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• WS-111 Clay Gingerbread House (FA24)

  • Start
    November 23, 2024
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  • End
    December 07, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Nov 2

  Ages 16+

  Liven up your holiday decorations with a hand built gingerbread house made out of clay. We will be using templates, slabs, sprig molds, stamps, and shape cutters to create our "candy" decorated houses. The houses will be finished with a variety of colorful ceramic glazes making them irresistible. 
  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 11/23 & 12/7

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• A-125 Throw Down Challenge (WI25)

  • Start
    January 06, 2025
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  • End
    February 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline: Dec 30

  18+

  Are you obsessed with HBO's The Great Pottery Throw Down? Do you want to try some of the challenges yourself and learn how they are done? Take this class to test your wheel throwing skills and have some fun trying goofy challenges, just like on the show! Students MUST have completed a 6-week pottery class at the NHAC to register. All materials included.  

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  Dates: Mondays 1/6 - 2/17
  (no class 2/10)

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
  

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• A-101 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing - Wednesdays (WI25)

  • Start
    January 08, 2025
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  • End
    February 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 1

  Ages 18+

  There is a reason why we loved using our imaginations and getting our hands dirty as children. Creating is an integral part of every one of us! Join us for a fun, refreshing and completely judgement free class as we learn the basics of wheel throwing. Learn to make one-of-a-kind, unique to you mugs, bowls, and vases, while tapping into that inner-child and finding joy in getting your hands muddy again. While this class will be going over the basics, all levels are welcome. All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/8 - 2/19

  (no class 2/12)

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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.

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• A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 13, 2025
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  • End
    February 24, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 6

  Ages 16+

  All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing.  A raku firing will be scheduled if the class is interested. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Mondays 1/13 - 2/24

  (no class 2/17)

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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.
  

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• A-101.3 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing - Tuesdays (WI25)

  • Start
    January 14, 2025
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  • End
    February 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 7

  Ages 18+

  There is a reason why we loved using our imaginations and getting our hands dirty as children. Creating is an integral part of every one of us! Join us for a fun, refreshing and completely judgement free class as we learn the basics of wheel throwing. Learn to make one-of-a-kind, unique to you mugs, bowls, and vases, while tapping into that inner-child and finding joy in getting your hands muddy again. While this class will be going over the basics, all levels are welcome. All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 1/14 - 2/25

  (no class 2/18)

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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.

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• A-116 Clay and Glazes - Endless Possibilities (WI25)

  • Start
    January 18, 2025
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  • End
    March 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration Deadline: Jan 11

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Let's dig deeper into the relationship between clay, glazes, and underglazes. Explore different methods of decorating or finishing your pottery with glazes and underglazes. This class is for students with clay experience (wheel and/or handbuilding.) All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 1/18 - 3/1

  (no class 2/15)

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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.
  

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• WS-115 Clay Hummingbird Feeder (WI25)

  • Start
    January 18, 2025
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  • End
    February 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: Jan 11

  Ages 14+

  
  

  In this two-part workshop, you will handbuild a hummingbird feeder using pinching and slab construction. The second class will be spent glazing the feeder to make it colorful enough to attract hummingbirds. No previous clay experience needed. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 1/18 - 2/1

  (no class 1/25)

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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.
  

  
  

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• A-118 Animal Sculptures (WI25)

  • Start
    January 20, 2025
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  • End
    February 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: Jan 13

  Ages 13+

  Learn the solid build techniques to make a sculpture of an animal in a fun pose! Decorate with underglazes like never before. Previous handbuilding experience is helpful, but not necessary. Come with an animal in mind and a reference photo or two. All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 1/20 - 2/17

  (no class 2/10)

  4 sessions

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.

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• A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursday Evenings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 30, 2025
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  • End
    March 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 23

  Ages 16+

  
  

  All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing.  A raku firing will be scheduled if the class is interested. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays 1/30 - 3/13

  (no class 3/6)

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
  

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• WS-102 Write in Cuneiform (WI25)

  • When
    February 10, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline: Feb 3

  Ages 13+

  Come learn to read and write, on both paper and clay, in the world's oldest writing system: cuneiform! Come to class with a phrase that you want to press into a clay tablet, just like in ancient Mesopotamia.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  Date: Monday 2/10

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
  

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• WS-114 Sea Life Creatures out of Clay (WI25)

  • Start
    February 15, 2025
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  • End
    March 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Feb 8

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Delve into the depth of the ocean as we create our favorite sea life out of clay. We will be using handbuilding techniques to bring our creatures to life. Bring images of sea life you want to build to the first class. The second class will be spent adding color to your creations. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 2/15 - 3/1

  (no class 1/22)

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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.
  

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• A-101.2 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing MINI - Wednesdays (WI25)

  • Start
    March 05, 2025
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  • End
    April 02, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: Feb 26

  Ages 18+

  There is a reason why we loved using our imaginations and getting our hands dirty as children. Creating is an integral part of every one of us! Join us for a fun, refreshing and completely judgement free class as we learn the basics of wheel throwing. Learn to make one-of-a-kind, unique to you mugs, bowls, and vases, while tapping into that inner-child and finding joy in getting your hands muddy again. While this class will be going over the basics, all levels are welcome. All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 3/5 - 4/2

  (no class 3/26)

  4 sessions

  Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 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.
  

  
  

  
  

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