Diane Pontoriero's Classes

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• WS-405 Shibori & Indigo Dyeing (SU26)

  • When
    June 25, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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    3

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  Registration deadline: June 18

  Ages 14+

  
  

  Using both indigo dye and traditional fabric paints, we will create beautiful patterns on fabric using the Shibori technique of folding, clamping and twisting. Bring one or two natural fibers to dye (must fit in a 5 gallon bucket) or use the silk scarves provided. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Thursday, 6/25 (1 session)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  
  

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• WS-126 Clay Curio (SU26)

  • When
    June 27, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  June 20

  Ages 16+

  In this one day intensive workshop you will design and build a clay curio for your special finds. You can build a wall curio or a free-standing one. You will select a glaze color that the staff will glaze and fire for you. Bring a lunch. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday 6/27 (1 session)
  Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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• A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26)

  • Start
    July 02, 2026
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  • End
    August 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: June 25

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Thursdays 7/2 - 8/13 (6 sessions)

  (No class 8/6)

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26)

  • Start
    July 06, 2026
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  • End
    August 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: June 29

  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. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/17 (6 sessions)

  (No class 8/10)

  Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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• A-139 Clay Additions (SU26)

  • Start
    July 15, 2026
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  • End
    August 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  July 8

  Ages 18+

  Do you want to take your pottery experience to a whole new level? Come experiment with us by adding a variety of mate-rials to your clay pieces giving them texture and unique elements. Some materials we will use include slate, nails and vermiculite. Previous pottery experience is recommended. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Wednesdays, 7/15 - 8/12 (4 sessions) No Class 8/5
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• NHAC 2026 Open House

  • When
    July 18, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

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  NHAC 2026 Instructor Art Show and Open House
  The North Hills Art Center invites you to our Open House! This come-and-go event will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. NHAC instructors will be taking over every studio in the building to demonstrate their art, from acrylic painting and abstract printing to weaving and watercolors. This is the perfect chance to see new-to-you instructors and art firsthand. You can also check out our Instructor Art Show in the gallery, featuring artwork from current NHAC instructors, and all artwork is for sale! With refreshments and prize drawings to round out your visit, we hope you'll enjoy what our creative community has to offer. 

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• WS-125 Rustic Bell Wind Chime (SU26)

  • Start
    July 25, 2026
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  • End
    August 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: July 18

  Ages 16+ 

  Using a variety of stamps, you will form three larger shapes and several smaller shapes or balls. The pieces will be enhanced with underglazes to give them a weathered look. The finished wind chime will be arranged on wire with assorted glass beads and a large metal bell at the bottom. All materials included.
  
  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Dates: Saturdays, 7/25 & 8/8 (2 sessions)
  No Class 8/1
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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• A-124 Just Raku & Pit Fire (SU26)

  • Start
    July 25, 2026
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  • End
    August 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: July 18

  Ages 18+ 

  Fire and smoke provide the magic for our Raku and Pit Fired pottery. We will explore the range of Raku techniques and expand the effects of our pit fired pieces through burnishing, chemical additions and saggar firing. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Saturdays 7/25 - 8/15 (3 sessions)

  No class 8/8
  
  

  Times
  7/25 & 8/1: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  8/15: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  
  

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• A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26)

  • Start
    July 27, 2026
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  • End
    August 17, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline: July 20

  Ages 16+

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

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Dates: Mondays, 7/27 - 8/17 (4 sessions)

  Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  
  

  
  

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• WS-506 Fused Glass Wall Vase (SU26)

  • When
    August 06, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  July 30

  Ages  18+

  In this fused glass workshop, you will create a small glass pocket on a glass base that will be able to be used as a vase for flowers or other objects. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Thursday, 8/6 (1 session)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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• WS-402 Eco Dyeing Day (SU26)

  • When
    August 22, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Registration deadline: August 15

  Ages 16+

  In this intensive workshop we will explore 4 different dyeing techniques: bundle, eco-dyeing, solar and indigo. Bring plant material and 4 small items to be dyed. Detailed instructions will be sent upon registration.

  Bring a lunch. All other materials provided.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturday, 8/22 (1 sessions)
  Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  
  

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