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• WS-212 Watercolor - Trees & Water (WI25)

  • When
    March 29, 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration deadline: March 26

  Ages 16+

  The morning will focus on the use of color, shape, value, and perspective. Basic drawing and demonstrations will be given along the way. The afternoon will focus on problem solving and project time. References of trees and water will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Students must have some knowledge of watercolor paints to attend. Students are responsible for their own supplies and encouraged to bring a lunch or snack. 

  Instructor: James Warmbrodt

  Date: Saturday 3/29

  1 session

  Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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

  
  

  Materials List: 

  - Paints and brushes: Bring what you have.

  - Paper: Please bring good quality.

  - Jar for water

  - Paper towels

  - Spray bottle

  - Pencil and eraser

  
  

  References will be available or you can bring your own for the project.

  
  

  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-211 Gyotaku Printing & Watercolor Painting Fusion (WI25)

  • When
    March 29, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 22

  Ages 16+

  Embark on a creative journey that merges the ancient art of Gyotaku printing with the expressive medium of watercolor painting. In this class you'll learn the ancient art of Gyotaku (fish printing) then add vibrant color and depth with watercolors. You'll learn how to blend washes, create luminous highlights and enhance your print with brush strokes. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Saturday 3/29

  1 session

  Time: 1:30 - 4:00 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-102 Yay! Clay! (SP25)

  • Start
    March 30, 2025
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  • End
    May 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 23

  Ages 13+

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

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Sundays 3/30 - 5/18

  (no class 4/20 & 5/11)

  6 sessions

  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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• A-209 Exploring Watercolors (SP25)

  • Start
    March 31, 2025
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  • End
    May 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

  Registration is closed

  
  Registration deadline: March 24

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Douglas Brown paints with a focus on controlled realism, and you can learn the secrets of his technique. Each class will start with a short demo of the subject of the week. Students will receive individual attention and will work at his or her own pace. Some watercolor knowledge recommended. 

  Materials list here. If you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Watercolor Kits are available through the NHAC - Order by registration deadline.

  If you regularly attend this class, please note there has been a time change. 

  
  

  Instructor: Douglas Brown

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 3/31 - 5/5

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:30 am  - 1:30 pm New time!

  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-201 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SP25)

  • Start
    April 01, 2025
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  • End
    May 06, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 25

  Ages 18+

  Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo/picture to paint. Each class includes demos and individual instruction. 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: 

  Oil Kit

  Acrylic Kit

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/1 - 5/6

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 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-202 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SP25)

  • Start
    April 02, 2025
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  • End
    May 07, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 26
  Please note: Ages 21+

  Explore oil and/or acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine. It's optional, but you can bring your favorite wine to share. 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/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:
  

  Oil Kit

  Acrylic Kit

  
  

  Materials List

  
  

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/2 - 5/7

  6 sessions

  Time: 6:30 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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• WS-514 Gelli Printing and Collage (SP25)

  • Start
    April 03, 2025
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  • End
    April 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 27
  

  Ages 16+

  Master the fundamentals of Gelli printing. Under expert guidance, explore color, texture, and learn essential papermaking skills. Embrace experimentation and creative exploration to push boundaries and integrate Gelli printing into your practice. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Date: Thursdays 4/3 & 4/10
  2 sessions

  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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• A-127 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing - Afternoon (SP25)

  • Start
    April 04, 2025
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  • End
    May 16, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: March 28

  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: Fridays 4/4 - 5/16

  (no class 5/9)

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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-128 Mud as Medicine: Beginner Wheel Throwing - Evenings (SP25)

  • Start
    April 04, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 16, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  Registration deadline: March 28

  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: Fridays 4/4 - 5/16

  (no class 5/9)

  6 sessions

  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-204 Beginner Painting for Adults (SP25)

  • Start
    April 05, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 03, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline:  March 29

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Consider taking A-204.2 if this class is full!

   

  During this 4 week course, students will learn the different paint styles and how to work with acrylic or oil paint. The class will focus on blending paint and the beginning phases of perspective in a painting.

