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Unleash your child's creativity with North Hills Art Center classes and workshops.


  • Classes are designed to be age-appropriate. Please make sure you are enrolling your child in a class that matches his or her current age.
  • For the safety of your child, we require prompt pick-up after class.
  • Remember to have your child wear old clothes.
  • Please let us know in advance if your child has any special needs.
  • All North Hills Art Center instructors have the required PA Clearances.
  • Consider a $25 student membership, which costs less than the $30 nonmember fee!

Children's Classes & Workshops

    • February 11, 2026
    • March 11, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: February 4 

    Ages 6-12 

    In this five-week class, homeschool students will explore famous artworks and re-create them with a modern twist. Each week, we’ll study a different masterpiece, learn about the artist, and then put our own spin on the style using creative techniques and materials. What a fun way to connect art history with hands on learning while building confidence and imagination. All materials included. Sibling Discount applies: First child is full price, 2nd child is 10% off.

    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

    Dates: Wednesdays

    February 11 - March 11

    (5 sessions)

    Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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

    Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

    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.

    • February 12, 2026
    • March 19, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: February 5

    Ages 7-11

    Lets get our hands dirty forming clay into a variety of pieces! We will use slabs, coils and pinched forms to make cups, bowls, sculptures and more. In the last class, we will glaze everything we created. All materials included.


    Instructor: Eva Pontoriero

    Dates: Thursdays 2/12 - 3/19
    No class 3/12

    5 sessions

    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


    Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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


      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.

      • February 19, 2026
      • March 26, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 3
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: February 12

      Ages 12-14

      Students will learn the steps and processes of drawing to increase their abilities. They will learn different ways to hold a pencil, the different types of pencils such as types B and H. They will also learn how to draw in different mediums like charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Students will learn about lighting, shading and perspective as well as the different styles of art. 2 sessions to choose from. All materials included. 

      Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

      Dates: Thursdays 2/19 - March 26

      6 sessions

      Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.


      • February 23, 2026
      • March 30, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: Feb 16

      Ages 7-11


      Students will learn beginner techniques in drawing. We will review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective while completing 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

      Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

      Dates: Mondays 2/23 - 3/30
      6 sessions

      Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher is aware of their arrival. 

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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.


      • February 24, 2026
      • March 24, 2026
      • 5 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 7
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: Feb 17

      Ages 7-10

      Join us for a 5 week art adventure where kids, ages 7-10 will meet weekly to make fun, hands-on crafts, explore new creative styles and enjoy time with new friends. Each session is filled with imagination, creativity and special projects to take home. All materials included. 

      Instructor: Eva Pontoriero


      Tuesdays, 2/24 - 3/24  

      (5 sessions)

      Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm       

        

      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher is aware of their arrival. 

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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.


      • February 28, 2026
      • March 07, 2026
      • 2 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: February 21

      Ages 9-14 

       

      Come learn how to use Stop-Motion software to make your adventure tale. Plan your story, then create the characters, props, and scenes using various mediums including recycled materials and 3D pens. Bring home what you create and share your film with your friends. If you’ve been in the class before, come again and we’ll go deeper into the editing of our movies.

      Students should bring their own device/tablet, but extras will be available to use on site if necessary. Other materials will be provided.  Instructor: Elise Neill 

      Dates: Saturdays,

      February 28 & March 7

      (2 sessions)

      Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.

      • March 07, 2026
      • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
      Registration is closed

      Registration deadline: March 1

      Ages 10+


      Come explore the magic of the Celtic Cross. We will be celebrating Irish Culture while we create a Celtic Cross wall hanging using intricate knot-work patterns  All materials included.


      Instructor: Sheila Klotz


      Date: Saturday, 3/7

      Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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


      • March 31, 2026
      • April 28, 2026
      • 5 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 5
      Register

      Registration deadline: March 24

      Ages 7-11


      Also consider the second session!

      Students will learn beginner techniques in drawing. We will review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different effects. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective. while completing 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


      Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

      Dates: Tuesdays 3/31 - 4/28

      5 sessions

      Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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


      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.

      • April 06, 2026
      • May 11, 2026
      • 6 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 11
      Register

      Registration deadline: March 30

      Ages 12-14

      Students will learn the steps and processes of drawing to increase their abilities. They will learn different ways to hold a pencil, the different types of pencils such as types B and H. They will also learn how to draw in different mediums like charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Students will learn about lighting, shading and perspective as well as the different styles of art.  All materials included. 

      Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

      Dates: Mondays 4/6 - 5/11

      6 sessions

      Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.


      • April 15, 2026
      • May 13, 2026
      • 5 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 10
      Register

      Registration deadline: April 8

      Ages 7-11

      Let's meet for a 5 week art adventure where you will make fun, hands-on crafts that are inspired by the warmer weather, sunshine and bursting colors of Spring. We will explore new, creative styles with new friends while we use our imaginations and creativity to create Spring inspired art projects to take home. All are welcome. All materials included. 


      Instructor: Eva Pontoriero


      Wednesdays, 4/15 - 5/13 

      (5 sessions)

      Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm       

        

      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher is aware of their arrival. 

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

      Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

      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.


      • April 16, 2026
      • May 22, 2026
      • 5 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 6
      Register

      Registration deadline: April 9

      Ages 7-11

      Lets get our hands dirty forming clay into a variety of pieces! We will use slabs, coils and pinched forms to make cups, bowls, sculptures and more. In the last class, we will glaze everything we created. All materials included.

      Instructor: Eva Pontoriero


      Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/21 (5 sessions)
      No class 5/14

      Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


      Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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


        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.

        • April 25, 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 0
        Join waitlist

        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: Sunday 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.


        • April 26, 2026
        • May 31, 2026
        • 5 sessions
        • 7
        Register

        Registration deadline: April 19
        Ages 13-15


        Hey there Mud Buds! Throughout our 5 weeks together we will learn the method to the madness of clay. We will start with handbuilding by making bobble heads, name plates and pinch pots. Then we will work on mastering the wheel by throwing bowls and mugs. Bring your creativity and imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.

        Instructor: Lily Grbach

        Dates: Sundays, 4/26 - 5/31 (5 sessions)
        No Class 5/24
        Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

        Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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

        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.





        • April 26, 2026
        • May 31, 2026
        • 5 sessions
        • 8
        Register

        Registration deadline: April 19
        Ages 13-15


        Hey there Mud Buds! Throughout our 5 weeks together we will learn the method to the madness of clay. We will start with handbuilding by making bobble heads, name plates and pinch pots. Then we will work on mastering the wheel by throwing bowls and mugs. Bring your creativity and imagination. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.

        Instructor: Lily Grbach

        Dates: Sundays, 4/26 - 5/31 (5 sessions)
        No Class 5/24
        Time:  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

        Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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

        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.





        • April 27, 2026
        • June 01, 2026
        • 5 sessions
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 0
        Join waitlist

        Registration deadline: April 20
        Ages 10-12


        In this class you will use your creativity to bring your unique ideas to life. We will be wheel throwing and hand building with clay to create funky, fabulous pieces. You will build, shape, sculpt and glaze your own pieces using inspiration and imagination. All materials included.

        Instructor: Lily Grbach

        Dates: Mondays 4/27 - 6/1 (5 sessions)
        No Class 5/25
        Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

        Children should never be left unsupervised.
         When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk them into the building and ensure that the instructor is aware of their arrival.

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

        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.

        • May 06, 2026
        • June 10, 2026
        • 5 sessions
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 0
        Join waitlist

        Registration deadline: April 29 

        Ages 10-13


        Want to try the pottery wheel? We’d love to show you how. Come learn all the basic skills needed to make your own pottery. The first 4 weeks we get our creations ready for the first kiln firing. Then we come back to glaze all our pieces before their final firing. Bring your ideas and let’s make it happen. All materials included.

        Instructor: Amy Giesy

        Dates: Wednesdays 5/6 - 6/10 (5 sessions)
        No class 6/3

        Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


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

        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.


        • May 12, 2026
        • June 09, 2026
        • 5 sessions
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 8
        Register

        Registration deadline: Feb 16

        Ages 7-11


        Students will learn beginner techniques in drawing. We will review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective while completing 2-3 drawings. All materials included.

        Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

        Dates: Tuesdays 5/12 - 6/9
        6 sessions

        Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


        Children should never be left unsupervised. When you are dropping off your child for class, please walk you child to class and make sure the teacher is aware of their arrival. 

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

        Add a 1-year Student Membership -just $25! and choose member pricing now!

        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.


        • May 16, 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 2
        Register

        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.


        • May 17, 2026
        • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
        • North Hills Art Center
        • 12
        Register

        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.


        All materials included.


        Instructor: 


        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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