Art, Crafts and Education
New Instructor
We are happy to welcome Mark Kelland Ph.D to the Center. Dr. Kelland currently teaches for Lansing Community College and has taught for A.C.E. program.
New Art Class
Have fun learning to paint with Don Zweisler. This class is designed for beginners to more advanced artists. Everyone will work at your own pace. Bring your own supplies: Paint brushes, canvas, acrylics or oils.
Don is a realistic painter who specializes in landscapes. He is the artist who created the barn mural in the Center and you can also see his art at the Warm and Cozy Bazaar Craft Show.
Classes will be held in the art room Register and pay for this class in the Center office. You can call Don directly at (810) 599-4095.
Tues., January 5 - February 23 1:00 - 3:00 pm $50.00
Nimble Needles
Do you like to knit or crochet? Or do you want to learn? Join our ladies on Wednesdays. Keep those fingers busy and enjoy the fellowship of friends.
Wed. 12:30 pm
The Silver Threads quilting group. This group of women come together to work on their projects, exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and talk, talk, talk. Everyone is welcome including beginners.
Tues. 12:30 pm
Hartland Woodcarver's Guild
Come and share your love of woodcarving on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am at the Senior Center. The group welcomes both beginners and experienced carvers. If you would like to join our carvers they meet in our art room. Hand and power carvers are welcome but power carvers must have dust remover.
Wed 9:00 am
Education
Spirituality and Personality
Many psychologists have expressed their views on religion and spirituality. Some consider it an essential aspect of human growth, others reject religion altogether. We will examine how religion and spirituality influence personal development across the lifespan and between cultures.
Thurs., Jan 14 - Feb at 1:30 pm
Capture Your Life Story
Join our winter writing class and get the New Year off to a great start. Even if you don't consider yourself a writer, you will be amazed at what you can do. If you need inspiration and encouragement to transfer your stories to paper - we can help. Although this is not an English class, writing tips and t4echniques will help you mine your memories and convert them to stories that grab the attention of your readers. Call now to reserve your place.
Wed., January 20 - February 28 $30.00
Instructor Donna Ellis
Landscape Painting
Learn to paint a landscape in one class. The canvas, paint and paint brush will be supplied. Call to register (810) 626-2135.
Thurs., February 18 1:00 pm
Members $22.00 Non-members $25.00
One Stroke Painting
New Lighthouse Landscape in Acrylics
Paint a beautiful Michigan Lighthouse Landscape in acrylics quickly and easily with award winning instructor Donna Roskamp. All of the materials are provided including a 11X 14 canvas board. Beginners and beyond are welcome to join this fun and easy class. Please pre-register.
Thurs., February 4 1:00 - 3:00 $20.00
Traditional Decorative Painting - Beginners
Learn the art of traditional decorative painting. Use blending, shading and stroke work to create beautiful, realistic looking projects. We will start at the very beginning with learning to load a brush, practice blending, shading, stroke work and to use a pattern then move onto our projects. This is a slow paced class with lots of hands on instruction. At least two projects will be completed in six weeks. During this session you may choose to work using oil paints. Bring your own or use the instructors for a weekly palette fee of $5.00.
All materials will be provided. Please bring your brushes if you have them.
Wed., February 243 - March 31
10:30 am - 12:30 (two hours) $70.00
One Stroke Painting - 6-week series
Beginner/Intermediates
Spring is just around the corner. Get out and learn a new skill and make some new friends! This 6-week painting session is for beginners and intermediates. The projects include a tall vase with tulips, drying herbs and flowers, fabric painting on a T-shirt, a fun flower pot and painted lace on a candle. The instructor provides all of the supplies. Beginners welcome!
All materials will be provided. Please bring your brushes if you have them.
Wed., February 24 - March 31
1:00 - 2:30 $65.00
Writer's Circle
Come join the Writer's Circle and share in its companionship and inspiration. Meetings are held at the Senior Center. All forms of composition - story, poem, memoir, essay, etc. are welcome. If you've never tried your hand at writing, this is the perfect time and place to begin.
Thurs,. February 11 and February 25 1:00 - 2:30 pm
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Classes and class times vary. Contact the center for dates and times.
New classes are added, depending upon interest.
Please pay in advance
We are asking that anyone making a reservation for a class or a special event to please pay at the time of registration. If you call for information on classes, please follow-up by sending a check to the Hartland Senior Center . We have been encountering problems with cancellations. We also urge you to register for classes early when a new series or class is offered. We have cancelled some classes due to lack of interest only to have people show up the day of class assuming they could register at that time. Thank you for your understanding.