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 Malgorzata Mosiek 

Classes NOW open for registration! Visit CLASSES & MORE or call the office to register.


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!

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

Children's Painting

  • C-201 Beginner Painting for Kids (FA25)

    • September 09, 2025
    • October 21, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 2

    Ages 7-11


    Also consider the second session!


    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 to three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 5 week course. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

    Dates: Tuesdays 9/9 - 10/21 (NO CLASS 9/16)

    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 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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  • WSC-208 Anything But A Brush! (FA25)

    • October 06, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 29

    Ages 4-6

    Kids will dive into a world of colorful creativity—painting using all kinds of fun tools except brushes! From sponges, to sticks, fingers to found objects—we will explore exciting ways to create without traditional tools. All materials included.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Monday 10/6
    1 session

    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-308 Secret Life of Circles (FA25)

    • October 09, 2025
    • October 30, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 2

    Ages 4-6

    Circles are more than just shapes—they're the stars of the show! Through playful projects and creative techniques, we'll uncover the mystery and beauty of this simple, powerful form. All materials included.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Thursdays 10/9 - 10/30
    4 sessions

    Time: 4:15 pm - 6:15 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.

    Show details

  • C-201.2 Beginner Painting for Kids (FA25)

    • October 28, 2025
    • December 09, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 21

    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 to three paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 5 week course. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

    Dates: Tuesdays 10/28 - 12/9 (no class 11/25)

    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 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.

    Show details

North Hills Art Center

3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


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