Merrill M.
Pottery, Visual Arts, & Music
New York City
- My grandmother is renowned folk artist Priscilla Hauser, famous for her TV show, roses, and friendship with Bob Ross!
- I first learned the art of pottery by digging for wild clay out of riverbeds when I was a child!
- My favorite thing to paint are peoples' pets!
Hello Togetherhood family! My name is Merrill, and I am a multi-disciplinary artist who has taught lessons in the following: -Pottery -Watercolor -Acrylic Painting -Beading & Jewelry -Embroidery -Music & Theater I have experience with kiddos of all ages, and am passionate about bringing the arts to youth through all walks of life. Thank you for stopping by!
Courses Taught
Mini Biome Builders
Explore & create mini biomes while learning about planet Earth!
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
A Harry Potter Halloween
It's Halloween, Hogwarts style! Potions, Spells, and more!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Let It Snow Globe
Embrace the winter season with this creative and cozy workshop.
Global Adventures Though Art!
Explore world cultures through fun and creative art projects!
Lights, Camera, Fun!
Broadway bounds to life in this immersive performance workshop.
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Climate Heroes - An Earth Day Workshop!
Earth Day workshop with a superhero theme, interactive crafts, & more!
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
Indigenous Autumn: A STEAM Workshop
Honor the First Nations with STEAM-based crafts.
Sustainable Stuffed Animals
Sew, design, and upcycle- create unique stuffed animals from old fabrics!
World of Percy Jackson!
Explore the world of Greek Mythology with Percy Jackson!
Globetrotters: Exploring World Culture
Get your passports ready! Cultural history through arts and crafts.
Sink or Float: A STEM Workshop!
Celebrate summer in STEM-fashion with this watery workshop!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
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Digital Animation Lab
Bring stories to life through digital drawing and animation!
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Shooting Stars
Build confidence, skills, and shine bright in this musical theatre journey!
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant
Celebrate Spring by painting and playing in your own flower pot!
Mother's Day Maker's Lab
Create homemade Mother's Day cards and keychains.
Exploring Shakespeare!
To have fun or not to have fun...let's have a blast!
Fall into Gratitude
A mindful mix of Thanksgiving crafts, treats, and gratitude!
Growing Gardeners
Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Music & Movement
Sing, dance, and play while learning rhythm, coordination, and teamwork.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Harry Potter's School of Wizardry
Enter the world of magic with crafts, games, and activities inspired by Harry Potter.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
iPhone Photography
Capture stories through photography while learning framing, lighting, and composition.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Homework Enrichment
Supportive after-school study time with guidance to build confidence and study skills.
Magical Melodies
Sing, dance, and act with animated favorites in a fun musical theater class.
Taste of Summer
Celebrate summertime with classic camp treats, crafts, and games.
Under the Big Top: A Circus Workshop
Imagination ignites as we plan and perform a circus show!
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Playwriting
Write, workshop, and perform an original play in this creative theater class!
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Bullet Journaling
Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!
Fashion Embroidery
Upcycle clothing with hand-embroidery, beads, and sequins to create wearable art.
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Ho-Ho-Holiday Spirit
A fun program of seasonal holiday crafts — right at your own doorstep!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Learn about the Lenape!
A craft-based workshop to celebrate the Lenape people.
Holiday Camp
Keep kids engaged on school break days with fun, full-day enrichment activities.
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Spy Kids: A STEM Workshop
Join us for this workshop: where science and espionage collide!
Inner Hero Academy: Empower Young Minds!
Unlock your inner hero and build a positive mindset through stories!
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
Beyond the Bell
Creative enrichment to bridge the transition from school to home
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Harry Potter & The Magic of STEM
Magic and science come alive as we explore the world of Harry Potter.
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Green Screen Magic
Write your own scene and act on the green screen!
Halloween Boo Bash!
A Halloween Bash for little witches, ghouls, and goblins!
Bring “The Lorax” to Life!
Celebrate “Read Across America Day” in a Lorax-themed puppet workshop!
The World of Woodworking
Learn woodworking skills while crafting creative, hands-on wooden projects!
Demo Class
Perfect for schools or organizations looking to preview a course before booking a full series.
AAPI Roots: Art, Dance & Play
Celebrate AAPI Month through dance, art, and games.
Read Across America: Puppet Workshop!
Inspire a love of reading with hands-on crafts and tasty treats!
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Sculpt & Create: A 3D Art Journey
Unleash your creativity in sculpting with fun, hands-on 3D projects!
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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