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• Open Studio Pottery

  • Start
    April 29, 2019
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  • End
    January 28, 2020
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  • Schedule
    38 sessions

  Open Studio Pottery  ( Ages 18 and up)

  Experienced potters may work at their own pace and are encouraged to work on the wheel or do hand building. Clay and glazes sold through the studio. ** Please note: you must have taken pottery classes to join this Open Studio Session as there is  NO INSTRUCTION GIVEN.   YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED A POTTERY CLASS AT THE NHAC IN ORDER TO ATTEND.   First floor studio.  Ask about accessibility options.

  Fee: NHAC Members $10.00         Nonmembers:  $20.00

  ***OPEN STUDIO POTTERY MOVES TO TUESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING JULY 2ND 2019

  
  

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• Painting, Pastels & More Open Studio

  • Start
    May 02, 2019
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  • End
    August 05, 2021
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  • Schedule
    119 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Painting, Pastels & More -  All Mediums Welcome!

  We invite you to join this informal gathering of artists. Bring subject matter and medium of your choice. All levels of experience in any medium are welcome.  NO INSTRUCTION GIVEN.

  Thursdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm  (second floor studio)

  Studio Fee: $5.00

  
  

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• A-03 Let’s Throw Some Clay! (FA19)

  • Start
    September 26, 2019
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  • End
    November 14, 2019
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Ages 14-Adult

  This six week, 12-hour pottery class explores all the aspects of working with clay. Students will learn to hand build, clay sculpt and wheel throw while being able to experience a variety of clays and glazing techniques. Advanced students welcome and encouraged to further develop their skills.  Ask about accessibility options!  Class fee includes clay, glaze, firing, and use of tools.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Thursdays 9/26 - 11/14, (No class  10/31 & 11/7)

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• A-47 Friday Afternoon Pottery (FA19)

  • Start
    October 04, 2019
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  • End
    November 15, 2019
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Ages 16-Adult

  If you have always wanted to try the wheel, hand build, or need a refresher, this 6 week, 12-hour class is for you. Students will create various clay projects of their own choice in a relaxed studio with personal attention. Stoneware and Raku clay available. The last class focuses on glazing.   Class fee includes clay, glaze, firing & use of tools.

   

  Instructor: Ruthann Farinacci

   

  Dates: Fridays 10/4 - 11/15

  (No class 11/8), 6 sessions

  Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Multi-Media Open Studio

  • Start
    October 16, 2019
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  • End
    January 19, 2022
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  • Schedule
    119 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Multi-Media - All Levels Welcome!

  Multi-media enthusiasts and those interested in multi-media: explore a variety of art media and techniques including collage, assemblage, altered books and art journals. Bring materials to work with, bring materials to share or just come to see what it's all about! Registration not required. All levels of experience are welcome.  NO INSTRUCTION GIVEN.

  Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm (second floor studio-first floor space can be made available; please call by Monday if needed.)

  Studio Fee: $5.00

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• A-113 Drawing Dragons-Advanced (FA19)

  • Start
    October 27, 2019
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  • End
    November 17, 2019
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline: 10/20

  Ages 15-Adult

  Learn hypothetical anatomy, textures, and lighting for one of humanity’s favorite imaginary creatures. Each week will be spent concentrating on a specific set of details, starting with the basic anatomical building blocks, & advancing to claws, scales, personality, and lighting. Please bring a sketchbook for taking notes.

  Instructor: Miranda Pavelle

  Sundays 10/27 - 11/17

  4 sessions

  Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

  
  

  
  

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• WS-118 Zentangle® Jewelry & Ornaments (FA19)

  • When
    November 13, 2019
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration deadline November 6

  Ages 13-Adult

  Just in time for the holidays! Zentangle® Jewelry and Ornament class! The Zentangle® technique, using simple materials that are easily found, produces lovely holiday ornaments and jewelry (pendants and earrings). Bring your tangle pattern ideas! Zentangle® experience helpful but not necessary. All materials included.

