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Diane Pontoriero's Classes

    • July 15, 2025
    • August 19, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
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    Registration deadline: July 11

    Ages 16+


    Soft pastels are a vibrant and rewarding painting medium! This class will cover using the pastels in a variety of techniques and with a variety of surfaces.  All levels are welcome as we explore the pastel sticks and pan pastels. All materials included. 




    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Dates: Tuesdays 7/15 - 8/19

    6 sessions

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Because this class is after business hours, please use the red side door. 


    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.

    • July 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
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    Registration deadline July 17

    Ages 18+

    Using small pieces of fused glass, you will arrange and stack the glass pieces on a kiln shelf to form a circular shape. The glass is then tack fused and slumped in a bowl shape to create a dish that looks like pieces of melted ice!  All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Date: Saturday July 19

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


    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.


    • July 19, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
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    Registration deadline: July 17

    Ages 16+


    Learn to create stunning fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. Beginner and experienced glass artists can make up to 8 pieces of wearable art. Class includes tips on the use of dichroic glass, layering glass, and using frits and stringers. You can create both full and tack fused pieces! All materials included.





    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday 7/19

    1 session

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    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.



    • July 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
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    Registration deadline: July 19

    Ages 16-Adult

    Colorful wool roving is used to needle felt butterflies and birds. They can be used as pins, appliques and ornaments. In this intensive workshop, you will learn both 2D and 3D needle felting techniques. Bring lunch or a snack.    

    All materials included. 

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Saturday 7/26

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

    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.

    • August 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: August 2

    Ages 16+

    In this intensive workshop, we will explore a variety of techniques to dye fabric. We will use plant material to eco dye, bundle dye and solar print. We will use fiber reactive dyes to ice dye fabric. Students will receive information on what kind of fibers and clothing to bring and what kind of plant material work best for dyeing. Bring and lunch or a snack! All materials included. 


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Saturday, 8/9

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


    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.


    • August 23, 2025
    • September 06, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
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    Registration deadline: August 16

    Ages 16+

    In this fun, two day workshop, we will hand build a planter inspired by our favorite animals. We will use template shapes and pinched pots to construct our animals in the first session. The second session will be adding glazes to our planters. All materials included.


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Dates: Saturdays 8/23 & 9/6

    (no class 8/30)

    2 sessions

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

    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.




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