North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-314.2 Beginner Drawing for Adults (SP26) (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 8

Ages 18+

Students will be taught the many different ways you can hold a pencil while drawing, and will be encouraged to experiment and try them out. They will be taught to look at values, forms of objects, and measurements in still life objects. At the end of this 4 week class, students will have a better understanding of how to draw from observation and gain a better understanding of how to compose their own drawings.

Materials list.

Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

Dates: Fridays 5/15 - 6/12 (5 sessions)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 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.

A-314.2 Beginner Drawing for Adults (SP26) (May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 8

Ages 18+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

Dates: Fridays 5/15 - 6/12 (5 sessions)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 13

Ages 18+

Spring is the perfect time to create magic. Basic drawing and anatomy skill will be introduced as well as watercolor techniques. Colored pencil will be used to detail and finish. Bring 2 references; 1 for fairies and 1 for flowers or fruit. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A-314.2 Beginner Drawing for Adults (SP26) (June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 8

Ages 18+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

Dates: Fridays 5/15 - 6/12 (5 sessions)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 13

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A-314.2 Beginner Drawing for Adults (SP26) (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 8

Ages 18+

Materials list.

Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

Dates: Fridays 5/15 - 6/12 (5 sessions)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

WS-219 Themed Circle Painting (SU26) (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 15

Ages 16+

Using acrylic paint and a variety of specialty markers, you will design and paint a themed painting on a round canvas. You will pick a subject (flowers, animals, trees etc.) and create areas on the canvas that depict the theme, enhancing the areas with patterns using the markers. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 6/22 & 6/29 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-219 Themed Circle Painting (SU26) (June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 15

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 6/22 & 6/29 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Take the stress out of learning watercolor while painting your favorite sea creature or sea scape. We will start off with simple subjects and progress towards more intricate scenes. The use of water-color pencils or colored pencils is optional for detailing. All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

WS-303 Intro to Colored Pencils (SU26) (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 2
Ages 18+

Unable to make this date or time? Check out the second session!

When you are introduced to the astonishing hues, tints and textures of colored pencils, it’s a whole new world of creativity! This class is for beginners who want to explore colored pencils. You will learn about the materials and techniques you can use to enhance your drawings. All materials included.

Instructor: Elizabeth Damesimo

Dates: Thursdays, 7/9 & 7/16 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

WS-303 Intro to Colored Pencils (SU26) (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 2
Ages 18+

Unable to make this date or time? Check out the second session!

Dates: Thursdays, 7/9 & 7/16 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

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, 7/27 - 8/17 (4 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 7/27 - 8/17 (4 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

WS-303.2 Intro to Colored Pencils (SU26) (August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 30
Ages 18+

Dates: Thursdays, 8/6 & 8/13 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 7/27 - 8/17 (4 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUPPLIES:

watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
brushes: round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
brushes: flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
masking tape
plastic palette with large mixing areas
cup for water
Q-Tips
sponge
pencil and soft eraser

PAINTS:

Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes: cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

WS-303.2 Intro to Colored Pencils (SU26) (August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 30
Ages 18+

Dates: Thursdays, 8/6 & 8/13 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 7/27 - 8/17 (4 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm