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May Open Studio for Current Students
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin us for Open Studio time in May! With all access, we provide a relaxed self - directed environment for clay artists of all levels to create, explore, and connect. Whether you are continuing a personal project, practicing wheel throwing or hand building; open studio offers access to tools, equipment, and community.
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Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor with Jackie Pankuck, May – July (Mondays)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesMondays..May 11 - July 6 (8 weeks, skip Memorial Day) This series is designed for students who have experience with watercolor, who feel comfortable with the medium and who want to improve their exposure to more advanced skills and subject matter. Students in this class will attempt more complicated photo references, discuss different ways to…
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Fundamentals in Watercolor with Jackie Pankuck: 6 wks, Tuesdays, May/June
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States. Tuesdays, 6 wks, 5/12-6/23 (skip 6/2) Learning and mastering the fundamentals is critical whether you are new to watercolor or already painting. There are critical skills that every painter needs to maker their work more fresher and more sophisticated. This series will cover skills needed by the watercolor artist to manage the paint better…
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Spring Tuesday Wheel Throwing 8 Week Class Series with Lisette Bedoya
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesTake time for a creative break from the stress and chaos of the week to play with clay! Newbies and pros welcome to a supported atmosphere where you can master wheel throwing and the fundamentals of clay at whatever pace suits you. In this lively two and half hour pottery class, we will work…
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Oil Painting with Andrea Gianchiglia – Spring 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States8 week series - Tuesdays, 3/24-5/12 The 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,…
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Spring All Level Tuesday Hand Building Pottery Class-8 Week Session with Susan Palmer
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesLearn 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…
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The Power of Pastels, with Andrea Gianchiglia SPRING 2026 SOLD OUT
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesPastel Tuesdays starting March 24 - May 12 (8 weeks) Delve 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. All levels are welcome. Students are required to bring their own supplies. Materials…
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Drawing with Graphite Series with Jane Ramsey – 6 wks, Apr. 8-May 13 – Sold Out
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDrawing in Graphite Building your drawing skills is so beneficial for any aspiring artist! Learn why being able to see and then translating that experience to paper is so rewarding. During our 6 Wednesday sessions we will cover: materials – a wide range of graphite tools from powdered form to pencils to solid sticks line, shading,…
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Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Series with Jackie Pankuck – Wednesdays, May/July
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis 6 week beginner to intermediate 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…
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Pottery Open Studio — March-May 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class The pottery open studio is your dedicated time to throw, build, and create at your own pace — with expert guidance close at hand. This Wednesday evening session is designed for students who have completed a beginning wheel throwing class and are ready to deepen their practice independently. Whether you're a wheel…
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class with Susan Palmer – March-May 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class Our pottery wheel throwing class is designed for beginners trying the wheel for the first time, as well as returning students looking to sharpen their techniques. Over 8 Thursday morning sessions, instructor Susan Palmer will guide you through the fundamentals of wheel throwing with a focus on proper technique, consistency, and creative…
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Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor with Jackie Pankuck, May – July (Thursdays)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThursdays...May 14 - July 9 (8 weeks, skip June 4) This series is designed for students who have experience with watercolor, who feel comfortable with the medium and who want to improve their exposure to more advanced skills and subject matter. Students in this class will attempt more complicated photo references, discuss different ways to…
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It’s Back!!! Visible Mending with Jackie Pankuck
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIf you have a favorite sweater that moths have attacked or a favorite pair of jeans that have worn through; we can show you how to save them and make them a work of art with visible mending. This 4 hour class will open a world of options to you for limiting your carbon footprint…
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Graphite & Watercolor Workshop with Jane Ramsey: Sun. May 17
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesGraphite & Watercolor Workshop Sunday, May 17 10 – 4pm Spend a day exploring the combination of graphite and watercolor on paper with artist Jane Ramsey. Many watercolorists begin with a light pencil drawing to indicate basic shapes of a painting, only to cover it up with paint. In this case, we’ll explore: What if…
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Pottery: Wheel Throwing with Lisette Bedoya— May–July 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class Step away from the week and into the studio — clay in hand, wheel spinning, nothing else on your mind. This 8-week wheel throwing class with instructor Lisette Bedoya is a standing invitation to slow down, play, and make something with your hands. Beginners and experienced throwers are both welcome. The atmosphere…
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Pottery: Hand Building with Laurie Scupp — May-July 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class No wheel required — just your hands, some clay, and a whole lot of possibility. This 8-week hand building class with instructor Laurie Scupp covers the core techniques of clay work without the wheel: pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. You'll move through each method with guidance, building functional pieces like…
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Summer Weds. Night Open Studio 8 Week Session for Potters
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThe pottery open studio is your dedicated time to throw, build, and create at your own pace — with expert guidance close at hand. This Wednesday evening session is designed for students who have completed a beginning wheel throwing class and are ready to deepen their practice independently. Whether you're a wheel thrower or a…
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Pottery: Wheel Throwing with Susan Palmer — May–July 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class There's something almost meditative about the pottery wheel — and this 8-week class is where you learn to make it work for you. Taught by veteran potter and sgraffito expert, Susan Palmer, this small-group class is open to true beginners and experienced throwers alike. Over eight sessions, you'll work through the fundamentals…
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One-Time Pottery Wheel Throwing Class —May 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAbout the Class Curious about the pottery wheel but not ready to commit to a full series? This one-time pottery wheel throwing class is made for you. In a single 3-hour session, studio potter and instructor Susan Palmer will walk you through everything you need to get clay centered, lifted, and shaped into real pieces…
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4 DAY FLOWER PAINTING MARATHON: EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITION with CHRISTINE LAFUENTE
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesFLOWER PAINTING MARATHON WORKSHOP: EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITION Inspired by the glorious abundance of flowers in bloom, we will jump right in to painting with Christine! Our focus will be on responding directly to nature and producing a quantity of work. Mornings will be dedicated to producing several experimental starts to paintings with the support…
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A Pottery Wheel Cylinder Throw Down! 1/2 Day Workshop
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesLet us help you throw taller and more consistent cylinders in this 1/2 day workshop! Ready to level up your cylinder wheel skills? This focused, hands-on intensive workshop with Susan Palmer and Lisette Bedoya is designed to help you throw taller, straighter, and more consistent cylinders—the foundation of great pottery. In this 4-hour intensive, we’ll…
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Finish What You Started with Andrea Gianchiglia, June 9
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesFinish What You Started: Got paintings, drawings, or projects sitting unfinished and staring at you? This supportive 3-hour workshop is your chance to bring them back to life. Bring 1 or more unfinished pieces in any medium and on any subject, and use this dedicated studio time to finally make progress. You’ll receive personalized 1:1…
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Big Summer Skies! June Monthly Watercolor Class with Jackie Pankuck
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJune is the month for gorgeous summer skies. Join us for a fun Friday photo reference and paint this "big" sky with artist, Jackie Pankuck. Jackie will take you from drawing to finished painting in this 3 hour class meant for all experience levels. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create the beautiful, soft edges…
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Pastel Pathways with Andrea Gianchiglia (June 2026)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesCoastal Currents: A Guided Exploration This one-day, Friday session offers a step-by-step journey into a vibrant seascape, inspired by the image shown. All materials are provided. Explore color choices, drawing, values, movement, and layering techniques while capturing the beauty of crashing waves and atmospheric sky. Create in a relaxed, fun environment and leave with a…
