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Adult Classes:

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE. @ $15 p hr.WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN A METHOD/MEDIUM NOT LISTED? JUST ASK.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE/Sorry no refunds   
    10% student discount on class supplies.

Drawing and More (ongoing)
           Instruction By: Portia Mahoney 
Learn to draw what you see through observation and practice. Still Life and Portrait discussed. The emphasis will be on shading and proportion. Students will need #2B pencil and 11x14 drawing pad for first class. Paper should be 60# or better suitable for graphite drawing. Register in advance. Please purchase supplies from Art Of Life.

Thursday     Day, 11-12     4 hour of class
                         Eve., 6-7       90 day exp. @ $35

                                                           

Oil, Acrylic or Water Color Painting(ongoing)          Instruction By: Staff
Learn the basics of these wonderful medias. Techniques and supplies will be demonstrated as you learn. Must register in advance. Materials available for purchase at Art Of Life.

4 hours of instruction for groups of three or more @  $40 each    Private @ $15 each  p hr. and semi-private (2 students) at $12.50 each p hr.
2 hour or 4 hour sessions available. 90 day expiration
Day or Evening times available        Contact Art of Life  248-627-4901
 

Learn to knit (ongoing)          Instruction By Staff
Learn the basics of knitting from casting on the first stitches to binding off to finish. Learn to recognize and correct your mistakes and other techniques. Preparing you to begin suggested class projects such as a purse, scarf, socks or hat. So many choices. Please purchase supplies from Art of Life. Medium weight yarn and novelty yarn for embellishment are available for purchase. Size 10 or 10.5 needle is recommended. Please register in advance.

Tuesdays    Day, 1-3    4 hours of class @ $35
           Eve., 6-8    90 day expiration

Special Project Classes    Instruction By: Staff    Please call to register
Knit Socks on Two Circular Needles
Knitted Beautiful Beaded Scarf'
Knit Reverse Cable Scarf
Knit Ruffled Edge Lace Pattern Wrap
Raglan sleeve cardigan or crew neck sweater
Constant Companion Bag (Tote or Purse)
and more!

Learn to Crochet (ongoing) 
Learn the basics of the art of crochet. Learn to make a functional bag, afghan or other beginner projects. Register in advance, please.

              Tuesday or Wednesday   Eve, 6-8    
          4 hours of class 90 day expiration @ $35

We have many Knit and Crochet projects to choose from. NEED HELP WITH A PROJECT? Just let us know and we will schedule a time for you with one of our qualified  instructors.

"Sit & Knit or Crochet" (ongoing)                 FREE OF CHARGE
Non instructional, social knitting. Bring a friend and a project you are working on, or start a new one. Call ahead to let us know when you will be attending. Please, materials must be purchased from Art Of Life. See "Learn to Knit or Crochet" class listing above for Instruction available at these times as well.

  Wednesday    Day, 1-3     
Wednesday    Eve., 6-8   

KNIT A HAT CHARITIES    Pick up patterns and supplies to knit the following hats, then return to Art of Life and we will distribute to the following Charities:

Hats for Preemie Babies

Hats for Chemo Patients

Hats for Our Troops 


Youth Classes

REGISTER IN ADVANCE/Sorry no refunds

Drawing and More (ongoing)
           Instruction By: Portia Mahoney
 
We will use basic techniques and exercise to learn to draw what you see. Shading and proportion will be taught to enable the young artist to create realistic, dimensional drawings. We will also explore various painting, printmaking, clay and other art/craft activities. Materials provided.

Thursdays     5:00-6:00    1 session    $10 
                    90 day exp.   4 classes   $35
       

 

Learn to Knit (ongoing)           Instruction By: Portia Mahoney 
Learn the basics of knitting from casting on the first stitches to binding off to finish. Learn to recognize and correct your mistakes and other techniques. Preparing you to begin suggested class projects such as a purse, scarf, socks or hat. So many choices. Please purchase supplies from Art of Life. Medium weight yarn and novelty yarn for embellishment are available for purchase. Size 10 or 10.5 needle is recommended. Please register in advance.

Fridays     5:00-6:00     4 hours of class    90 day exp.    $35

 

Saturday Art Fun (ongoing)           Instruction By: Staff
Available most Saturdays. Must register ahead of time. Materials provided.

    1 hour session    private    $15
1 hour session group (3 or more)   $10
   
    


Private Lessons Available!!! ASK ABOUT OUR 10% discount

Art Of Life - 391 Mill Street - Ortonville Michigan 48462
T: 248.627.4901     E.Mail: info@artoflifesupplies.com