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Oil Painting

    • February 27, 2026
    • April 03, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 5
    Registration is closed

    Registration Deadline: February 20

    Ages 18+


    Students will focus on blending with value studies and the process of preparing a canvas before painting it. We will discuss the ways in which you can find multiple colors within a picture. If requested, skin tones will also be discussed and students will be taught to blend their own. By the end of this class, students will have a better understanding of color theory. Materials list. 

    Instructor: Jamie Monaghan

     

    Dates: Fridays 2/27 - 4/3

    (6 sessions)

    Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 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.


       
    • March 03, 2026
    • March 24, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: February 24

    Ages 16+

    Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new technique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture. Materials List below. Instructor: Kim Freithaler

    Dates: Tuesdays 3/3 - 3/24 

    (4 sessions)

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits are available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior.


    Materials List



    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 04, 2026
    • March 25, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: February 25
    Please note: Ages 21+

    Explore oil and/or acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo or picture to paint. Materials List below. Instructor: Kim Freithaler

    Dates: Wednesdays 3/4 - 3/25

    (4 sessions)

    Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits are available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior.

    Materials List


    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.






    • April 07, 2026
    • May 12, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Register

    Registration deadline: March 31

    Ages 16+

    Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can develop their style or try a new tech-nique, while new artists will be taught the basics of composition, color theory and techniques. Paint from a still life or bring a photo or picture.

    Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class.  Must order one week prior: 

    Paint kits


    Materials List


    Instructor: Kim Freithaler


    Dates: Tuesdays 4/7 - 5/12 (6 sessions)

    Time: 10:00 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.


    • April 08, 2026
    • May 13, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 3
    Register

    Registration deadline: April 1
    Please note: Ages 21+

    Explore oil and acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like, feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine! Seasoned painters can work to develop their personal style or try a new technique. New artists will 
    learn the basics of composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Paint from a provided still life or bring a photo or picture to paint.

    Materials list can be found below or if you have your own supplies, feel free to bring them to class instead. Oil and Acrylic Kits available through the NHAC and can be picked up the first day of class. Must order one week prior:

    Paint kits


    Materials List


    Instructor: Kim Freithaler


    Dates: Wednesdays 5/8 - 5/6 (6 sessions)

    Time: 6:30 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.






    • May 08, 2026
    • June 12, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 2
    Register

    Registration deadline: May 1

    Ages 16+

    Learn how palette choices affect the art-work you create. Without painting color wheels and charts, we will explore color theory by creating several paintings, each using a different color scheme. Bring your own acrylics or oils. Canvases will be provided.


    Instructor: Kim Freithaler


    Dates: Fridays 5/8 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

    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.


    • May 09, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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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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