
Upcoming Events

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring your own items to dye and make a happy accident tea towel and MW socks.

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring your own items to dye and make a happy accident tea towel and MW socks.

Rollerskate Meet Up
We are trading the United States of America in for the United Skates of America. It’s Half-price Hip Hop Night, where we will skate around in circles to the music of our youth and possibly have lefty political breakout conversations in the corner. This is an adults only event that falls under WINTER DOPAMINE EXTRAVAGANZA programming, in which we aggressively seek out in person activities to help us get through dark days. If you are new/rusty at skating, think about wearing wrist guards and/or a helmet. You will be lovingly supported. Feel free to wear your MW Socks!

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring your own items to dye and make a happy accident tea towel and MW socks.

Makers Market @ Transparent Clinch Gallery
Join us for a unique evening shopping event at the Transparent Clinch Gallery alongside Caroline Defelice, Colleen Mauer Designs, Jason Stumpf, and Motmot Collective.


CBI Rumson Holiday Boutique
We’re back for our fourth year at one of Monmouth County’s premiere holiday shopping events! See you there.

Navesink Library Holiday Market
We’re happy to be returning to the Navesink Library’s Holiday Market for the 3rd year. Come see us at this historic landmark building in beautiful Navesink and shop other unique vendors as you kick off the holiday season.

BYO Dye Workshop
THE LAST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR! Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton, silk, wool, linen, viscose, rayon, bamboo). It's a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
More details and purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton, silk, wool, linen, viscose, rayon, bamboo). It's a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
More details and purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton silk wool linen viscose rayon bamboo). It's a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
More details and purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton silk wool linen viscose rayon bamboo). It's a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
More details and purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop
Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton silk wool linen viscose rayon bamboo). It's a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
More details and purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop + Happy Accidents
Bring your own items from home and dye them in all the colors of the rainbow according to your own imagination and inspiration. You’ll learn tips and tricks and then be set free in the studio to work at your own pace, with hands on support when you need it.

BYO Dye Workshop + Happy Accidents
Bring your own items from home and dye them in all the colors of the rainbow according to your own imagination and inspiration. You’ll learn tips and tricks and then be set free in the studio to work at your own pace, with hands on support when you need it.

BYO Dye Workshop + Happy Accidents
Here’s your chance to take over the dye studio and use all the colors, tips, and tricks. Bring about 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton silk wool linen viscose rayon bamboo). It's a great opportunity to reinvigorate old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Dye Workshop at Forge
Gather round the table at the most magical store in Red Bank for an intimate dye workshop to celebrate the gals and pals in your life! We’ll taking over Forge after hours to dye a pair of Merle Works Dressy Socks, a Happy Accident Tea Towel, and a custom Merle Works Beanie. You’ll choose your colors from a curated palette inspired by all of the beautiful objets d’Forge: warm tones of earthen pottery sparkling golds forest greens inky blues and blacks graphite and romantic blush and plum tones. We'll discuss what's so special and therapeutic about the medium of dye make a beautiful mess and meet some new friends.
All materials plus wine and snacks will be provided. Please wear low-stakes "art clothes" or bring an apron in the case of stray dye or splatter. You will be taking your items home in secure Ziplock bags with instructions on how to rinse and finish them at home.
Purchase tickets here.

BYO Dye Workshop
Breathe new life and color into old items from home. Warm up by dying a pair of Merle Works signature Dressy Socks and make a Happy Accident Tea Towel!

Holiday Open Studio @ The Studebaker
This one goes out to all the last-minute-Lucys! Merle Works, Freedom Rocks, and Cottage-by-the-Sea will be open to all local shoppers needing to finish off their holiday gift lists. Shop special sales on all Merle Works items, enjoy steep discounts at “the weirdo table” visit our excellent neighbors in the building! Ho ho ho!

The Bead Bar @ Wonderland & Sea
Margot & Pippa are bringing their Bead Bar to the delightful Wonderland & Sea this Sunday afternoon. Choose your beads and make your own bracelet, or ask the girls to make one for you! The perfect activity to occupy your kids while you do your holiday shopping, or for you to forget the world for a few minutes and lose yourself in a creative activity, with chic results.

CBI Rumson Holiday Boutique
We’re back for our third year at one of Monmouth County’s premiere holiday shopping events! See you there.

Navesink Library Holiday Market
We’re happy to be returning to the Navesink Library’s Holiday Market for the 2nd year. Come see us at this historic landmark building in beautiful Navesink and shop other unique vendors as you kick off the holiday season.

Studebaker Building Open House
Come tour the historic Studebaker building, meet my neighbors, and shop early bird holiday sales! In addition to Merle Works, crystal & candle purveyor Freedom Rocks is opening their doors, as well as woodworker Cottage by the Sea. We’d love to see you!

Dye Workshop at Forge
Gather round the table at the most magical store in Red Bank for an intimate dye workshop. We’ll be taking over Forge after hours to dye a pair of Merle Works dressy socks, a Happy Accident tea towel, and a set of 6 premium frayed edge linen napkins. You’ll choose your colors from a curated palette inspired by all of the beautiful objets d’Forge: warm tones of earthen pottery, sparkling golds, forest greens, inky blues and blacks, graphite, mysterious purples, and romantic blush tones.
Ambitious holiday hosts who want to dye a double set of napkins for a crowd of 12 may do so by buying a standard ticket as well as an upgrade. ‘Tis the season!
Space is limited. All materials, wine and snacks will be provided. You will leave the workshop with your items in secure Ziploc bags with instruction on how to rinse and finish them at home. Purchase tickets here.

Kids Dye Workshop
Looking for something to do with your kiddos while they are out of school for Teachers Convention? Come on down to this dye workshop geared to school-aged kids school (6 and up). We'll be dying a set of 6 pairs of socks to give as gifts for loved ones -- or keep for themselves!

Sea Girt Elementary Fall Festival & Market
The Fall Festival & Market at Sea Girt Elementary School is a beloved annual community event and Merle Works is delighted to be returning for the 2nd year. We’ll be bringing all the usual socks, bags, and hats for the whole family plus some limited edition linens and clothing. Come down and say hello! Cash, Venmo, and credit cards will be accepted. Rain date Sunday Nov 5.

BYO Dye Workshop + Happy Accidents
Bring 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made and breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up, plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
The workshop will begin with an overview of materials and techniques, followed by a demonstration. Each participant will have free reign to experiment with colors and patterns as they see fit. The full spectrum of the professional dye studio will be available including mixed dyes, powders, color swatches, and different tools and brushes. Questions will be answered and hands-on help is available.
Purchase tickets here.
Turkish Towels at Wonderland + Sea
Learn hand-dying tricks of the trade from Merle Works owner and master dyer Dallas Hlatky as she brings her dye studio on the road to Wonderland + Sea in Manasquan, NJ!
We’ll be dying a beautiful and versatile Turkish towel. Plus you'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up, and be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."

Open Studio Warehouse Sale
Come to the studio and shop big time end of season sales! I’ll have seconds on super sale and up to 25% off on all your favorite socks, hats, bags, and clothes.
To sweeten the deal, our new downstairs neighbor Freedom Rocks is having a huge 50% off sale on their incredible collection of crystals and candles!
And I’ve recruited some young interns to set up a bead bar to make your own bracelets. Come make stuff with us and hang out a while!
The studio is located at 807 Summerfield Ave, Asbury. Follow signs up the big staircase to the 2nd floor.

BYO Dye Workshop + Happy Accidents
Bring 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made and breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You'll dye a pair of Merle Works's signature socks as a warm up, plus you'll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful "happy accident."
The workshop will begin with an overview of materials and techniques, followed by a demonstration. Each participant will have free reign to experiment with colors and patterns as they see fit. The full spectrum of the professional dye studio will be available including mixed dyes, powders, color swatches, and different tools and brushes. Questions will be answered and hands-on help is available.
Purchase tickets here.
Turkish towel Workshop
Step inside Autumn Elise Gallery, a magical art gallery and vintage space in Rumson, and be inspired to make your own art. We’ll be dying a lightweight cotton Turkish towel (that goes from beach to sarong in 2 seconds flat!) as well as a “Happy Accident” tea towel and a pair of Merle Works signature Dressy Socks.
Contact the Autumn Elise Gallery for tickets (autumn@autumnelisevintage.com). Limited space available.
Organize a private workshop for your crew at the Merle Works Studio in Asbury Park. Make one of a kind wearable art, eat, drink, and celebrate!
Ideal for small groups of 8 to 14
BYO food and drink
Ages 7 and up