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• A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26)

  • Start
    June 16, 2026
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  • End
    July 07, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: June 9

  Ages 16+
  
  Can't make this date/time? Check out the second session!
  
  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new technique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture.

  Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior: 

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  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 6/16 - 7/7 (4 sessions)

  Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

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• A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26)

  • Start
    June 17, 2026
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  • End
    July 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: June 10
  Please note: Ages 21+
  
  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo or picture to paint.

  Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:
  

  Paint kits

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 6/17 - 7/8 (4 sessions)

  Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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• A-221 Impressionist Watercolor (SU26)

  • Start
    June 18, 2026
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  • End
    July 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: June 11
  

  Ages 14+

  In this class we will focus on capturing light, atmosphere, and mood through loose, expressive brushwork rather than fine detail. We will emphasize quick, effective strokes, avoiding meticulous detail to create a “dream-like” or “hazy” effect inspired by Monet and Pissarro. This is a fast and loose style that is lots of fun. All materials included.

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  Dates: Thursdays 6/18 - 7/9 (4 sessions)
  Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  
  

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• A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26)

  • Start
    July 06, 2026
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  • End
    August 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: June 29

  Ages 18+

  Take the stress out of learning watercolor while painting your favorite sea creature or sea scape. We will start off with simple subjects and progress towards more intricate scenes. The use of water-color pencils or colored pencils is optional for detailing. All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  
  SUPPLIES:

  • watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
  • brushes:  round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
  • brushes:  flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
  • masking tape
  • plastic palette with large mixing areas
  • cup for water
  • Q-Tips
  • sponge
  • pencil and soft eraser

  PAINTS:

  • Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes:  cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
  • If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

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• WS-220 Watercolor Notecards Workshop (SU26)

  • When
    July 11, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: July 4

  Ages 18+

  Create beautiful beach-themed summer notecards in watercolor! We will be making a set of 4 notecards featuring sea creatures and seashells. The main image will be rendered in watercolor, and we will accent with colored pencils, ink and soft glitter (optional). A great hands-on experience for the artist who is looking for instant gratification and something to take home! All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Date: Saturday, July 11
  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  
  Supplies to bring:

  • simple set of watercolors
  • watercolor brushes
  • colored pencils
  • inking pens

  The instructor will provide additional colored pencils, ink pens, notecards, envelopes, and glitter.

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• NHAC 2026 Open House

  • When
    July 18, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

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  NHAC 2026 Instructor Art Show and Open House
  The North Hills Art Center invites you to our Open House! This come-and-go event will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. NHAC instructors will be taking over every studio in the building to demonstrate their art, from acrylic painting and abstract printing to weaving and watercolors. This is the perfect chance to see new-to-you instructors and art firsthand. You can also check out our Instructor Art Show in the gallery, featuring artwork from current NHAC instructors, and all artwork is for sale! With refreshments and prize drawings to round out your visit, we hope you'll enjoy what our creative community has to offer. 

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• A-201.2 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26)

  • Start
    July 21, 2026
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  • End
    August 18, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: July 14

  Ages 16+
  
  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new technique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture.

  Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior: 

  Paint kits

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (4 sessions)
  No class 8/11

  Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

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• A-202.2 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26)

  • Start
    July 22, 2026
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  • End
    August 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Registration deadline: July 15
  Please note: Ages 21+
  
  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo or picture to paint.

  Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:
  

  Paint kits

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 7/22 - 8/19 (4 sessions)

  No class 8/12

  Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  • When
    July 25, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

  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-518 Watercolor Necklaces (SU26)

  • When
    August 01, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

  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)

  • When
    August 02, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  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: Cheryl Tempelton

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

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