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Other Stuff!

  • SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26)

    • May 16, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: May 9

    Ages 11-15


    Join us and learn how to use a variety of carving tools on soft cut printing blocks to create unique, on of a kind printed images. We'll explore all the ways to use carving tools and to make textured marks and create contrasting prints.  All are welcome! All Materials Included. 

     
    Instructors: Diane Pontoriero



    Date: Saturday, May 16

    (1 session)

    Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


    This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.



    If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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


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  • WSH-5 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Workshop: (SP26)

    • May 17, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: May 10

    Ages 10+

    Join us to celebrate Asian American and South Pacific Heritage Month. We will be learning about this diverse, rich culture spanning millennia that is deeply connected to religion, nature and community identity. Come and learn to paint in this beautiful, bright and colorful Polynesian style of the South Pacific. All materials included.


    All materials included.


    Instructor: 


    Date: Sunday 5/17 (1 session)

    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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


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  • WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26)

    • May 19, 2026
    • May 26, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: May 12
    Ages 18+

    Join us for an exciting preserved moss workshop where you’ll transform preserved moss into a stunning masterpiece for your home décor. Students will explore creative techniques and design principals to craft a unique, artistic arrangement that showcases the beauty and texture of moss. Embrace your creativity and leave with a beautiful, lasting piece. Bring a 16x20 frame. You are encouraged to bring materials to personalize your preserved moss piece such as seashells or driftwood. Preserved moss and all additional materials included.

    Instructor: Patti Fowler

     Dates: Tuesdays, 5/19 - 5/26 (2 sessions)
    Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 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.

    **This class was incorrectly coded in our print catalog as WS-529. The correct code is WS-531.

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  • SE-101.3 Intro to Collagraph Printing (SP26)

    • May 27, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: May 20

    Ages 16+


    Discover the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this low-relief printing class. Using simple materials such as layered cardboard, textured surfaces, screens and glue, students will build their own printing plates and explore how they translate into printed images. All Materials Included. 

     
    Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin


    Date: Wednesday, May 27 (1 session)

    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


    This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.



    If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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


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  • WS-513.3 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26)

    • June 04, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 28

    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 6/4 (1     session)

    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 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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  • WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (SP26)

    • June 04, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: May 28

    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 6/4 (1 session)

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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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  • SE-101.5 Frottage Printing (SU26)

    • June 14, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 7

    Ages 16+


    Frottage is a surrealist art technique developed by Max Ernst in 1925 that involves creating rubbings by placing thin paper over textured surfaces and rubbing with pencils, crayons, or charcoal. All materials included.

     Instructor: Leah Shuck

    Date: Sunday, 6/14(1 session)
    Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.



    If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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  • WSH-6 Pride Month (SU26)

    • June 14, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 7

    Ages 10+


    Come join us for a family friendly work-shop celebrating Pride month. Learn about the colors represented in the rain-bow and paint a piece of pottery you can take home the same day!

    Instructor: Beth Baskinger

    Date: Sunday, 6/14 (1 session)
    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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  • A-534 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26)

    • June 17, 2026
    • July 01, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 10

    Ages 15+

    Can't make this date/time? Check out the second session!

    Create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint. Once torn, cut and arranged, it’s now a mixed-media artwork. We cover color mixing, texture creation, layering and composition. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Dates: Wednesdays 6/17 - 7/1 (3 sessions)

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 

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  • WS-532 Copper Embossing Art (SU26)

    • June 27, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 20

    Ages 14+

    Learn the techniques for shaping, texturing, and raising designs on thin copper sheets. We will trace patterns, use stylus tools, create deep-relief textures and finish pieces with patina or ink for contrast. End result: one-of-a-kind copper art panels! All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Date: Saturday, 6/27 (1 session)
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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  • WS-533 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26)

    • July 11, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 4
    Ages 14+

    Can't make this date/time? Check out the second session!

    In this workshop we will learn to apply techniques that transform ordinary cigar boxes into a work of art! We will use an array of techniques and found objects to create beautiful, themed boxes. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Date: Saturday 7/11 (1 session)
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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  • WSH-7 French American Heritage Workshop: (SU26)

    • July 25, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 18

    Ages 10+


    Celebrate French heritage by creating a painting of treats, like macarons and croissants, while listening to a selection of French music.

    Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

    Date: Saturday, 7/25 (1 session)
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  • WS-533.2 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26)

    • July 25, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 18
    Ages 14+

    In this workshop we will learn to apply techniques that transform ordinary cigar boxes into a work of art! We will use an array of techniques and found objects to create beautiful, themed boxes. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Date: Saturday 7/25 (1 session)
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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  • WS-518 Watercolor Necklaces (SU26)

    • August 01, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 25

    Ages 14+

     By creating miniature paintings on paper, we can transform them into wearable jewelry using bezels, glass cabochons and stainless-steel settings. This is a fun, relaxing class where you end up with a beautiful piece of art to wear or gift. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Date: Saturday, 8/1 (1 session)
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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  • WSH-8 National Dog Month Workshop (SU26)

    • August 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Registration deadline: July 26

    Ages 10+

    Join us and learn how to show off your dog in this Paint Your Pup Workshop. All materials included.

    Instructor: Kim Freithaler

    Date: Sunday, 8/2 (1 session)
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  • A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26)

    • August 03, 2026
    • August 07, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 27
    Ages 16+

     Join us for a week-long immersive experience where you will learn about the principals and elements of floral design. Topics covered will include centerpieces, hand-tied European bouquets, flowers to wear, leaf manipulation techniques, vase design with eco-friendly design practices. Every day you’ll create a design to take home, and at the end of the week we'll have a Design Choice Challenge for bragging rights. Bring a pair of clippers and scissors. All materials included.

    Instructor: Patti Fowler

     Dates: Monday through Friday, 8/3 - 8/7 (5 sessions)
    Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm


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  • A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26)

    • August 05, 2026
    • August 19, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 29

    Ages 15+

    Create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint. Once torn, cut and arranged, it’s now a mixed-media artwork. We cover color mixing, texture creation, layering and composition. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Dates: Wednesdays 8/5 - 8/19 (3 sessions)

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 

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  • WS-402 Eco Dyeing Day (SU26)

    • August 22, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    Registration deadline: August 15

    Ages 16+

    In this intensive workshop we will explore 4 different dyeing techniques: bundle, eco-dyeing, solar and indigo. Bring plant material and 4 small items to be dyed. Detailed instructions will be sent upon registration.

    Bring a lunch. All other materials provided.

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Date: Saturday, 8/22 (1 sessions)
    Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


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