North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

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 4/9 (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.

WS-529.2 Collage Note Cards (SP26) (April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 4

Ages 12+

Join us for a fun and expressive workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful note cards using the versatile medium of collage. Imagine the joy someone will experience receiving a hand made card from you. We will transform everyday materials into mini art for any occasion. All skill levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday April 11 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

SE-101.2 Nature Impressions: Botanical Leaf Printing (SP26) (April 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Capture the beauty of nature through printmaking. Using real leaves and a simple painting and pressing technique, students will create striking botanical prints on paper in a fresh cyna-and-white color palette. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. All Materials Included.

Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

Date: Sunday, April 19 (1 session)

Time: 2:00 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.

WS-513.2 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 16

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Thursday 4/23 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WSH-4 Scottish Heritage Month Workshop (SP26) (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 18

Ages 10+

Celebrate Scottish heritage in this beginner-friendly Celtic knot block printing workshop—explore traditional design and create your own hand-printed masterpiece while learning the basics of block printing techniques. Perfect for beginners and for lovers of Scottish Culture. All materials included.

Instructor: Deb Tobin

Date: Sunday 4/25 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-530 Hand Lettering Workshop - Design a Drop Cap (SP26) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 14+

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DATE CHANGE FROM WHAT IS IN THE CATALOG! THIS WORKSHOP IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND.

What’s a “drop cap”? Good question. A drop cap is a large, decorative capital letter used as a design element. While we see them at the beginnings of a new paragraph or a chapter in books, there’s so many other ways to use them.

This workshop will cover the basics of drawing individual letter forms and focus on designing a single beautifully-illustrated drop cap. Perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of hand-lettering, but without the time to take a full lettering course.

Materials to bring to class: Drawing paper or Bristol board, pencils, fine and broad tip markers, Sharpies, tracing paper and a ruler. If desired, but not required, you may bring colored pencils, paints, markers, digital tools (iPad or laptop) or any other mediums of your choice to create final artwork in color.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Date: Saturday, May 2 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

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

WSH-5 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Workshop: (SP26) (May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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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.

WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 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

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

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

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

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

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+

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.