North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SP26) (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline April 13

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 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

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.

WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (SP26) (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 28

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 6/4 (1 session)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-124 Just Raku and Pit Fire (SP26) (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 16

Ages 16+

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 5/23 - 6/13 (3 sessions)

No class 6/6

Times
5/23 & 5/30: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
6/13: 1:00-5:00 pm

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

WS-216 Date Night with Bob Ross (SU26) (June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 12

Ages 21+

How about a "Date Night" right before Father's Day? If you're looking for something special to do with someone special, come spend an fun night with Bob Ross. You'll follow along with the instructor and paint in Bob's iconic “alla prima” technique as you paint a "happy beach scene." As a modern twist, acrylic paints will be used. Feel free to BYOB. All other materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Friday 6/19 (1 session)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-219 Themed Circle Painting (SU26) (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 15

Ages 16+

Using acrylic paint and a variety of specialty markers, you will design and paint a themed painting on a round canvas. You will pick a subject (flowers, animals, trees etc.) and create areas on the canvas that depict the theme, enhancing the areas with patterns using the markers. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 6/22 & 6/29 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-405 Shibori & Indigo Dyeing (SU26) (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

WS-126 Clay Curio (SU26) (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

WS-219 Themed Circle Painting (SU26) (June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 15

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 6/22 & 6/29 (2 sessions)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (July 02, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-139 Clay Additions (SU26) (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-139 Clay Additions (SU26) (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 8

Ages 18+

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

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-125 Rustic Bell Wind Chime (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

A-124 Just Raku & Pit Fire (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18

Ages 18+

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

A-139 Clay Additions (SU26) (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 8

Ages 18+

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

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (July 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-124 Just Raku & Pit Fire (SU26) (August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18

Ages 18+

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-506 Fused Glass Wall Vase (SU26) (August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

WS-125 Rustic Bell Wind Chime (SU26) (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18

Ages 16+

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

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-139 Clay Additions (SU26) (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 8

Ages 18+

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

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SU26) (August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 25

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/6)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A-124 Just Raku & Pit Fire (SU26) (August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18

Ages 18+

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SU26) (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

(No class 8/10)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SU26) (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 20

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

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

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-402 Eco Dyeing Day (SU26) (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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