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  • WS-46 National Geographic Collage (SU24)

    • August 03, 2024
    • 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 27

    Ages 16+

    Experience the art of collage by creating handmade paper using National Geographic pages.  Experiment with tearing, layering and embedding techniques.  Develop composition skills and balance color, texture and form in your artwork. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Saturday 8/3

    1 session

    Time: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm 



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  • WS-103 Basics and Beauty of Origami (SU24)

    • August 09, 2024
    • August 16, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 2

    Ages 16+


    Interested in learning an art to immediately use in decorations, gifts, or art displays? If so, join a small group for Basics and Beauty of Origami. You will learn easy basic folds and a base for a lovely butterfly. Depart the first session with your butterfly. In session two you will apply butterflies to your selected project: gift decorations, wreath, or vase arrangement! Join the fun and learn how to transform paper into art. Paper is included. Students will be expected to acquire project supplies for the second session, as determined by the project selected. Instructor will explain during session #1.


    Instructor: Mary Garnett


    Dates: Fridays, 8/9 & 8/16

    2 sessions

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


     


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  • WS-09 Fused Glass Coral Bowl (SU24)

    • August 10, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: August 3

    Ages 16+


    In this fused glass workshop, you will cut strips of glass to be positioned in such a way as to create an open lace or coral-like bowl, The strips of glass are overlapped to connect each piece, leaving small openings.  The bowl will be slumped over a round mold to complete the bowl. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday 8/10

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • WS-08 Fused Glass Jewelry (SU24)

    • August 10, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Registration deadline: August 3

    Ages 14+


    Learn to create stunning fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. Beginner and experienced glass artists can make up to 8 pieces of wearable art. Class includes tips on the use of dichroic glass, layering glass, and using frits and stringers. You can create both full and tack fused pieces!  All materials included.





    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday 8/10

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


         



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  • A-75 Pyrography 101 (FA24)

    • September 03, 2024
    • October 08, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register
    Registration deadline: August 27

    Ages 15+


    Learn the process of wood burning; aka pyrography, from start to finish; including sanding and final touches.  After completing this course, students will be able to prepare surfaces meant to be burned and carry out a project in a safe manner. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Nikki Pena


    Dates: Tuesdays 9/3 - 10/8

    6 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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  • WS-108 Handmade Paper and Gelli Printing (FA24)

    • September 12, 2024
    • September 19, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: September 5

    Ages 16+

    Delve into the world of handmade paper creation and Gelli printing in this dynamic class. Learn to transform pulp into textured paper with personal flair using innovative techniques. Master the fundamentals of Gelli printing, experimenting with fibers and natural elements. Under expert guidance, explore color, texture, and form, learning essential papermaking skills. Embrace experimentation and creative exploration to push boundaries and integrate Gelli printing into your practice. Develop a diverse portfolio of unique handmade paper creations, unlocking the transformative power of this dynamic art form. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Thursdays 9/12 & 9/19
    2 sessions

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 



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  • A-41 Creative Writing Basics (FA24)

    • September 13, 2024
    • October 18, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  September 6

    Ages 18+ 


    Consider taking A-41.2 if this class if full!

    In this class, we will explore the basics of creative writing, including journaling, short stories, and poetry.  The focus will be on writing for personal exploration and enjoyment. Join us for a fun, relaxing, judgement-free space to be creative. All levels welcome. Bring your journal, notebook, or laptop. 


    Instructor: Beth Baskinger


    Dates: Fridays, 9/13 - 10/18

    6 sessions

    Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


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  • A-43 Painless Plotting for Fiction (FA24)

    • September 25, 2024
    • October 16, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  September 18

    Ages 16+


    Plots should be painful for your characters but not for you! In this class, you'll learn about crafting character-driven stories, increasing (and relieving) tension, pacing, and more. All genres and subgenres of fiction are welcome! Your instructor has written nearly 200 romance and romantic suspense novels, and she's learned all of this the hard way so you don't have to. Bring your journal, notebook, or laptop and 3-5 images of people who intrigue you. 