  
  

   

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 4/5 - 5/3

  4 sessions 

  NO CLASS ON 4/19

  Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

  
  

  Materials List:

  
  

  For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

  - Titanium White

  - Mars Black

  - Raw Umber

  - Burnt Sienna

  - Alizarin Crimson

  - Naphthol Crimson

  - Cobalt Blue

  - Phthalocyanine Blue

  - Yellow Ochre

  - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue

  
  

  For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

  - Angled

  - Flat

  - Filbert

  - Round

  
  

  Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.

  
  

  If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

  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-504 Creative Writing Basics; Journaling (SP25)

  • Start
    April 05, 2025
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  • End
    May 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline:  March 29

  Ages 18+ 

  
  

  Expressing ourselves through writing is one of the most powerful and easily accessible tools to tap into our creativity. There is no secret to being a writer; simply believe in yourself and know that you alone can offer your point of view.  All levels welcome. Bring your journal, notebook, or laptop. 

  
  

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays, 4/5 - 5/10

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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-209 Watercolor Fundamentals: Wash Control (SP25)

  • When
    April 06, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline: March 31

  Ages 16+

  Whether you are just starting out or looking to hone existing skills, this workshop offers tools to help you gain more control in your work.  We will learn basic watercolor physics, practice 3 foundational wash techniques and learn to avoid the watercolorist's most common pitfall.

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

  
  

  Date: Sunday 4/6

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

  Materials:

  The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring what you have. You will get the best experience out of the workshop if your materials are fairly similar. This is also a decent starting kit for watercolor painting in general.

  I recommend shopping online at Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, or Jerry's Artarama, as they will have the best prices. Alternatively, you should be able to find these supplies on Amazon or at any art supply store.

  Feel free to contact the art center if you have questions.

  • Large round watercolor brush (such as size 12).
  • 11"x14" sheet of 100% cotton cold or rough press watercolor paper. Although it can be pricey, quality watercolor paper will make wash control significantly easier. I usually use Arches cold press 140 lb paper. For the best value, purchase a full sheet (22"x30") and I can show you how to tear it down to the desired size.
  • Watercolor mixing palette.
  • Pencil and eraser.
  • 1" roll of masking or painter's tape.
  • Watercolor paint in the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). Pans work just fine, but tubes provide more paint for the price, and may be squeezed into empty pans to dry. For example:
  • • Indian Yellow (a warm yellow)
    • Pyrrol Scarlet (a warm red)
    • Cobalt Blue (a neutral blue)

  For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

  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-302 Grisaille with Colored Pencils (SP25)

  • When
    April 06, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

  Registration deadline: March 30

  Ages 14+

  Grisaille, developed during the Renaissance, is a process by which the toning of a drawing is completed prior to adding the color. The use of this technique allows the artist to refine the form prior to dealing with the application of piment, which ultimately improves the finished product and reduces time for completion.  Materials list below.

  
  

  Instructor: Jeanne Perrier 

  Date: Sunday 4/6

  (1 session)

  Time: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

  
  

  Click here for materials list.

  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-523 Beginner Book Binding; Paper Folds to Simple Sewn Books(SP25)

  • Start
    April 06, 2025
  •  
  • End
    April 13, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: March 30

  Ages 18+

  Also consider the second session!

  
  

  Learn how to make beautiful, artistic books that can become journals, sketchbooks, albums and more. This is not a scrapbooking class. Beginner Bookbinding will explain what tools are necessary, what's nice to have and what will work for books. You'll learn how to determine what materials to use and how to handle them. Basic paper folding, building a punching cradle and simple sewn books will all be covered.  You will leave with books, handouts and both local and online resources for future projects. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Lily Hoy
  

  
  

  Dates: Sundays 4/6 & 4/13

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 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-211 Watercolor Painting (SP25)

  • Start
    April 07, 2025
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  • End
    May 12, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration Deadline: April 2

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Unleash your creativity while spending a relaxing evening painting.  We will explore the possibilities and challenges which watercolors present as we use different techniques to depict a variety of subjects.  Instructor will five a demonstration each week and provide individual attention. All skill levels welcome.  Materials list below or bring supplies you have. Watercolor Kits available through the NHAC - order by the registration deadline.

