North Hills Art Center upcoming events

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Do you want to have fun while learning to paint like the French Impressionist Masters? Join us for an informal class learning style and using small, visible brush strokes that offer the bare impression of form, unblended color and an emphasis on the accurate depiction of natural light. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 4/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

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.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Acrylic Gouache is a wonderful, beginner-friendly medium popular with artists, illustrators and designers. This exciting water-based paint medium is more opaque, vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolors, allowing you to layer colors, paint on dark backgrounds and much more. It’s a forgiving, fun and versatile medium that dries fast and can be used to paint large, smooth, flat blocks of background color as well as fine lines and details. This class will take you through the basics of getting started with gouache with fun, step-by-step projects each week that focus on introducing materials and various techniques.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 1
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

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 4/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Have you ever wanted to paint like the impressionist masters? Like Monet? Like Van Gogh? Join us for this fun class where we will learn how to paint light and movement with bright colors in short strokes rather than in precise detail. No experience needed. All levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

This class will teach you to create textured art with a knife instead of a brush. We will focus on creating expressive strokes, color mixing and achieving depth and boldness unlike brush strokes. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

This fun class focuses on the feeling, rather than the photographic detail, using expressive brush strokes and “skips” overworking the details. This gives you the freedom to create some-thing impressionistic rather than “perfect.” All levels welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Ages 16+

Learn how palette choices affect the art-work you create. Without painting color wheels and charts, we will explore color theory by creating several paintings, each using a different color scheme. Bring your own acrylics or oils (materials list here) or purchase a kit from the NHAC. Canvases will be provided.

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-216 Paint Like Bob Ross (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 2

Ages 14+

In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with me to paint in the “alla prima” technique used by Bob Ross. We will be painting the sunset mountain scene with a lake and trees. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday 5/9 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP26) (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 31

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

A-224 Intro to Gouache (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 15

Ages 14+

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Dates: Wednesdays 4/22 - 5/13 (4 sessions)
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A-223 Acrylic Pallet Knife (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 5/27

(4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-203 Beginner Painting in Acrylics (SP26) (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 3

Ages 18+

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Dates: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MATERIALS LIST:

I will have some supplies for students to try out during class, including many brushes, palette paper, a mister, additional paint colors, and painting mediums.

Your reference photos! I will send more information on choosing reference photos.

3 9x12 or smaller stretched canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed and ready to use.

Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics)

Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide
Burnt Umber

Acrylic glazing medium and slow-dry medium.

Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette.

Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.

A-213 Painting with Color Theory (SP26) (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 1

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 11

Ages 18+

Spring is the perfect time to create magic. Basic drawing and anatomy skill will be introduced as well as watercolor techniques. Colored pencil will be used to detail and finish. Bring 2 references; 1 for fairies and 1 for flowers or fruit. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-214.2 Impressionist Techniques (SP26) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 5/5 - 5/26 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have