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 Featured Artist: 

Eugene Lyle

Summer class registration is now open! View a PDF of the catalog and register for classes here.


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!

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

Children's Classes & Workshops

    • April 26, 2026
    • May 31, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • 3
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 22

    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.





    • April 27, 2026
    • June 01, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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.

    • May 06, 2026
    • June 10, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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.


    • May 12, 2026
    • June 09, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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.


    • June 14, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Registration deadline: June 7

    Ages 10+


    Come join us for a family friendly work-shop celebrating Pride month. Learn about the colors represented in the rain-bow and paint a piece of pottery you can take home the same day!

    Instructor: Beth Baskinger

    Date: Sunday, 6/14 (1 session)
    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    • June 15, 2026
    • July 20, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • 7
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 8
    Ages 10-14

    You know it, you love it. IT’S DRAGON TIME! You will use your imagination and your artistic expression to create a one-of-a-kind clay dragon. You will also learn to trim and embellish your creation. Last class is glazing our creations! All materials included.

    Instructor: Lily Grbach

    Dates: Mondays 6/15 - 7/20 (5 sessions)
    No Class 7/13
    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


    • June 16, 2026
    • July 14, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 9
    Ages 6-8

    Let’s meet for a 5 week art adventure and make fun, hands-on crafts that are inspired by sunshine and bursting color. All materials included.

    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

    Dates: Tuesdays 6/16 - 7/14 (5 sessions)
    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


    • June 18, 2026
    • July 23, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 3
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 11

    Ages 7-11

    Let’s get our hands dirty forming clay into cool pieces of art. We will use slabs, coils and pinched forms to make cups, bowls, sculptures and more. Last class is glazing. Bring your creativity! All materi-als included.

    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

    Dates: Thursdays 6/18 - 7/23 (5 sessions)
    No Class 7/16
    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    • July 12, 2026
    • August 16, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    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


    • July 21, 2026
    • August 18, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    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


    • July 25, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 18

    Ages 10+


    Celebrate French heritage by creating a painting of treats, like macarons and croissants, while listening to a selection of French music.

    Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

    Date: Saturday, 7/25 (1 session)
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • July 30, 2026
    • August 20, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    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


    • August 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Registration deadline: July 26

    Ages 10+

    Join us and learn how to show off your dog in this Paint Your Pup Workshop. All materials included.

    Instructor: Kim Freithaler

    Date: Sunday, 8/2 (1 session)
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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