North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-220 Watercolor Notecards Workshop (SU26) (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 4

Ages 18+

Create beautiful beach-themed summer notecards in watercolor! We will be making a set of 4 notecards featuring sea creatures and seashells. The main image will be rendered in watercolor, and we will accent with colored pencils, ink and soft glitter (optional). A great hands-on experience for the artist who is looking for instant gratification and something to take home! All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Supplies to bring:

simple set of watercolors
watercolor brushes
colored pencils
inking pens

The instructor will provide additional colored pencils, ink pens, notecards, envelopes, and glitter.

WS-533 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26) (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 4
Ages 14+

Can't make this date/time? Check out the second session!

In this workshop we will learn to apply techniques that transform ordinary cigar boxes into a work of art! We will use an array of techniques and found objects to create beautiful, themed boxes. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 7/11 (1 session)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NHAC 2026 Open House (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

WS-533.2 Altered Cigar Boxes (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18
Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 7/25 (1 session)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 29

Ages 15+

Create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint. Once torn, cut and arranged, it’s now a mixed-media artwork. We cover color mixing, texture creation, layering and composition. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 8/5 - 8/19 (3 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 29

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 8/5 - 8/19 (3 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (SU26) (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 29

Ages 15+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays 8/5 - 8/19 (3 sessions)

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm