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• C-85 Kids Clay! Tuesdays (WI21)

  • Start
    February 09, 2021
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  • End
    March 16, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Ages 6-10   

  We all enjoy creating with clay. We will be using hand building techniques to create a variety of functional & decorative clay pieces. We’ll also try out the wheel! The last class will be spent glazing the pieces.  Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 2/9 - 3/16, (no class 3/9)

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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  • Limited to 6 persons plus the instructor
  • Masks will be worn at all times
  • Class tools, wheels and work spaces will be cleaned after each class
  • Social distancing will be followed

  
  

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• C-08 Winter Art Fun (WI21)

  • Start
    February 10, 2021
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  • End
    March 10, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Ages 6-10 years old   

  
  

  Don't let winter get you down. Come create some beautiful art projects exploring the beauty of the winter season. We will make a canvas painting, snowman sculpture, snowflake art and more! All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Wednesdays 2/10 - 3/10

  5 sessions      

  Time: 4:15pm - 5:45pm

  
  

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• C-04 Children Drawing Class (WI21)

  • Start
    March 20, 2021
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  • End
    March 27, 2021
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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    North Hills Art Center
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  (please note: this class will be offered in our Spring session: 

  Saturdays 5/15 & 5/22, 1:45 - 3:00pm)

  Ages 8-11 years old   

  Learning the fundamentals of drawing will be the focus of this two day workshop. We will explore using graphite the first day and color the second day to create mini projects. Please bring: drawing tablet 9x12 or larger; all other materials included.

  Instructor: Marianne Hilke

  
  

  Saturdays 3/20 & 3/27

  2 sessions      

  Time: 1:15 - 2:30pm

  
  

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• C-53 Monster Madness (SP21)

  • Start
    April 05, 2021
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  • End
    May 03, 2021
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    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline March 29
  

  Ages 6-10    

  
  

  In this fun and creepy class, we will be creating scary and not so scary monsters. We will be making unique beasts out of clay, recycled materials, crafting puppets and bookmarks just to name a few!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Lorraine Free

  Mondays 4/5 - 5/3

  5 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-45 Painting - Build your Skills! (SP21)

  • Start
    April 06, 2021
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  • End
    May 11, 2021
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline March 30
  

  Ages 9-13    

  Learn the basics of painting! This class will explore a variety of painting techniques and fundamentals needed to take your paintings to the next level. We will learn about color theory and how to bring objects to life. All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Tuesdays 4/6 - 5/11

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-37 Recycled Art (SP21)

  • Start
    April 08, 2021
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  • End
    May 06, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 1
  

  Ages 8-10    

  Recycled art is creative work that's made from discarded materials that once had another purpose. In this class we will take those materials and make them into something exciting and new!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Lorraine Free

  Dates: Thursdays 4/8 - 5/6

  5 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-42 Kids Wheel Throwing (SP21)

  • Start
    April 08, 2021
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  • End
    May 13, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 1
  

  Ages 10-14    

  Learn the basic steps of wheel throwing. Students will learn how to center, pull and shape the clay to make simple functional forms. Students will learn how to finish their pieces with different glazing techniques. Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing.

  Instructor: Amanda Wolf

  Dates: Thursdays 4/8 - 5/13

  (no class 5/6)

  5 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-85 Kids Clay! (SP21)

  • Start
    April 13, 2021
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  • End
    May 18, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 6

  Ages 7-10   

  We all enjoy creating with clay. We will be using hand building techniques to create a variety of functional & decorative clay pieces. We’ll also try out the wheel! The last class will be spent glazing the pieces.  Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 4/13 - 5/18

  (no class 5/11)

  5 sessions

  Time: 4:45pm - 6:15pm

  
  

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• C-26 Wheel Throwing for Kids (SP21)

  • Start
    April 14, 2021
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  • End
    May 26, 2021
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 7

  Ages 10 & up  

  Have you always wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Come learn to make your own pottery. We will work on all the skills necessary to create your own work from start to finish. Bring your patience and determination! No experience necessary! Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing.

  Instructor: Cynthia Young

  Wednesdays 4/14 - 5/26

  (no class 5/19)

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30-6:00pm

  
  

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  Additional notes:

  • Limited to 5 persons plus the instructor
  • Masks will be worn at all times
  • Participants will sit every other wheel unless they are family members
  • Personal tools preferred
  • Class tools, wheels and work spaces will be cleaned after each class
  • Social distancing will be followed

  
  

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• C-09 Drawing - on the Wild Side! (SP21)

  • Start
    April 17, 2021
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  • End
    May 22, 2021
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 10

  Ages 8-12

  Now that Spring is here, explore your ability to draw nature's creatures. Whether you are into bumblebees or butterflies, spiders or snakes, frogs or flamingos, have fun learning how to draw them all!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 4/17 - 5/22

  6 sessions      

  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

  
  

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• WSC-05 Gifts for Someone Special-Silk Dyeing (SP21)

  • When
    April 24, 2021
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 17 

  Ages 8-Adult

  Make a special gift for your Mom and Dad in this fun workshop! You will be dyeing a silk scarf for your Mom using the Shibori (Japanese dyeing) method and hand painting a silk tie for your Dad.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturday 4/24

  1 session

  Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

  
  

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• WSC-06 Hand Lettering Workshop - for Kids! (SP21)

  • When
    May 01, 2021
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline April 24

  Ages 8-14

  If you've ever wanted to create cool lettering for greetings cards, posters, or just for fun, this workshop is for you! You'll learn the basics of creating beautiful hand lettering from pencil sketch to color finish using a variety of materials.  Please bring drawing paper, graph paper, pencils, fine and broad tip markers/Sharpies, tracing paper and ruler. Other materials will be provided. Each student will receive a handbook of resources, worksheets, and other reference material covered in class to keep.

  Instructor: Jeanine Murch

  Date: Saturday 5/1

  1 session        

  Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

  
  

  
  

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• WSC-22 (5/8) Intro to Toy Theater (SP21)

  • Start
    May 08, 2021
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  • End
    May 09, 2021
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline May 1

  Ages 11-13

  Toy theater is theater performance...but little! This art form uses small, table top stages with characters made up of toys or paper. Toy theater dates back to the early 19th century--once a popular form of home family entertainment. Now, toy theater is having a major comeback among puppeteers and other types of artists. Come join in on the toy theater way of bringing your stories to life!  All  materials included.

  Instructor: Meredith Carver

  
  

  Saturday & Sunday, 5/8 & 5/9

  2 sessions      

  Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

  
  

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• WSC-09 Pokémon Go® (SP21)

  • When
    May 17, 2021
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline May 10

  Ages 9-13

  
  

  The North Hills Art Center is a Pokémon Go® gym, so come with your creativity to explore some of ways to create Pokémon® art. You will learn how to draw and render the characters and create a colored polymer clay sculpture of your favorite Pokémon®.   All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Monday 5/17

  1 session

  Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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• WSC-22 (5/22) Intro to Toy Theater (SP21)

  • Start
    May 22, 2021
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    11:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    May 23, 2021
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    2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
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  Registration deadline May 15

  Ages 14-16

  Toy theater is theater performance...but little! This art form uses small, table top stages with characters made up of toys or paper. Toy theater dates back to the early 19th century--once a popular form of home family entertainment. Now, toy theater is having a major comeback among puppeteers and other types of artists. Come join in on the toy theater way of bringing your stories to life!  All  materials included.

  Instructor: Meredith Carver

  
  

  Saturday & Sunday, 5/22 & 5/23

  2 sessions      

  Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

  
  

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