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• C-201 Beginner Painting for Kids (SP25)

  • Start
    April 01, 2025
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  • End
    April 29, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  

  Registration deadline: March 25

  Ages 7-11

  
  

  Also consider the second session!

  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 to three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 5 week course. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/1 - 4/29

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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 (SP25)

  • Start
    April 01, 2025
  •  
  • End
    April 29, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: March 25

  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: Tuesdays 4/1 - 4/29

  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.

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• C-301 Beginner Drawing for Kids (SP25)

  • Start
    April 07, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 05, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  

  Registration deadline: March 31

  Ages 7-11

  
  

  Also consider the second session!

  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 5 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 4/7 - 5/5

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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-208 Painting for Tweens (SP25)

  • Start
    April 07, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 05, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Registration deadline: March 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: Mondays 4/7 - 5/5

  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.

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• C-101 First Spins: Beginner Wheel Throwing (SP25)

  • Start
    April 08, 2025
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  • End
    May 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  Registration deadline: April 1

  Ages 10-14

  
  

  Join us for an exciting, hands-on pottery adventure and explore the magical world of wheel throwing. Learn how to mold and shape clay into your very own creations, from bowls to mugs and more. Learn step-by-step as you discover the joy of working with clay. Come have some fun and get your hands a little messy. No experience necessary. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Abby Gery

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/8 - 5/20
  No class 5/13

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 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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• WSC-105 Fantasy Garden Features for Mom (SP25)

  • Start
    April 13, 2025
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  • End
    April 27, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

  

  Registration deadline: April 6

  Ages 9-12

  
  

  Looking for something unique and one of a kind to give to mom for Mother's Day? Look no further. Using handbuilding techniques, this class will teach you how to make garden features. Think gnomes, mushrooms, turtles... The possibilities are endless and mom will love it! Our first class focuses on the building and our second class focuses on the decorating and glazing. No experience necessary. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Dates: Sundays 4/13 & 4/27
  No class 4/20

  2 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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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• WSC-205.2 Blossoms & Brushes: Art in Nature (SP25)

  • Start
    April 24, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 01, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Registration deadline: April 17

  Ages 8-11

  
  

  Nature meets creativity as we take our art outdoors! In this workshop, we will create masterpieces with the help of nature.  Week 1 will explore the printmaking process. Week 2 will explore sculpture. Using acrylic paints, drawing tools, and nature, our art will come to life.  We meet rain or shine! (In the event of rain, class will be indoors)  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Skylar Rodgers

  Dates: Thursdays 4/24 & 5/1
  2 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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-201.2 Beginner Painting for Kids (SP25)

  • Start
    May 06, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 10, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  

  Registration deadline: April 29

  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 to three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 5 week course. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

  Dates: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/10
  No class 5/27

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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 (SP25)

  • Start
    May 06, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 03, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  Registration deadline: April 29

  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: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/3

  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.

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• WSC-205.3 Blossoms & Brushes: Art in Nature (SP25)

  • Start
    May 08, 2025
  •  
  • End
    May 15, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Registration deadline: May 1

  Ages 8-11

  
  

  Nature meets creativity as we take our art outdoors! In this workshop, we will create masterpieces with the help of nature.  Week 1 will explore painting, using "anything but a brush." Week 2 will explore the button-making process. Using acrylic paints, drawing tools, and nature, our art will come to life.  We meet rain or shine! (In the event of rain, class will be indoors)  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Skylar Rodgers

  Dates: Thursdays 5/8 - 5/15
  2 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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-301.2 Beginner Drawing for Kids (SP25)

  • Start
    May 12, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 16, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  

  Registration deadline: May 5

  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 5 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 5/12 - 6/16
  No class 5/26

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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-208.2 Painting for Tweens (SP25)

  • Start
    May 12, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 16, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  Registration deadline: May 5

  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 5 week course. All materials included.

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 5/12 - 6/16

  5 sessions

  NO CLASS MEMORIAL DAY 5/26

  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-104 Kid's Handbuilding (SP25)

  • Start
    May 14, 2025
  •  
  • End
    June 11, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  

  Registration deadline: May 7

  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: Eva Pontoriero

  Dates: Wednesdays 5/14 - 6/11
  No class 6/4

  4 sessions

  Time: 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.
  

  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-5 May Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Workshop: (SP25)

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Registration deadline: May 11

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Legends say that shadow puppetry originated over two thousand years algo in China during the Han Dynasty. Shadow puppet shows were used in family and community celebrations such as weddings and funerals.  Many of the provinces of China each had their unique way creating the shadow puppets. Come join us and learn this ancient Chinese art form. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Elise Neill

  
  

  Date: Sunday 5/18

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

  
  

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