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Sheila Klotz's Classes

    • July 30, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: July 23

    Ages 10+


    Join us as we create a beautiful waterlily painting in the style of French Impressionist painter Claude Monet. We will use acrylic paint, brushes and palette knives while learning about the Impressionist Movement. All materials included.



    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Wednesday, July 30

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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


    • July 31, 2025
    • August 07, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 3
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    Registration deadline: July 24

    Ages 16+

    In this class, you'll explore techniques that emphasize capturing the essence of your subject matter rather than precise details. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you'll learn to create vibrant and atmospheric paintings that evoke mood and emotion. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Thursdays 7/31 & 8/7

    2 sessions

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm


    Because this class is after business hours, please use the red side door. 


    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.


    • August 09, 2025
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
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    Registration deadline: August 2

    Ages 16+

    One of the best things about paper crafting is you don't have to spend a lot of money to do it. If you have a box, tape, scrap paper, and glue you are ready to make dimensional art work you will love. This is a super easy paper mâché technique that is a simple yet powerful skill that will serve you well in your ongoing creativity. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Saturday 8/9

    1 session

    Time: 2:30 - 4:30 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.

    • August 13, 2025
    • August 20, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 7
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    Registration deadline: August 6

    Ages 16+

    Explore acrylic painting with the pallet knife technique. Learn to wield the knife confidently, creating bold textures and vibrant colors. Dive into color theory and composition principles to convey your artistic vision effectively. All materials included. 


    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: Wednesdays 8/13 & 8/20

    2 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


    Because this class is after business hours, please use the red side door. 

    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.

    • August 14, 2025
    • August 21, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
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    Registration deadline:

    August 7

    Ages 16+

    Come learn about traditional techniques of Chinese brush painting. You will learn about Chinese ink, rice paper, color, texture, composition and the aesthetic principles of Chinese brush painting. Through hands-on practice, you will develop technical skills such as loading the brush with ink and water and dry and wet brush stroke control. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz


    Date: 8/14 & 8/21

    2 sessions

    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 


    Because this class is after business hours, please use the red side door. 

    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.


    • August 17, 2025
    • August 23, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
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    Registration deadline: August 9th

    Ages 16+

    Do you want to have fun while learning to paint like the French Impressionist Masters? Join us to learn the techniques and principles created by the Impressionist Movement using light, color, and brush strokes. All materials included.

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

    Please note the time change below!

    Dates: Sunday 8/17 & Saturday 8/23

    2 sessions

    Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

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