MERA

Recorder Consort
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Toronto) | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
The MERA Recorder Consort is an ongoing, flexible group of players. We meet regularly, playing intermediate level music in 2-5 parts, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We play for our own enjoyment, and we sometimes play for a MERA event such as the Wassail.
If you already read music and play the recorder, we would love you to join this group of enthusiastic amateur players, with teacher Helen Mogford providing guidance and music. We have a 75 minute class most Fridays.

Open Artists Studio
2026-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
MERA members are welcome to come to the MERA schoolhouse on Mondays for the Open Artists Studio. Bring your own work, and enjoy the light and the warmth during the fall, winter and spring seasons. The MERA room beside the kitchen can hold up to 7 people comfortably. We’ll begin with a drop in, so come for all or a part of the time slot.
Mondays, 10-2, excluding statutory holidays.
Starting Oct 20, 2025
contacts:
Sandy McNulty sandymcnulty8@gmail.com
Deb Shea debjshea@gmail.com

Closed for Cleaning
2026-06-30 05:00 - 07:00, 2026-07-07 05:00 - 07:00, 2026-07-14 05:00 - 07:00, 2026-07-21 05:00 - 07:00, 2026-07-28 05:00 - 07:00

Pottery Studio
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 15:00 | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement)
Contact Person: Lyndal Neelin
We are a joyful group of potters who share space, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun, open, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.
Each studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair.

Pottery Studio
2026-07-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement)
Contact Person: Heather Vriends

MERA's Needle Pushers
2026-07-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 16:00
Meeting Space: MERA Room
Contact Person: Bonnie McQuatt
We welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new.
Most of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble, scissors and quilting needles.

Heritage Weavers
2026-07-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Place: Dean Hall
Contact Person: Lise Loader
This collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years.
The weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild.
We have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can.
As with all groups at the Schoolhouse, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers.

Art Circle
2026-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
Join us and learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way.

MERA Children's Summer Art Camp - July
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
Young Artists at Play! Summer Art Camp at MERA
MERA is offering our popular Summer Art Camp for children ages 5 to 12. There will be two camps offered July 6th to 10th and August 10th to 14th. Camp will be from 9am to 3pm each day. MERA Summer Art Camp offers a dynamic environment where young artists are encouraged to explore their unique voices through a variety of mediums and techniques. Over the course of the camp, each child will have the opportunity to experiment with different materials such as watercolors, acrylic, collage, sculpture, and mixed media, allowing them to discover which tools best express their personal creativity. Our focus is on fostering individual expression and building confidence in their artistic abilities. Children will learn not only the fundamentals of art but also how to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas visually. With guidance and support, they will develop their skills in a fun, collaborative atmosphere, embracing the joy of self-expression through art.
This year camp will be run by Heather Vriends, mother of 4, Jill of all trades, artist, cook, and experienced child care provider. She will be supported by her daughter Finnlee Vriends, and daughter-in-law MJ MacLeod. Both experienced and capable young artists. We’re so very excited to see what creations our young friends come up with this year!
The camp fees are $240 per child for MERA members or $300 per child for non- members. Please note: grandchildren of MERA members are entitled to members’ rate. To register, please contact meraschoolhouse@gmail.com

Board Meeting
2026-07-07 18:00 - 20:00
