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• WSH-10 Heritage Workshop: Polish and German American Culture (FA24)

  • When
    October 13, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 6

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Come celebrate Polish and German heritage! We will be rendering the iconic Polish rooster, which is symbolic of strength, courage, and protection. The medium will be colored pencil on black paper.

  
  

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Date: Sunday 10/13

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• C-02.2 Beginner Drawing for Kids (FA24)

  • Start
    October 28, 2024
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  • End
    December 02, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 21

  Ages 7-11
  

  Students will learn the beginning steps and processes in order to increase their drawing skills. Everything from the different ways to hold a pencil and the different types of pencils, to lighting, shading, and perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates:  Mondays 10/28 - 12/2

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

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• C-03.2 Drawing for Tweens (FA24)

  • Start
    October 28, 2024
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  • End
    December 02, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 21

  Ages 12-15
  

  Older students will practice and develop their drawing skills in this class. There will be a focus on the value of lighting and the different techniques for blending along with perspective. This class will teach students to focus on the details in a piece of art. 

  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 10/28 - 12/2

  6 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  
  

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• C-60.2 Beginner Painting for Kids (FA24)

  • Start
    October 29, 2024
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  • End
    December 03, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    6

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  Registration deadline: Oct 22

  Ages 7-11

  
  

  Students will paint two to three paintings inspired by their own creativity while learning basic color theory. By using a limited palette of three primary colors and four neutral colors, they will learn to mix secondary and tertiary colors. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. 

  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 10/29 - 12/3

  6 sessions

  Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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• C-26.2 Kid's Wheel (FA24)

  • Start
    October 30, 2024
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  • End
    December 04, 2024
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 23
  

  Ages 10 - 12

  Have you always wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Come learn to make your own pottery. We will work on all the skills necessary to create your own work from start to finish. Bring your patience and determination! No experience necessary! 

  All materials included. 

  Instructor: Cynthia Young

  Wednesdays 10/30 - 12/4

  (no class 11/27) 

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

  
  

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• WSH-11 Heritage Workshop: Native American Culture (FA24)

  • When
    November 16, 2024
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Nov 16

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Join us for a fun totem pole art project for the whole family! Learn about the rich history and culture of the Native American tribes including Western PA! We will make our own totem poles out of household items.

  
  

  Instructor: Sheila Klotz

  
  

  Date: Saturday 11/16

  Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WSC-95 Kid's Woven Baskets and Platters (FA24)

  • Start
    November 23, 2024
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  • End
    December 07, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Nov 16

  Ages 7-11

  Come create a beautiful woven basket or holiday platter. We will use handbuilding techniques to make our pieces. No experience necessary. All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 11/23 & 12/7

  (No class 11/30)

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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