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Featured artist: Vera Karn White

Fall class registration opens Monday, August 10th at 10 am! Preview the catalog and register here.

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


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


  • 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.
  • Classes are designed to be age-appropriate. Please make sure you are enrolling your child in a class that matches their 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

  • C-115 Junior Sculptors Club (SU26)

    • July 12, 2026
    • August 16, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: July 5

    Ages 8-11

    This class is for young hands that want to make big creations! Bring your imagination, creativity, and passion to class! We will be making a different project each class such as mini monsters, animal cups, a custom tic-tac-toe board and more! This is an all handbuilding class. All skill levels are welcome! All materials included.

    Instructor: Lily Grbach

    Dates: Sundays, 7/12 - 8/16 (5 sessions)
    No Class 8/9
    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm


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  • C-508 Let's Get Crafty! (SU26)

    • July 21, 2026
    • August 18, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: July 14
    Ages 9-11

    Let’s get together and push the boundaries of the typical craft. We will explore new artistic styles with like minded friends and use our imaginations to create decorative and functional art projects we can enjoy long after class has ended. All are welcome. All materials included.

    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

    Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (5 sessions)
    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


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  • C-209 Elements of Art (SU26)

    • July 30, 2026
    • August 20, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: July 23
    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 7/30 - 8/20 (4 sessions)
    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


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  • WSH-9 Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop (FA26)

    • September 05, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    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)

    • September 10, 2026
    • October 15, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    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)

    • September 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    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)

    • September 14, 2026
    • October 19, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    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)

    • September 30, 2026
    • November 04, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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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)

    • October 02, 2026
    • October 23, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    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)

    • October 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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)

    • October 10, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
    Register

    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-506 Fall-oween Craft Club (FA26)

    • October 27, 2026
    • November 24, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
    Register

    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)

    • October 29, 2026
    • December 03, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    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)

    • November 03, 2026
    • December 08, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    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)

    • November 05, 2026
    • December 10, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    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)

    • November 07, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    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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