North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 29
Ages 14+

Acrylic palette knife painting is a technique where paint is applied directly to a surface using a flat, flexible metal or plastic blade instead of a brush. This produces thick, sculptural textures with visible ridges and bold color blocks that a brush alone cannot replicate. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 11/5- 11/19 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 31

Ages 10+

Discover how the birch tree got its stripes through a captivating Ojibwe folktale. Students will then bring the story to life by painting their own acrylic birch masterpiece. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, 11/7

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-220 Watercolor Cards (FA26) (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 4

Ages 12+

Design and paint your own festive greeting cards using simple watercolor techniques suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. Bring your creativity and good cheer. Materials list below.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Date: Sunday 11/8 (1 session)
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Soft pastels are a vibrant and rewarding painting medium! This class will cover using pastels with a variety of different techniques and with a variety of surfaces. All levels are welcome as we explore the pastel pencils, sticks and pan pastels. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 26
Ages 18+

Learn how to get eye-catching effects in your art by combining vibrant, airy watercolors with the clean lines of ink. What an enhancement to your work! All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (FA26) (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 19
Ages 18+

Come get comfortable and learn to enjoy painting with watercolors. Learn different techniques and explore a variety of subject matter. Follow along with the instructor’s demo or work on your own projects. While some watercolor experience is useful, it is not required; all skill levels are welcome. Materials list below. Watercolor kits are also available for purchase.

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 10/26 - 11/30 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

-Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)
-Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)
-Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow
-Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block
-Pencil
-Soft eraser
-Masking tape

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 20
Ages 14+

Learn all about the essential materials like paper, brushes, and palettes, plus the techniques for creating varied watercolor effects in this unique watercolor class. Both beginners and experienced artists wanting to explore are welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (FA26) (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 30
Ages 16+

Painting with watercolors is such a fluid and exciting process. We will explore the unique qualities of watercolors and cover a variety of watercolor techniques as we create our paintings. Supplies and the processes to complete works of art will be reviewed. Students will be able to work along with the instructor, as well as work on individual projects. All skill levels welcome. Materials list below. Watercolor kits available for purchase.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 10/7 - 11/11 (6 sessions)
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Materials list:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 11/5- 11/19 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26) (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 5

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 10/12 - 11/16 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (FA26) (November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 10/26 - 11/30 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-221 Winter Slate Painting (FA26) (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 11

Ages 16+

Add a unique painting to your holiday or winter décor. We will be using acrylic paint to create winter scenes on a roof slate. Paint along with the instructor or bring your own reference materials. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Wednesday 11/18 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26) (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 11/5- 11/19 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WS-222 Dreamy Watercolor Holiday Cards (FA26) (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 14
Ages 16+

Using wet-into-wet watercolor painting techniques, you will create a set of 4 holiday cards that are both vibrant and eye-catching. What a personal touch to add to your gift giving this year. All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Date: Saturday 11/21 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26) (November 23, 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 11/2 - 11/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (FA26) (November 23, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 10/26 - 11/30 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

A-211 Watercolor Painting (FA26) (November 30, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: Mondays 10/26 - 11/30 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide: