A Maker’s Circle Studio
Events at this venue
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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 Afternoons for Kids with Celia and Savannah
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDrop off your little artist at our studio for a creative escape every Friday this summer! Art Afternoons runs June 26 – July 17, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, giving kids ages 5–10 a dedicated space to explore, create, and play. Each session features a guided art project, free creative play, and a variety of…
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Art Afternoons for Kids with Celia and Savannah
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesDrop off your little artist at our studio for a creative escape every Friday this summer! Art Afternoons runs June 26 – July 17, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, giving kids ages 5–10 a dedicated space to explore, create, and play. Each session features a guided art project, free creative play, and a variety of…
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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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Drawing (In-Studio and En Plein Air) with artist Jane Ramsey, July (4 wks)
A Maker's Circle Studio 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, NJ, United StatesThis workshop will be a perfect combination of in-studio drawing and plein air? Students will draw in our light filled studio and if weather permits, the class can venture nearby to gorgeous preserve, Willowood. Wednesdays, 10 am – 1 pm (3 hour) 4 sessions, July 8, 15, 22, 29 We will explore sketching to capture…
