your work and creative ideas. Critiques are always constructive and respectful and focused on learning and exploring.
* 2 pieces per artist (does not have to be finished)
* each artist gets dedicated time
* focus on technique, vision and growth
All media and all skill levels welcomed.
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Live Music with Dave and Dan!
Saturday May 9, 1:00-3:00PM
Quilled Flowers Workshop with Melody's Blueprint Crafts​
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$50
Join us for a relaxing evening exploring the world of quilled flowers.
This is a beginner course with instructor guidance. By the end of the workshop you will take home a shadowbox display of your hand quilled flowers!
6 SEATS AVAILABLE $50/ TICKET
PAY BY MAY 11, 2026 TO SECURE YOUR SEAT.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
CASH OR VENMO BTWN FRIENDS
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Illustrated Lecture I with Terry McMaster
Wednesday May 20, 6:30-8:00PM​
$7
A Journey to Ancestral Scotland, London, Stonehenge, and the Caves of France:
Explorations Familial, Historic, Artistic and Paleolithic.
Brilliant slide shows, tasty refreshments, great company!
Call 518-588-7268 to RSVP
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Introduction to Chunky Blanket-Making
Saturday May 23, 11:00AM-3:00PM ​
$80
A knitting class with a warm bulky outcome!
With Lisa Miccio of Blissful Blankets & More By Lisa.
Two weeks prior to class, call to choose your choice of 2 yarn colors from:
COUNTRY BLUE
SAGE
KHAKI (beige)
LIGHT PURPLE
register by calling Merriman & Pfister 518-588-7268
Pay with check or cash at the shop, or via VENMO @Lisa-Miccio-1
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Crushed Glass Design on Canvas with Shells By Michele
Friday May 29 - 6:00-8:00PM
In this class you will get all the supplies you need to create a crushed glass picture canvas (various sizes available) with a simple introduction to working with resin. Choose to create a flamingo, Seahorse, or Heart using crushed glass, shells, sand, sea glass and an array of other trinkets or bring your own small treasures to include.
No experience necessary.
Adults 18+ are welcome to join us in crafting a beautiful piece of ocean-inspired art.
Please register by calling the shop to hold you spot at 518-588-7268
Pay with check or cash at the shop or via
VENMO @Michele-Rooney-9
- Michele
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Photo Collage Workshop with Sarah Ferber
Saturday June 6, 1:00-2:30PM AND/OR Thursday June 11 5:00-6:30PM.
$40 for 1 class
$70 per class if both classes
Bring your personal and family photos to life!
Learn basic collage techniques while creating vibrant, personalized collages for your home or to give as a gift.
Bring a few copies of photos, ideally multiple copies of a few photos to be able to have repetition.
This is a fun, engaging process using colorful papers, recycled materials and other collage elements.
Sarah Ferber has many years of experience creating and teaching collage and mixed media, recently at Bach Library and the JCC in Albany. She is known for having a colorful, whimsical artistic style and making art that pops.
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Bring COPIES of your photos, all other material will be included
Register by texting or calling 518-588-7268
or email info@merrimanpfister.com
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Paper Quilling Workshop
with Maria Moquin
June TBD
$50.00
Experience a fresh, modern take on this classic art form. This is a 2.0 hour class, we'll walk you through the basics of paper quilling. Each participant will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art, suitable for framing or gifting!
Quilling, also known as paper filigree is the art of rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create decorative designs.
It is believed quilling can be traced back to the Renaissance Nuns.
All supplies included.
Register by calling/texting the shop at 518-588-7268 or stopping in at 340 Delaware Ave Delmar.
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Illustrated Lecture II with Terry McMaster
Wednesday July 8, 6:30-8:00PM
$7
An extremely Concise History of Western Art: Cave Paintings to Picasso (and Beyond)
Brilliant slide shows, tasty refreshments, great company!
Call 518-588-7268 to RSVP
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Summer Outdoor Market; Art Show & Craft Fair
Saturday July 18, 11:00AM-4:00PM
outside at the Delmar Reformed Church. 386 Delaware Ave Delmar
Mark your calendars!
Artists and Makers, register here...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjw7X19v8NK5cds36DWmHj04dLLQzPjE_7dq-4OjRS_1qlXw/viewform
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​​Open Creative Space:
Tues-Saturdays 10-5.
Drop-In
Use our room for your independent projects or come just to get your creativity on!
$5 per person
$20 for a group
Call to reserve
​Open Play Mahjongg : Many Fridays 10:00AM-12:00PM
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