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Featured artist: Dick Hildebrand

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Check out these one- or two-day workshops! It is always worth it to fit some time for creativity into your busy schedule. (Plus, it is a great way to try out a new medium.)

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Workshops

  • WSH-10 Emotional Wellness Month Workshop (FA26)

    • October 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
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    Registration deadline: October 3

    Ages 10+

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

    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

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


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  • WSC-403 Teen Crochet Wrist Wallet (FA26)

    • October 10, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
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    Registration deadline: October 3
    Ages 13-17

    Need an accessory to hold your cash or cards? Crochet your own bracelet wallet with beaded embellishments in this workshop. All levels welcome, beginner or advanced. Bring your favorite yarn color and hook (3.75 mm preferred) or use our supplies. Decorative beads will be provided, or you can also make your own during the workshop. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Elise Neill

    Date: Saturday 10/10 (1 session)
    Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm


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  • WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (FA26)

    • October 17, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
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    Registration deadline: October 10

    Ages 14+

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

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

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


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  • WS-415 Textile Moths (FA26)

    • October 25, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: Oct 18

    Ages 14+

    By the end of this workshop you will have created a larger-than-life textile sculpture of a moth using fabric, beads, and embroidery thread. You will construct the soft, stuffed body and add the embellished wings to it to create your own unique fiber arts piece. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Date: Sunday 10/25 (1 session)

    Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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  • WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26)

    • November 07, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 2
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    Registration deadline: October 31

    Ages 10+


    Discover how the birch tree got its stripes through a captivating Ojibwe folktale. Students will then bring the story to life by painting their own acrylic birch masterpiece. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday, 11/7

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  • WS-316 Celestial Suns (FA26)

    • November 07, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
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    Registration deadline: October 31

    Ages 16+

    Join us while we learn how to render a beautiful autumn sun character in pastels using minimal colors and minimal effort! You will also learn different texturizing and blending techniques. All skill levels welcome!  All materials included.

    Instructor: Susan Vincent

    Date: Saturday 11/7 (1 session)

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • WS-220 Watercolor Cards (FA26)

    • November 08, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
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    Registration deadline: November 4

    Ages 12+

    Design and paint your own festive greeting cards using simple watercolor techniques suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. Bring your creativity and good cheer. Materials list below.

    Instructor: Susan Vincent

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


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    • WS-122 Winter Trees, Gnomes, & Santas (FA26)

      • November 14, 2026
      • November 28, 2026
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: November 7
      Ages 18+

      Using a variety of handbuilding techniques, we will make trees, gnomes, and Santas, all starting with a cone shape. These will be finalized with colorful glazes, ready to add to your holiday décor! No clay experience needed for this fun workshop. All materials included.  

      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

       Dates: Saturdays 11/14 & 11/28
      No class 11/21
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


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    • WS-109 Clay Gingerbread House (FA26)

      • November 14, 2026
      • November 28, 2026
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: November 7

      Ages 16+


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

      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


      Dates: Saturdays 11/14 & 11/28 (2 sessions)
      No class 11/21

      Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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    • WS-421 Upcycled Sweater Snowman (FA26)

      • November 14, 2026
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
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      Registration deadline: November 7

      Ages 14+

      Transform old sweaters into adorable, fluffy snowman decorations that are perfect for Christmas and winter! You’ll learn how to cut, shape, and stuff sweater sleeves into snowballs and add hats, faces, and embellishments to create a finished snowman that is both festive and sustainable. No experience necessary.  All materials included. 

      Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


      Date: Saturday 11/14 (1 session)

      Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


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    • WS-221 Winter Slate Painting (FA26)

      • November 18, 2026
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 9
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      Registration deadline: November 11

      Ages 16+

      Add a unique painting to your holiday or winter décor. We will be using acrylic paint to create winter scenes on a roof slate. Paint along with the instructor or bring your own reference materials. All skill levels welcome.  All materials included.

      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero



      Date: Wednesday 11/18 (1 session)

      Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm



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    • WS-222 Dreamy Watercolor Holiday Cards (FA26)

      • November 21, 2026
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 8
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      Registration deadline: November 14
      Ages 16+

      Using wet-into-wet watercolor painting techniques, you will create a set of 4 holiday cards that are both vibrant and eye-catching. What a personal touch to add to your gift giving this year. All materials included.

      Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

      Date: Saturday 11/21 (1 session)
      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


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      • WS-507 Fused Glass Trees (FA26)

        • November 21, 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 1
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        Registration deadline: November 14

        Ages 16+

        We will build fused glass evergreens with a variety of colored glass and frits, which will be tack fused to create the 3D effect. The tree locations will be marked on the wood for securing after the firing. All materials included.

        Instructor: Diane Pontoriero



        Date: Saturday 11/21 (1 session)

        Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm



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      • WS-508 Fused Glass Ornaments (FA26)

        • November 21, 2026
        • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 0
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        Registration deadline: November 14

        Ages 16+

        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



        Date: Saturday 11/21 (1 session)

        Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm



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      • WS-407 Needle Felted Ornaments (FA26)

        • December 03, 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 3
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        Registration deadline: November 26

        Ages 16+

        Using preformed wool roving balls and a variety of colored roving, you will learn how to needle felt wool ornaments for your Christmas tree. At the end of this workshop you should have 2-3 ornaments to decorate with or give as gifts. No experience necessary. All materials included. 

        Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

        Date: Thursday 12/3 (1 session)

        Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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      • WS-418 Needle Felted Painting (FA26)

        • December 03, 2026
        • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 1
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        Registration deadline: November 26

        Ages 16+

        Needle felting with colorful wool roving is a great technique to create a unique painting. First we will plan our painting to fit on an embroidery hoop, which is provided. You can either follow along with the instructor’s design or bring your own reference material to create your own personal painting. All materials included. 

        Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

        Date: Thursday 12/3 (1 session)

        Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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      • WS-533 Upcycled Cigar Boxes (FA26)

        • December 05, 2026
        • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 15
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        Registration deadline: November 28
        Ages 14+

        Let’s take a vintage cigar box and give it new life by layering it with vibrant collaged paper and vintage-inspired ephemera to create a personalized design. The process is accessible and fun so you can focus on the artistry. Make one for your keepsakes or give one as a lovely gift.         All materials included.

        Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

        Date: Saturday 12/5 (1 session)
        Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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      • WS-501 Holiday Pysanky (FA26)

        • December 12, 2026
        • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 0
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        Registration deadline: December 5

        Ages 14+

        Pysanky is traditionally a spring craft, but we will take this beautiful batik process into the winter holidays. Using time-honored methods, you will create 2-3 gorgeous egg ornaments to hang on your tree or give as gifts.  All materials included.

        Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

        Dates: Saturday 12/12 (1 session)

        Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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