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 Malgorzata Mosiek 

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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 Classes & Workshops

    • September 09, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 2

    Ages 7-10

    In this sweet-themed class, kids will design and decorate their own giant "donuts" using cardboard, paint, and other colorful toppings! This is a fun, hands on class that is sure to spark imagination. All materials included.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Tuesday 9/9
    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.

    • September 16, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 9

    Ages 6-9

    In this vibrant, hands-on class, each child will bring a black-and-white photo of themselves and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Using paint, collage, and mixed media, we'll build a bold, colorful background that reflects their unique personality. It's the perfect blend of self-expression and creativity—picture perfect in every way! All materials included.

    You will need to provide a digital photograph of your child's face or face and upper body one week in advance of the workshop, so their instructor may print them for the art project. You will be contacted by email with further instructions.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Tuesday 9/16
    1 session

    Time: 4:00 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.

    • September 23, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 16

    Ages 11-13

    In this creative class, kids will transform hula hoops in stunning photo wall hangings! A playful mix of art and personal expression, you bring the photos and we supply the rest! All materials included (except the photos).


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Tuesday 9/23
    1 session

    Time: 5:00 pm - 7:15 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.

    • September 28, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 14
    Register

    Registration deadline: September 21

    Ages 10+


    Come learn about the origins of an Ojo de Dios, or God's Eye in this weaving workshop. It is a spiritual and symbolic woven craft that originated from the Huichol, and indigenous people of Mexico. While it's pretty basic weaving using yarn and a cross, it has a very deep spiritual meaning and is used for prayer, protection and connection to the spiritual world. All materials included.



    Instructor: Deb Tobin


    Date: Sunday, September 28

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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


    • September 30, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 23

    Ages 5-7

    Get ready to create, explore, and experiment! In this hands-on art class, kids will dive into the world of process art—where the making is just as exciting as the masterpiece. We'll use recycled and found materials to paint, build, and invent one-of-a-kind creations. No two projects are the same, and there's no "right" way to make art—just imagination, curiosity, and lots of fun! All materials included.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates: Tuesday 9/30
    1 session

    Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 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.

    • 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.

    • October 21, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 14

    Ages 6-8

    Get ready to swirl, squish, and splatter! In this delightfully messy Halloween class, kids will create one of a kind spooky prints using shaving cream. We will conjure up spooky ghosts, pumpkins, and more! Full of Halloween magic and imagination! All materials included.


    Instructor: Elizabeth Thill 

    Dates:Tuesday 10/21
    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.

    • October 25, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: October 18

    Ages 10+


    In Germany, paper cut out art is called Scherenschnitte. The Wycinanki, created in Poland were large, intricate and layered. We will choose one of two patterns, both featuring delicate, symmetrical designs to try our hand at this art form. We will then use a pattern to create the Wycinanki rooster. All materials included.



    Instructor: Maureen Newcamp


    Date: Saturday, 10/25

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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


    • November 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 14
    Register

    Registration deadline: November 7

    Ages 10+


    The beauty of the Navajo rug, or Diyogi, lies in the many different symbols and their different meanings. Come learn about the Navajo symbols; choose one and craft a meaningful paper rug at this workshop. All materials included.





    Instructor: Stacy Koehler


    Date: Saturday, 11/8

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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


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3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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