North Hills Art Center upcoming events

WS-412 Upcycled Pumpkin Centerpiece (FA26) (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 19

Ages 14+

This is a hands-on fall craft workshop where participants turn old sweaters into cozy, textured pumpkins for home décor. The workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crafters, and focuses on eco-friendly, low-waste techniques. Bring your favorite old sweater if you want to make a memory pumpkin. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 9/26 (1 session)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-534 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: September 26
Ages 18+

Does this session not work for you? Check out the second session here!

Learn to create custom patterned papers using mono-printing techniques with a gelatin plate and acrylic paint, then assemble them into mixed-media artworks. We will focus on color mixing, texture, layering, and composition. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Date: Saturday, October 3 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-534.2 Gelli Mat Collage (FA26) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 3
Ages 18+

Does this session not work for you? Check out the earlier session here!

Date: Saturday, October 10 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-513 Chinese Brush Painting (FA26) (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 10

Ages 14+

Join us for a traditional Chinese art form that uses ink and brush to create expressive, often symbolic works on paper or silk. It emphasizes capturing the essence of a subject rather than strict realism. We will be using traditional tools and materials. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday, October 17 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WS-415 Textile Moths (FA26) (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Oct 18

Ages 14+

By the end of this workshop you will have created a larger-than-life textile sculpture of a moth using fabric, beads, and embroidery thread. You will construct the soft, stuffed body and add the embellished wings to it to create your own unique fiber arts piece. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Sunday 10/25 (1 session)

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: October 20
Ages 14+

Learn all about the essential materials like paper, brushes, and palettes, plus the techniques for creating varied watercolor effects in this unique watercolor class. Both beginners and experienced artists wanting to explore are welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Klotz

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-421 Upcycled Sweater Snowman (FA26) (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 7

Ages 14+

Transform old sweaters into adorable, fluffy snowman decorations that are perfect for Christmas and winter! You’ll learn how to cut, shape, and stuff sweater sleeves into snowballs and add hats, faces, and embellishments to create a finished snowman that is both festive and sustainable. No experience necessary. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 11/14 (1 session)

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A-222 Loose Impressionist (FA26) (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Dates: Tuesdays 10/27 - 11/17 (4 sessions)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WS-533 Upcycled Cigar Boxes (FA26) (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: November 28
Ages 14+

Let’s take a vintage cigar box and give it new life by layering it with vibrant collaged paper and vintage-inspired ephemera to create a personalized design. The process is accessible and fun so you can focus on the artistry. Make one for your keepsakes or give one as a lovely gift. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday 12/5 (1 session)
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm