North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26) (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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.

SE-101.3 Intro to Collagraph Printing (SP26) (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

WS-513.3 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (SP26) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

SE-101.5 Frottage Printing (SU26) (June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WSH-6 Pride Month (SU26) (June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

A-534 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

A-534 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 10

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-532 Copper Embossing Art (SU26) (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

A-534 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 10

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-533 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26) (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

WSH-7 French American Heritage Workshop: (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

WS-533.2 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18
Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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

WS-518 Watercolor Necklaces (SU26) (August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

WSH-8 National Dog Month Workshop (SU26) (August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26) (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

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

A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26) (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

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

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26) (August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

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

A-513 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (SU26) (August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

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

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 29

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 29

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-402 Eco Dyeing Day (SU26) (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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