    Instructor: Lori Witt


    Dates: Wednesdays, 9/25 - 10/16

    4 sessions

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


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  • WS-40 Character Development Workshop (FA24)

    • October 12, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  October 5

    Ages 16+


    Consider taking WS-40.1 if this class if full!


    Characters are the lifeblood of fiction. In this workshop, you'll learn about creating interesting, flawed and three dimensional characters who will have your readers invested all the way to the end. Bring your journal, notebook or laptop and 3-5 images of people who intrigue you. 


    Instructor: Lori Witt


    Dates: Saturday, 10/12

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


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  • WS-06 Eco Dyeing, Bundle Dyeing, Hapa-Zome and Solar Printing (FA24)

    • October 19, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 2
    Register

    Registration deadline: October 12

    Ages 16+

    As the summer colors are in full bloom, this workshop will explore ways we can capture both the final summer flowers. We will prepare cotton and silk fabrics to accept plant materials through steaming (eco dyeing and bundle dyeing), direct transfer or hapa-zome (leaf dye or pounding the plants into the cloth), and solar printing.


    Bring any flowers, berries and leaves from your gardens for dyeing. There will be an assortment of plant material to use if you do not have access to plants.  All materials included.

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday, 10/12

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm



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  • WS-37 Gyotaku Printing & Watercolor Painting Fusion (FA24)

    • October 24, 2024
    • October 31, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: October 17

    Ages 16+

    In this class, you'll learn the ancient art of Japanese Gyotaku printing and merge it with the expressive medium of watercolor.  After inking fish and pressing them onto paper, we'll add vibrant color and depth with watercolors. 
    All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Thursdays 10/24 & 10/31

    2 sessions

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 



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  • A-41.2 Creative Writing Basics (FA24)

    • October 25, 2024
    • November 29, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  October 18

    Ages 18+ 


    In this class, we will explore the basics of creative writing, including journaling, short stories, and poetry.  The focus will be on writing for personal exploration and enjoyment. Join us for a fun, relaxing, judgement-free space to be creative. All levels welcome. Bring your journal, notebook, or laptop. 


    Instructor: Beth Baskinger


    Dates: Fridays, 10/25 - 11/29

    6 sessions

    Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


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  • WS-65 Explosion Box! (FA24)

    • November 02, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  October 26

    Ages 12+


    An explosion box is a unique personalized gift that bursts open with photos and memories as soon as you lift the lid! This simple concept of an exploding box full of memories is a fun and unique gift idea, especially for the person who has everything. The boxes made of  paper in the center of your exploding box can be filled with small & lightweight gifts - pieces of jewelry, folded event cards, gift vouchers, etc. 

    All materials included.


    Instructor: Maureen Knecht Newcamp

    Date: Saturday 11/2

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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  • WS-95 Beginner Book Folding (FA24)

    • November 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 13
    Register

    Registration deadline:  October 26

    Ages 12+


    Learn to make beautiful art out of old books! Students will learn how to use a pattern to fold letters or simple pictures into  the pages of a book. You will create one project from start to finish in this workshop. All materials included. 


    Instructor:  Emily Bouch


    Dates:  Saturday, 11/2

    1 session

    Time:  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • WS-65.1 Beginner Quilling (FA24)

    • November 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 28

    Ages 16+


    Come learn the basic shapes and basic scrolls of quilling. Using strips of paper, we learn how to roll, loop, curl, twist and manipulate them, then glue them together and create holiday greeting cards. 
    All materials included.


    Instructor: Maureen Knecht Newcamp

    Date: Monday 11/4

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • WS-65 Beginner Quilling (SU24)

    • November 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 2
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 28

    Ages 16+


    Come learn the basic shapes and basic scrolls of quilling. Using strips of paper, we learn how to roll, loop, curl, twist and manipulate them, then glue them together and create holiday greeting cards. 
    All materials included.


