North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-310 Soft Pastels (SP26) (April 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

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, 4/13 - 5/18 (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.

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

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

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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!

A-414 Batik Painting (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 8

Ages 18+

The hot wax dye process of batik will be used to create unique paintings on cotton. We 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. When the wax is melted off, the painting is complete. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 4/15 - 4/29 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26) (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

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 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

No class 5/21

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SP26) (April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline April 13

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SP26) (April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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!

A-414 Batik Painting (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 8

Ages 18+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays, 4/15 - 4/29 (3 sessions)
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26) (April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

No class 5/21

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SP26) (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline April 13

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SP26) (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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!

WS-123 Kurinuki Pottery (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 16+

"Kurinuki" is a Japanese clay carving technique used to create vessels. It means "hollowing out". In this workshop, you will start blocks of clay and carving them to create a bowl and a vase. We will glaze our pieces in the 2nd class. No clay experience needed. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

No Class 5/13

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26) (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

No class 5/21

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

WS-216 Paint Like Bob Ross (SP26) (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 2

Ages 14+

In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with me to paint in the “alla prima” technique used by Bob Ross. We will be painting the sunset mountain scene with a lake and trees. All materials included.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday 5/9 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SP26) (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline April 13

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SP26) (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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!

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26) (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

No class 5/21

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

SE-102 Printmaking for Kids (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 6-10

Join us for an enjoyable workshop where we find some unique wats to make prints of your favorite drawings. We will be using Styrofoam sheets and objects to make our prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.

If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26) (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 9

Ages 11-15

Join us and learn how to use a variety of carving tools on soft cut printing blocks to create unique, on of a kind printed images. We'll explore all the ways to use carving tools and to make textured marks and create contrasting prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included.

Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Saturday, May 16

(1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

A-103 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Monday Mornings (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline April 13

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-310 Soft Pastels (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays, 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 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!

WS-123 Kurinuki Pottery (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 29

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

No Class 5/13

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-124 Just Raku and Pit Fire (SP26) (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 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.

A-104 Let’s Throw Some Clay! - Thursdays (SP26) (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 9

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

No class 5/21

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) (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 16

Ages 16+

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.

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+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

(No class 5/25)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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+

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.