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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
  • Spaces left
    1

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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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• C-201 Beginner Painting for Kids (WI25)

  • Start
    January 07, 2025
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  • End
    February 11, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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

  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)

  • Start
    January 07, 2025
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  • End
    February 11, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  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

  
  

  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)

  • Start
    January 13, 2025
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  • End
    February 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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

  
  

  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)

  • Start
    January 13, 2025
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  • End
    February 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

  
  

  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)

  • Start
    January 29, 2025
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  • End
    March 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline: January 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: 4:45pm - 6:15pm

  
  

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

  • When
    February 01, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  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 

  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)

  • When
    February 09, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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

  • When
    February 15, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  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 

  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 (WI25)

  • Start
    February 25, 2025
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  • End
    March 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

  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-208.2 Painting for Tweens (WI25)

  • Start
    February 25, 2025
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  • End
    March 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

  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 (WI25)

  • Start
    March 03, 2025
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  • End
    March 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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

  
  

  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-306.2 Drawing for Tweens (WI25)

  • Start
    March 03, 2025
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  • End
    March 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    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

  
  

  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 (WI25)

  • Start
    March 04, 2025
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  • End
    April 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

  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

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

  • When
    March 09, 2025
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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