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• C-19 Cartooning II (WI20)

  • Start
    January 15, 2020
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  • End
    February 19, 2020
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Ages 9-12 (or students who have completed Cartooning Basics)

  This course is designed for cartooning students who have taken Cartooning Basics and want to progress (taking Cartooning Basics first is suggested, but not necessary). Class reviews the basics and adds depth to the discussions and techniques with group projects and exercises designed to make the budding cartoonist think outside the box. Please bring: pencils, ruler, eraser, one thick, one thin Sharpie marker, white sketch paper, color pencils and color markers to class

  Instructor: George Broderick

  Wednesdays 1/15 - 2/19

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm

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• C-84 Homeschoolers-Drawing and Painting (WI20)

  • Start
    January 21, 2020
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  • End
    February 18, 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Ages 5-10   

  Creativity comes alive in this 5 week class. We will explore a variety of drawing and painting projects and learn how to use watercolors, acrylic paint  and more!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Melissa Tai

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 1/21 - 2/18 

  5 sessions

  Time: 1:15pm - 2:45pm

  
  

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• C-85 Kids Clay! (WI20)

  • Start
    February 04, 2020
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  • End
    March 10, 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Registration deadline January 28

  Ages 8-13   

  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 2/4 - 3/10, (no class 3/3)

  5 sessions

  Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

  
  

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• C-26 Kids Fantasy Creature Design (WI20)

  • Start
    February 11, 2020
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  • End
    March 03, 2020
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline February 4

  Ages 8-12 years old   

  Students will explore how environment affects animals anatomy and adaptations and how to incorporate that knowledge into designing their own fantasy creatures.  Please bring: pencils, white paper, color pencils, color markers or whatever you have at home.

  Instructor: Jared Cullum

  Tuesdays 2/11 - 3/3

  4 sessions      

  Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm

  
  

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• WSC-12.1 Pet Posters-with your very own Pet! (WI20)

  • When
    February 15, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline: February 8

  Ages 9-12    

  
  

  From hamsters to horses, create a colorful poster of your favorite pet to hang in your room. Students will be guided through the drawing process and then immortalize their pet in paint! Bring several photos to choose from!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  Date: Saturday 2/15

  1 session

  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

  
  

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• EV-11 PJ Storytime-Free Event (WI20)

  • When
    February 15, 2020
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    85

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   PJ Storytime!

  
  Saturday,

   February  15

  6pm-8pm

  Gallery will be open for viewing ‘A Touch

  of Blue’ Art Show benefitting the 

  Highmark Caring Place.

   

  Join us for Stories, Snacks,

  Hot Cocoa and a 

  FREE  Oil Pastel Art Activity!

   

  Wear your PJ’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, blanket or snuggly!**

  Registration required for this free event.

  **parents are required to stay with their children

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• WSC-10 Inventor's STEAM Workshop (WI20)

  • Start
    February 22, 2020
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  • End
    February 23, 2020
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline: February 15

  Ages 7-11    

  
  

  Always wanted to design and create your own invention? From machines to games to musical instruments, each workshop is different! In this 2 session STEAM workshop, children will use the engineering process, trying out different tools and methods to make their final product.  Boys AND girls welcome!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Elise Neill

  Weekend of: February 22 & 23

  2 sessions

  Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

  
  

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• WSC-12.2 Pet Posters-with your very own Pet! (WI20)

  • When
    March 21, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Registration deadline: March 14

  Ages 9-12    

  
  

  From hamsters to horses, create a colorful poster of your favorite pet to hang in your room. Students will be guided through the drawing process and then immortalize their pet in paint! Bring several photos to choose from!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Kim Freithaler

  Date: Saturday 3/21

  1 session

  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

  
  

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