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 Malgorzata Mosiek 

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Oil Painting

    • September 09, 2025
    • October 21, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0

    Registration deadline: June 10

    Ages 16+

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    Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo/picture to paint. Each class includes demos and individual instruction. Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior: 

    Oil Kit

    Acrylic Kit


    Materials List


    Instructor: Kim Freithaler


    Dates: Tuesdays 9/9 - 10/21 (no class 9/16)

    6 sessions

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 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.


    • September 09, 2025
    • October 14, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 2

    Ages 18+


    Also consider the second session beginning Oct 28!


    Students will focus on blending with value studies and the process of preparing a canvas before painting it. We will discuss the ways in which you can find multiple colors within a picture. If requested, skin tones will also be discussed and students will be taught to blend their own. By the end of this class, students will have a better understanding of color theory.

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Tuesdays 9/9 - 10/14

    6 sessions 

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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


    Materials List:


    For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

    - Titanium White

    - Mars Black

    - Raw Umber

    - Burnt Sienna

    - Alizarin Crimson

    - Naphthol Crimson

    - Cobalt Blue

    - Phthalocyanine Blue

    - Yellow Ochre

    - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue


    For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

    - Angled

    - Flat

    - Filbert

    - Round


    Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.


    If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

    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.


       
    • September 10, 2025
    • October 22, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    Registration deadline: Sept 3
    Please note: Ages 21+

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    Explore oil and/or acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine. It's optional, but you can bring your favorite wine to share. Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo/picture to paint.


    Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:

    Oil Kit

    Acrylic Kit


    Materials List


    Instructor: Kim Freithaler


    Dates: Wednesdays 9/10 - 10/22 (no class 9/17)

    6 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 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.






    • October 28, 2025
    • December 09, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: Oct 21

    Ages 18+

     

    Students will focus on blending with value studies and the process of preparing a canvas before painting it. We will discuss the ways in which you can find multiple colors within a picture. If requested, skin tones will also be discussed and students will be taught to blend their own. By the end of this class, students will have a better understanding of color theory.

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Tuesdays 10/28 - 12/9 (No class 11/25)

    6 sessions 

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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


    Materials List:


    For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

    - Titanium White

    - Mars Black

    - Raw Umber

    - Burnt Sienna

    - Alizarin Crimson

    - Naphthol Crimson

    - Cobalt Blue

    - Phthalocyanine Blue

    - Yellow Ochre

    - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue


    For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

    - Angled

    - Flat

    - Filbert

    - Round


    Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.


    If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

    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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