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• WSH-4 Scottish Heritage Month Workshop (SP26)

  • When
    April 25, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 18

  Ages 10+

  Celebrate Scottish heritage in this beginner-friendly Celtic knot block printing workshop—explore traditional design and create your own hand-printed masterpiece while learning the basics of block printing techniques. Perfect for beginners and for lovers of Scottish Culture. All  materials included.

    

  Instructor: Deb Tobin

  
  

  Date: Saturday 4/25 (1 session)

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

  
  

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• WS-530 Hand Lettering Workshop - Design a Drop Cap (SP26)

  • When
    May 02, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 25

  Ages 14+

  PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DATE CHANGE FROM WHAT IS IN THE CATALOG! THIS WORKSHOP IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND. 

  What’s a “drop cap”? Good question. A drop cap is a large, decorative capital letter used as a design element. While we see them at the beginnings of a new paragraph or a chapter in books, there’s so many other ways to use them. 

  This workshop will cover the basics of drawing individual letter forms and focus on designing a single beautifully-illustrated drop cap. Perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of hand-lettering, but without the time to take a full lettering course.
  
  Materials to bring to class:  Drawing paper or Bristol board, pencils, fine and broad tip markers, Sharpies, tracing paper and a ruler. If desired, but not required, you may bring colored pencils, paints, markers, digital tools (iPad or laptop) or any other mediums of your choice to create final artwork in color.

  Instructor: Jeanine Murch

  
  

  Date: Saturday, May 2 (1 session)     

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  
  Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.
  

  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.
  

  
  

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• WS-217 Paint Like the Masters (SP26)

  • Start
    May 02, 2026
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  • End
    May 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 25

  Ages 16+

  Have you ever wanted to paint like the impressionist masters? Like Monet? Like Van Gogh? Join us for this fun class where we will learn how to paint light and movement with bright colors in short strokes rather than in precise detail. No experience needed. All levels welcome! All materials included.

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  Dates: Saturdays 5/2 and 5/9 (2 sessions)

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

  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.

  
  

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• WS-123 Kurinuki Pottery (SP26)

  • Start
    May 06, 2026
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  • End
    May 20, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: April 29

  Ages 16+

  "Kurinuki" is a Japanese clay carving technique used to create vessels. It means "hollowing out". In this workshop, you will start  blocks of clay and carving them to create a bowl and a vase. We will glaze our pieces in the 2nd class. No clay experience needed. All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

  No Class 5/13

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  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.

  
  

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• WS-105 Insects out of Clay (SP26)

  • Start
    May 09, 2026
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  • End
    May 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline May 2

  Ages 16+

  Many insects are very colorful with beautiful patterns on their bodies and wings. Let's create a clay sculpture of your favorite insect. It can be free standing or hang on the wall. Bring several images of your insect to the first class. Think bugs, beetles, butterflies, moths, bees, etc.)

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  Date: Saturdays 5/9 & 5/23 (2 sessions) No class 5/16 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter. 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.

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• WS-216 Paint Like Bob Ross (SP26)

  • When
    May 09, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 2

  Ages 14+

  In this 2 hour workshop, you will follow along with me to paint in the “alla prima” technique used by Bob Ross. We will be painting the sunset mountain scene with a lake and trees. All materials included.  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

   

  Date: Saturday 5/9 (1 session) 

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

  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.

  
  

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• SE-102 Printmaking for Kids (SP26)

  • When
    May 16, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 9

  Ages 6-10

  
  

  Join us for an enjoyable workshop where we find some unique wats to make prints of your favorite drawings. We will be using Styrofoam sheets and objects to make our prints. All are welcome! All Materials Included. 

   
  Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  
  

  Date: Saturday, May 16

  (1 session)

  Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

  
  

  This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.
  
  
  
  If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

  
  

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• SE-103 Printmaking for Tweens & Teens (SP26)

  • When
    May 16, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 9

  Ages 11-15

  
  

  Join us and learn how to use a variety of carving tools on soft cut printing blocks to create unique, on of a kind printed images. We'll explore all the ways to use carving tools and to make textured marks and create contrasting prints.  All are welcome! All Materials Included. 

