North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WSH-9 Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop (FA26) (September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

WS-216 Happy Little Paintings (FA26) (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

WS-420 Paint & Print Patches (FA26) (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3
Ages 15-17

Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

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

WS-420 Paint & Print Patches (FA26) (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 4
Ages 16+

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

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

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3
Ages 15-17

Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3
Ages 15-17

Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 18
Ages 16+

WS-534 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3
Ages 15-17

Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 18
Ages 16+

WSH-10 Emotional Wellness Month Workshop (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

WS-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 3
Ages 18+

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

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

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26) (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3
Ages 15-17

Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 18
Ages 16+

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26) (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 18
Ages 16+

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26) (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 18
Ages 16+

WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

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

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

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

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

WS-221 Winter Slate Painting (FA26) (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

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

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

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

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

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

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26) (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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

A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26) (December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

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

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm