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Adult Painting

    • July 06, 2026
    • August 10, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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.
    • July 21, 2026
    • August 18, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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

    • July 22, 2026
    • August 19, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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

    • July 25, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Registration is closed

    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

    • August 01, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
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    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

    • August 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    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

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