North Hills Art Center - All Children's

Featured artist: Vera Karn White

The NHAC will be closed August 23-30 for gallery renovation.
While the office is closed, Fall class registration is still open online! Look at the catalog and register here.

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Unleash your child's creativity with North Hills Art Center classes and workshops.

Classes are designed to be age-appropriate. Please make sure you are enrolling your child in a class that matches his or her current age.
For the safety of your child, we require prompt pick-up after class.
Remember to have your child wear old clothes.
Please let us know in advance if your child has any special needs.
All North Hills Art Center instructors have the required PA Clearances.
Consider a $25 student membership, which costs less than the $30 nonmember fee!

Children's Classes & Workshops

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WSH-9 Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop (FA26)

When
September 05, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: August 29

Ages 10+

Join us for a vibrant workshop celebrating Hispanic Latino culture, focusing on the meaning of the heart and eye symbols, as well as exploring other iconic images. We will be rendering with colored pencil and then using acrylic paints on a black background. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Date: Saturday, 9/5
Time: 1 - 3 pm

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C-104 Kid's Handbuilding (FA26)

Start
September 10, 2026

End
October 15, 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: September 3

Ages 7-11

Let’s get our hands dirty forming clay into a variety of pieces! We will use slabs, coils, and pinched forms to make cups, bowls, sculptures, and more. In the last class, we will glaze everything we created. Bring your creativity! 2 sessions to choose from. All materials included.
Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 9/10 - 10/15 (5 sessions)
No Class 10/8
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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WSC-512 Flower Crowns (FA26)

When
September 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: September 5

Ages 9-14

Something about a flower crown makes everyone feel just a little more whimsical! Join us to celebrate the end of summer while everything is blooming beautifully, and step by step we will create our own crown. All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Saturday, 9/12

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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C-202 YA Acrylics for Tweens (FA26)

Start
September 14, 2026

End
October 19, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: September 7
Ages 12-14

Looking for YA Acrylics for Teens?

Acrylics! Fast-drying fun! Come learn how to color mix, blend, layer, and many other techniques all while you are turned into a skilled acrylic artist! Creative paintings are just around the corner in this new class. All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Mondays 9/14 - 10/19 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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C-102 Spin to Win (FA26)

Start
September 30, 2026

End
November 04, 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: September 23

Ages 11-14

Get ready to spin to win! In this fun, hands-on 5 week pottery class, young artists will learn the exciting art of throwing clay on the pottery wheel. Students will explore the fundamentals of wheel throwing while creating cylinders, mugs, and bowls. Perfect for beginners. All materials included.

Instructor: Amy Giesy

Dates: Wednesdays 9/30 - 11/4 (5 sessions)
No class 10/28

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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C-211 Alebrijes (FA26)

Start
October 02, 2026

End
October 23, 2026

Schedule
4 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: September 25
Ages 12-15

In Mexican culture, alebrijes are guardian spirit animals that help protect your home and your heart. As Dia De Los Muertos draws near, it is a wonderful time to create a brightly colored guardian for your family, home, and heart. All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Fridays 10/2 - 10/23 (4 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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WSH-10 Emotional Wellness Month Workshop (FA26)

When
October 10, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
North Hills Art Center

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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)

When
October 10, 2026

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location
North Hills Art Center

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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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C-301 Doodle Lab-Beginner Drawing (FA26)

Start
October 22, 2026

End
December 03, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 15
Ages 7-11

Come explore the fun of drawing! Young artists will experiment with different tools and discover how different lines and textures can bring their drawings to life. We'll learn how to add shading, lighting, and perspective while we complete 2-3 drawings throughout the class. Grab your pencils and get ready to draw! All materials included.

Instructor: Liza Langhurst

Dates: Thursdays 10/22 - 12/3 (6 sessions)
No class 11/26
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm

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C-201 Mix it Up! Beginner's Painting (FA26)

Start
October 22, 2026

End
December 03, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 15
Ages 7-11

Grab a paintbrush and discover what you can make with color! Artists will learn how to mix colors from a limited palette while experimenting with brush techniques, blending, depth, and perspective. We will create 2-3 paintings as we put these skills to work. Come ready to paint and explore! All materials included.

Instructor: Liza Langhurst

Dates: Thursdays 10/22 - 12/3 (6 sessions)
No class 11/26
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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C-506 Fall-oween Craft Club (FA26)

Start
October 27, 2026

End
November 24, 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 22
Ages 6-8

Let’s meet for a 5-week art adventure where you will make fun, hands-on crafts that are inspired by pumpkins, ghosts, and more. We will explore new creative styles with new friends, use our imaginations, and create fall-inspired art projects. All materials included.

Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

Dates: Tuesdays, 10/27 - 11/24 (5 sessions)
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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C-104.2 Kid's Handbuilding (FA26)

Start
October 29, 2026

End
December 03, 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 22

Ages 7-11

Let’s get our hands dirty forming clay into a variety of pieces! We will use slabs, coils, and pinched forms to make cups, bowls, sculptures, and more. In the last class, we will glaze everything we created. Bring your creativity! 2 sessions to choose from. All materials included.
Instructor: Liz Lubay

Dates: Thursdays 10/29 - 12/3 (5 sessions)
No Class 11/26
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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C-210 YA Watercolor (FA26)

Start
November 03, 2026

End
December 08, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 27
Ages 13-16

Come learn the basics of watercolor, from how to mix the colors you want to blending and painting techniques. Creative paintings are just around the corner in this fun new class. All materials included.

Instructor: Rachel Corn-Hicks

Dates: Tuesdays 11/3 - 12/8 (6 sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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C-209 Elements of Art (FA26)

Start
November 05, 2026

End
December 10, 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Location
North Hills Art Center

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Registration deadline: October 29
Ages 9-12

Students will learn about the seven elements of art in this class. We will dig deeper into what it takes to make a simple drawing into a great composition. Students will complete a variety of exercises and projects as well as a still life. All skill levels are welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 11/5 - 12/10 (5 sessions)
No Class 11/26

Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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WSH-11 Native American Heritage Workshop (FA26)

When
November 07, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
North Hills Art Center

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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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