Diane Pontoriero's Classes

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• WS-08 Fused Glass Jewelry (FA24)

  • When
    November 21, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    0

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  Registration deadline: November 14

  Ages 12+

  
  

  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: Thursday, 11/21

  1 session

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  
  

  
  

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• WS-111 Clay Gingerbread House (FA24)

  • Start
    November 23, 2024
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  • End
    December 07, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Nov 2

  Ages 16+

  Liven up your holiday decorations with a hand built gingerbread house made out of clay. We will be using templates, slabs, sprig molds, stamps, and shape cutters to create our "candy" decorated houses. The houses will be finished with a variety of colorful ceramic glazes making them irresistible. 
  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 11/23 & 12/7

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-04 Pysanky for the Holidays (FA24)

  • When
    December 07, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Nov 30

  Ages 12+

  So you thought Pysanky (Ukranian Easter Eggs) were just for the spring? In this workshop, we will be using Pysanky techniques to create unique holiday ornaments. You will create 2-3 eggs using the traditional wax resist method. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Saturday 12/7 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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• A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 13, 2025
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  • End
    February 24, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 6

  Ages 16+

  All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing.  A raku firing will be scheduled if the class is interested. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Mondays 1/13 - 2/24

  (no class 2/17)

  6 sessions

  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.
  

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• A-310 Soft Pastels (WI25)

  • Start
    January 13, 2025
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  • End
    February 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 6

  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: Mondays 1/13 - 2/17

  6 sessions

  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.
  

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• A-212 Painting Sampler (WI25)

  • Start
    January 15, 2025
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  • End
    February 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline:  Jan 8

  Ages 16+

   

  This class is for the student who wants to start painting but doesn't know where or how to start and doesn't want to invest in supplies until they've tried them out. We will sample acrylic, oil, and watercolors during this 6 weeks.

  All materials included.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/15 - 2/19

  6 sessions 

  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.
  

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• A-208 Watercolor Basics (WI25)

  • Start
    January 15, 2025
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  • End
    February 19, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline:  Jan 8

  Ages 16+

   

  Painting with watercolors is such a fluid and exciting process. We will explore the unique qualities of watercolors as we create our paintings. All skill levels welcome as we review the supplies and processes to complete works of art. Students will be able to work along with the instructor, as well as work on individual projects. We will master a variety of watercolor techniques. Materials list below.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 1/15 - 2/19

  6 sessions 

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  
  

  Materials list:

  
  

  - Tube watercolors with color names

  - Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

  - Round and flat watercolor brushes

  - Palette

  - Any other supplies you have

  
  

  Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

  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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• A-409 Wet Felted Painting (WI24)

  • Start
    January 16, 2025
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  • End
    January 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Registration deadline: January 9 

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Using colored wool roving, we will "paint"  using the wet felting process.  After we complete the wet felting part of the painting, we will be able to add needle felted objects and embroidered details.  We will complete a flower still life and a landscape painting.

  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero
  

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays, 1/16 - 1/30

  3 sessions

  Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

  
  

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• A-116 Clay and Glazes - Endless Possibilities (WI25)

  • Start
    January 18, 2025
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  • End
    March 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration Deadline: Jan 11

  Ages 18+

  
  

  Let's dig deeper into the relationship between clay, glazes, and underglazes. Explore different methods of decorating or finishing your pottery with glazes and underglazes. This class is for students with clay experience (wheel and/or handbuilding.) All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 1/18 - 3/1

  (no class 2/15)

  6 sessions

  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.
  

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• WS-115 Clay Hummingbird Feeder (WI25)

  • Start
    January 18, 2025
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  • End
    February 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: Jan 11

  Ages 14+

  
  

  In this two-part workshop, you will handbuild a hummingbird feeder using pinching and slab construction. The second class will be spent glazing the feeder to make it colorful enough to attract hummingbirds. No previous clay experience needed. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 1/18 - 2/1

  (no class 1/25)

  2 sessions

  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.
  

  
  

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• A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursday Evenings (WI25)

  • Start
    January 30, 2025
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  • End
    March 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Jan 23

  Ages 16+

  
  

  All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing.  A raku firing will be scheduled if the class is interested. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays 1/30 - 3/13

  (no class 3/6)

  6 sessions

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
  

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• WS-114 Sea Life Creatures out of Clay (WI25)

  • Start
    February 15, 2025
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  • End
    March 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Feb 8

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Delve into the depth of the ocean as we create our favorite sea life out of clay. We will be using handbuilding techniques to bring our creatures to life. Bring images of sea life you want to build to the first class. The second class will be spent adding color to your creations. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturdays 2/15 - 3/1

  (no class 1/22)

  2 sessions

  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.
  

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• A-414 Batik Painting (WI25)

  • Start
    March 05, 2025
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  • End
    March 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Registration deadline:  Feb 26

  Ages 18+

   

  The hot wax dye process of batik will be used to create unique paintings on cotton. We will start by applying wax to save the white areas and continue applying dyes as we paint the picture. The entire painting will be soaked in black dye to create the "batik" look. the wax will be melted off and the painting is complete. All materials included.

   

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 3/5 - 3/26

  6 sessions 

  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.
  

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• WS-403 Snow (Ice) Dyeing (WI25)

  • When
    March 08, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Registration deadline: March 1

  Ages 12+

  Ice will provide us with the colors of the rainbow as we use it to dye our items of clothing. We will be using some simple tie dyeing techniques in this unique and fun way to make ice work for us. Please bring TWO (2) items for dyeing. The items must be a natural fiber: cotton, bamboo, rayon, silk, wool, linen. (Polyester, nylon and any other synthetic will not dye). All dye materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturday 3/8

  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.

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• WS-405 Shibori Dyeing / Indigo Dyeing (WI25)

  • When
    March 08, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: March 1

  Ages 14+

  
  

  Shibori is the Japanese dyeing process of folding fabric to create interesting patterns. We will dye a silk scarf in class, which is provided, but you need to bring two additional items to dye. Both need to be natural fibers such as 100% cotton, linen, rayon, bamboo, or silk. We will use both fabric paint and traditional indigo dye. All dye materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturday 3/8

  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.
  

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• WS-501 Pysanky - Ukranian Easter Eggs (WI25)

  • When
    March 15, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Registration deadline: March 8

  Ages 14+

  In anticipation of Spring and Easter, Pysanky are a tradition in Eastern Europe. This batik method of applying layers of beeswax and egg dye to the eggs creates intricate and beautiful designs. In this workshop, you will create up to three eggs (depending on the intricacy), and learn about the symbolism of the designs and colors. Hot wax is used in this class. All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Saturday 3/15 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 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.

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• WS-503 Fused Glass Bowls (WI25)

  • When
    March 22, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: March 15

  Ages 14+

  
  

  Do you want a special hand made gift for an upcoming special occasion? Take this easy and fun workshop making one of a kind beautiful fused glass dish or bowl. You may not want to give it away! All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Saturday 3/22

  1 session

  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.

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• WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (WI25)

  • When
    March 22, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Registration deadline: March 15

  Ages 14+

  
  

  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 3/22

  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.
  

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