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 Featured Artist: 

 Sheila Klotz 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE NORTH HILLS ART CENTER!

Please note that we will be CLOSED from Monday 12/23 through Friday 1/3. See you back on Monday 1/6!


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!

If you need help after office hours registering for classes, please see these tips. Thank you!

Children's Classes & Workshops

  • C-201 Beginner Painting for Kids (WI25)

    • January 07, 2025
    • February 11, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: Dec 31
    Ages 7-11


    Consider C-201.2 if this class is full!


    In this class, students will be working with a minimal palette in order to learn to create their own colors, while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques in order to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint two or three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 6 week course. All materials included.

    Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Tuesdays 1/7 - 2/11

    6 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $20 and choose member pricing now!

    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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  • C-208 Painting for Tweens (WI25)

    • January 07, 2025
    • February 11, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: Dec 31

    Ages 12-14


    Consider C-208.2 if this class is full!

    In this class, students will work with a minimal palette and continue to create their own colors while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques and how to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint 2-3 paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 6 week course. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Tuesdays 1/7 - 2/11

    6 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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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  • C-301 Beginner Drawing for Kids (WI25)

    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 6

    Ages 7-11


    Consider C-301.2 if this class is full!

    Students will learn beginner techniques in drawing. We will review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 1/13 - 2/17

    6 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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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  • C-306 Drawing for Tweens (WI25)

    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 6

    Ages 12-14


    Consider C-306.2 if this class is full!

    In this class, students will continue to develop their drawing skills. We will focus on different techniques and review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will continue to learn lighting techniques and develop their understanding of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 1/13 - 2/17

    6 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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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  • C-105 Handbuilding for Tweens (WI25)

    • January 29, 2025
    • March 05, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 22

    Ages 11-14 


    Students will work on advanced handbuilding techniques with the slab, coil, and pinch pot methods. Students we will make both functional and decorative works of art in clay.  




    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero


    Dates: Wednesdays 1/29 - 3/5

    (no class 2/26)

    5 sessions

    Time: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $25! (and choose member pricing now!)

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  • WSC-505 Mix-and-Match Character Accordion Book (WI25)

    • February 01, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Jan 25

    Ages 7-13

    Learn how to design and illustrate fun characters, then mix and match them in an accordion style book. We'll get creative with a variety of materials and mediums including collage, paint, markers and colored pencils to create our characters. We'll then learn how to make a mixable accordion style book to keep. All materials included.

    Instructor: Jeanine Murch

    Date: Saturday 2/1

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $25! (and choose member pricing now!)

    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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  • WSH-2 Heritage Workshop: Black History Month (WI25)

    • February 09, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 2

    Ages 10+


    In this workshop, we will understand the life of the artist Palmer Hayden and the symbolism of his works. We will discuss at least 3 of Hayden's paintings while also creating a piece based off his work. Students will be taught to create a palette similar to Hayden's while connecting to his style of art. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan


    Date: Sunday 2/9

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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


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  • WSC-507 Glow Up: Pittsburgh's Next Make-Up Star (WI25)

    • February 15, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 8

    Ages 13-17

    Express your creativity using your own face as a 3D canvas! Based off of Netflix's "Glow Up," giggle through fun challenges while learning make-up basics and beyond. Materials list will be provided by instructor prior to class.

    Instructor: Kaleigh Penrod

    Date: Saturday 2/15

    1 session

    Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $25! (and choose member pricing now!)

    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.

    Show details

  • C-201.2 Beginner Painting for Kids (WI25)

    • February 25, 2025
    • March 25, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 18
    Ages 7-11


    In this class, students will be working with a minimal palette in order to learn to create their own colors, while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques in order to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint two or three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 6 week course. All materials included.

    Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Tuesdays 2/25 - 3/25

    5 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $20 and choose member pricing now!

    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.


    Show details

  • C-208.2 Painting for Tweens (WI25)

    • February 25, 2025
    • March 25, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 18

    Ages 12-14

    In this class, students will work with a minimal palette and continue to create their own colors while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques and how to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint 2-3 paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 6 week course. All materials included.

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Tuesdays 2/25 - 3/25

    6 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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.


    Show details

  • C-301.2 Beginner Drawing for Kids (WI25)

    • March 03, 2025
    • March 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 24

    Ages 7-11

    Students will learn beginner techniques in drawing. We will review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 3/3 - 3/31

    5 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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.


    Show details

  • C-306.2 Drawing for Tweens (WI25)

    • March 03, 2025
    • March 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 24

    Ages 12-14


    In this class, students will continue to develop their drawing skills. We will focus on different techniques and review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will continue to learn lighting techniques and develop their understanding of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 3/3 - 3/31

    5 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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


    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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.


    Show details

  • C-104 Kid's Handbuilding (WI25)

    • March 04, 2025
    • April 01, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 2
    Register

    Registration deadline: Feb 25
    Ages 7-10


    Come create your own unique pottery! We will be using hand building techniques to create a variety of functional and fun decorative clay pieces. The last class will be spent glazing the pieces. No experience necessary. All materials included.

    Instructor: Heather Tantalo-Spiegel

    Dates: Tuesdays 3/4 - 4/1
    (no class 3/25)

    4 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $20 and choose member pricing now!

    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.


    Show details

  • WSH-3 Heritage Workshop: Irish American Heritage Month (WI25)

    • March 09, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Register

    Registration deadline: March 2

    Ages 10+


    Are you looking for a unique, fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Join us as we create Irish Gnomes and add a touch of Irish into your home. All materials included.


    Instructor: Sheila Klotz


    Date: Sunday 3/9

    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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


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3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


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