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CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES
Each painting or drawing class is a private lesson, keeping everything on a personal and controllable level.  Over the course of the eight, one hour sessions, each student will work on drawing and painting various pictures, developing an eye for color and working on drawing and painting skills.  Each class will feature some art history along with the painting time.

I have taught a variety of children from ages 8-18.  Younger children aged 8-10 have been particularly receptive to the classes and have produced some great work, supplementing their art education they receive in school.

CLASS INFORMATION
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.  Each class session is one hour long, and meets once a week for eight weeks.  The full eight weeks of classes costs $200, $25 per session.  50% of the cost of classes is due on the first class.  I accept cash, checks and credit cards through Paypal.  Students may continue lessons at the cost of $25 per class, payable at the start of each session.

CLASS LOCATION

1732 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757-1336
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I am understanding of your schedule and allow for a limited number of classes to be postponed to the next week in the event something comes up and you can't make a scheduled class time.  I just ask that you not abuse this privilege and always notify me as early as possible of any planned absence.

During the class sessions, a palette, easel and liquid materials (water, turpentine, brush cleaners) will be provided.  Paints, canvasses, and brushes are the responsibility of the student.  I teach both oil and acrylic painting, but recommend beginning younger students to use acrylics, as they cost less, are easier to clean, and generally take less time than oils, which allows for more progress to be made during the class sessions.  I also have a list of basic and inexpensive materials will be provided if needed.

You can sign up for classes by emailing Michael at schliefke@gmail.com or calling him at 431-0612 with any questions.
 

AVAILABLE CLASS TIMES:
Sunday MondayTuesday WednesdayThursday Saturday
12:00-1:00
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12:30-1:30
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11:30-12:30
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1:30-2:30
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12:30-1:30
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2:00-3:00
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2:30-3:30
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1:30-2:30
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3:00-4:00
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4:00-5:00
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  5:30-6:30
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updated 7/21/2010

Classes are filled on a rotating basis, and start whenever your schedule will allow.
 

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ABOUT MICHAEL SCHLIEFKE
I have lived in Austin as a self employed painter since 2002.  I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree in Painting.  I have spent the past ten years painting, showing work and the making ends meet through a variety of art projects, including murals, animation and some commissions.  I have taught painting and drawing classes for four years, using lessons learned from professors, art history, and the harshest teacher of all, my own personal experience.  I encourage you to take a look at my portfolio and my studio updates to see my work and processes over the past few years. 

 
 

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