North Hills Art Center upcoming events

SE-101.2 Nature Impressions: Botanical Leaf Printing (SP26) (April 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Capture the beauty of nature through printmaking. Using real leaves and a simple painting and pressing technique, students will create striking botanical prints on paper in a fresh cyna-and-white color palette. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. All Materials Included.

Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

Date: Sunday, April 19 (1 session)

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.

If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

SE-102 Printmaking for Kids (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 6-10

Join us for an enjoyable workshop where we find some unique wats to make prints of your favorite drawings. We will be using Styrofoam sheets and objects to make our prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 11-15

Join us and learn how to use a variety of carving tools on soft cut printing blocks to create unique, on of a kind printed images. We'll explore all the ways to use carving tools and to make textured marks and create contrasting prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

SE-101.3 Intro to Collagraph Printing (SP26) (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 20

Ages 16+

Discover the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this low-relief printing class. Using simple materials such as layered cardboard, textured surfaces, screens and glue, students will build their own printing plates and explore how they translate into printed images. All Materials Included.

Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

Date: Wednesday, May 27 (1 session)

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.