North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Painting with watercolors is such a fluid and exciting process. We will explore the unique qualities of watercolors and cover a variety of watercolor techniques as we create our paintings. Supplies and the processes to complete works of art will be reviewed. Students will be able to work along with the instructor, as well as work on individual projects. All skill levels welcome. Materials list below.

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

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.

WS-218 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 13

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

This fun workshop focuses on expressive strokes, impasto effects and color mixing in layers to create expressive freedom in your work. This is a fast paced, exciting experience that comes with ease after just a few minutes. All levels welcome! All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays, 4/18 & 4/25 (2 sessions)

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (April 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Watercolors offer a unique opportunity to unleash an artist’s spontaneity and creativity. By simplifying subject matter and employing basic techniques, satisfying results can be achieved in a short time. Students may follow along with the instructor’s demonstration or work on their own projects. While some watercolor experience is useful, it is not required; all skill levels are welcome. Materials list below or bring supplies you have. Watercolor Kits are available through the NHAC - order by the registration deadline.

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)

Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)

Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow

Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block

Pencil

Soft eraser

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

WS-218 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 13

Ages 14+

Can't make this day and time? Try the second session!

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Saturdays, 4/18 & 4/25 (2 sessions)

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)

Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)

Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow

Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block

Pencil

Soft eraser

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)

Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)

Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow

Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block

Pencil

Soft eraser

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

This fun class focuses on the feeling, rather than the photographic detail, using expressive brush strokes and “skips” overworking the details. This gives you the freedom to create some-thing impressionistic rather than “perfect.” All levels welcome. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)

Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)

Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow

Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block

Pencil

Soft eraser

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 11

Ages 18+

Spring is the perfect time to create magic. Basic drawing and anatomy skill will be introduced as well as watercolor techniques. Colored pencil will be used to detail and finish. Bring 2 references; 1 for fairies and 1 for flowers or fruit. All materials included.

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A-211 Watercolor Painting (SP26) (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 6

Ages 16+

Instructor: James Warmbrodt

Dates: Mondays 4/13 - 5/18 (6 sessions)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Materials List:

Students are encouraged to use materials already in their possession and to replenish supplies, using this list as a guide:

Paper: 140 lb. cold-pressed (9x12 or larger)

Brushes: flat tipped (1/2” or larger); round (varying sizes, at least one large and one small)

Paints: (tubes not cakes; student grade or artist grade) ultramarine blue; Prussian blue; burnt sienna; raw sienna; cadmium red; cadmium yellow

Painting surface: drawing board; Masonite board; watercolor block

Pencil

Soft eraser

Hair dryer

Masking tape

A-208 Watercolor Basics (SP26) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 12

Ages 16+

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Wednesdays 4/15 - 5/20 (6 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Materials list:

- Tube watercolors with color names

- Watercolor paper (140 lb. weight)

- Round and flat watercolor brushes

- Palette

- Any other supplies you have

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-222 Loose Watercolor (SP26) (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: April 30

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Thursdays 5/7-5/28 (4 sessions)

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 11

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

WS-218.2 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays, 6/3 & 6/10 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:0 pm - 3:00 pm

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

A-218 Fairies, Flowers, & Fruit (SP26) (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 11

Ages 18+

Instructor: Susan Vincent

Dates: Mondays 5/18 - 6/8 (3 sessions)
No class 5/25
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

WS-218.2 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26) (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: May 27

Ages 14+

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Dates: Wednesdays, 6/3 & 6/10 (2 sessions)

Time: 1:0 pm - 3:00 pm

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