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Adult Drawing and Pastels

    • January 10, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 3

    Ages 18+

    Try WS-307.2 if this class is full!

    Come join us for an afternoon of drawing and camaraderie in an ASL environment. Family and friends of the community are welcome to register, but you must know American Sign Language to participate. Instruction will be given in ASL. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod


    Date: Friday 1/10

    1 session

    Time: 6:30 - 9:30 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.


    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 6

    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 1/13 - 2/17

    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.

    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 6

    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: Mondays 1/13 - 2/17

    6 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


    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.

    • January 14, 2025
    • February 04, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 7

    Ages 18+

    Try A-312.2 if this class is full!

    If you enjoyed drawing with crayons as a kid, you will love the magic of creating with oil pastels! Learn how to take beginning drawing techniques and turn them into unique works of art that look like oil paintings. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod


    Dates: Tuesdays 1/14 - 2/4

    4 sessions

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 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.



    • January 21, 2025
    • February 18, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 14

    Ages 14+


    We'll start with the basics of drawing individual letterforms and work up to creating your own beautiful hand-lettered illustrations, building on lessons covered each week. There will be tips and tools for creating concept-driven pieces, one-on-one instructor critiques and hands-on time to work in class. Perfect for both beginners and intermediate level students.


    Materials List: drawing paper, graph paper, pencils, fine and broad tip markers/Sharpies, tracing paper, and ruler.


    Instructor: Jeanine Murch


    Dates: Tuesdays 1/21 - 2/18

    5 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.


       

    • January 25, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 18

    Ages 18+

    Come join us for an afternoon of drawing and camaraderie in an ASL environment. Family and friends of the community are welcome to register, but you must know American Sign Language to participate. Instruction will be given in ASL. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod


    Date: Saturday 1/25

    1 session

    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 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.



    • January 26, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 19

    Ages 12+

    Participants will work with bark, seed pods, pine cones, dried plants, etc., to hone skills in developing form and texture. A few objects should be completed in the workshop. Materials list below.

    Instructor: Jeanne Perrier 

    Date: Sunday 1/26

    Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


    Click here for materials list.

    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.

    • February 18, 2025
    • March 11, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 11

    Ages 18+

    If you enjoyed drawing with crayons as a kid, you will love the magic of creating with oil pastels! Learn how to take beginning drawing techniques and turn them into unique works of art that look like oil paintings. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod


    Dates: Tuesdays 2/18 - 3/11

    4 sessions

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 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.



    • February 19, 2025
    • March 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 12

    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. Students will practice seeing in three dimensions, capturing light and shadow, and designing effective compositions.  Materials list below. 



    Instructor: Saige Runyan

     

    Dates: Wednesdays 2/19 - 3/26

    6 sessions 

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


    Materials List:


    Pencils (HB or B, range of hardness is optional)

    Sketchbook

    White eraser

    Kneaded eraser

    Pencil sharpener

    Sandpaper block

    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 03, 2025
    • March 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 24

    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: Mondays 3/3 - 3/31

    5 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


    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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info@northhillsartcenter.org


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