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Acrylic Painting

    • September 05, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
    Register

    Registration deadline: August 29

    Ages 10+

    Join us for a vibrant workshop celebrating Hispanic Latino culture, focusing on the meaning of the heart and eye symbols, as well as exploring other iconic images.  We will be rendering with colored pencil and then using acrylic paints on a black background.  All materials included. 


    Instructor: Susan Vincent

    Date: Saturday, 9/5
    Time: 1 - 3 pm

    • September 10, 2026
    • October 15, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: September 3
    Ages 15-17

    Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

    Acrylics! Fast-drying fun! Come learn how to color mix, blend, layer, and many other techniques all while you are turned into a skilled acrylic artist! Creative paintings are just around the corner in this new class.  All materials included.

    Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

    Dates: Thursdays 9/10 - 10/15 (6 sessions)
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    • September 10, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: September 3

    Ages 14+

    In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with the instructor to paint in the “alla prima” technique. We will be painting an evening sunset. As a modern twist, acrylic paints will be used. All materials included.  

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

     

    Date: Thursday 9/10 (1 session) 

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    • September 11, 2026
    • September 19, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: September 4
    Ages 16+

    Speak your truth or your mind or just that you like trees! Print it on a patch and then put that patch on something else! Create 4 patches and print a stack in this creative workshop! All materials included.

    Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

    Dates: Fridays 9/11-9/18 (2 sessions)
    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


      • September 14, 2026
      • October 19, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 5
      Register

      Registration deadline: September 7
      Ages 12-14

      Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

      Acrylics! Fast-drying fun! Come learn how to color mix, blend, layer, and many other techniques all while you are turned into a skilled acrylic artist! Creative paintings are just around the corner in this new class.  All materials included.

      Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

      Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)
      Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


      • September 25, 2026
      • November 06, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 8
      Register

      Registration deadline: September 18
      Ages 16+

      Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! Using reference photos (yours or mine), we’ll create two acrylic paintings: summer flowers and fall leaves. This class includes instruction on composition, drawing, and a step-by-step
      painting process. 
      Materials list below

      Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

      Dates: Fridays 9/25 - 11/6 (6 sessions)
      No class 10/30
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Materials list:
      - Two canvases of equal size. 16x20" recommended.
      - Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics): Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, and Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide, and Sap Green.
      - A range of brush sizes, including one quite large 1.5-2in brush for background work (like you might get at a home improvement store). I tend to use bright brushes, but flats and filberts can also come in handy. Some small round brushes for details.
      - Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette
      - Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.


      • October 03, 2026
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 12
      Register
      Registration deadline: September 26
      Ages 18+

      Does this session not work for you? Check out the second session here!

      Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing,  texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.

      Instructor: Sheila Klotz

      Date: Saturday,  October 3 (1 session)
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


      • October 05, 2026
      • November 09, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 14
      Register

      Registration deadline: September 28
      Ages 18+

      Want to dive into acrylic painting but find it to be a tricky medium? Come learn the basics of mixing, blending, and other techniques that will make your art top-notch.
      All materials included.   

      Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

      Dates: Mondays 10/5 - 11/9 (6 sessions)
      Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      • October 10, 2026
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 12
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 3

      Ages 10+

      Explore your inner landscape through the therapeutic power of art. We will discover meaningful colors to map out a personal palette for a reflective self-portrait. All materials included.

      Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

      Date: Saturday, 10/10
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


      • October 10, 2026
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 15
      Register
      Registration deadline: October 3
      Ages 18+

      Does this session not work for you? Check out the earlier session here!

      Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing,  texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.

      Instructor: Sheila Klotz

      Date: Saturday,  October 10 (1 session)
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


      • November 03, 2026
      • December 15, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 15
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 27

      Ages 14+

      Create two cozy still life paintings in acrylic. We'll challenge ourselves with different textures like a shiny coffee mug versus a fuzzy blanket and practice our drawing skills using the grid method. Instructor will provide photo references but participants can also opt to use their own found images or set up and photograph their own personal objects at home! All materials included.

      Instructor: Cheryl Templeton 

      Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/15 (6 sessions)
      No class 11/24

      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      • November 03, 2026
      • December 08, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 14
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 27
      Ages 18+

      Landscape painting can be daunting, but once I learned this method, the world opened up! 
      Using acrylic paints, learn how to break down and paint a landscape with ease. Bring 3-5 printed landscapes for reference, or use the ones available in class. All materials included.

      Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

      Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/8 (6 sessions)
      Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

      • November 05, 2026
      • November 19, 2026
      • 3 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 29
      Ages 14+

      Acrylic palette knife painting is a technique where paint is applied directly to a surface using a flat, 
      flexible metal or plastic blade instead of a brush. This produces thick, sculptural textures with visible ridges and bold color blocks that a brush alone cannot replicate.  All materials included.

      Instructor: Sheila Klotz

      Dates: Thursdays 11/5- 11/19 (3 sessions)
      Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      • November 07, 2026
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 31

      Ages 10+


      Discover how the birch tree got its stripes through a captivating Ojibwe folktale. Students will then bring the story to life by painting their own acrylic birch masterpiece. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


      Date: Saturday, 11/7

      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      • November 18, 2026
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 9
      Register

      Registration deadline: November 11

      Ages 16+

      Add a unique painting to your holiday or winter décor. We will be using acrylic paint to create winter scenes on a roof slate. Paint along with the instructor or bring your own reference materials. All skill levels welcome.  All materials included.

      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero



      Date: Wednesday 11/18 (1 session)

      Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm



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