North Hills Art Center upcoming events

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

A-201.2 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26) (July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 14

Ages 16+

Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new technique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture.

Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (4 sessions)
No class 8/11

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

A-202.2 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26) (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 15
Please note: Ages 21+

Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo or picture to paint.

Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 7/22 - 8/19 (4 sessions)

No class 8/12

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

WSH-7 French American Heritage Workshop: (SU26) (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 18

Ages 10+

Celebrate French heritage by creating a painting of treats, like macarons and croissants, while listening to a selection of French music.

Instructor: Cheryl Templeton

Date: Saturday, 7/25 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

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.

A-201.2 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26) (July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 14

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (4 sessions)
No class 8/11

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

A-202.2 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26) (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 7/22 - 8/19 (4 sessions)

No class 8/12

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

WS-518 Watercolor Necklaces (SU26) (August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 25

Ages 14+

By creating miniature paintings on paper, we can transform them into wearable jewelry using bezels, glass cabochons and stainless-steel settings. This is a fun, relaxing class where you end up with a beautiful piece of art to wear or gift. All materials included.

Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

Date: Saturday, 8/1 (1 session)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WSH-8 National Dog Month Workshop (SU26) (August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 26

Ages 10+

Join us and learn how to show off your dog in this Paint Your Pup Workshop. All materials included.

Instructor: Cheryl Tempelton

Date: Sunday, 8/2 (1 session)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

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.

A-201.2 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26) (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 14

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (4 sessions)
No class 8/11

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

A-202.2 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26) (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 7/22 - 8/19 (4 sessions)

No class 8/12

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

A-225 Breezy Summer Watercolors (SU26) (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: June 29

Ages 18+

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.

A-201.2 Painless Painting - Tuesday Mornings (SU26) (August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: July 14

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Tuesdays 7/21 - 8/18 (4 sessions)
No class 8/11

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

A-202.2 Painless Painting - Wednesday Evenings (SU26) (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Paint kits

Materials List

Instructor: Kim Freithaler

Dates: Wednesdays 7/22 - 8/19 (4 sessions)

No class 8/12

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm