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 Sheila Klotz 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE NORTH HILLS ART CENTER!

Please note that we will be CLOSED from Monday 12/23 through Friday 1/3. See you back on Monday 1/6!


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 (WI25)

    • January 07, 2025
    • February 11, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    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

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    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)

    • January 07, 2025
    • February 11, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    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

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

    • 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 

    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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  • WSH-2 Heritage Workshop: Black History Month (WI25)

    • February 09, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.


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  • C-201.2 Beginner Painting for Kids (WI25)

    • February 25, 2025
    • March 25, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    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.


    Show details

  • C-208.2 Painting for Tweens (WI25)

    • February 25, 2025
    • March 25, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    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

    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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