  Instructor: James Warmbrodt

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/7 - 5/12

  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

  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-208 Watercolor Basics (SP25)

  • Start
    April 09, 2025
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  • End
    May 14, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline:  April 2

  Ages 16+

   

  Painting with watercolors is such a fluid and exciting process. We will explore the unique qualities of watercolors as we create our paintings. All skill levels welcome as we review the supplies and processes to complete works of art. Students will be able to work along with the instructor, as well as work on individual projects. We will master a variety of watercolor techniques. 

  Materials list below.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/9 - 5/14

  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

  
  

  Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

  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-216 Renoir Florals (SP25)

  • Start
    April 09, 2025
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  • End
    April 23, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Registration deadline: April 2

  Ages 16+

  
  

  In this 3 week class, we will explore the Impressionist style of Renoir and his floral paintings. We will create a floral painting in the impressionist style using both brushes and painting knives.  Bring your acrylic or oil painting supplies and a 16 x 20 canvas. Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/9 - 4/23

  3 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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• WS-524 Beginner Figure Modeling (SP25)

  • Start
    April 11, 2025
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  • End
    April 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Registration deadline:  April 4

  Ages 18+

   

  Also consider the second session!

  
  

  In this workshop you will learn about the basics of becoming a figure model.  You will have the chance to experience being the model as well as being the artist drawing the model. Important information about the figurative arts will be covered including the professionalism of the industry, the dos and don'ts and how to get started. All materials included. 

   

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

   

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Fridays 4/11 & 4/18

  2 sessions 

  Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 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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• WS-522 Mapping your Imaginary World (SP25)

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: April 5

  Ages 12+

  
  

  Also consider the second session!

  This workshop starts with a brainstorming session to spark our imaginations and gather ideas about our imaginary worlds. Then we will practice basic map drawing techniques before using ink and watercolors to put it all together. With your map, you could plan a tabletop campaign, flesh out a story setting, or simply explore your own creativity. Watercolors, brushes and artboards will be supplied. Please bring pencils, waterproof pens and erasures. 

  
  

  Instructor: Amanda Zimmerman

  
  

  Dates: Saturday 4/12

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 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-506 Fused Glass Wave (SP25)

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline April 5

  Ages 18+

  In this workshop, we will be using the fused glass to create a sculptural form. We will place and layer a variety of glass on the kiln shelf to create a wave, the wind, a flame or another sculptural shape. The glass will be tack fused to retain the three-dimensional aspect of

  the glass. A small stand will be provided for display.  All materials included

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday 4/12

  1 session

  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-210 Watercolor Fundamentals: Color Mixing (SP25)

  • When
    April 13, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline: April 6

  Ages 16+

  In this focused workshop, we will explore color mixing and color theory so that you can feel confident in creating harmonious and intentional color palettes in your work.  See the color wheel in a whole new way and discover the full spectrum of hues you can create using only three pigments. 

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

  Date: Sunday, 4/13

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

  Materials:

  The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring what you have.

  I recommend shopping online at Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, or Jerry's Artarama, as they will have the best prices. Alternatively, you should be able to find these supplies on Amazon or at any art supply store.

  Feel free to contact the art center if you have questions.

  • Watercolor brush. A 1/2" flat brush works well, or around a size 10 round.
  • 11"x14" sheet watercolor paper.
  • Watercolor mixing palette.
  • Pencil and eraser.
  • Watercolor paint in the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). Pans work just fine, but tubes provide more paint for the price, and may be squeezed into empty pans to dry. For example:
  • • Indian Yellow (a warm yellow)
    • Pyrrol Scarlet (a warm red)
    • Cobalt Blue (a neutral blue)

  For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

  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-4 April Scottish Heritage Month Workshop: (SP25)

  • When
    April 13, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Registration deadline: April 6

