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• C-301 Beginner Drawing for Kids (SP26)

  • Start
    March 31, 2026
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  • End
    April 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: March 24

  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 effects. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective. while completing 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 3/31 - 4/28

  5 sessions

  Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 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.
  

  
  

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  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 (SP26)

  • Start
    April 06, 2026
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  • End
    May 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline: March 30

  Ages 12-14

  Students will learn the steps and processes of drawing to increase their abilities. They will learn different ways to hold a pencil, the different types of pencils such as types B and H. They will also learn how to draw in different mediums like charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Students will learn about lighting, shading and perspective as well as the different styles of art.  All materials included. 

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 4/6 - 5/11

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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-507 Spring Art Adventures (SP26)

  • Start
    April 15, 2026
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  • End
    May 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: April 8

  Ages 7-11

  Let's meet for a 5 week art adventure where you will make fun, hands-on crafts that are inspired by the warmer weather, sunshine and bursting colors of Spring. We will explore new, creative styles with new friends while we use our imaginations and creativity to create Spring inspired art projects to take home. All are welcome. All materials included. 

  
  

  Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

  
  

  Wednesdays, 4/15 - 5/13 

  (5 sessions)

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm       

    

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher 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-104 Kid's Handbuilding (SP26)

  • Start
    April 16, 2026
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  • End
    May 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline: April 9

  Ages 7-11

  Lets 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. All materials included.

  Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/21 (5 sessions)
  No class 5/14

  Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 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-4 Scottish Heritage Month Workshop (SP26)

  • When
    April 25, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 18

  Ages 10+

  Celebrate Scottish heritage in this beginner-friendly Celtic knot block printing workshop—explore traditional design and create your own hand-printed masterpiece while learning the basics of block printing techniques. Perfect for beginners and for lovers of Scottish Culture. All  materials included.

    

  Instructor: Deb Tobin

  
  

  Date: Sunday 4/25 (1 session)

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

  
  

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• C-114 Mud Buds (SP26)

  • Start
    April 26, 2026
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  • End
    May 31, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline: April 19
  Ages 13-15
  
  Hey there Mud Buds! Throughout our 5 weeks together we will learn the method to the madness of clay. We will start with handbuilding by making bobble heads, name plates and pinch pots. Then we will work on mastering the wheel by throwing bowls and mugs. Bring your creativity and imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Lily Grbach

  Dates: Sundays, 4/26 - 5/31 (5 sessions)
  No Class 5/24
  Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 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-114.2 Mud Buds (SP26)

  • Start
    April 26, 2026
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  • End
    May 31, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: April 19
  Ages 13-15

  
  Hey there Mud Buds! Throughout our 5 weeks together we will learn the method to the madness of clay. We will start with handbuilding by making bobble heads, name plates and pinch pots. Then we will work on mastering the wheel by throwing bowls and mugs. Bring your creativity and imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Lily Grbach

  Dates: Sundays, 4/26 - 5/31 (5 sessions)
  No Class 5/24
  Time:  4:30 pm - 6:30 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-112 Pottery Pals (SP26)

  • Start
    April 27, 2026
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  • End
    June 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: April 20
  Ages 10-12
  
  In this class you will use your creativity to bring your unique ideas to life. We will be wheel throwing and hand building with clay to create funky, fabulous pieces. You will build, shape, sculpt and glaze your own pieces using inspiration and imagination. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Lily Grbach
  

  Dates: Mondays 4/27 - 6/1 (5 sessions)
  No Class 5/25
  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-102 Spin to Win (SP26)

  • Start
    May 06, 2026
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  • End
    June 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: April 29 

  Ages 10-13

  
  

  Want to try the pottery wheel? We’d love to show you how. Come learn all the basic skills needed to make your own pottery. The first 4 weeks we get our creations ready for the first kiln firing. Then we come back to glaze all our pieces before their final firing. Bring your ideas and let’s make it happen. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Amy Giesy

  Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 6/10 (5 sessions)
  No class 6/3

  Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 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-301.2 Beginner Drawing for Kids (SP26)

  • Start
    May 12, 2026
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  • End
    June 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Registration deadline: Feb 16

  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 while completing 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

  Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 5/12 - 6/9
  6 sessions

  Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  
  

  Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher 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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• SE-102 Printmaking for Kids (SP26)

  • When
    May 16, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: May 9

  Ages 6-10

  
  

  Join us for an enjoyable workshop where we find some unique wats to make prints of your favorite drawings. We will be using Styrofoam sheets and objects to make our prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included. 

   
  Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  
  

  Date: Saturday, May 16

  (1 session)

  Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

  
  

  This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.
  
  
  
  If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

  
  

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• WSH-5 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Workshop: (SP26)

  • When
    May 17, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline: May 10

  Ages 10+

  Join us to celebrate Asian American and South Pacific Heritage Month. We will be learning about this diverse, rich culture spanning millennia that is deeply connected to religion, nature and community identity. Come and learn to paint in this beautiful, bright and colorful Polynesian style of the South Pacific. All materials included.

  
  

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  Date: Sunday 5/17 (1 session)

  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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