Merge hosts monthly events out of our studio in downtown Houston at Deutser Studios (2000 Nance St., Studio B-126). We are a small artists' studio and can only accommodate ten people at a time. For group orders, please contact hlwalrath [at] gmail [dot] com. We are always happy to accommodate, but we have limited space. We can also create custom events for groups.
DATE: May 16th, 2026
TIME: 3-5PM
Meditative art is a practice that focuses on the process or creating or the flow of creating rather than the stress of trying to create something beautiful or sellable. Join me while I step out of the stress and focus on colors and shapes that create a sense of calm or just make you happy.
In this session, we will talk a bit about meditative art and the stresses that creep into our daily lives. We will take a few minutes to journal about those stresses. We will spend some time creating art and then we will write a quick journal entry about our experience.
DATE: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
In this writing + art workshop, we'll explore one of the most iconic artists of all time: Vincent Van Gogh. Inspired by Van Gogh's famous sunflowers, we'll paint sunny summer sunflowers and incorporate Van Gogh's writing into our creative practice. Van Gogh was not only a talented painter but also a lifelong letter writer. This unique workshop will give you an opportunity to learn about Van Gogh's life and create a piece of art in the spirit of one of the most popular artists in history.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!