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Katie Botterman's Classes

    • April 12, 2026
    • May 10, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 6
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    Registration deadline: April 5

    Ages 13+

    Learn the solid build techniques to make a sculpture of an animal in a fun pose! Decorate with underglazes like never before. Previous handbuilding experience is helpful, but not necessary. Come with an animal in mind and a reference photo or two. All materials included.

    Instructor: Katie Botterman


    Dates: Sundays 4/12 - 5/10 (4 sessions)

    No class 5/3

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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.

    • April 20, 2026
    • June 01, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
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    Registration deadline: April 13

    18+

    Would you like to try some of the challenges from The Great Pottery Throw Down for yourself and learn how they are done? Join us and test your wheel throwing skills while having fun learning and trying some goofy challenges. This session has new challenges that aren’t even from the show! Students must have completed a 6 week pottery class at NHAC to participate. All materials included.  

    Instructor: Katie Botterman

    Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (no class 5/25)

    6 sessions

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 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.

    • April 21, 2026
    • June 02, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: April 14

    Ages 13+


    This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

    Instructor: Katie Botterman


    Dates: Tuesdays 4/21 - 6/2 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/26


    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.





Closed Classes

October 20, 2025 A-102 Yay! Clay! (FA25)
September 15, 2025 A-118 Animal Sculpture (FA25)

North Hills Art Center

3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


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