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• A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26)

  • Start
    July 06, 2026
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  • End
    August 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Registration deadline: June 29

  Ages 18+

  Take the stress out of learning watercolor while painting your favorite sea creature or sea scape. We will start off with simple subjects and progress towards more intricate scenes. The use of water-color pencils or colored pencils is optional for detailing. All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  Dates: Mondays 7/6 - 8/10 (6 sessions)
  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  
  SUPPLIES:

  • watercolor paper - 140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press paper - any brand, any size (can also use 'Masonite board')
  • brushes:  round - #4, #8, #12 or any variety of different sizes
  • brushes:  flat - 1/2" & 1" or any variety of similar sizes
  • masking tape
  • plastic palette with large mixing areas
  • cup for water
  • Q-Tips
  • sponge
  • pencil and soft eraser

  PAINTS:

  • Artist grade paints in TUBES (not cakes), which includes:  cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, Vandyke brown, raw sienna, Prussian blue, cerulean blue, sap green, Payne's gray
  • If you do not have all of these colors, just bring a nice variety of what you have on hand.

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• WS-220 Watercolor Notecards Workshop (SU26)

  • When
    July 11, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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.

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• NHAC 2026 Open House

  • When
    July 18, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center

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  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. 

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