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Jamie Monaghan's Classes

    • June 23, 2025
    • July 14, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: June 16

    Ages 12-14


    Consider C-306.2 if this class is full!

    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. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 6/23 - 7/14

    4 sessions

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.

    • June 23, 2025
    • July 14, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: June 16

    Ages 12-14


    Also consider the second session!

    We will be learning about the different pastel types and how to use layering, blending, mid tones, shadows, and lighting. Students will develop an understanding of the step-by-step process and create a pastel piece. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 6/23 - 7/14

    4 sessions

    Time: 6:15 pm - 8:15 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.

    • June 24, 2025
    • July 15, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 17

    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. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

    Dates: Tuesdays 6/24 - 7/15

    4 sessions

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.

    • June 24, 2025
    • July 15, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    Registration deadline:  June 17

    Ages 18+


    Consider taking A-204.2 if this class is full!

     

    Come learn the beginning steps of working with acrylic or oil paint and create colors from a limited palette. Develop an understanding of how to blend paint in a realistic style while being encourage to explore your own personal style. 


     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 


    Dates: Tuesdays 6/24 - 7/15

    4 sessions 

    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 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.


       
    • July 21, 2025
    • August 11, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 14

    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. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 7/21 - 8/11

    4 sessions

    Time: 4:45 pm - 6:45 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.

    • July 21, 2025
    • August 11, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 14

    Ages 12-14

    We will be learning about the different pastel types and how to use layering, blending, mid tones, shadows, and lighting. Students will develop an understanding of the step-by-step process and create a pastel piece. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan 

    Dates: Mondays 7/21 - 8/11

    4 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.

    • July 22, 2025
    • August 12, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 15

    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. All materials included.


    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

    Dates: Tuesdays 7/22 - 8/12

    4 sessions

    Time: 4:45 pm - 6:45 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.

    • July 22, 2025
    • August 12, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Register

    Registration deadline:  July 15

    Ages 18+

     

    Come learn the beginning steps of working with acrylic or oil paint and create colors from a limited palette. Develop and understanding of how to blend paint in a realistic style while being encouraged to explore your own personal style. 

     

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Tuesdays 7/22 - 8/12

    4 sessions 

    Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 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.


       

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