North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-106 Clay Fairy or Gnome House (SP26) (April 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 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: Saturdays 4/4 & 4/18 (2 sessions)

No class 4/11

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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.

WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 14+

Chinese Brush Painting, dating from 4,000 BC, is the ancient art of using simple strokes of a brush to capture a single object or an entire scene. We will learn the technique of an intentional single stroke to create this beautiful art process. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Thursday 4/9 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WS-521 Fused Glass Suncatcher (SP26) (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 2

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: Thursday 4/9 (1 session)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

WS-529.2 Collage Note Cards (SP26) (April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

Ages 12+

Join us for a fun and expressive workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful note cards using the versatile medium of collage. Imagine the joy someone will experience receiving a hand made card from you. We will transform everyday materials into mini art for any occasion. All skill levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday April 11 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-124 Handbuilt Watering Can (SP26) (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: March 28

Ages 18+

Using slabs of clay and templates, you will build a fully functional watering can to keep your plants happy. In our first class, we will build the cans and in the second class, we will be glazing our watering cans. No clay experience needed. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Saturdays 4/4 and 4/18 (2 sessions)

No class 4/11

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-218 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 13

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

This fun workshop focuses on expressive strokes, impasto effects and color mixing in layers to create expressive freedom in your work. This is a fast paced, exciting experience that comes with ease after just a few minutes. All levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays, 4/18 & 4/25 (2 sessions)

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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

SE-101.2 Nature Impressions: Botanical Leaf Printing (SP26) (April 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Capture the beauty of nature through printmaking. Using real leaves and a simple painting and pressing technique, students will create striking botanical prints on paper in a fresh cyna-and-white color palette. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. All Materials Included.

Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

Date: Sunday, April 19 (1 session)

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.

If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

WS-513.2 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 16

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Thursday 4/23 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WSH-4 Scottish Heritage Month Workshop (SP26) (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 18

Ages 10+

Celebrate Scottish heritage in this beginner-friendly Celtic knot block printing workshop—explore traditional design and create your own hand-printed masterpiece while learning the basics of block printing techniques. Perfect for beginners and for lovers of Scottish Culture. All materials included.

Instructor: Deb Tobin

Date: Sunday 4/25 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-218 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 13

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays, 4/18 & 4/25 (2 sessions)

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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

WS-530 Hand Lettering Workshop - Design a Drop Cap (SP26) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 14+

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DATE CHANGE FROM WHAT IS IN THE CATALOG! THIS WORKSHOP IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND.

What’s a “drop cap”? Good question. A drop cap is a large, decorative capital letter used as a design element. While we see them at the beginnings of a new paragraph or a chapter in books, there’s so many other ways to use them.

This workshop will cover the basics of drawing individual letter forms and focus on designing a single beautifully-illustrated drop cap. Perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of hand-lettering, but without the time to take a full lettering course.

Materials to bring to class: Drawing paper or Bristol board, pencils, fine and broad tip markers, Sharpies, tracing paper and a ruler. If desired, but not required, you may bring colored pencils, paints, markers, digital tools (iPad or laptop) or any other mediums of your choice to create final artwork in color.

Instructor: Jeanine Murch

Date: Saturday, May 2 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Have you ever wanted to paint like the impressionist masters? Like Monet? Like Van Gogh? Join us for this fun class where we will learn how to paint light and movement with bright colors in short strokes rather than in precise detail. No experience needed. All levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-123 Kurinuki Pottery (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 16+

"Kurinuki" is a Japanese clay carving technique used to create vessels. It means "hollowing out". In this workshop, you will start blocks of clay and carving them to create a bowl and a vase. We will glaze our pieces in the 2nd class. No clay experience needed. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

No Class 5/13

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-105 Insects out of Clay (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline May 2

Ages 16+

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

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturdays 5/9 & 5/23 (2 sessions)

No class 5/16

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-216 Paint Like Bob Ross (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 2

Ages 14+

In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with me to paint in the “alla prima” technique used by Bob Ross. We will be painting the sunset mountain scene with a lake and trees. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday 5/9 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

SE-102 Printmaking for Kids (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 6-10

Join us for an enjoyable workshop where we find some unique wats to make prints of your favorite drawings. We will be using Styrofoam sheets and objects to make our prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 11-15

Join us and learn how to use a variety of carving tools on soft cut printing blocks to create unique, on of a kind printed images. We'll explore all the ways to use carving tools and to make textured marks and create contrasting prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

WSH-5 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Workshop: (SP26) (May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 10

Ages 10+

Join us to celebrate Asian American and South Pacific Heritage Month. We will be learning about this diverse, rich culture spanning millennia that is deeply connected to religion, nature and community identity. Come and learn to paint in this beautiful, bright and colorful Polynesian style of the South Pacific. All materials included.

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Date: Sunday 5/17 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 12
Ages 18+

Join us for an exciting preserved moss workshop where you’ll transform preserved moss into a stunning masterpiece for your home décor. Students will explore creative techniques and design principals to craft a unique, artistic arrangement that showcases the beauty and texture of moss. Embrace your creativity and leave with a beautiful, lasting piece. Bring a 16x20 frame. You are encouraged to bring materials to personalize your preserved moss piece such as seashells or driftwood. Preserved moss and all additional materials included.

Instructor: Patti Fowler

Dates: Tuesdays, 5/19 - 5/26 (2 sessions)
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

WS-123 Kurinuki Pottery (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

No Class 5/13

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-117 Planters Workshop (SP26) (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 15

Ages 18+

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

Instructor: Beth Baskinger

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

No class 5/29

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

WS-105 Insects out of Clay (SP26) (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline May 2

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturdays 5/9 & 5/23 (2 sessions)

No class 5/16

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26) (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Patti Fowler

Dates: Tuesdays, 5/19 - 5/26 (2 sessions)
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

SE-101.3 Intro to Collagraph Printing (SP26) (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 20

Ages 16+

Discover the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this low-relief printing class. Using simple materials such as layered cardboard, textured surfaces, screens and glue, students will build their own printing plates and explore how they translate into printed images. All Materials Included.

Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

Date: Wednesday, May 27 (1 session)

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

WS-218.2 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays, 6/3 & 6/10 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:0 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-513.3 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 28

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Thursday 6/4 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (SP26) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 28

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: Thursday 6/4 (1 session)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

WS-117 Planters Workshop (SP26) (June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 15

Ages 18+

Instructor: Beth Baskinger

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

No class 5/29

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop (SP26) (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 30

Ages 14+

All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 6/6 and 6/13 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-218.2 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays, 6/3 & 6/10 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:0 pm - 3:00 pm

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

WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop (SP26) (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 30

Ages 14+

All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays 6/6 and 6/13 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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