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 Malgorzata Mosiek 

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Workshops

    • August 23, 2025
    • September 06, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: August 16

    Ages 16+

    In this fun, two day workshop, we will hand build a planter inspired by our favorite animals. We will use template shapes and pinched pots to construct our animals in the first session. The second session will be adding glazes to our planters. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Dates: Saturdays 8/23 & 9/6

    (no class 8/30)

    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.




      • September 06, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 8
      Register

      Registration deadline: Aug 30

      Ages 16+

      Create a charming, felted birdhouse to bring a touch of handmade artistry to your garden! Use wet felting techniques to craft a sturdy, functional birdhouse; perfect for outdoor décor. You will use a resist method to shape a felted pod, and learn how to make a felted rope to suspend your birdhouse in any space. Bring a lunch or a snack. All materials included.


      Instructor: Gosia Malgorzata

      Date: Saturday 9/6
      1 session

      Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

      Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

      • September 07, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 7
      Register

      Registration deadline: Aug 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 9/7

      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.



      • September 11, 2025
      • September 25, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: Sept 4

      Ages 16+

      Using summer blooms and botanicals, we will press the plants into slabs of clay. The clay will be placed into bowl molds. Underglazes and glazes will add color during both the construction and finishing phases. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

      Dates: Thursdays 9/11 & 9/25
      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.

      • September 13, 2025
      • September 27, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: Sept 7

      Ages 16+


      Using hand building techniques, you will create clay pumpkins and gourds for your fall decor. Once the pieces have been bisque fired, you will return to apply the ceramic glazes. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


      Dates: Saturdays 9/13 & 9/27

      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.


      • September 13, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 2
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 6

      Ages 18+

      Use needle felting techniques to create one of a kind wool pumpkins and gourds. Just in time for your fall decorating! We will be using felting needles and repetitive motion to needle felt colorful wool roving. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

      Date: Saturday 9/13
      1 session

      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.

      • September 14, 2025
      • September 21, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 10
      Register

      Registration deadline: 9/7

      Ages 13+

      Have you ever looked at a tree and thought it really looked like a person? I have...LOTS of times! We will explore the parallels of humans and trees and have fun making your tree person come to life! Basic drawing skills involved. Please bring a hard copy reference of a person as well as some tree references. All other materials included. Optionally, students may bring a scratchboard and stylus to do a reverse image.


      Instructor: Susan Vincent

      Date: Sundays 9/14 & 9/21
      2 sessions

      Time: 12:00 pm - 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.

      • September 14, 2025
      • October 12, 2025
      • 4 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 10
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 7

      Ages 18+


      In this class, students will expand their knowledge and experience of bookbinding by producing four different types of stitching patterns for multi-signature soft cover books. We will cover zig-zag, lattice, bow and alpha stitches. All materials included.


      Instructor: Lily Hoy


      Dates: Sundays 9/14 - 10/12 (No class 9/28)

      4 sessions

      Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


      Since 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.



      • September 18, 2025
      • September 25, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 5
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 11

      Ages 14+

      Discover the magic of light and color. We will develop a loose and spontaneous style to develop the feeling and atmosphere rather than the intricate details. Create beautiful, expressive watercolor paintings using Loose Impressionist style. All materials included. 

      Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


      Date: Thursdays 9/18 & 9/25

      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.


      • September 18, 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 5
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 11

      Ages 16+

      Using both indigo dye and traditional fabric paints, we will create beautiful patterns on fabric using the shibori technique of folding, clamping, and twisting. You may bring one or two natural fibers to dye (they must fit in a 5 gallon bucket) or you may use the silk scarves provided. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

      Date: Saturday 9/18
      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.

      • September 21, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 8
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: Sept 14

      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, 9/21

      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.

      • September 28, 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 7
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 21

      Ages 14+


      Paper Mache isn't just for kids... It's actually an art medium that has been used by professional artists for over a thousand years. It's inexpensive and easy to use. Join us to make your one of a kind fall pumpkin. All materials included.


      Instructor: Sheila Ann Klotz


      Date: Sunday 9/28

      1 session

      Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm


      Since 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.



      • October 02, 2025
      • October 09, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 8
      Register

      Registration deadline: Sept 25

      Ages 14+

      Learn and fall in love with palette knife painting! The loose and abstract look, texture, and style of it brings so much freedom and fun to a painting. It is relaxing and freeing and feels like you're breaking the rules a little. Come join in the fun. 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.

      • October 11, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 6
      Register

      Registration deadline: 10/4

      Ages 13+

      We will be focusing on the texture of animals, using acrylic paint on a leather-like canvas. This surface really lends itself to creating wonderful fur and scales and is very easy to do! Great to try on boots, shoes, and purses! All skill levels welcome. Please bring a hard copy of a reference, NOT from your phone. All other materials included. Optionally, students may bring their own supplies.


      Instructor: Susan Vincent

      Date: Saturday 10/11
      1 session

      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.

      • October 15, 2025
      • October 22, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 7
      Register

      Registration deadline: Oct 8

      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

      Date: Wednesdays 10/15 & 10/22
      2 sessions

      Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

      Since this class starts before 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.

      • October 16, 2025
      • October 23, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 1
      Register

      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

      • October 18, 2025
      • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
      Register

      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.

      • October 19, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 6
      Register

      Registration deadline: 10/12

      Ages 13+

      Join us for some mindful drawing the involves creating structured, repetitive patterns in a Zentangle-inspired form. The "zen" comes from the meditative qualities of the process, while the "tangle" refers to the patterns created using simple, repetitive strokes. All materials included. Optionally, students may bring a scratchboard and stylus to do a reverse image.


      Instructor: Susan Vincent

      Date: Sunday 10/19
      1 session

      Time: 12:00 pm - 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.

      • October 25, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
      Register

      Registration deadline: October 18

      Ages 10+


      In Germany, paper cut out art is called Scherenschnitte. The Wycinanki, created in Poland were large, intricate and layered. We will choose one of two patterns, both featuring delicate, symmetrical designs to try our hand at this art form. We will then use a pattern to create the Wycinanki rooster. All materials included.



      Instructor: Maureen Newcamp


      Date: Saturday, 10/25

      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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


      • November 01, 2025
      • November 15, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
      Join waitlist

      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.


      • November 01, 2025
      • November 15, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: Oct 25

      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.

      • November 05, 2025
      • November 12, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 4
      Register

      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.

      • November 19, 2025
      • November 26, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 4
      Register

      Registration deadline: Nov 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

      Date: Wednesdays 11/19 & 11/26
      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.

      • November 22, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 7
      Register

      Registration deadline: Nov 15

      Ages 12+


      So you thought Pysanky (Ukranian Easter Eggs) were just for the spring? In this workshop, we will be using Pysanky techniques to create unique holiday ornaments. You will create 2-3 eggs using the traditional wax resist method. All materials included.


      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


      Date: Saturday 11/22

      1 session

      Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


      Since 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.



      • December 06, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 2
      Register

      Registration deadline: Nov 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


      Date: Saturday 12/6

      1 session

      Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


      Since 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.



      • December 06, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 4
      Register

      Registration deadline: Nov 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


      Since 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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