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

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

This class will introduce you to working with Procreate or similar digital drawing and painting apps. Students will learn essential tools, digital techniques, and creative workflows while building confidence through guided exercises and personal projects. No prior digital art experience required. We will explore how to use the digital format to enhance your traditional art pieces, as well as create new stunning digital pieces. I will be using Procreate, but if you have different software with a stylus, that will work too. Materials list below.

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

Time to take in the beauty of the forest leaves and the creatures that live among them. Focus will be on warm fall colors, color layering, and incorporating watercolor pencils, colored pencils, and ink to add fine details. Materials list below.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Tuesdays 9/15 - 10/20 (6 sessions)Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Materials list:
- Full set of watercolors in tubes
- Several different sizes of watercolor brushes
- Watercolor paper (any brand)
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Masking tape
- Very fine inking pens

Watercolor pencils will be provided by instructor

A-302 Urban Sketching: Capturing the Now! (FA26) (September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 9
Ages 16+

Urban sketching is a record in time, expressing environment and emotion somewhere in our world. Learn to capture buildings, streetscapes, and everyday scenes with quick, expressive linework. Students practice perspective, architectural simplification and storytelling through sketching. All materials included.

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Wednesdays 9/16 - 10/7 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

A-302 Urban Sketching: Capturing the Now! (FA26) (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 9
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Wednesdays 9/16 - 10/7 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

A-302 Urban Sketching: Capturing the Now! (FA26) (September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 9
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Wednesdays 9/16 - 10/7 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WS-315 Make Your Own Pastels (FA26) (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 28

Ages 16+

For those who enjoy soft pastels, this workshop will show you how to make your own pastel sticks! We will use commercial, non-toxic pigments and locally sourced clay earths to make our unique colors. Don’t be afraid to try out your new colors in our Soft Pastel Class. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Monday 10/5 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Don’t think you can draw? Want to get better at drawing? I’m here to help. Let’s take the “pain” out of learning to draw in this 6-week course. The fundamentals of drawing will be covered, including observational drawing, shading, and perspective. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-302 Urban Sketching: Capturing the Now! (FA26) (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 9
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Wednesdays 9/16 - 10/7 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

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

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-514 Digital Art! Real Art with NO AI (FA26) (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 16+

Instructor: Mark Winkelman

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Materials list:
• iPad with Procreate installed / Or Equal
• Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
• Charger and optional keyboard

A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26) (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 8
Ages 18+

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-314 Pumpkin Zendoodle Workshop (FA26) (October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 14
Ages 14+

Find your zen while illustrating a zany zendoodle pumpkin! Learn how to create whimsical images using repetitive, structured patterns, which is very soothing and meditative. Bring animal and pattern references or just use your imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-316 Autumn Still Life (FA26) (October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 23
Ages 18+

Fall in love with the richness of chalk pastel while learning to render gourds, leaves, and pumpkins. Learn a dark-to-light technique that creates dramatic results as well as learning to blend and layer on dark paper. Students can work with available still life subjects or bring in their own references. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Fridays 10/30 - 11/20 (4 sessions)

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 26
Ages 18+

Learn how to get eye-catching effects in your art by combining vibrant, airy watercolors with the clean lines of ink. What an enhancement to your work! All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-316 Autumn Still Life (FA26) (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 23
Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Fridays 10/30 - 11/20 (4 sessions)

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WS-316 Celestial Suns (FA26) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 31

Ages 16+

Join us while we learn how to render a beautiful autumn sun character in pastels using minimal colors and minimal effort! You will also learn different texturizing and blending techniques. All skill levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Date: Saturday 11/7 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-314 Drawing can be Fun (FA26) (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-316 Autumn Still Life (FA26) (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 23
Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Fridays 10/30 - 11/20 (4 sessions)

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-316 Autumn Still Life (FA26) (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 23
Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Fridays 10/30 - 11/20 (4 sessions)

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 23, 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm