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Adult Drawing and Pastels

  • A-218 Mushroom Magic (FA25)

    • September 08, 2025
    • September 29, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 3
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    Ages 16+

    Relax and transport yourself into the ethereal world of the forest while illustrating some mushrooms! We will be using watercolor and colored pencil on illustration board or watercolor paper. Make room in your schedule for some 'shrooms! Please bring a hard copy of a reference, NOT from your phone. All other materials included. Optionally, students may bring their own supplies.


    Instructor: Susan Vincent

    Please note that the below dates are corrected from the paper catalog.

    Dates: Mondays 9/8 - 9/29
    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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  • C-306 Drawing for Tweens (FA25)

    • September 08, 2025
    • October 20, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
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    REGISTRATION CLOSED

    Ages 12-14


    Also consider the second session!

    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. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 9/8 - 10/20 (NO CLASS 9/15)

    6 sessions

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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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  • A-302 Drawing Basics (FA25)

    • September 09, 2025
    • October 14, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Registration is closed

    REGISTRATION CLOSED

    Ages 16+

     

    Being able to draw what you "see" is the foundation for other art experiences. This class will work on building up your drawing skills through observational exercises that will improve your realistic drawings. This class is for all levels of ability, especially those who say they can't draw! All materials included.

     

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

     

    Dates: Tuesdays 9/9 - 10/14

    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-310 Soft Pastels (FA25)

    • September 15, 2025
    • October 20, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    REGISTRATION CLOSED

    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 9/15 - 10/20

    6 sessions

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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-315 Fall Still Life (FA25)

    • October 03, 2025
    • October 24, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
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    Registration deadline: 9/26

    Ages 16+

    Looking for something fantastic to do on a cold autumn day? Slip into the richness of warm pastels and create some fall magic! We will be using basic drawing skills and using pastels on a black background, which creates a beautiful dramatic effect. Moderate skill level. Please bring a hard copy of a reference, NOT from your phone. All other materials included. Optionally, students may bring their own supplies.


    Instructor: Susan Vincent

    Dates: Fridays 10/3 - 10/24
    4 sessions

    Time: 6:00 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-314 Pumpkin Zendoodles (FA25)

    • October 19, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
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    Registration deadline: 10/12

    Ages 13+

    Join us for some mindful drawing the involves creating structured, repetitive patterns in a Zentangle-inspired form. The "zen" comes from the meditative qualities of the process, while the "tangle" refers to the patterns created using simple, repetitive strokes. All materials included. Optionally, students may bring a scratchboard and stylus to do a reverse image.


    Instructor: Susan Vincent

    Date: Sunday 10/19
    1 session

    Time: 12:00 pm - 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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  • WS-303 Colored Pencil Basics (FA25)

    • November 01, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
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    Registration deadline: Oct 25

    Ages 14+

    Improve your colored pencil skills as we explore a variety of ways to best use them. It's perfect for new users, but the more experienced will also benefit from the workshop. Click here for materials list.


    Instructor: Jeanne Perrier

    Dates: Saturday 11/1
    1 session

    Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 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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