Acrylic Painting

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• A-212 Painting Sampler (WI25)

  • Start
    January 15, 2025
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  • End
    February 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline:  Jan 8

  Ages 16+

   

  This class is for the student who wants to start painting but doesn't know where or how to start and doesn't want to invest in supplies until they've tried them out. We will sample acrylic, oil, and watercolors during this 6 weeks.

  All materials included.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/15 - 2/19

  6 sessions 

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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.
  

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• A-204 Beginner Painting for Adults (WI25)

  • Start
    January 18, 2025
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  • End
    February 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline:  Jan 11

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Consider taking A-204.2 if this class is full!

   

  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 1/18 - 2/8

  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.
  

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• A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 21, 2025
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  • End
    February 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: Jan 14

  Ages 18+

  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo/picture to paint. Each class includes demos and individual instruction. Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior: 

  Oil Kit

  Acrylic Kit

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 1/21 - 2/25

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 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.
  

  
  

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• A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 22, 2025
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  • End
    February 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: Jan 15
  Please note: Ages 21+

  Explore oil and/or acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine. It's optional, but you can bring your favorite wine to share. Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo/picture to paint.

  
  

  Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:
  

  Oil Kit

  Acrylic Kit

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/22 - 2/26

  6 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  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.
  

  
  

  
  

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• WS-203 Acrylic Abstract Painting (WI25)

  • Start
    January 23, 2025
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  • End
    January 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: Jan 16
  

  Ages 16+

  Discover the freedom of abstract expressionism in acrylic painting.  Explore the boundless possibilities of form, color and texture as you create dynamic compositions that engage the imagination.  Through guided exercises and experimentation, learn to harness the spontaneity of the acrylic medium to convey emotions and ideas. Both beginners and experienced painters will find a supportive environment for exploration and growth. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Thursdays 1/23 & 1/30

  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.
  

  
  

  
  

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• A-204.2 Beginner Painting for Adults (WI25)

  • Start
    February 22, 2025
  •  
  • End
    March 15, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  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.
  

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• WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife (WI25)

  • Start
    March 06, 2025
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  • End
    March 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  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.

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