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Other Stuff!

    • June 19, 2025
    • July 17, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 15
    Registration deadline: June 12

    Ages 14+


    Can't make this day and time? Look here.


    This class will go over the fundamentals of pyrography, including products needed, preparing surfaces, differences in types of wood and types of burners and applicable techniques. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, there's always something new to learn. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Nikki Pena


    Dates: Thursdays 6/19 - 7/17

    5 sessions

    Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 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.

    • July 19, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 12

    Ages 16+


    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 7/19

    1 session

    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.



    • July 23, 2025
    • August 20, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register
    Registration deadline: July 16

    Ages 14+


    This class will go over the fundamentals of pyrography, including products needed, preparing surfaces, differences in types of wood and types of burners and applicable techniques. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, there's always something new to learn. All materials included. 


    Instructor: Nikki Pena


    Dates: Wednesdays 7/23 - 8/20

    5 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.

    • July 30, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: July 23

    Ages 10+


    Join us as we create a beautiful waterlily painting in the style of French Impressionist painter Claude Monet. We will use acrylic paint, brushes and palette knives while learning about the Impressionist Movement. All materials included.



    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Wednesday, July 30

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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


    • August 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: August 2

    Ages 16+

    In this intensive workshop, we will explore a variety of techniques to dye fabric. We will use plant material to eco dye, bundle dye and solar print. We will use fiber reactive dyes to ice dye fabric. Students will receive information on what kind of fibers and clothing to bring and what kind of plant material work best for dyeing. Bring and lunch or a snack! All materials included. 


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday, 8/9

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 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.


    • August 09, 2025
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: August 2

    Ages 16+

    One of the best things about paper crafting is you don't have to spend a lot of money to do it. If you have a box, tape, scrap paper, and glue you are ready to make dimensional art work you will love. This is a super easy paper mâché technique that is a simple yet powerful skill that will serve you well in your ongoing creativity. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Saturday 8/9

    1 session

    Time: 2:30 - 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.

    • August 14, 2025
    • August 21, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline:

    August 7

    Ages 16+

    Come learn about traditional techniques of Chinese brush painting. You will learn about Chinese ink, rice paper, color, texture, composition and the aesthetic principles of Chinese brush painting. Through hands-on practice, you will develop technical skills such as loading the brush with ink and water and dry and wet brush stroke control. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: 8/14 & 8/21

    2 sessions

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 


    Because this class is after business hours, please use the red side door. 

    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.


    • August 14, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 7

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Saturday session!

    Come experiment with monotype! Combining painting and transfer techniques, the process of monotype creates a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Different from making editions of identical prints, monotype is the most painterly and freeing among printmaking approaches, creating exactly one single print with each plate. Explore texture, color and design variations easily and quickly. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 8/14

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 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.





     


    • August 16, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 9

    Ages 13-16

    Come experiment with monotype! Combining painting and transfer techniques, the process of monotype creates a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Different from making editions of identical prints, monotype is the most painterly and freeing among printmaking approaches, creating exactly one single print with each plate. Explore texture, color and design variations easily and quickly. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 8/16

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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.





     


    • August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 16

    Ages 16+

    Come experiment with monotype where we combine painting and transfer techniques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Monotype is the most painterly and freeing among print making. We explore texture, color, and design variations in the workshop. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 8/23

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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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