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• WS-207 Palette Knife Acrylic Painting (FA25)

  • Start
    October 02, 2025
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  • End
    October 09, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  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 10/2 & 10/9

  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-215 Textured Animal Painting (FA25)

  • When
    October 11, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Ages 13+
  

  We will be focusing on the texture of animals using acrylic paint on leather like canvas. This surface really lends itself to creating wonderful fur and scales and it is very easy to do. The techniques we learn are great to try on boots, shoes and purses. Bring a hard copy animal photo. All materials included.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Date: Saturday, October 11
  Time: 1:00 am - 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-510 Paper Quilling (FA25)

  • Start
    October 15, 2025
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  • End
    October 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline: October 9
  
  Ages 14+
  

  Paper quilling has been used for centuries and is named for the feather quill the paper was rolled around. Modern tools make this much easier. Learn and practice the basic shapes, methods of rolling and shaping, and gluing pieces to form a floral design. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Maureen Newcamp

  Dates: Wednesdays 10/15 & 10/22
  Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
  
  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-214 Impressionist Acrylic Painting (FA25)

  • Start
    October 16, 2025
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  • End
    October 23, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 9

  Ages 14+

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

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  Dates: Thursdays 10/16 & 10/23

  2 sessions

  Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

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• WS-412 Fall Sweater Pumpkins! (FA25)

  • When
    October 18, 2025
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 11

  Ages 14+

  Let's make some fun fall pumpkins by recycling old sweaters! This is a great way to use and turn everyday items into fall decor! No sewing involved! All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Sheila Ann Klotz

  Date: Saturday 10/18
  1 session

  Time: 1:30 pm - 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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• WS-314 Pumpkin Zendoodles (FA25)

  • When
    October 19, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: October 12
  
  Ages 13+
  
  Join us for some mindful drawing that involves creating structured, repetitive patterns in a Zentangle-inspired form. The “zen” comes from the meditative qualities of the process, while “tangle” refers to the patterns created using simple, repetitive strokes. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Susan Vincent
  
  Date: Sunday, October 19
  Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 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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• WSH-10 German & Polish Heritage (FA25)

  • When
    October 25, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 18

  Ages 10+

  Come celebrate Polish and German heritage! We will be rendering the iconic Polish rooster, which is symbolic of strength, courage, and protection. The medium will be colored pencil on black paper. All materials included.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Date: Saturday 10/25
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-109 Clay Gingerbread House (FA25)

  • Start
    November 01, 2025
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  • End
    November 15, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 25

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Liven up your holiday decorations with a hand built ginger-bread 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

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 11/1 & 11/15

  2 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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-120 Mug Making & Coffee Tasting (FA25)

  • Start
    November 01, 2025
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  • End
    November 15, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Ages 18+

  Let's involve your tactile senses to slab build a clay mug and select a glaze to finish the mug. Now the real fun begins! At the 2nd class, use your new mug as we will dive into the world of coffee with a certified coffee master. Explore the journey from bean to cup of the most popular drink around the world. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of coffees (with food pairings) and learn about the "roast curve" while you find the perfect blend for you! All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero & Eva Pontoriero

  Date: Saturdays 11/1-11/15
  2 sessions

  Time: 2:00 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-410 Wet Felted Flowers (FA25)

  • Start
    November 05, 2025
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  • End
    November 12, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline: Oct 29

  Ages 16+

  Create a beautiful wool roving painting using wet felting techniques. Once dry, you will have the opportunity to embellish your creation with needle felting decorations and embroidery. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Wednesdays 11/5 & 11/12
  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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• WS-409 Wet Felted Landscapes (FA25)

  • Start
    November 19, 2025
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  • End
    November 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: November 12
  
  Ages 16+
  

  Create a unique fiber art landscape using traditional wet felting techniques and wool roving. When your landscape dries, you can add needle felted decorations and embroidery enhancements to complete it. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Wednesdays, November 19 & 26

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (2 sessions)

  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-122 Holiday Trees(FA25)

  • Start
    November 22, 2025
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  • End
    December 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration closes: November 15
  
  Ages 16+
  
  Add to your holiday and winter decor with these hand built clay trees. You will be able to make 2-3 trees of different sizes and textural finishes glazed to work with your decorations. A great addition to your gingerbread house!
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero
  
  Dates: Saturdays 11/22 & 12/13 
  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-501 Pysanky for the Holidays (FA25)

  • When
    November 22, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: November 15

  Ages 12+

  
  

  In anticipation of Spring and Easter, Pysanky are a tradition in Eastern Europe. This batik method of applying layers of beeswax and egg dye to the eggs creates intricate and beautiful designs. In this workshop, you will create up to three eggs (depending on the intricacy), and learn about the symbolism of the designs and colors. Hot wax is used in this class. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Saturday 11/22 Time: 1:00 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-508 Fused Glass Ornaments (FA25)

  • When
    December 06, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline: November 29

  Ages 12+

  Add some special handmade glass ornaments to your tree, use them as window decorations, or give them as a gift. Create 2-3 ornaments in this workshop using a variety of glass colors, frits and stringers. All materials included.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Saturday 12/6

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (FA25)

  • When
    December 06, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: November 29 Ages 12+

  Learn to create stunning fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. Beginner and experienced glass artists can make up to 8 pieces of wearable art. Class includes tips on the use of dichroic glass, layering glass, and using frits and stringers. You can create both full and tack fused pieces! All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday 12/6

  1 session

  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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