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The Secret to Better Watercolors
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis series WILL make you a better painter. The secret is "planning". Over 8 weeks, you will plan and complete 4 full paintings from drawing to finished work. You will paint from a series of four different photo references, all with their own challenges and appeal. These paintings will help you develop your watercolor techniques…
Pen & Watercolor Series
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesPen and Watercolor, Line and Wash, Pen and Wash are all phrases used to describe this form of art making. Whether you are new to art or a seasoned artist, Pen and Watercolor is so much fun and easily accessible. In this 6-week series, Jackie Pankuck will help you with your drawing skill (beginners are totally…
Pen & Watercolor Series – Afternoon
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesPen and Watercolor, Line and Wash, Pen and Wash are all phrases used to describe this form of art making. Pen and Watercolor is so much fun and easily accessible. In this 6-week series, Jackie Pankuck will help you with your drawing skill by taking you through various types of subjects from landscapes to…
Wheel Throwing–Open Studio Thurs. Nights-8 Weeks
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis class is for wheel throwers who have completed a beginning wheel throwing class. We will move through the fundamentals of wheel work starting with a basic bowl followed by an exploration of various shapes: cylinder, plates, mugs, etc. Students work at their own pace and are supported where they need it through demos…
Private Class: Beginner Watercolor Skill Series
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJust starting out in watercolor but don't know where to start? Artist, Jackie Pankuck will start at the beginning and walk you through the most critical watercolor skills. We will practice them together which will give you much more confidence with this challenging medium. Over 6, 2 hour classes, we will focus on 6 different skills…
Private Class: 8 Week Kids’ Spring Art Series
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis is a private class, not open to the public. During this 8-week series, art teachers Susan Palmer, Jackie Pankuck and Lily Steele will help your child explore four different areas of art - clay, watercolor, drawing and sewing. Your kids will receive two weeks of instruction in each area with a process driven, child…
Spring Beginner/Advance Beginner Thurs. Wheel Throwing Day Class-9 weeks
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis open studio class is for students who are interested in learning to throw on a wheel or wheel throwers who want to better their skills. Students will learn to throw bowls, cups and plates. We will also work on altering wheel thrown forms. Classes will occur on Thursdays from 10-2pm. 1-2pm is uninstructed open…
Embroidered T-shirt Making for Kids 4/21
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesEmbroidered T-Shirt Using the elements of shape and color, your child will create an artwork that will be made into the perfect gift; a one-of-a-kind embroidered t-shirt for someone special in their life. Once complete, your child's artwork will be digitally formatted into an embroidery design. Following the class, the artwork will be machine embroidered…
The Secret to Better Watercolors – Spring Session
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis series WILL make you a better painter. The secret is "planning". Over 8 weeks, you will plan and complete 4 full paintings from drawing to finished work. You will paint from a series of four different photo references, all with their own challenges and appeal. These paintings will help you develop your watercolor techniques…
Beginner Watercolor Skill Series
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAre you just starting out in watercolor but don't know where to start? Artist, Jackie Pankuck will start at the beginning and walk you through the most critical watercolor skills. We will practice them together which will give you much more confidence with this challenging medium. Over 4, 2 hour classes, we will focus on…
Summer Camp for Kids! Week of 6/17
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesOur Summer Camp is back! Your child will be creating for almost 4 hours a day in a variety of art projects from clay, watercolor, drawing, acrylics, textiles and more. This camps theme will be all things water. This immersive art camp is process driven. Exploration, experimentation and self expression will be emphasized with each artistic endeavor. Sign up…
The Secret To Better Watercolor – Late Spring Session
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis series WILL make you a better painter. The secret is "planning". This class will run for 6 weeks on Thursdays from May 16 - July 11 (skip June 13, June 20 & July 4). Over 6 weeks, you will plan and complete 3 full paintings from drawing to finished work. You will paint from…
The Secret To Better Watercolor – August/September
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis series WILL make you a better painter. The secret is "planning". This class will run for 6 weeks on Thursdays from August 8 - September 19 (skip August 15). Over 6 weeks, you will plan and complete 3 full paintings from drawing to finished work. You will paint from a series of three different…
One Time Wheel Throwing Class–October
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDo you want to try wheel throwing before you commit to a series of classes? Join us for a 3 hour class where you can try your hand at a pottery wheel. During this class you learn how to throw, center, and pull up the walls of a vessel. While you won't gain mastery of…
Beginner Knitting-Make a Scarf with Michelle Lowe
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis 2 hour, 6 session class will provide you with basic essentials to start your knitting journey. Skills taught will enable you to finish a beautiful scarf and learn beginner patterns in the process. Topics covered include: How to read a yarn label Yarn types, weights and needle suggestions How to read a pattern Easy…
Beginner Watercolor Skill Series – Fall 2024
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesAre you just starting out in watercolor? Have you tried the medium and experienced how frustrating it can be? I know exactly how you feel. Watercolor is a gorgeous medium from which we can create beautiful art, but it's easy to overwork things and end up with a muddy mess. Artist, Jackie Pankuck will start…
Parent/Young Child Felt Ornament with Sandra Jory
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesSandra Jory, a Willow School teacher and textile crafter, will teach your pre schooler how to sew and decorate pre-cut felt ornaments. Felt is the perfect sewing material for young children since it doesn't fray and stays firm when it's being handled. This is a "parent and child" class so an adult is required to…
One Time Wheel Throwing Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDo you want to try wheel throwing before you commit to a series of classes? Join us for a 3 hour class where you can try your hand at a pottery wheel. During this class you learn how to throw, center, and pull up the walls of a vessel. While you won’t gain mastery of…
Wet Felting Vessels
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesCreate a lovely vessel or bowl using colorful wool roving, yarn, and pieces of shimmery viscose! Through the wet felting process, we will turn light and fluffy wool into beautiful and sturdy felt vessels. Learn how the felting process originated and the many ways people around the world work with and use felt! You can…
Special Valentine Card Workshop for Kids
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesBy layering watercolor paints, acrylic stamps, silk screen prints and gold paint; your child will make very special, one of a kind valentine's cards. This is process art at its best!
February One Time Wheel Throwing Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDo you want to try wheel throwing before you commit to a series of classes? Join us for a 3 hour class where you can try your hand at a pottery wheel. During this class you learn how to throw, center, and pull up the walls of a vessel. While you won’t gain mastery of…
March One Time Wheel Throwing Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDo you want to try wheel throwing before you commit to a series of classes? Join us for a 3 hour class where you can try your hand at a pottery wheel. During this class you learn how to throw, center, and pull up the walls of a vessel. While you won’t gain mastery of…
Teen/Tween Art Class-SOLD OUT
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDuring this 8 week series, art teachers Susan Palmer and Jackie Pankuck will help your child explore different areas of art including clay, watercolor and printing. Your kids will receive two weeks of instruction in each area with a process driven, child centered learning approach. Includes all materials. Ages 9-14 welcome. Mondays: 3/24-5/12…
Intermediate Watercolor Planning – Early Spring 2025 (SOLD OUT)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis series WILL make you a better painter. The secret is "planning". This class will run for 7 weeks on Thursdays from 11-1pm. You will plan and complete 3-4 full paintings from drawing to finished work. We will explore different styles of painting and different types of subject. You will paint from a series of…