    Instructor: Maureen Knecht Newcamp

    Date: Monday 11/4

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • WS-103 Origami Package Decorations (FA24)

    • November 05, 2024
    • November 12, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Nov 2

    Ages 16+


    Create origami butterflies and stars to add a dash of whimsey to your gifts or your tree.  These unique creations are fun to learn and their use is unlimited. In this class we will focus on decorations for packages and learn the basics of two forms.  Paper will be provided for the first session and you will bring your own for the second session.  

    Students will be expected to acquire project supplies for the second session. This may include holiday paper; song sheet music, book paper, your own origami paper and scissors. 


    Instructor: Mary Garnett


    Dates: Tuesdays, 11/5 & 11/12

    2 sessions

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


     


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  • A-93 Block Printed Holiday Cards (FA24)

    • November 09, 2024
    • November 23, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: November 2

    Ages 14+


    Come try your hand a holiday color-reduction block printing and create one of a kind holiday cards to send out this season.  

    Materials List: Pencil, erasers, sketchbook. All other materials included.


    Instructor: Tyler Stauffer


    Dates: Saturdays, November 9-23

    3 sessions

    Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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  • WS-71 Fused Glass Ornaments (FA24)

    • November 09, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 3
    Register

    Registration deadline: November 30

    Ages 12+

    Add some special handmade glass ornaments to your tree, use them as window decorations, or give them as a gift. Create 2-3 ornaments in this workshop using a variety of glass colors, frits and stringers. All materials included.

     

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Saturday 11/9

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


       
         
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  • WS-69 Fused Glass Trees (FA24)

    • November 09, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Registration deadline: Nov 2

    Ages 12+

    We will build fused glass evergreens with a variety of colored glass and frits which will be tack fused to create the 3D effect. The tree locations will be marked on the wood for securing after the firing. All materials included.

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero





    Date: Saturday 11/9

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm



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  • WSH-11 Heritage Workshop: Native American Culture (FA24)

    • November 16, 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 15
    Register

    Registration deadline: Nov 16

    Ages 10+


    Join us for a fun totem pole art project for the whole family! Learn about the rich history and culture of the Native American tribes including Western PA! We will make our own totem poles out of household items.


    Instructor: Sheila Klotz


    Date: Saturday 11/16

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


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  • WS-46 National Geographic Collage (FA24)

    • November 21, 2024
    • December 05, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Nov 14

    Ages 16+

    Experience the art of collage by creating handmade paper from dissolved National Geographic magazines.  Explore National Geographic imagery to craft dynamic collages, experimenting with tearing, layering and embedding techniques.  Develop composition skills and balance color, texture and form in your artwork. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Thursdays 11/21 & 12/5

    1 session

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 



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  • WS-08 Fused Glass Jewelry (FA24)

    • November 21, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: November 14

    Ages 12+


    Learn to create stunning fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. Beginner and experienced glass artists can make up to 8 pieces of wearable art. Class includes tips on the use of dichroic glass, layering glass, and using frits and stringers. You can create both full and tack fused pieces! All materials included.





    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Thursday, 11/21

    1 session

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


         



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  • WS-40.1 Character Development Workshop (FA24)

    • November 30, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  November 21

    Ages 16+


    Characters are the lifeblood of fiction. In this workshop, you'll learn about creating interesting, flawed and three dimensional characters who will have your readers invested all the way to the end. Bring your journal, notebook or laptop and 3-5 images of people who intrigue you. 


    Instructor: Lori Witt


    Dates: Saturday, 11/30

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


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  • WS-04 Pysanky for the Holidays (FA24)

    • December 07, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 13
    Register

    Registration deadline: Nov 30

    Ages 12+

    So you thought Pysanky (Ukranian Easter Eggs) were just for the spring? In this workshop, we will be using Pysanky techniques to create unique holiday ornaments. You will create 2-3 eggs using the traditional wax resist method. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Dates: Saturday 12/7

    Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


         


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