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February Ceramic Open Studio for Current Students
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin 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. 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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Oil Painting with Andrea Gianchiglia – Winter 2026 SOLD OUT
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States10 week series - Tuesdays, 1/6-3/10 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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The Power of Pastels, Winter 2026 with Andrea Gianchiglia (10 wk series)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesPastel Tuesdays starting January 6 - March 10. (10 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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Winter Thursday Wheel Throwing Class-8 Week Session
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis class is for beginner students who are interested in learning to throw on a wheel or veteran throwers who want to better their skills. Class Thursday dates are 1/15-3/5. Students will learn to throw bowls, cups and plates. Our classroom emphasizes proper technique for best outcomes, and support in a small class environment. Classes…
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A Kid’s Workshop-Make a Leprechaun Trap for St Patrick’s Day!
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesGet ready for a magical, hands-on building adventure! In this creative workshop, kids will design and construct their very own leprechaun trap using wood, glitter, paint, rainbows, and lots of imagination. After learning the legend of the tricky leprechaun and its love of shiny gold, students will plan, build, paint, and decorate a trap meant…
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Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Series – Spring 2026 (Mondays)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesMondays...MARCH 9– APRIL 27 (8 weeks) 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 approach them and each…
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March Monthly Watercolor – Master Study of a Dan Marshall Stilllife
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesLet's learn by doing...we will attempt to do a master study of this beautiful still-life painted by Contempory artist, Dan Marshall. Dan is primarily a landscape artist in Colorado but paints the world in his travels. I have always loved his sensitive still-life paintings and we are going to attempt to recreate one of my…
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Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Series with Jackie Pankuck – Spring 2026 (Thursdays) SOLD OUT
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThursdays...MARCH 12 - APRIL 30 (8 weeks) 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 approach them and…
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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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Beginner to Beginner/Advanced Watercolor Series – SPRING 2026
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis 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…
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March Monthly Oil Painting – Sequencing
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIf you want a truly unique oil painting experience, this month's monthly oil painting class will not disappoint. Sequencing is a process of oil painting whereby you let go of all the typical rules and techniques and create without restrictions. Artist, Jackie Pankuck will lead you in this fun, exploration of painting small landscapes and…
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Monotype Printmaking Workskhop with Artist Jane Ramsey – Sun. March 22
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesExplore the mark making possibilities of this monotype printmaking workshop! The tools in monotype printmaking are simple and easy to use. We'll begin by inking our acrylic plates and then, using a variety of different items (rags, q-tips, spatulas, popsicle sticks, etc.) you will remove the ink to reveal our “whites”. There's even more to…
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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: EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITION Inspired by the glorious abundance of flowers in bloom, we will jump right in! 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 of individual instruction and collegial…
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Kids Late June Summer Camp with Kailyn Cavaluzzo
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIt’s Time to Sign Up for Summer Art Camp at A Maker’s Circle! Let’s celebrate the start of summer by creating our favorite animals with clay, wood, found objects, ink and whatever else the kids are creatively inspired by. Two of the 4 days will be focused on hand building with clay, and the other…
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Art in Action, Summer Camp Teen/Tween with Andrea Gianchiglia (5 Day Camp, July 6-10)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States5 day camp: 7/6-10 Art in Action: A Creative Summer Studio (Ages 10–15) This summer camp is designed for young artists who want to explore how art is made. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on projects, campers will work in a variety of subjects including plein air drawing and painting, still lifes, landscapes, and basic perspective. Students will experiment…
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Art Sampler Camp with Vanessa Lopez – Ages 5-9, July 6-10
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a fun and creative full week art camp, Monday–Friday, designed to let kids explore and experiment! Young artists will sample a variety of materials including paint, clay, paper mâché, and more. This process-driven camp focuses on creativity over perfection, encouraging kids to explore, take risks, and enjoy making art. With plenty of…
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Art Sampler Camp with Vanessa Lopez – Ages 5-9, August 12-14
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin Vanessa Lopez for a fun and creative 3-day art camp designed to let kids explore and experiment! Young artists will sample a variety of materials including paint, clay, paper mâché, and more. This process-driven camp focuses on creativity over perfection, encouraging kids to explore, take risks, and enjoy making art. With plenty of freedom…
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Art Sampler Camp with Vanessa Lopez – Ages 5-9, August, 19-21
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a fun and creative full week art camp, Monday–Friday, designed to let kids explore and experiment! Young artists will sample a variety of materials including paint, clay, paper mâché, and more. This process-driven camp focuses on creativity over perfection, encouraging kids to explore, take risks, and enjoy making art. With plenty of…
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Master Watercolor Workshop with Alvaro Castagnet – September 18-20
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesUnderstanding The Four PIllars: We are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed, master watercolor painter, Alvaro Castagnet to A Maker’s Circle this September. Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading watercolor artists, Alvaro is known for his bold, passionate, and deeply expressive approach to painting. His workshops are immersive, inspiring, and—above all—fun. This multi-day workshop…
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Dan Marshall: Plein Air in Beautiful Kennebunk, Maine
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis incredible 3 1/2 day workshop will bring us all to gorgeous Kennebunk, Maine at the best time of the year to be there, September! The weather is gorgeous and the scenery is ever more spectacular from coastal vistas, rocky beaches and harbors to the quaint town Kennebunk itself , we will explore it all…
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Guest Artist, Marc Folly: 4 Day Watercolor Workshop, Nov. 2-5 (9am-4pm)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesMarc Folly is an international, award-winning artist who’s approach to watercolor is unique to him. His students benefit greatly from seeing the medium through his eyes. He is a lover of strong lights and deep, powerful colors, Marc Folly is inspired by unusual subjects with complex and textural elements that often stem from the more…
