a maker’s circle
Shibori Indigo Dyeing with Sue Fox Mitrano
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIn this beginner friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of Shibori, a Japanese manual hand-dyeing technique which produces beautiful patterns in fabric in a range of blues using Indigo dye. Four different patterns will be taught - you’ll choose two techniques to prep your fabrics. Students may chose to create: Two silk scarves - One…
Alternate DIY Framing Option! Learn to Mount Paintings On Board
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIn this 2 day class you will learn two key skills that will save you money and help you make your art look professionally framed. Day one - Monday 5/13, 11-12:30pm and Day 2, - Wednesday 5/15, 11-1pm. Learn how to prepare and mount water based paintings on gator board or wood panel. These product…
Wheel Throwing–Open Studio Thurs. Nights-9 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…
Pastel for the Petrified with Andrea Gianchiglia
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJune 12/13, 10-12:30pm Ever wanted to try a new medium? Pastel is a fun and forgiving medium that is great for the studio, plein-air or anywhere! In this two day, guided workshop, students will be able to learn all about how to handle this medium with layering, color theory, use of edges, difference between soft…
Wine and Weave–Create Art with Woven Stick Looms
Join artist Greta Schacht and to learn to weave these intricate looms using a variety of organic textiles. You will pick your own stick loom that Greta has warped, and then she will show a variety of different weaving pattern play that allows for each person to create a unique design. This class is inspired…
The Power of Pastels with Andrea Gianchiglia
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJune 19 & 20, 2:30-5pm Understand the power of pastel! In this class, students will learn how to work with several types of pastels, surfaces and techniques. Step by step demonstrations will allow students to create two masterpieces in this two day workshop. All levels are welcome. Materials list: Pastelmat paper (by clairefontaine)…