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 Featured Artist: 

Susan Vincent

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Find inspiration and resources in the company of other artists with our open studio and approved access programs.

Open studios do not include instruction. They are monitored sessions, offered on a pay-as-you go basis. Please review the description for each type of studio below and see the updated calendar at the bottom of the page.


Upcoming events

  • Open Studio: Painting, Pastels, and More!

    • January 08, 2026
    • March 26, 2026
    • 12 sessions

    PAINTING, PASTELS, AND MORE!

    All mediums welcome!

    We invite you to join this informal gathering of artists. Bring subject matter and medium of your choice. All levels of experience in any medium are welcome.
    No instruction is given.

    No pre-registration required or accepted. Your studio fee is paid at the beginning of the session. Sessions are held in the second floor studio.
    The first floor may be made available, if needed. Call the office by Tuesday to inquire.

    Thursdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Studio Fee: $5


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  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/20)

    • January 20, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/22)

    • January 22, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 1
    Register

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/27)

    • January 27, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/29)

    • January 29, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/3)

    • February 03, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/5)

    • February 05, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/10)

    • February 10, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/12)

    • February 12, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/17)

    • February 17, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/19)

    • February 19, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/24)

    • February 24, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

  • AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/26)

    • February 26, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    Show details

January 15, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/15)
January 13, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/13)
January 08, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/8)
January 06, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/6)
December 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/18)
December 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/16)
December 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/11)
December 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/9)
December 04, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/4)
December 02, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/2)
November 25, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/25)
November 20, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/20)
November 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/18)
November 13, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/13)
November 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/11)
November 06, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/6)
November 04, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/4)
October 30, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/30)
October 28, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/28)
October 23, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/23)
October 21, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/21)
October 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/16)
October 14, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/14)
October 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/9)
October 07, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/7)
October 02, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/2)
September 30, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/30)
September 25, 2025 Open Studio: Painting, Pastels, and More!
September 25, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/25)
September 23, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/23)
September 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/18)
September 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/16)
September 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/11)
September 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/9)
January 04, 2024 Painting, Pastels, and More
February 23, 2021 Open Studio Pottery

APPROVED ACCESS POTTERY (AAP-100)

Experienced potters may work at their own pace in a communal studio environment.

No instruction will be given. In order to maintain a productive and safe studio, interested potters must meet the requirements listed in the handbook and be approved by the Pottery Supervisor.

Clay and glazes are sold exclusively through the studio. Outside materials are prohibited. Please note that our kiln is not for rent. We will not fire anything that did not originate in our studio.

To be considered for the waitlist, please contact the pottery supervisor.

Please see the AAP Handbook for approval requirements, studio policies, and fee schedule.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AAP HANDBOOK

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM


REGISTER BELOW:
Approved members only. Registration enabled one week in advance.


PAINTING, PASTELS, AND MORE!

All mediums welcome!

We invite you to join this informal gathering of artists. Bring subject matter and medium of your choice. All levels of experience in any medium are welcome.
No instruction is given.

No pre-registration required. Your studio fee is paid at the beginning of the session. Sessions are held in the second floor studio.
The first floor may be made available, if needed. Call the office by Tuesday to inquire.

Thursdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Studio Fee: $5

See below for updated calendar view.

North Hills Art Center

3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 364-3622 

info@northhillsartcenter.org


© 2025 North Hills Art Center

The NHAC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

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