   
  Instructors: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  
  

  Date: Saturday, May 16

  (1 session)

  Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  
  

  This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.
  
  
  
  If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

  
  

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• WSH-5 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Workshop: (SP26)

  • When
    May 17, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 10

  Ages 10+

  Join us to celebrate Asian American and South Pacific Heritage Month. We will be learning about this diverse, rich culture spanning millennia that is deeply connected to religion, nature and community identity. Come and learn to paint in this beautiful, bright and colorful Polynesian style of the South Pacific. All materials included.

  
  

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  Date: Sunday 5/17 (1 session)

  Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

  
  

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• WS-531 Mini Moss Mosaic (SP26)

  • Start
    May 19, 2026
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  • End
    May 26, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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  Registration deadline: May 12
  Ages 18+
  
  Join us for an exciting preserved moss workshop where you’ll transform preserved moss into a stunning masterpiece for your home décor. Students will explore creative techniques and design principals to craft a unique, artistic arrangement that showcases the beauty and texture of moss. Embrace your creativity and leave with a beautiful, lasting piece. Bring a 16x20 frame. You are encouraged to bring materials to personalize your preserved moss piece such as seashells or driftwood. Preserved moss and all additional materials included.
  

  Instructor: Patti Fowler
  
  Dates: Tuesdays, 5/19 - 5/26 (2 sessions)
  Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

  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.
  
  **This class was incorrectly coded in our print catalog as WS-529. The correct code is WS-531.

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• WS-117 Planters Workshop (SP26)

  • Start
    May 22, 2026
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  • End
    June 05, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 15

  Ages 18+

  Jump into spring with some gorgeous handmade planters made with your own sense of pizzazz! Learn how to throw planters with attached drip plates. This is a wheel throwing workshop, so some wheel experience is necessary. You must be able to throw a small cylinder and/or small bowl.All materials included.

  Instructor: Beth Baskinger

  
  

  Dates: Fridays 5/22 & 6/5 (2 sessions)

  No class 5/29

  Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SE-101.3 Intro to Collagraph Printing (SP26)

  • When
    May 27, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 20

  Ages 16+

  
  

  Discover the expressive possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this low-relief printing class. Using simple materials such as layered cardboard, textured surfaces, screens and glue, students will build their own printing plates and explore how they translate into printed images. All Materials Included. 

   
  Instructors: Lynda Kirby and Deb Tobin

  
  

  Date: Wednesday, May 27 (1 session)

  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  
  

  This workshop is offered at no cost as part of Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. The North Hills Art Center is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from RAD. RAD works here.
  
  
  
  If you register for this free workshop and find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to other students.

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

  
  

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• WS-218.2 Neuro-graphic Watercolor (SP26)

  • Start
    June 03, 2026
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  • End
    June 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 27
  

  Ages 14+

  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: 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.

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• WS-513.3 Chinese Brush Painting (SP26)

  • When
    June 04, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 28

  Ages 14+

  Chinese Brush Painting, dating from 4,000 BC, is the ancient art of using simple strokes of a brush to capture a single object or an entire scene. We will learn the technique of an intentional single stroke to create this beautiful art process. All materials included. 

  Instructor: Sheila Hawthorne Klotz

  
  

  
  Date: Thursday 6/4 (1 session)

  Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 

  
  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.

  
  

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• WS-502 Fused Glass Jewelry (SP26)

  • When
    June 04, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 28

  Ages 12+

  
  

  Learn to create stunning fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. Beginner and experienced glass artists can make up to 8 pieces of wearable art. Class includes tips on the use of dichroic glass, layering glass, and using frits and stringers. You can create both full and tack fused pieces! All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

  
  

  Date: Thursday 6/4 (1 session)

  Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  
  Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

  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.
  

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• WS-207 Acrylic Palette Knife Workshop (SP26)

  • Start
    June 06, 2026
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  • End
    June 20, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: May 30
  

  Ages 14+

  
  

  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: Saturday 6/6 and 6/20 (2 sessions)

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  
  Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.
  

  
  

  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.

  
  

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