Log in

 Featured Artist: 

 Jamie Monaghan 

EXPERIENCE THE ARTS WITH US

If you need help after office hours registering for classes, please see these tipsThank you!

BECOME A MEMBER!

Members get a discount of up to $30 off the nonmember price of classes and workshops! (And so much more.)

We also offer reduced membership rates for seniors, students, first responders, and service members.

Click here to learn more!

Acrylic Painting

    • February 22, 2025
    • March 15, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline:  Feb 15

    Ages 18+

     

    During this 4 week course, students will learn the different paint styles and how to work with acrylic or oil paint. The class will focus on blending paint and the beginning phases of perspective in a painting.

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Saturdays 2/22 - 3/15

    4 sessions 

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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


    Materials List:


    For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

    - Titanium White

    - Mars Black

    - Raw Umber

    - Burnt Sienna

    - Alizarin Crimson

    - Naphthol Crimson

    - Cobalt Blue

    - Phthalocyanine Blue

    - Yellow Ochre

    - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue


    For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

    - Angled

    - Flat

    - Filbert

    - Round


    Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.


    If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.


       
    • March 06, 2025
    • March 13, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 27

    Ages 16+

    Explore acrylic painting with the pallet knife technique. Learn to wield the knife confidently, creating bold textures and vibrant colors. Dive into color theory and composition principles to convey your artistic vision effectively. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz




    Date: Thursdays 3/6 & 3/13

    2 sessions

    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

North Hills Art Center

3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


© 2023 North Hills Art Center

The NHAC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

Subscribe to our bi-weekly email newsletter to be the first to hear about new classes, calls for art, and events!