  Instructor: Pamela Romeo

  Date: Wednesday 11/13

  Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  
  

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• Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio

  • When
    November 15, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

  Ikebana is a Japanese form of flower arranging which concentrates on line, color, and space using materials from your backyard garden. Ikebana can be done by anyone, anytime, anywhere with any materials. You must email Reiko at nakajimar@comcast.net by Tuesday to reserve your space and for materials fee. 

  Studio fee: $5 (due to NHAC, material fee due to Reiko)

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• WSC-05 Gifts for Someone Special-Silk Dyeing (FA19)

  • When
    November 23, 2019
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Registration deadline: November 16 

  Ages 6-12

  Create a hand painted silk tie and a Shibori dyed silk scarf to give as gifts to special people in your life. We will explore colors that go well together and folding techniques to create intricate patterns.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday 11/23

  Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  
  

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• WSC-21 Gifts for Someone Special-Clay (FA19)

  • Start
    November 24, 2019
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  • End
    December 08, 2019
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Registration deadline: November 17

  Ages 8-12

  With the Holidays approaching, now is the time to create one of a kind handmade gifts to give to special persons in your life. You will be working with clay using the slab building technique to create a special lidded box and a decorated mug. You will come back for a second session to put the finishing touches on your pieces with a large selection of bright, colorful glazes. The pieces will be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.  All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Sundays 11/24 & 12/8

  Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  
  

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• Three Rivers Fiber Focus Monthly Meeting & Demo

  • When
    November 25, 2019
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Three Rivers Fiber Focus Group Meeting & Demo

  Meeting at 6:30pm followed by demo at 7:00pm.

  Please visit their website for more information: TRFF

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• WS-71 Fused Glass Ornament Workshop (FA19)

  • Start
    December 02, 2019
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  • End
    December 07, 2019
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Choose from 2 workshops!

  Ages 11-Adult

  Add some special handmade glass ornaments to your Christmas tree. Use them as window decorations or give them as a gift. You will create 2-3 ornaments in the workshop using a variety of glass colors, frits and stringers. All materials included.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Workshop 1	Workshop 2
  Monday 12/2	Saturday 12/7
  Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm	Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  Reg. deadline 11/25	Reg. deadline 11/30

  
  

  Each workshop is one session.

  
  

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• Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio

  • When
    December 06, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

  Ikebana is a Japanese form of flower arranging which concentrates on line, color, and space using materials from your backyard garden. Ikebana can be done by anyone, anytime, anywhere with any materials. You must email Reiko at nakajimar@comcast.net by Tuesday to reserve your space and for materials fee. 

  Studio fee: $5 (due to NHAC, material fee due to Reiko)

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• WS-75 Holiday Card Making Workshop (FA19)

  • When
    December 07, 2019
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline November 5

  Ages 16-Adult

  Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make your own custom greeting card designs using hand lettering and illustration. We'll cover how to make beautiful hand-drawn cards that communicate exactly what you want to say and make holidays greetings extra special. Please bring drawing paper and/or sketchbook, drawing pencils, ruler, fine and broad tipped pens or markers/Sharpies, graph paper, and any other materials or mediums you'd like to use to work in class (paints, colored pencils, watercolors, pastels—etc.)

   

  Instructor: Jeanine Murch

   

  Date: Saturday 12/7

  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

  
  

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• Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio

  • When
    December 20, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Sogetsu Ikebana Open Studio meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

  Ikebana is a Japanese form of flower arranging which concentrates on line, color, and space using materials from your backyard garden. Ikebana can be done by anyone, anytime, anywhere with any materials. You must email Reiko at nakajimar@comcast.net by Tuesday to reserve your space and for materials fee. 

  Studio fee: $5 (due to NHAC, material fee due to Reiko)

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• Three Rivers Fiber Focus Monthly Meeting & Demo

  • When
    December 23, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

  Three Rivers Fiber Focus Group Meeting & Demo

  Meeting at 6:30pm followed by demo at 7:00pm.

  Please visit their website for more information: TRFF

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