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 Featured Artist: 

 Diane Pontoriero 


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


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

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Children's Drawing

    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    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.

    • January 13, 2025
    • February 17, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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.

    • February 01, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    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.

    • March 03, 2025
    • March 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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.


    • March 03, 2025
    • March 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 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.


North Hills Art Center

3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


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