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Weave Your Own Tartan Plaid Square! Join us for a fun and creative class where you'll learn the steps to weave a beautiful tartan plaid square! Using a simple square frame, a large eye needle and 3 colors of yarn, you'll discover the techniques to create classic plaid patterns.  Perfect for adding a person touch to your projects or gifts.  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Deb Tobin

  
  

  Date: Sunday 4/13

  Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

  
  

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• A-310 Soft Pastels (SP25)

  • Start
    April 14, 2025
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  • End
    May 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline: April 7

  Ages 16+

  
  

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/14 - 5/19

  6 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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• WS-203 Acrylic Abstract Painting (SP25)

  • Start
    April 17, 2025
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  • End
    April 24, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline: April 10
  

  Ages 16+

  Discover the freedom of abstract expressionism in acrylic painting.  Explore the boundless possibilities of form, color and texture as you create dynamic compositions that engage the imagination.  Through guided exercises and experimentation, learn to harness the spontaneity of the acrylic medium to convey emotions and ideas. Both beginners and experienced painters will find a supportive environment for exploration and growth. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Thursdays 4/17 & 4/24

  2 sessions

  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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• A-508 Pyrography 101 (SP25)

  • Start
    April 17, 2025
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  • End
    May 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Registration deadline: April 10

  Ages 14+

  
  

  Learn the process of wood burning; aka pyrography, from start to finish; including sanding and final touches.  After completing this course, students will be able to prepare surfaces meant to be burned and carry out a project in a safe manner. All materials included. 

  
  

  Instructor: Nikki Pena

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays 4/17 - 5/22

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 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-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursday Evenings (SP25)

  • Start
    April 17, 2025
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  • End
    May 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: April 10

  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 4/17 - 5/29

  (no class 5/22)

  6 sessions

  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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• WS-116 Clay Flowers (SP25)

  • Start
    April 19, 2025
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  • End
    May 03, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: April 12

  Ages 16+

  
  

  As the spring flowers burst forth and bloom we will use their beauty as inspiration to create flowers out of clay. Wek one of this two part workshop will use handbuilding techniques to form the flowers. Week two will focus on adding color with the glazes and underglazes.   All materials included. 

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 4/19 & 5/3

  (no class  4/26)

  2 sessions

  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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• A-124 Just Raku (SP25)

  • Start
    April 19, 2025
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  • End
    May 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration deadline: April 12

  Ages 18+ 

  Fire! Smoke! Drama! Instant Gratification! That's what Raku pottery is all about.  This three week course will focus on wheel and hand building raku pieces that will be fired during the last class out back in our raku kiln. Please note, Raku pottery is not food safe; these are decorative only pieces.  All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays, 4/19 - 5/10

  (3 sessions)

  Time:  1:00 - 3:00

  NO CLASS MAY 3

  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 (SP25)

  • Start
    April 21, 2025
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  • End
    June 02, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration deadline: April 14

  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 4/21 - 6/2

  (no class 5/26)

  6 sessions

  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-521 Fused Glass Suncatcher (SP25)

  • When
    April 26, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  April 19

  Ages  16+

  Use the beautiful colors of fused glass to create a unique sun catcher for your window. You will learn how to cut and arrange the glass to make a design.  The suncatcher will be tack fused with a hanger and ready to display.  All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Date: Saturday 4/26

  1 session

  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 Throwing Planters - Saturdays (SP25)

  • Start
    April 26, 2025
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  • End
    May 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline: April 19

  Ages 18+

  Join us for a 2 session workshop where we create planters with attached drain plates for our green-leafed friends. Learn how to throw various sizes and then glaze them to make them uniquely yours.  Students MUST have wheel throwing experience and MUST have completed a 6 week pottery class at NHAC to register. All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 4/26 & 5/10

  (no class 5/3)

  2 sessions

  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-312 Realism Made Simple (SP25)

  • Start
    April 27, 2025
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  • End
    May 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline: April 20

  Ages 18+

  Sometimes, the word REALISM can strike fear into the hearts of new artists.  Fear not! Realism can be simple and easy. In this class you will be guided through a new and fun way of drawing. You'll leave with beautiful pieces and a new skill you can always use. Bring smooth sketch paper and a variety pack of 4b/2b/2h pencils.  

