A Maker’s Circle Studio
All Level Wheel Throwing Day Class-8 weeks
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis 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. Alterations of thrown pieces and surface decoration techniques will also be covered. Classes will occur on Thursdays from 10-2pm. 1 bag of…
Intermediate Watercolor Planning – Early Spring 2025
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…
Private Drawing with Jackie Pankuck
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis class is for the student who has taken drawing classes before and wants some time to draw in the studio with an instructor present. Jackie will be in studio during open time and available for questions and direction as students work. Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm. Students must bring their own…
Coming back to Watercolor – Winter/Spring 2025
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesIf you want to revive your love of creativity and specifically of watercolor, this is the series for you! In this class, artist Jackie Pankuck will give you weekly challenges that are totally accessible to the beginner/intermediate painter. We will paint a number of different subjects from landscapes, to still life, to urban scenery. In…
Ceramics-Beginner Hand Building Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesLearn the basics of hand building pottery. Throughout the class, you'll be guided through various handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. You'll create functional pieces like mugs, bowls, and plates, while also experimenting with abstract forms and textures. Plus, you'll get to explore glazing techniques to add your own personal…
Private Mommy and Me Art Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesYou and your child can come play and create with clay, paint, oil pastels and more! In this one hour, 6 week class, you will help your child explore their creativity through process focused art projects. Ages 3-5.
Teen/Tween Art Class
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…
Ceramics—Private Handbuilding Tuesday Day Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis is an open studio class for advanced beginners. Explore building functional and sculptural items.
Private Mommy and Me Art Class #2
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesYou and your child can come play and create with clay, paint, oil pastels and more! In this one hour, 6 week class, you will help your child explore their creativity through process focused art projects with help from teachers Susan Palmer and Kailyn Cavaluzzo. Children ages 3-5 are welcome.
Drawing Series with artist, Jane Ramsey
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States"Intentional Dialogue: Drawing in Graphite" 6 weeks - Feb 26- April 2 - Wednesdays Building your drawing skills is so beneficial for any artist. Learning to see and translate that experience to paper is rewarding. The benefits of improving your drawing skills transfers into the painting studio giving you greater satisfaction and confidence. Making drawings as…
Young Kid’s Art Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDuring this 8-week series, art teachers Susan Palmer and Jackie Pankuck will explore three different areas of art including clay, watercolor and printing Your kids will receive focused instruction in each area with a process driven, child centered learning approach. Includes all materials. Ages 5-8 welcome. Weds., 3/26-5/14 Cancellation Policy: A full refund…
Open Studio Wheel Throwing/Hand Building Weds. Night Class
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis class is for wheel throwers or hand builders who have completed a beginning wheel throwing class. Students work at their own pace and are supported where they need it through demos and discussions. 25 LB bag of white clay included and all glazing and firing.
Gals Night Out with Clay and Wine–Explore and Decorate Pinched Bowls
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesGrab a friend for a fun and creative night of pottery, laughter and wine! In this chill, beginner friendly class, you'll learn the basics of making pinched bowls and decorating them with underglaze. Whether you're crafting a keepsake or just enjoying the process, this is the perfect way to unwind. Finished pots will be fired…
The Power of Pastels, Spring 2025 with Andrea Gianchiglia
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesPastel Fridays starting April 4 - June 13 (10 weeks, skipping 4/18) Delve deeper into the power of pastel each week with a teacher challenge. Andrea will guide you through with step by step demonstration. Discussions will include color theory, proportion, drawing, texture and more. Students are required to bring their own supplies. Classes will…
One Time Watercolor Class – April
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesJoin our one-time watercolor class Tuesday, April 15, 10-1pm. We will focus on birds as they come back for Spring. Painting birds in watercolor is a natural subject with their beautiful colors and movement. This class is 3 hours long and artist, Jackie Pankuck will take you step by step from drawing to finished painting.…
Wine and Watercolor Painting Class – April
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesGrab a friend and make a night of this creative experience at A Maker's Circle. Join our one-time watercolor class Tuesday, April 15, 6-9pm. Enjoy a glass of wine and some "you" time in our beautiful studio. The focus will be on birds as they come back for Spring. Painting birds in watercolor is a…
Learn this DIY Framing Technique! 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 for SO much less money. Day one - Tuesday 4/22 10-11am and Day 2, - Wednesday, 4/23, 10-12pm. These paintings looks great, will be protected UV degradation and humidity damage…
Color Chart Workshop with Artist, Beth Rundquist (Apr. 25 & 26)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThe most common question Beth is asked in class is ‘how do I mix this color’ or ‘how did you get that color’? The answer- it takes time and experience to instinctively know how to get an exact color, and usually there is more than one way to mix a color! In this 2-day Color…
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…
Spring/Summer Drawing Series with artist, Jane Ramsey
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United States"Intentional Dialogue: Drawing in Graphite" 6 weeks - April 30 - June 4 - Wednesdays Building your drawing skills is so beneficial for any artist. Learning to see and translate that experience to paper is rewarding. The benefits of improving your drawing skills transfers into the painting studio giving you greater satisfaction and confidence. Making drawings…
Kids Class-Create Your Own 3D Ice Cream Shop
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesCreate your own 3D Ice Cream Shop your toys will love to play with! Using model magic, wood, paint and more we will create a fun whimsical sculpture of an ice cream shop. This is a great summer decoration you can keep for years to come. All you need is a smock and your imagination.
Intermediate Watercolor Planning – Summer 2025
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 8 weeks on Thursdays from 11-1pm. Over 8 weeks, you will plan and complete 4 full paintings from drawing to finished work. We will explore different styles of painting and different types of subject. You will paint from…
Flower Painting Marathon with renowned oil painter, Christine Lafuente
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesFlower Painting Marathon: Exploring Elements of Composition This painting marathon will explore elements of composition such as Line, Tone, Proportion, Gesture, Negative Space, Open and Closed Form, Qualities of natural light, and Atmospheric color. The focus will be on making a strong start to a painting. You may produce a significant body of work in a short time. There…
Kids June Summer Camp – All Animals Great and Small Camp
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…