North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-531 Harvest Moss Mosaic (FA26) (September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: August 25
Ages 18+

Join us for the autumn moss mosaic class and explore the beauty of fall through vibrant moss creations. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn techniques to incorporate seasonal colors and textures. Let your creativity flourish as you
transform natural materials into stunning works of art and celebrate the season. Bring a 16x20 frame. You are encouraged to bring materials to personalize your preserved moss piece. Preserved moss and all additional materials included.

Instructor: Patti Fowler

Dates: Tuesdays, 9/1 - 9/8 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-107 Botanical Bowls (FA26) (September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 27

Ages 18+

Savor the last days of summer creating a hand built bowl
decorated with flowers, leaves and plants. No clay experience is needed as we use molds to form our bowls. Underglazes and glazes will breathe life into your botanical bowls. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 9/3 & 9/17 (2 sessions)
No class 9/10

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-531 Harvest Moss Mosaic (FA26) (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: August 25
Ages 18+

Instructor: Patti Fowler

Dates: Tuesdays, 9/1 - 9/8 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-216 Happy Little Paintings (FA26) (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 3

Ages 14+

In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with the instructor to paint in the “alla prima” technique. We will be painting an evening sunset. As a modern twist, acrylic paints will be used. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Thursday 9/10 (1 session)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-420 Paint & Print Patches (FA26) (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 4
Ages 16+

Speak your truth or your mind or just that you like trees! Print it on a patch and then put that patch on something else! Create 4 patches and print a stack in this creative workshop! All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Fridays 9/11-9/18 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WS-505 Fused Glass Ice Bowl (FA26) (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 5

Ages 16+

Using small pieces of fused glass, you will arrange and stack the glass pieces on a kiln shelf to form a circular shape. The glass is then tack fused and slumped in a bowl shape to create a dish that looks like pieces of melted ice! All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday 9/12

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (FA26) (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 5

Ages 16+

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 9/12 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WS-107 Botanical Bowls (FA26) (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 27

Ages 18+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 9/3 & 9/17 (2 sessions)
No class 9/10

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-420 Paint & Print Patches (FA26) (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 4
Ages 16+

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Fridays 9/11-9/18 (2 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WS-104 Clay Pumpkins and Gourds (FA26) (September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration Deadline: September 12

Ages 18+

Add to your fall décor with hand made clay pumpkins and gourds. You will be able to make 3-4 small gourd shapes that you will decorate with a variety of glazes. First session is all about the making and the second session is all about perfecting your autumn harvest with glazes. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Saturdays 9/19 & 10/3 (2 sessions)
No class 9/26

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-106 Clay Haunted House (FA26) (September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 12

Ages 18+

Let’s take the Gingerbread House in a scary direction. We will use slab construction, templates, and a variety of textures and stamps to make a haunted house: the perfect spooky addition to your Halloween décor! We will build during our first session and give your haunted house a ghostly glow with glazes during the second session. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Saturdays 9/19 & 10/3 (2 sessions)
No class 9/26

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WS-412 Upcycled Pumpkin Centerpiece (FA26) (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 19

Ages 14+

This is a hands-on fall craft workshop where participants turn old sweaters into cozy, textured pumpkins for home décor. The workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crafters, and focuses on eco-friendly, low-waste techniques. Bring your favorite old sweater if you want to make a memory pumpkin. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 9/26 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-414 Sashiko Coasters (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 26

Ages 16+

Come take a first dip in the sashiko pool! Sashiko is a traditional Japanese needle art prized for both its functional and decorative uses. The traditional sashiko work flow makes for a relaxing stitching experience. While making a pair of coasters, you will choose a design, mark your fabric, stitch, and finish. You will then leave class with enough materials for a 2nd project on your own! All materials included.

Instructor: Stacy Koehler

Date: Saturday 10/3 (1 session)

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-534 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 26
Ages 18+

Does this session not work for you? Check out the second session here!

Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing, texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Date: Saturday, October 3 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-104 Clay Pumpkins and Gourds (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration Deadline: September 12

Ages 18+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Saturdays 9/19 & 10/3 (2 sessions)
No class 9/26

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-106 Clay Haunted House (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 12

Ages 18+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Saturdays 9/19 & 10/3 (2 sessions)
No class 9/26

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WS-315 Make Your Own Pastels (FA26) (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 28

Ages 16+

For those who enjoy soft pastels, this workshop will show you how to make your own pastel sticks! We will use commercial, non-toxic pigments and locally sourced clay earths to make our unique colors. Don’t be afraid to try out your new colors in our Soft Pastel Class. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Monday 10/5 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WSH-10 Emotional Wellness Month Workshop (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

WS-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 3
Ages 18+

Does this session not work for you? Check out the earlier session here!

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

WSC-403 Teen Crochet Wrist Wallet (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (FA26) (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

A-416 Mini Collage Bookmarks (FA26) (October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 17
Ages 16+

Come explore bookmarks as a small collage canvas. Simple straight stitches added to a wide selection of fabrics makes for a small personalized item for your own use or as a lovely gift to give. No prior stitching experience is needed. All materials included.

Instructor: Stacy Koehler

Date: Saturday 10/24 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

WS-314 Pumpkin Zendoodle Workshop (FA26) (October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 14
Ages 14+

Find your zen while illustrating a zany zendoodle pumpkin! Learn how to create whimsical images using repetitive, structured patterns, which is very soothing and meditative. Bring animal and pattern references or just use your imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

WS-415 Textile Moths (FA26) (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WS-316 Celestial Suns (FA26) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-220 Watercolor Cards (FA26) (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-122 Winter Trees, Gnomes, & Santas (FA26) (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WS-109 Clay Gingerbread House (FA26) (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-421 Upcycled Sweater Snowman (FA26) (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-221 Winter Slate Painting (FA26) (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-507 Fused Glass Trees (FA26) (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WS-222 Dreamy Watercolor Holiday Cards (FA26) (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WS-508 Fused Glass Ornaments (FA26) (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-122 Winter Trees, Gnomes, & Santas (FA26) (November 28, 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 7
Ages 18+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

WS-109 Clay Gingerbread House (FA26) (November 28, 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 7

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WS-407 Needle Felted Ornaments (FA26) (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

WS-418 Needle Felted Painting (FA26) (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

WS-533 Upcycled Cigar Boxes (FA26) (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

WS-501 Holiday Pysanky (FA26) (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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