  
  

  Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod

  
  

  Dates: Sundays 4/27 - 5/18

  4 sessions

  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 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-112 Advanced Wheel Throwing (SP25)

  • Start
    April 28, 2025
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  • End
    June 09, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline:  April 21

  Ages 18+

  Don't worry, it's not actually that advanced. Come learn how to make some more challenging forms on the wheel such as bottles, jars with lids, and more with this class! Also learn to use underglazes and glazes in various ways to make stunning surface designs. Students must have previously completed a 6 week pottery course at NHAC. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/28 - 6/9

  (no class 6/2)

  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-215 Frankenthaler Landscape (SP25)

  • Start
    April 30, 2025
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  • End
    May 14, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    0

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  Registration deadline: April 23

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Helen Frankenthaler was a contemporary American artist working in the abstract, color field style. She turned landscapes into design composition, with a focus on color relationships and design principles.  Bring an landscape reference, your painting supplies and a 16 x 20 canvas and will will turn your landscapes into abstract compositions.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/30 - 5/14

  3 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-303 Beginner Constructive Drawing (SP25)

  • Start
    April 30, 2025
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  • End
    June 04, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline: April 23

  Ages 16+

   

  "What I have not drawn, I have never really seen." - Frederick Franck

  
  

  Constructive Drawing is an approach that helps an artist to develop their "drawing brain" by cultivating an intuitive understanding of 3-dimensional form. Over the course of six weeks, students will practice seeing in three dimensions, learn the process of construction, and work individually with the instructor toward their goals. All experience levels are welcome—beginners can work on mastering fundamentals and more experienced students can build on their existing skills.  Materials list below. 

  
  

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 4/30 - 6/4

  6 sessions 

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Materials:

  The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring whatever materials you have or you enjoy using.

  • Pencil (mechanical or traditional)
  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • White plastic eraser
  • Kneaded eraser

  For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

  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-202 Loose Impressionist Watercolor (SP25)

  • Start
    May 01, 2025
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  • End
    May 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: Jan 30
  

  Ages 16+

  In this class, you'll explore techniques that emphasize capturing the essence of your subject matter rather than precise details. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you'll learn to create vibrant and atmospheric paintings that evoke mood and emotion. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Thursdays 5/1 & 5/8

  2 sessions

  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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• A-406.2 Landscape Weaving (SP25)

  • Start
    May 01, 2025
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  • End
    May 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: April 24

  Ages 14+
  

  This class explores a new way of creating landscapes with yarn. A pre-drilled picture frame with warp cords will be provided and you will learn a variety of weaving techniques and ways to work with fiber to create a unique landscape picture. Bring a metal yarn needle and various yarns to class.

  Instructor: Ruthann Farinacci

  Tuesdays 5/1 - 5/29

  4 sessions 

  NO CLASS 5/22

  Time: 6:30 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-217 The Science of Watercolor (SP25)

  • Start
    May 02, 2025
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  • End
    June 06, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline:  April 25

  Ages 16+

   

  Watercolor is a luminous, challenging, and rewarding medium.  Its apparent unpredictability can be both intriguing and frustrating; but there is a science behind the magic! Come study watercolor physics and learn valuable techniques and work individually with the instructor to develop your practice. All levels welcome.

   

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

   

  Dates: Fridays 5/2 - 6/6

  6 sessions 

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

  Materials:

  The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring what you have. This is also a decent starting kit for watercolor painting in general.

  I recommend shopping online at Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, or Jerry's Artarama, as they will have the best prices. Alternatively, you should be able to find these supplies on Amazon or at any art supply store.

  Feel free to contact the art center if you have questions.

