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• C-47.2 Painting - Build your Skills! (FA21)

  • Start
    November 02, 2021
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  • End
    December 07, 2021
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline October 26
  

  Ages 9-13    

  Learn the basics of acrylic painting! This class will explore a variety of painting techniques and fundamentals needed to take your paintings to the next level. We will have fun exploring a variety of subjects, including seasonal landscapes and portraits. All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Tuesdays 11/2 - 12/7

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-69 Mixed Media - Abstract Flowers (FA21)

  • Start
    November 03, 2021
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  • End
    December 08, 2021
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: October 27

  Ages 7-13    

  In this class, you will learn painting techniques and brush methods for watercolors. Students will learn color mixing, various types of brush strokes, and how to make fun patterns with crayon resist.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Wednesdays 11/3 - 12/8

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• WSC-08 Pinch Pot Snowman (FA21)

  • When
    December 08, 2021
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    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline December 1

  Ages 9-14

  Just in time for winter! Learn how to form and combine pinch pots to create a snowman sculpture. Students will also learn additive, subtractive and texture sculpture techniques. Our snowman will be finished with colorful underglazes. NO CLAY EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.  All materials included

  
  

  Instructor: Amanda Wolf

  Date:

  Wednesday 12/8

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  1 session

  
  

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• WC-02 The Wide World of Art (Ages 6-11) FA21

  • Start
    December 27, 2021
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  • End
    December 31, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline December 20

  Ages 6-11
  

  Escape the winter blues at the Art Center where we'll 'Travel Around the World'! We will make art from other countries such as (All materials included): 

  
  

  • Dream animals – Australia
  • Adari cloth – Africa
  • Cherry blossom paper fan – China
  • Navajo paper blanket – United States
  • Amate bark painting – Mexico
  • Majolica pottery - Italy
  • and more! 

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  (Summer Camp Instructor)

  Dates: Monday-Friday, 12/27-12/31

  5 sessions

  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $20!  (and choose member pricing now!)

  Full refund, less $25 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations made one week prior to start of camp.   No refunds will be issued after the start of camp.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WC-01 Double Camp Experience (Ages 6-11) FA21

  • Start
    December 27, 2021
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  • End
    December 31, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline December 20

  Ages 6-11
  

  Spend the day creating with a Double Camp! Campers can be registered for both morning and afternoon sessions as listed below.(All materials included)

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  Morning session runs 10:00am-12:00pm, and afternoon session runs 1:00pm-3:00pm. With supervised lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm between camp sessions. Please bring a brown bag lunch.  Bottled water will be provided.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman (Summer Camp instructor)

  
  

  Dates: Monday-Friday, 12/28-1/1

  5 sessions

  The Wide World of Art, 10:00am-noon

  Escape the winter blues at the Art Center where we'll 'Travel Around the World'! We will make art from other countries such as :

  Dream animals – Australia

  Adari cloth – Africa

  Cherry blossom paper fan – China

  Navajo paper blanket – United States

  Amate bark painting – Mexico

  Majolica pottery - Italy

  and more!

  Celebrate the Winter Season, 1:00pm-3:00pm

  Let's celebrate as we bring color to the winter season!  We'll create: a winter tree silhouette painting, flower pot snowman, cut paper snowflakes, watercolor cardinal collage, night time snowman painting and black sock penguin or rock penguin!  

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• WC-03 Celebrate the Winter Season (Ages 6-11) FA21

  • Start
    December 27, 2021
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  • End
    December 31, 2021
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline December 20

  Ages 6-11

  
  

  Let's celebrate as we bring color to the winter season!  We'll create: a winter tree silhouette painting, flower pot snowman, cut paper snowflakes, watercolor cardinal collage, night time snowman painting and black sock penguin or rock penguin!  All materials included.

  Instructor: Katie Botterman

  (Summer Camp Instructor)

  Dates: Monday-Friday, 12/27-12/31

  5 sessions

  Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Add a 1-year Student Membership-just $20!  (and choose member pricing now!)

