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• A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26)

  • Start
    April 16, 2026
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  • End
    May 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: April 9

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

  No class 5/21

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  
  

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

  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 (SP26)

  • Start
    April 20, 2026
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  • End
    June 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline April 13

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

  (No class 5/25)

  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-125 Throw Down Challenge (SP26)

  • Start
    April 20, 2026
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  • End
    June 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: April 13

  18+

  Would you like to try some of the challenges from The Great Pottery Throw Down for yourself and learn how they are done? Join us and test your wheel throwing skills while having fun learning and trying some goofy challenges. This session has new challenges that aren’t even from the show! Students must have completed a 6 week pottery class at NHAC to participate. All materials included.  

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (no class 5/25)

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

  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-102.2 Yay! Clay! (SP26)

  • Start
    April 20, 2026
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  • End
    June 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: April 19

  Ages 13+

  
  

  This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

  No class 5/25

  
  

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

  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-102 Yay! Clay! (SP26)

  • Start
    April 21, 2026
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  • End
    June 02, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: April 14

  Ages 13+

  
  

  This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/21 - 6/2 (6 sessions)

  No class 5/26

  
  

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

  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-115 The Art of Glazing (SP26)

  • Start
    April 24, 2026
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  • End
    June 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: April 17

  Ages 18+
  

  
  

  Join us for a project based class where we explore techniques for creating specific glazing effects using a variety of paint on glazes. The projects will be presented as both wheel thrown and hand built, so wheel experience is not necessary. As a bonus, you will use specific glazing brushes which are yours to keep! All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  Dates: Fridays 4/24 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

  No class 5/22 and 6/5

  Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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-105 Insects out of Clay (SP26)

  • Start
    May 09, 2026
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  • End
    May 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline May 2

  Ages 16+

  Many insects are very colorful with beautiful patterns on their bodies and wings. Let's create a clay sculpture of your favorite insect. It can be free standing or hang on the wall. Bring several images of your insect to the first class. Think bugs, beetles, butterflies, moths, bees, etc.)

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturdays 5/9 & 5/23 (2 sessions) No class 5/16 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter. 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-117 Planters Workshop (SP26)

  • Start
    May 22, 2026
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  • End
    June 05, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: May 15

  Ages 18+

  Jump into spring with some gorgeous handmade planters made with your own sense of pizzazz! Learn how to throw planters with attached drip plates. This is a wheel throwing workshop, so some wheel experience is necessary. You must be able to throw a small cylinder and/or small bowl.All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Fridays 5/22 & 6/5 (2 sessions)

  No class 5/29

  Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

  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-124 Just Raku and Pit Fire (SP26)

  • Start
    May 23, 2026
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  • End
    June 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: May 16

  Ages 16+ 

  Fire and smoke provide the magic for our Raku and Pit Fired pottery. We will explore the range of Raku techniques and expand the effects of our pit fired pieces through burnishing, chemical additions and saggar firing. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 5/23 - 6/13 (3 sessions)

  No class 6/6
  
  

  Times
  5/23 & 5/30: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  6/13: 1:00-5:00 pm

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

  
  

  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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• WSH-6 Pride Month (SU26)

  • When
    June 14, 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: June 7

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Come join us for a family friendly work-shop celebrating Pride month. Learn about the colors represented in the rain-bow and paint a piece of pottery you can take home the same day!
  
  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  Date: Sunday, 6/14 (1 session)
  Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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• C-113 Fired Up! (SU26)

  • Start
    June 17, 2026
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  • End
    July 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: June 10

  Ages 14-17

  Let’s get Fired Up and make some super funky, functional pottery! In this class we will be making things you use on a daily basis. Think pitchers, “blates” (bowl plates), coasters, strainers, food bowls for pets, chip and dip bowls, butter dish and whatever else you can think of. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Lily Grbach

  Dates: Wednesdays, 6/17 - 7/22 (5 sessions) No Class 7/15
  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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• WS-126 Clay Curio (SU26)

  • When
    June 27, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Registration deadline:  June 20

  Ages 16+

  In this one day intensive workshop you will design and build a clay curio for your special finds. You can build a wall curio or a free-standing one. You will select a glaze color that the staff will glaze and fire for you. Bring a lunch. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday 6/27 (1 session)
  Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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• A-102 Yay! Clay! (SU26)

  • Start
    June 29, 2026
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  • End
    August 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: June 22

  Ages 13+

  
  

  This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 6/29 - 8/10 (6 sessions)

  No class 8/3
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• A-131 Thrown and Altered (SU26)

  • Start
    June 30, 2026
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  • End
    August 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: June 23

  Ages 18+

  Want to spice up your wheel thrown forms? In this class, learn how to re-shape, dart, carve, and combine forms to make them more interesting; both for function and pizazz! Students must have previously completed a 6 week pottery course at NHAC. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Katie Botterman
  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 6/30 - 8/11 (6 sessions)

  No class 8/4
  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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• A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26)

  • Start
    July 02, 2026
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  • End
    August 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: June 25

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Thursdays 7/2 - 8/13 (6 sessions)

  (No class 8/6)

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26)

  • Start
    July 06, 2026
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  • End
    August 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: June 29

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/17 (6 sessions)

  (No class 8/10)

  Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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• A-128 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing (SU26)

  • Start
    July 10, 2026
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  • End
    August 21, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: July 3

  Ages 18+

  In this class you will learn the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxing, no pressure environment with the added bonus of creating specific items you will want to use every day. Projects will accommodate both beginner and intermediate students, but you are also free to express you own creativity. Come have fun with us and get your hands muddy! All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  Dates: Fridays 7/10 - 8/21 (6 sessions)

  (no class 8/14)

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

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• A-139 Clay Additions (SU26)

  • Start
    July 15, 2026
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  • End
    August 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline:  July 8

  Ages 18+

  Do you want to take your pottery experience to a whole new level? Come experiment with us by adding a variety of mate-rials to your clay pieces giving them texture and unique elements. Some materials we will use include slate, nails and vermiculite. Previous pottery experience is recommended. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Wednesdays, 7/15 - 8/12 (4 sessions) No Class 8/5
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• A-138 Sunday Clay (SU26)

  • Start
    July 19, 2026
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  • End
    August 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: July 12

  Ages 18+

  Join us on Sundays to learn the basics or keep advancing your pottery skills on the wheel. Come with your ideas and let’s learn together. This class will be a free form structure that will adapt to the interests and goals of the students, both individually and as a group. Experience is recommended but not required. All materials included.

  Instructor: Laura Schnarrenberger

  Dates: Sundays, 7/19 - 8/16 (4 sessions)
  No Class 8/9
  Time: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

  
  

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• WS-125 Rustic Bell Wind Chime (SU26)

  • Start
    July 25, 2026
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  • End
    August 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: July 18

  Ages 16+ 

  Using a variety of stamps, you will form three larger shapes and several smaller shapes or balls. The pieces will be enhanced with underglazes to give them a weathered look. The finished wind chime will be arranged on wire with assorted glass beads and a large metal bell at the bottom. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Saturdays, 7/25 & 8/8 (2 sessions)
  No Class 8/1
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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• A-124 Just Raku & Pit Fire (SU26)

  • Start
    July 25, 2026
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  • End
    August 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  Registration deadline: July 18

  Ages 18+ 

  Fire and smoke provide the magic for our Raku and Pit Fired pottery. We will explore the range of Raku techniques and expand the effects of our pit fired pieces through burnishing, chemical additions and saggar firing. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 7/25 - 8/15 (3 sessions)

  No class 8/8
  
  

  Times
  7/25 & 8/1: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  8/15: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  
  

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