North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

This class will cover basics in a supportive environment. We’ll go over topics like brush handling, color mixing, selecting reference photos or objects, composition, and a reasonable step-by-step approach to painting. We will work through projects together from photo references the instructor provides. All levels welcome! Topics will be adjusted to meet student needs. Materials list below.

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

A range of brush sizes, including one quite large 1.5"-2" 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.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

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.

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Ages 16+

Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new tech-nique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture.

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:

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Do you want to have fun while learning to paint like the French Impressionist Masters? Join us for an informal class learning style and using small, visible brush strokes that offer the bare impression of form, unblended color and an emphasis on the accurate depiction of natural light. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 4/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Acrylic Gouache is a wonderful, beginner-friendly medium popular with artists, illustrators and designers. This exciting water-based paint medium is more opaque, vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolors, allowing you to layer colors, paint on dark backgrounds and much more. It’s a forgiving, fun and versatile medium that dries fast and can be used to paint large, smooth, flat blocks of background color as well as fine lines and details. This class will take you through the basics of getting started with gouache with fun, step-by-step projects each week that focus on introducing materials and various techniques.

Materials list.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 1
Please note: Ages 21+

Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! 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 or 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:

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 4/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Have you ever wanted to paint like the impressionist masters? Like Monet? Like Van Gogh? Join us for this fun class where we will learn how to paint light and movement with bright colors in short strokes rather than in precise detail. No experience needed. All levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

This class will teach you to create textured art with a knife instead of a brush. We will focus on creating expressive strokes, color mixing and achieving depth and boldness unlike brush strokes. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Ages 16+

Learn how palette choices affect the art-work you create. Without painting color wheels and charts, we will explore color theory by creating several paintings, each using a different color scheme. Bring your own acrylics or oils (materials list here) or purchase a kit from the NHAC. Canvases will be provided.

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop (SP26) (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 30

Ages 14+

This fun workshop focuses on expressive strokes, impasto effects and color mixing in layers to create expressive freedom in your work. This is a fast paced, exciting experience that comes with ease after just a few minutes. All levels welcome!

All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturday 6/6 and 6/20 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop (SP26) (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 30

Ages 14+

All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturday 6/6 and 6/20 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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