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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
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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: 

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  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
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  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-9 Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop (FA26)

  • When
    September 05, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: August 29
  
  Ages 10+
  
  Join us for a vibrant workshop celebrating Hispanic Latino culture, focusing on the meaning of the heart and eye symbols, as well as exploring other iconic images.  We will be rendering with colored pencil and then using acrylic paints on a black background.  All materials included. 
  
  
  Instructor: Susan Vincent
  
  Date: Saturday, 9/5
  Time: 1 - 3 pm

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• C-202.2 YA Acrylics for Teens (FA26)

  • Start
    September 10, 2026
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  • End
    October 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    10

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  Registration deadline: September 3
  Ages 15-17
  
  Looking for YA Acrylics for Tweens?

  Acrylics! Fast-drying fun! Come learn how to color mix, blend, layer, and many other techniques all while you are turned into a skilled acrylic artist! Creative paintings are just around the corner in this new class.  All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Thursdays 9/10 - 10/15 (6 sessions)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-216 Happy Little Paintings (FA26)

  • When
    September 10, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: September 3

  Ages 14+

  In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with the instructor to paint in the “alla prima” technique. We will be painting an evening sunset. As a modern twist, acrylic paints will be used. All materials included.  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Date: Thursday 9/10 (1 session) 

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• WS-420 Paint & Print Patches (FA26)

  • Start
    September 11, 2026
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  • End
    September 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    12

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  Registration deadline: September 4
  Ages 16+

  Speak your truth or your mind or just that you like trees! Print it on a patch and then put that patch on something else! Create 4 patches and print a stack in this creative workshop! All materials included.

  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Fridays 9/11-9/18 (2 sessions)
  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  
  
  

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• C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26)

  • Start
    September 14, 2026
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  • End
    October 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    6

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  Registration deadline: September 7
  Ages 12-14
  
  Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

  Acrylics! Fast-drying fun! Come learn how to color mix, blend, layer, and many other techniques all while you are turned into a skilled acrylic artist! Creative paintings are just around the corner in this new class.  All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  
  

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• A-209 Woodland Watercolor (FA26)

  • Start
    September 15, 2026
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  • End
    October 20, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: September 8
  Ages 18+
  
  

  Time to take in the beauty of the forest leaves and the creatures that live among them. Focus will be on warm fall colors, color layering, and incorporating watercolor pencils, colored pencils, and ink to add fine details. Materials list below.
  
  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Dates: Tuesdays 9/15 - 10/20 (6 sessions)Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  
  Materials list:
  - Full set of watercolors in tubes
  - Several different sizes of watercolor brushes
  - Watercolor paper (any brand)
  - Pencil
  - Eraser
  - Masking tape
  - Very fine inking pens
  
  Watercolor pencils will be provided by instructor

  
  

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• A-224 Seasonal Diptych (FA26)

  • Start
    September 25, 2026
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  • End
    November 06, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    8

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  Registration deadline: September 18
  Ages 16+
  
  

  Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! Using reference photos (yours or mine), we’ll create two acrylic paintings: summer flowers and fall leaves. This class includes instruction on composition, drawing, and a step-by-step
  painting process. Materials list below
  
  Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

  Dates: Fridays 9/25 - 11/6 (6 sessions)
  No class 10/30
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  
  Materials list:
  - Two canvases of equal size. 16x20" recommended.
  - Recommended paint colors (I use Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics): Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, and Yellow Ochre/Yellow Oxide, and Sap Green.
  - A range of brush sizes, including one quite large 1.5-2in brush for background work (like you might get at a home improvement store). I tend to use bright brushes, but flats and filberts can also come in handy. Some small round brushes for details.
  - Palette paper in grey, such as Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette
  - Small misting spray bottle to moisten paint on a palette.
  

  
  

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• WS-534 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26)

  • When
    October 03, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: September 26
  Ages 18+
  
  Does this session not work for you? Check out the second session here!

  Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing,  texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Sheila Klotz

  Date: Saturday,  October 3 (1 session)
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• A-202 Beginner Acrylics (FA26)

  • Start
    October 05, 2026
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  • End
    November 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Registration deadline: September 28
  Ages 18+
  
  

  Want to dive into acrylic painting but find it to be a tricky medium? Come learn the basics of mixing, blending, and other techniques that will make your art top-notch.
  All materials included.   

  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Mondays 10/5 - 11/9 (6 sessions)
  Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  

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• A-208 Watercolor Basics (FA26)

  • Start
    October 07, 2026
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  • End
    November 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    9

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  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:

  -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

  
  
  

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• WSH-10 Emotional Wellness Month Workshop (FA26)

  • When
    October 10, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    12

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  Registration deadline: October 3

  Ages 10+

  Explore your inner landscape through the therapeutic power of art. We will discover meaningful colors to map out a personal palette for a reflective self-portrait. All materials included.

  Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday, 10/10
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26)

  • When
    October 10, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Registration deadline: October 3
  Ages 18+
  
  Does this session not work for you? Check out the earlier session here!

  Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing,  texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Sheila Klotz

  Date: Saturday,  October 10 (1 session)
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• A-310 Soft Pastels (FA26)

  • Start
    October 12, 2026
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  • End
    November 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  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

  
  

  
  

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• WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (FA26)

  • When
    October 17, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline: October 10

  Ages 14+
  
  Join us for a traditional Chinese art form that uses ink and brush to create expressive, often symbolic works on paper or silk. It emphasizes capturing the essence of a subject rather than strict realism.  We will be using traditional tools and materials. All materials included.

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  Date: Saturday,  October 17 (1 session)
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• A-211 Watercolor Painting (FA26)

  • Start
    October 26, 2026
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  • End
    November 30, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

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• A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26)

  • Start
    October 27, 2026
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  • End
    November 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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
  
  

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• A-228 Painting with Watercolor & Ink (FA26)

  • Start
    November 02, 2026
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  • End
    November 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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
  

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• A-203 Cozy Still Lifes (FA26)

  • Start
    November 03, 2026
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  • End
    December 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Registration deadline: October 27

  Ages 14+

  Create two cozy still life paintings in acrylic. We'll challenge ourselves with different textures like a shiny coffee mug versus a fuzzy blanket and practice our drawing skills using the grid method. Instructor will provide photo references but participants can also opt to use their own found images or set up and photograph their own personal objects at home! All materials included.

  Instructor: Cheryl Templeton 

  Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/15 (6 sessions)
  No class 11/24

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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• C-210 YA Watercolor (FA26)

  • Start
    November 03, 2026
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  • End
    December 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline: October 27
  Ages 13-16

  Come learn the basics of watercolor, from how to mix the colors you want to blending and painting techniques. Creative paintings are just around the corner in this fun new class.  All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/8 (6 sessions)
  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

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• A-227 Breaking Down the Elements: Landscape with the Half and Quarter Method (FA26)

  • Start
    November 03, 2026
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  • End
    December 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Registration deadline: October 27
  Ages 18+
  
  Landscape painting can be daunting, but once I learned this method, the world opened up! Using acrylic paints, learn how to break down and paint a landscape with ease. Bring 3-5 printed landscapes for reference, or use the ones available in class. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

  Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/8 (6 sessions)
  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  

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• A-223 Acrylic Palette Knife (FA26)

  • Start
    November 05, 2026
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  • End
    November 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

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• WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26)

  • When
    November 07, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    11

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  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

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• WS-220 Watercolor Cards (FA26)

  • When
    November 08, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  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: Susan Vincent

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

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• WS-221 Winter Slate Painting (FA26)

  • When
    November 18, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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

  
  

  
  

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• WS-222 Dreamy Watercolor Holiday Cards (FA26)

  • When
    November 21, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  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
  
  
  

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