  Full refund, less $25 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations made one week prior to start of camp.   No refunds will be issued after the start of camp.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• C-26 Wheel Throwing for Kids (WI22)

  • Start
    January 13, 2022
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    4:30 PM
  • End
    February 24, 2022
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline: January 6

  Ages 10 - 12  

  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: Katie Botterman

  Thursdays 1/13 - 2/24

  (no class  2/17)

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30-6:30pm

  
  

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  Additional notes:

  • Limited to 5 persons plus the instructor
  • Masks will be worn at all times

  
  

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• C-18 Cartooning Basics (WI22)

  • Start
    January 18, 2022
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  • End
    February 22, 2022
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Registration deadline January 11

  Ages 8-10 years old   

  
  

  Learn the basics of cartooning in this six week course with professional cartoonist/illustrator George Broderick, Jr. From creating original characters using basic, simple shapes to inking, lettering and coloring your drawings for that “professional” touch, the next GREAT comic character could be just a few pencil lines away. Please bring: pencils, ruler, eraser, one thick & one thin Sharpie marker, white sketch paper, colored pencils and colored markers to class.

  Instructor: George Broderick

  Tuesdays 1/18 - 2/22

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm

  
  

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• C-69 Mixed Media - Abstract Flowers (WI22)

  • Start
    January 18, 2022
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  • End
    February 22, 2022
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: January  11

  Ages 7-13    

  In this class, you will learn painting techniques and brush methods for watercolors. Students will learn color mixing, various types of brush strokes, and how to make fun patterns with crayon resist.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Tuesdays 1/18 - 2/22

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-86 Clay Handbuilding (WI22)

  • Start
    January 19, 2022
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  • End
    March 02, 2022
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline: January 12

  Ages 7-11   

  Come create your own unique pottery! We will be using hand building techniques to create a variety of functional and fun decorative clay pieces. The last class will be spent glazing the pieces.  Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing. (please note: the print catalog lists incorrect pricing.)

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  
  

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/19 - 3/2

  (no class 2/17)

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-19 Cartooning II (WI22)

  • Start
    January 19, 2022
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  • End
    February 23, 2022
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: January 12

  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 1/19 - 2/23

  6 sessions

  Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm

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• C-47 Painting - Build your Skills! (WI22)

  • Start
    January 20, 2022
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  • End
    February 24, 2022
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline January 13
  

  Ages 9-13    

  Learn the basics of acrylic painting! This class will explore a variety of painting techniques and fundamentals needed to take your paintings to the next level. We will have fun exploring a variety of subjects, including seasonal landscapes and portraits. All materials included.

  Instructor: Tara Hayes

  Thurdays 1/20-2/24

  6 sessions      

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-30 Play with Clay! (WI22)

  • Start
    February 01, 2022
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  • End
    March 08, 2022
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline January 25

  Ages 3-7, with registered adult care-giver

   

  This clay class is for ‘care-giver and me’! Come ‘play with clay’ with your little one. You’ll work as a team to learn and utilize the basic skills to create pinch pots, coil creations and slab built pieces.  Class fee includes clay, glaze and firing.

  
  

  Instructor: Heather Tantalo-Spiegel

  
  

  Dates: Tuesdays 2/1-3/8, (no class 2/22 or 3/1)

  4 sessions

  Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  
  

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• C-51 Illustrating: Storytelling through Art (WI22)

  • Start
    March 01, 2022
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  • End
    March 29, 2022
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: February 22

  Ages 9-12 years old   

  Learn about the process of illustrating your very own story! We’ll explore different styles and mediums that illustrators use by studying many children’s picture books. You’ll start off by creating your characters in a few different styles and mediums, then create thumbnails to show what each of the pages will look like. Next, you’ll begin your sketches, add color and details in your chosen medium, and finish up with a cover design. We’ll celebrate your art by sharing your story with the class on the last day.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Marci Koch

  Tuesdays 3/1-3/29

  5 sessions      

  Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm

  
  

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