Adult Drawing and Pastels

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• C-306 Drawing for Tweens (SP25)

  • Start
    April 01, 2025
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  • End
    April 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline: March 25

  Ages 12-14

  
  

  Consider C-306.2 if this class is full!

  In this class, students will continue to develop their drawing skills. We will focus on different techniques and review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will continue to learn lighting techniques and develop their understanding of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/1 - 4/29

  5 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

  
  

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  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-302 Grisaille with Colored Pencils (SP25)

  • When
    April 06, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

  Registration deadline: March 30

  Ages 14+

  Grisaille, developed during the Renaissance, is a process by which the toning of a drawing is completed prior to adding the color. The use of this technique allows the artist to refine the form prior to dealing with the application of piment, which ultimately improves the finished product and reduces time for completion.  Materials list below.

  
  

  Instructor: Jeanne Perrier 

  Date: Sunday 4/6

  (1 session)

  Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

  
  

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  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-522 Mapping your Imaginary World (SP25)

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: April 5

  Ages 12+

  
  

  Also consider the second session!

  This workshop starts with a brainstorming session to spark our imaginations and gather ideas about our imaginary worlds. Then we will practice basic map drawing techniques before using ink and watercolors to put it all together. With your map, you could plan a tabletop campaign, flesh out a story setting, or simply explore your own creativity. Watercolors, brushes and artboards will be supplied. Please bring pencils, waterproof pens and erasures. 

  
  

  Instructor: Amanda Zimmerman

  
  

  Dates: Saturday 4/12

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 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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• A-310 Soft Pastels (SP25)

  • Start
    April 14, 2025
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  • End
    May 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline: April 7

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Soft pastels are a vibrant and rewarding painting medium! This class will cover using the pastels in a variety of techniques and with a variety of surfaces.  All levels are welcome as we explore the pastel sticks and  pan pastels. All materials included. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/14 - 5/19

  6 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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-312 Realism Made Simple (SP25)

  • Start
    April 27, 2025
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  • End
    May 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline: April 20

  Ages 18+

  Sometimes, the word REALISM can strike fear into the hearts of new artists.  Fear not! Realism can be simple and easy. In this class you will be guided through a new and fun way of drawing. You'll leave with beautiful pieces and a new skill you can always use. Bring smooth sketch paper and a variety pack of 4b/2b/2h pencils.  

  
  

  Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod

  
  

  Dates: Sundays 4/27 - 5/18

  4 sessions

  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 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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• A-303 Beginner Constructive Drawing (SP25)

  • Start
    April 30, 2025
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  • End
    June 04, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline: April 23

  Ages 16+

   

  "What I have not drawn, I have never really seen." - Frederick Franck

  
  

  Constructive Drawing is an approach that helps an artist to develop their "drawing brain" by cultivating an intuitive understanding of 3-dimensional form. Over the course of six weeks, students will practice seeing in three dimensions, learn the process of construction, and work individually with the instructor toward their goals. All experience levels are welcome—beginners can work on mastering fundamentals and more experienced students can build on their existing skills.  Materials list below. 

  
  

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/30 - 6/4

  6 sessions 

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Materials:

  The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring whatever materials you have or you enjoy using.

  • Pencil (mechanical or traditional)
  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • White plastic eraser
  • Kneaded eraser

  For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

  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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• C-306.2 Drawing for Tweens (SP25)

  • Start
    May 06, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 03, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  Registration deadline: April 29

  Ages 12-14

  
  

  In this class, students will continue to develop their drawing skills. We will focus on different techniques and review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will continue to learn lighting techniques and develop their understanding of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/3

  5 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

  
  

  Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

  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-511.2 Beginner Story Boarding (SP25)

  • Start
    May 06, 2025
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  • End
    June 03, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: April 29

  Ages 18+

  
  

  The art of storyboarding! Come learn the basics of storyboards by planning a scene and translating it to paper. Storyboarding helps to tell a story, develop characters or even use in computer animation. Bring 8 1/2 x 11 sketchbook (or larger) pencils, drawing materials and a ruler. 

  
  

  Instructor: Elyse Dover

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/3

  5 sessions

  Time: 7:00 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-522.2 Mapping your Imaginary World (SP25)

  • When
    May 17, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Registration deadline: May 10

  Ages 12+

  
  

  This workshop starts with a brainstorming session to spark our imaginations and gather ideas about our imaginary worlds. Then we will practice basic map drawing techniques before using ink and watercolors to put it all together. With your map, you could plan a tabletop campaign, flesh out a story setting, or simply explore your own creativity. Watercolors, brushes and artboards will be supplied. Please bring pencils, waterproof pens and erasures. 

  
  

  Instructor: Amanda Zimmerman

  
  

  Dates: Saturday 5/17

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 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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