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Other Stuff!

    • January 13, 2026
    • February 17, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Registration is closed
    Registration deadline: January 11

    Ages 14+


    Pyrography is the art of burning designs into wood with a soldering pen. This class will go over the fundamentals of wood burning; the products needed, the differences in the types of wood burners and techniques, and the use of color mediums and varnishes and sealers.  All materials included. 

    Instructor: Nikki Pena


    Dates: Tuesdays 1/13 - 2/17 (6 sessions)

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.

    • March 05, 2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: February 26

    Ages 14+

    Consider the second session!

    Let’s make some wearable art! We will be painting with watercolors to make fun, one-of-a-kind original pendants to wear and share. They make gorgeous handmade gifts that your friends and family will love. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz



    Date: Thursday 3/5 

    (1 session)

    Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 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.

    • March 07, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Register

    Registration deadline: March 1

    Ages 10+


    Come explore the magic of the Celtic Cross. We will be celebrating Irish Culture while we create a Celtic Cross wall hanging using intricate knot-work patterns  All materials included.


    Instructor: Sheila Klotz


    Date: Saturday, 3/7

    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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


    • March 21, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: March 14

    Ages 12+

    In Spring and at Easter, Pysanky are a tradition in Eastern Europe. This batik method of applying layers of beeswax and egg dye to the eggs creates intricate and beautiful designs. You will create up to three eggs and learn about the symbolism in the designs and colors. Hot wax is used in this class. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Dates: Saturday 3/21 (1 session)

    Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 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.

    • March 26, 2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: March 19

    Ages 14+

    Chinese Brush Painting, dating from 4,000 BC, is the ancient art of using simple strokes of a brush to capture a single object or an entire scene. We will learn the technique of an intentional single stroke to create this beautiful art process. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz



    Date: Thursday 3/26 (1
     session)

    Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 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.


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