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Jamie Monaghan's Classes

    • April 05, 2025
    • May 03, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline:  March 29

    Ages 18+


    Consider taking A-204.2 if this class is full!

     

    During this 4 week course, students will learn the different paint styles and how to work with acrylic or oil paint. The class will focus on blending paint and the beginning phases of perspective in a painting.


     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 


    Dates: Saturdays 4/5 - 5/3

    4 sessions 

    NO CLASS ON 4/19

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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


    Materials List:


    For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

    - Titanium White

    - Mars Black

    - Raw Umber

    - Burnt Sienna

    - Alizarin Crimson

    - Naphthol Crimson

    - Cobalt Blue

    - Phthalocyanine Blue

    - Yellow Ochre

    - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue


    For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

    - Angled

    - Flat

    - Filbert

    - Round


    Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.


    If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

    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 07, 2025
    • May 05, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: March 31

    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 styles. Students will learn lighting techniques and the beginning of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 5 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 4/7 - 5/5

    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.

    • April 07, 2025
    • May 05, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12

    Registration deadline: March 31

    Ages 12-14


    Consider C-208.2 if this class is full!

    In this class, students will work with a minimal palette and continue to create their own colors while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques and how to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint 2-3 paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 6 week course. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 4/7 - 5/5

    5 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 06, 2025
    • June 03, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 5

    Ages 12-14


    In this class, students will continue to develop their drawing skills. We will focus on different techniques and review the types of pencils you can use and the various ways to hold them to achieve different styles. Students will continue to learn lighting techniques and develop their understanding of perspective. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 6 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Tuesdays 5/6 - 6/3

    5 sessions

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 10, 2025
    • May 31, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline:  May 3

    Ages 18+

     

    During this 4 week course, students will learn the different paint styles and how to work with acrylic or oil paint. The class will focus on blending paint and the beginning phases of perspective in a painting.

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Saturdays 5/10 - 5/31

    4 sessions 

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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


    Materials List:


    For paint, you can use oil or acrylic. The list of colors I teach with are:

    - Titanium White

    - Mars Black

    - Raw Umber

    - Burnt Sienna

    - Alizarin Crimson

    - Naphthol Crimson

    - Cobalt Blue

    - Phthalocyanine Blue

    - Yellow Ochre

    - Cadmium Yellow Deep or Medium Hue


    For your brushes, please be sure to get brushes with a good spring to it and a variety of sizes. The types I use most in my classes are listed below, but feel free to get all types if you would like.

    - Angled

    - Flat

    - Filbert

    - Round


    Additionally, please bring a glass or paper palette.


    If you are painting in oils, you will need linseed oil or lean medium.

    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, 2025
    • June 16, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 5

    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. Students will be encouraged to explore their creative ideas while applying their new skills. By the end of the 5 week course, students will have completed 2-3 drawings. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 5/12 - 6/16
    No class 5/26

    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.

    • May 12, 2025
    • June 16, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 5

    Ages 12-14

    In this class, students will work with a minimal palette and continue to create their own colors while learning how to control the temperature of the painting. They will learn about different brush techniques and how to create a painting with depth. Students will also learn how to blend and create perspective. They will paint 2-3 paintings inspired by their own creativity during this 5 week course. All materials included.

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 5/12 - 6/16

    5 sessions

    NO CLASS MEMORIAL DAY 5/26

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 23, 2025
    • May 30, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline:  May 16

    Ages 18+

     

    In this workshop you will learn about the basics of becoming a figure model.  You will have the chance to experience being the model as well as being the artist drawing the model. Important information about the figurative arts will be covered including the professionalism of the industry, the dos and don'ts and how to get started. All materials included. 

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     



    Dates: Fridays 5/23 & 5/30

    2 sessions 

    Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 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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