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Sheila Klotz's Classes

    • May 15, 2025
    • May 22, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 8

    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: 5/15 & 5/22

    2 sessions

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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.


    • May 18, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 11

    Ages 10+


    Legends say that shadow puppetry originated over two thousand years algo in China during the Han Dynasty. Shadow puppet shows were used in family and community celebrations such as weddings and funerals.  Many of the provinces of China each had their unique way creating the shadow puppets. Come join us and learn this ancient Chinese art form. All materials included.


    Instructor: Elise Neill


    Date: Sunday 5/18

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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


    • May 29, 2025
    • June 05, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 22

    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: Thursdays 5/29 & 6/5

    2 sessions

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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.

    • June 12, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 5

    Ages 16+

    Let's make some wearable art! We will be painting with watercolors to make these fun and one-of-a-kind original pendants to wear and share. They make lovely handmade gifts that your friends and family will love. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz



    Date: Thursday 6/12

    1 session

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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.

Closed Classes

May 01, 2025 WS-202 Loose Impressionist Watercolor (SP25)

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