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SUMMARY:March Open Studio for Current Students
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Studio time in March!  With all access\, we provide a relaxed self – directed environment for clay artists of all levels to create\, explore\, and connect. \nWhether you are continuing a personal project\, practicing wheel throwing or hand building; open studio offers access to tools\, equipment\, and community.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/march-open-studio-for-current-students/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Pottery,Susan Palmer
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SUMMARY:April Open Studio for Current Students
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Studio time in April!  With all access\, we provide a relaxed self – directed environment for clay artists of all levels to create\, explore\, and connect. \nWhether you are continuing a personal project\, practicing wheel throwing or hand building; open studio offers access to tools\, equipment\, and community.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/april-open-studio-for-current-students/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Pottery
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SUMMARY:February Ceramic Open Studio for Current Students
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Studio time in February!  With all access\, we provide a relaxed self – directed environment for clay artists of all levels to create\, explore\, and connect. \nWhether you are continuing a personal project\, practicing wheel throwing or hand building; open studio offers access to tools\, equipment\, and community.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/february-ceramic-open-studio-for-current-students/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Pottery,Studio A - Nancy,Studio B - Alec,Susan Palmer
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with Andrea Gianchiglia – Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:8 week series – Tuesdays\, 3/24-5/12\nThe focus of this class is to train the student in the basic skills needed to paint in oils with particular attention to the use of color\, light\, shadow\, composition\, brush handling and materials. Students work from photographs from either the instructor or from their own collection. Every class\, a weekly challenge will be demonstrated focusing on either subject matter\, technique or other various painting elements. The student can watch the demo and either execute the exercise or use the demo as a learning tool and apply to their continuing project.\n\nMaterials\nOIL PAINT COLORS Titanium White Viridian Burnt Sienna Yellow Ochre Sap Green Alizarin Crimson Pthalo blue Cadmium Yellow Ultramarine Blue Cadmium Red Optional: Portland warm grey and Portland cool grey (made by Gamblin) Ice blue (Richeson shiva series) Kings Blue by Michael Harding There are many brands to choose from. Instructor recommends Windsor and Newton or Grumbacher. (Windsor and Newton has two quality grades\, Professional Artist and student grade. The student grade is called Winton.) Instructor recommends the Artist grade. The quality is better\, however\, the price is a bit more. \nAcrylic Paint – one tube of Yellow Ochre Palette (used for mixing paint).Instructor will go over different types of palettes in class. If you would like\, you can wait until the first class to see which one you would want (use a paper palette pad in the meantime.) Otherwise\, a large wooden palette or a piece of clear glass makes a great palette. \nPalette box – Used to place your wet palette in after class and in between painting sessions. (Available at Michaels. It is a Tupperware –like box with a blue top and white bottom.)\nTurpenoid (small container)\nLiquin by Windsor and Newton (You can find this in the “medium” section.)\nA variety of brushes (suggested – synthetic brushes for a beginner) Usually they have a packet of them with a variety of sizes in the brush section. Palette knife – Metal is preferred over plastic\nSurface to paint on – Instructor will show many different surfaces to paint on in class\, however\, to start out with instructor recommends using a canvas board or a stretched canvas. Size is up to the student. Instructor recommends 11″ x 14″ to 16″ x 20″.\nSketchbook and sketching supplies (pencils\, charcoal\, erasers\, etc.)\nSmall container to hold painting medium. (Art stores sell small metal cups that attach to your palette.Mason jars work great as well.)\nPlease bring two (one for the Liquin and the other for the Turpenoid).\n“The Masters”- Brush Cleaner & Preserver – a little tub of brush cleaner in beige colored container.\nAny questions e-mail me at andrea@agillustration.com. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nAndrea Gianchiglia\nBFA\, University of Hartford Art School\, major in illustration\, minor in art history. Exhibitions: Many solo\, group and juried shows at various galleries and museums in the tri-state area. Awards: has won awards for her specialty\, animal portraiture. Her work is in private collections throughtout the country and is available for commissions. A member of Society of Animal Artists\, Salmagundi Club\, and the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe art group. Visit www.agillustration.com \n\n\n\nCancelation Policy: Students cancelling at least 1 week prior to class will be refunded. Within one week\, tuition is non-refundable as we need to pay for materials and instructor cost.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/oil-painting-with-andrea-gianchiglia-spring-2026/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Andrea Gianchiglia,Painting,Studio D - Rae
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SUMMARY:Spring All Level Tuesday Hand Building Pottery Class-8 Week Session with Susan Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of hand building pottery every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Or get support to further your ceramic practice and projects in a classroom setting.  Throughout the class\, you’ll be guided through various clay handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots\, coil building\, and slab construction. You’ll create functional ceramic pieces like mugs\, bowls\, and plates\, while also experimenting with abstract forms and textures.  Classes are on Tuesdays 3/24-5/12from 10-1PM. \nAll firing included.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/spring-all-level-tuesday-pottery-hand-building-class-8-week-session-with-susan-palmer/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Pottery,Susan Palmer
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SUMMARY:Beginner to Beginner/Advanced Watercolor Series - SPRING 2026 SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This 8 week beginner to beginner/advanced watercolor series is the perfect series for the person who has not used watercolor OR  does not feel comfortable with the medium yet. During this series\, Jackie will focus on important skills to increase your comfort level through exercises and painting less complex scenes. You will be led step by step through the process in order to train you to create a system that will help you paint with more confidence. \nClasses are on Tuesdays from March 17 – May 5. \nThe pace of this class will allow for personal attention and group discussion which will help everyone’s learning excel. \nAll materials will be provided.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/beginner-to-beginner-advanced-watercolor-series/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Jackie Pankuck,Painting,Studio C - Sharon
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SUMMARY:The Power of Pastels\, with Andrea Gianchiglia  SPRING 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pastel Tuesdays starting March 24 – May 12  (8 weeks) \nDelve deeper into the power of pastels each week with a teacher challenge.  Andrea will guide you through step by step demonstrations. Discussions will include color theory\, proportion\, drawing\, texture and more. \nAll levels are welcome. \nStudents are required to bring their own supplies. \n\n\nMaterials\nThe more pastels the better! \nA great starter set is Prismacolor Nupastels. The minimum set recommended is 36 count.\nSurfaces are important for pastels. Pastelmat by Clairfontaine is recommended. (A variety pack in several colors in 9 x 12 size is encouraged) \nOther great pastel brands that are optional: Unison\, Terry Ludwig\, Sennelier. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nAndrea Gianchiglia\nBFA\, University of Hartford Art School\, major in illustration\, minor in art history. Exhibitions: Many solo\, group and juried shows at various galleries and museums in the tri-state area. Awards: has won awards for her specialty\, animal portraiture. Her work is in private collections throughtout the country and is available for commissions. A member of Society of Animal Artists\, Salmagundi Club\, and the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe art group. Visit www.agillustration.com \n\n\n\nCancelation Policy: Students cancelling at least 1 week prior to class will be refunded. Within one week\, tuition is non-refundable as we need to pay for materials and instructor cost.
URL:https://amakerscircle.com/class-workshop/the-power-of-pastels-winter-2026-with-andrea-gianchiglia-spring-2026/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:A Maker’s Circle Studio\, 8 Hacklebarney Road\, Pottersville\, NJ\, 07979\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Andrea Gianchiglia,Painting,Studio C - Sharon
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