  • Large round watercolor brush (such as size 12).
  • Medium round watercolor brush (such as size 8).
  • Small round watercolor brush (such as size 2).
  • Cold or rough press watercolor paper, preferably 100% cotton. Although it can be pricey, quality watercolor paper will make wash control significantly easier. I usually use Arches cold press 140 lb paper. For the best value, purchase in full sheets (22"x30") and I can show you how to tear it down to the desired size.
  • Watercolor mixing palette.
  • Water jar. I often use a cleaned-out pasta sauce jar.
  • Pencil and eraser.
  • 1" roll of masking or painter's tape.
  • Watercolor paint in at least the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). Pans work just fine, but tubes provide more paint for the price, and may be squeezed into empty pans to dry. For example:
  • • Indian Yellow (a warm yellow)
    • Pyrrol Scarlet (a warm red)
    • Cobalt Blue (a neutral blue)

  For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

  
  

  Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

  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-211 Gyotaku Printing & Watercolor Painting Fusion (SP25)

  • Start
    May 03, 2025
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  • End
    May 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Registration deadline: April 26

  Ages 16+

  Embark on a creative journey that merges the ancient art of Gyotaku printing with the expressive medium of watercolor painting. In this class you'll learn the ancient art of Gyotaku (fish printing) then add vibrant color and depth with watercolors. You'll learn how to blend washes, create luminous highlights and enhance your print with brush strokes. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Saturday 5/3 & 5/10

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:30 - 3:30 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-511.2 Beginner Story Boarding (SP25)

  • Start
    May 06, 2025
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  • End
    June 03, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: April 29

  Ages 18+

  
  

  The art of storyboarding! Come learn the basics of storyboards by planning a scene and translating it to paper. Storyboarding helps to tell a story, develop characters or even use in computer animation. Bring 8 1/2 x 11 sketchbook (or larger) pencils, drawing materials and a ruler. 

  
  

  Instructor: Elyse Dover

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/3

  5 sessions

  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-204.2 Beginner Painting for Adults (SP25)

  • Start
    May 10, 2025
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  • End
    May 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline:  May 3

  Ages 18+

   

  During this 4 week course, students will learn the different paint styles and how to work with acrylic or oil paint. The class will focus on blending paint and the beginning phases of perspective in a painting.

   

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

   

  Dates: Saturdays 5/10 - 5/31

  4 sessions 

  Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

  
  

  Materials List:

  
  

  For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

  - Titanium White

  - Mars Black

  - Raw Umber

  - Burnt Sienna

  - Alizarin Crimson

  - Naphthol Crimson

  - Cobalt Blue

  - Phthalocyanine Blue

  - Yellow Ochre

  - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue

  
  

  For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

  - Angled

  - Flat

  - Filbert

  - Round

  
  

  Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.

  
  

  If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

  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-513 Traditional Chinese Brush Painting (SP25)

  • Start
    May 15, 2025
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  • End
    May 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Registration deadline: May 8
  

  Ages 16+

  Come learn about traditional techniques of Chinese brush painting. You will learn about Chinese ink, rice paper, color, texture, composition and the aesthetic principles of Chinese brush painting. Through hands-on practice, you will develop technical skills such as loading the brush with ink and water and dry and wet brush stroke control. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: 5/15 & 5/22

  2 sessions

  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-522.2 Mapping your Imaginary World (SP25)

  • When
    May 17, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: May 10

  Ages 12+

  
  

  This workshop starts with a brainstorming session to spark our imaginations and gather ideas about our imaginary worlds. Then we will practice basic map drawing techniques before using ink and watercolors to put it all together. With your map, you could plan a tabletop campaign, flesh out a story setting, or simply explore your own creativity. Watercolors, brushes and artboards will be supplied. Please bring pencils, waterproof pens and erasures. 

  
  

  Instructor: Amanda Zimmerman

  
  

  Dates: Saturday 5/17

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 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-5 May Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Workshop: (SP25)

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: May 11

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Legends say that shadow puppetry originated over two thousand years algo in China during the Han Dynasty. Shadow puppet shows were used in family and community celebrations such as weddings and funerals.  Many of the provinces of China each had their unique way creating the shadow puppets. Come join us and learn this ancient Chinese art form. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Elise Neill

  
  

  Date: Sunday 5/18

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

  
  

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• WS-526 Pages & Projects: Decoupage for Book Lovers (SP25)

  • When
    May 21, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Registration deadline: May 14

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Love reading and decorating? We will be using the decoupage technique (decorating objects by gluing paper) using book pages to craft beautiful projects! One canvas and many books will be provided. You are welcome to bring any other bases or books to decorate. See the materials list below for optional add-ons.

