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    • June 27, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 8
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 20

    Ages 16+

    Also consider the second session!

    Come experiment with monotype where we combine painting and transfer techniques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Monotype is the most painterly and freeing among print making. We explore texture, color, and design variations in the workshop. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 6/27

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 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.





     


    • June 28, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: June 21

    Ages 16+

    Also consider the second session!

    Artists have depicted themselves as the main subject in their work to capture a likeness of one's external and internal self since the earliest of times. Explore the centuries-old tradition of the self-portrait using charcoal drawing techniques and working from direct observation using mirrors. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 6/28

    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.





     


    • July 17, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 10

    Ages 16+

    Also consider the Friday session!

    This workshop provides an introduction to the basic principals of drawing, including line, value, and space. Working from observation of the still life, students will explore a variety of drawing tools and learn to create a sense of proportion, movement, form, and depth. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/17

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • July 17, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 10

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Friday session!

    This workshop provides an introduction to the basic principals of drawing, including line, value, and space. Working from observation of the still life, students will explore a variety of drawing tools and learn to create a sense of proportion, movement, form, and depth. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/17

    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.





     


    • July 18, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 11

    Ages 16+

    This workshop provides an introduction to the basic principals of drawing, including line, value, and space. Working from observation of the still life, students will explore a variety of drawing tools and learn to create a sense of proportion, movement, form, and depth. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 7/18

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • July 18, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 11

    Ages 13-16

    This workshop provides an introduction to the basic principals of drawing, including line, value, and space. Working from observation of the still life, students will explore a variety of drawing tools and learn to create a sense of proportion, movement, form, and depth. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 7/18

    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.





     


    • July 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: June 14

    Ages 16+

    Join us to connect, chat, and draw portraits of one another! Like an old fashioned knitting circle, we come together for conversation, to learn from one another, and to share in our passion for creativity and community. Explore the possibilities of black India ink on paper. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 7/19

    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.





     


    • July 24, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 17

    Ages 16+

    Also consider the Friday session!

    Still life drawing builds essential drawing skills including hand-eye coordination and the ability to represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. Students will build skills in defining form, proportion, special relationship, light and shadow. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/24

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • July 24, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 17

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Friday session!

    Still life drawing builds essential drawing skills including hand-eye coordination and the ability to represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. Students will build skills in defining form, proportion, special relationship, light and shadow. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/24

    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.





     


    • July 25, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 18

    Ages 16+

    Still life drawing builds essential drawing skills including hand-eye coordination and the ability to represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. Students will build skills in defining form, proportion, special relationship, light and shadow. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 7/25

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • July 25, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 18

    Ages 13-16

    Still life drawing builds essential drawing skills including hand-eye coordination and the ability to represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. Students will build skills in defining form, proportion, special relationship, light and shadow. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 7/25

    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.





     


    • July 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 19

    Ages 16+

    Artists have depicted themselves as the main subject in their work to capture a likeness of one's external and internal self since the earliest of times. Explore the centuries-old tradition of the self-portrait using charcoal drawing techniques and working from direct observation using mirrors. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 7/26

    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.





     


    • July 31, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 24

    Ages 16+

    Also consider the Friday evening session!

    Explore drawing through mark making! We will cover the traditional approaches of stippling, cross-hatching, and contour line and move to contemporary techniques including rubbing. We will use a broad range of drawing media and go beyond the traditional pencil. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/31

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • July 31, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 24

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Friday session!

    Explore drawing through mark making! We will cover the traditional approaches of stippling, cross-hatching, and contour line and move to contemporary techniques including rubbing. We will use a broad range of drawing media and go beyond the traditional pencil. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 7/31

    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.





     


    • August 01, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 25

    Ages 16+

    Explore drawing through mark making! We will cover the traditional approaches of stippling, cross-hatching, and contour line and move to contemporary techniques including rubbing. We will use a broad range of drawing media and go beyond the traditional pencil. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 8/1

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • August 01, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 10
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 25

    Ages 13-16

    Explore drawing through mark making! We will cover the traditional approaches of stippling, cross-hatching, and contour line and move to contemporary techniques including rubbing. We will use a broad range of drawing media and go beyond the traditional pencil. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 8/1

    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.





     


    • August 02, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 26

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the second session!

    Let your imagination be your guide to exploring exciting new places, characters and adventures. In this class, we'll use story prompts, writing, drawing, and collage to make the tales of our imaginations come to life. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 8/2

    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.





     


    • August 07, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 31

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Friday session!

    Come draw together! Enroll with a friend or enjoy making new friends. We'll circle up, chat about art, listen to music, draw portraits of one another, share in the creative process and build community. Explore the possibilities of black India ink on paper. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 8/7

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • August 07, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 31

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the second session!

    Artists have depicted themselves as the main subject in their work to capture a likeness of one's external and internal self since the earliest of times. Explore the centuries-old tradition of the self-portrait using charcoal drawing techniques and working from direct observation using mirrors. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 8/7

    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.





     


    • August 08, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: July 31

    Ages 13-16

    Come draw together! Enroll with a friend or enjoy making new friends. We'll circle up, chat about art, listen to music, draw portraits of one another, share in the creative process and build community. Explore the possibilities of black India ink on paper. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 8/8

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • August 08, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 1

    Ages 13-16

    Artists have depicted themselves as the main subject in their work to capture a likeness of one's external and internal self since the earliest of times. Explore the centuries-old tradition of the self-portrait using charcoal drawing techniques and working from direct observation using mirrors. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 8/8

    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.





     


    • August 14, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 7

    Ages 13-16

    Also consider the Saturday session!

    Come experiment with monotype! Combining painting and transfer techniques, the process of monotype creates a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Different from making editions of identical prints, monotype is the most painterly and freeing among printmaking approaches, creating exactly one single print with each plate. Explore texture, color and design variations easily and quickly. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Thursday 8/14

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 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.





     


    • August 15, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 8

    Ages 13-16

    Let your imagination be your guide to exploring exciting new places, characters and adventures. In this class, we'll use story prompts, writing, drawing, and collage to make the tales of our imaginations come to life. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Friday 8/15

    1 session

    Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 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.





     


    • August 16, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 12
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 9

    Ages 13-16

    Come experiment with monotype! Combining painting and transfer techniques, the process of monotype creates a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Different from making editions of identical prints, monotype is the most painterly and freeing among printmaking approaches, creating exactly one single print with each plate. Explore texture, color and design variations easily and quickly. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 8/16

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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.





     


    • August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 11
    Register

    Registration deadline: Aug 16

    Ages 16+

    Come experiment with monotype where we combine painting and transfer techniques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Monotype is the most painterly and freeing among print making. We explore texture, color, and design variations in the workshop. All materials included.

    Instructor: Natalie Westbrook


    Date: Saturday 8/23

    1 session

    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 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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