  
  

  Instructor: Skylar Rodgers
  

  
  

  Dates: Wednesday 5/21

  1 session

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

  Optional Materials List:

  - Your own book. Have a book that is special to you and you don’t mind ripping pages? Bring it in for your project! Random books will be provided.

  - Your own base. One canvas will be provided for class, however, this is your chance to get creative! Some examples of bases include laptop cases, phone cases, vases, jars, flower pots, frames, and/or anything flat and sturdy enough to adhere paper to. The possibilities are endless! This is recommended.

  
  

  

  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-120 Clay Garden Totems (SP25)

  • Start
    May 21, 2025
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  • End
    June 11, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 14

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Every garden needs a clay garden totem to watch over the beautiful flowers and plants. You will design and create a themed totem using hand building techniques.  The totem will consist of 4-5 elements that will be glazed and stacked on a metal rod for your garden. Themes might be geometric forms, birds, animals, etc.  All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 5/21 &  6/11

  (no class  6/4)

  3 sessions

  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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• WS-524.2 Beginner Figure Modeling (SP25)

  • Start
    May 23, 2025
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  • End
    May 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  May 16

  Ages 18+

   

  In this workshop you will learn about the basics of becoming a figure model.  You will have the chance to experience being the model as well as being the artist drawing the model. Important information about the figurative arts will be covered including the professionalism of the industry, the dos and don'ts and how to get started. All materials included. 

   

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

   

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Fridays 5/23 & 5/30

  2 sessions 

  Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 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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• WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife (SP25)

  • Start
    May 29, 2025
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  • End
    June 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 22
  

  Ages 16+

  Explore acrylic painting with the pallet knife technique. Learn to wield the knife confidently, creating bold textures and vibrant colors. Dive into color theory and composition principles to convey your artistic vision effectively. All materials included. 

  
  

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  Date: Thursdays 5/29 & 6/5

  2 sessions

  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-523.2 Beginner Book Binding; Paper Folds to Simple Sewn Books(SP25)

  • Start
    June 01, 2025
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  • End
    June 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 25

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Learn how to make beautiful, artistic books that can become journals, sketchbooks, albums and more. This is not a scrapbooking class. Beginner Bookbinding will explain what tools are necessary, what's nice to have and what will work for books. You'll learn how to determine what materials to use and how to handle them. Basic paper folding, building a punching cradle and simple sewn books will all be covered.  You will leave with books, handouts and both local and online resources for future projects. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Lily Hoy
  

  
  

  Dates: Sundays 6/1 & 6/8

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 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-106 Clay Fairy or Gnome House (SP25)

  • Start
    June 04, 2025
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  • End
    June 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline: May 28

  Ages 16+

  Where will the garden elves and fairies live? In your hand built enchanted garden, of course! In this 2 week class, you will make a fairy house and all the accessories out of clay.   Pieces will be glazed at the second class. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays, 6/4 & 6/18

  (no class 6/11)

  2 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• WS-118 Clay Paint Palette Workshop (SP25)

  • When
    June 05, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 29

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Add a personal touch to your painting adventure with a handbuilt ceramic palette and a water cup with a brush holder.  No experience needed as we will use clay slabs to make the items in this 2 hour workshop. The pieces will be finished with a clear glaze by NHAC staff. Bring your 2 favorite brushes to the workshops. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Thursday 6/5

  
  

  1 session

  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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• WS-518 Watercolor Pendant Art (SP25)

  • When
    June 12, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: June 5

  Ages 16+

  Let's make some wearable art! We will be painting with watercolors to make these fun and one-of-a-kind original pendants to wear and share. They make lovely handmade gifts that your friends and family will love. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  
  

  Date: Thursday 6/12

  1 session

  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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