Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey offers year-round visual arts classes for all ages. Classes are offered in a variety of formats, including multi-week sessions and one-day and consecutive-days workshops. We also offer online classes featuring instructors from across the country.

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Upcoming visual arts classes:


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Tuesday, March 19 - Tuesday, March 19

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Wednesday, March 20 - Wednesday, March 20

Time
Wednesday, 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Typography, layout, and image/text relationships will be covered in this half-day workshop.
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Friday, March 22 - Friday, March 22

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, April 02 - Tuesday, April 02

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Wednesday, April 03 - Wednesday, April 03

Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in and draw with NCMC's life drawing class.
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Monday, April 08 - Monday, May 13

Time
Mondays, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn fundamental concepts and skills for observational drawing and painting.
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Tuesday, April 09 - Tuesday, May 14

Time
Tuesdays, 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Learn the art of pastels in this class with artist Sharon Wade. Supplies provided.
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Tuesday, April 09 - Tuesday, April 09

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Wednesday, April 10 - Wednesday, May 15

Time
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 -

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For painters with some experience in watercolor.
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Wednesday, April 10 - Wednesday, May 15

Time
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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See Challenge Mountain for registration.
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Wednesday, April 10 - Wednesday, May 15

Time
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Designed for returning students experienced in watercolor.
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Wednesday, April 10 - Wednesday, May 15

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 10

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Be introduced to some of Art History's greats as you create your own works inspired by masterworks.
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Friday, April 12 - Friday, May 17

Time
Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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The perfect introduction to the concepts and materials of painting. All supplies provided.
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Friday, April 12 - Friday, May 17

Time
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Develop your painting skills in this classic medium.
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Friday, April 12 - Friday, April 12

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, April 16 - Tuesday, April 16

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Tuesday, April 16 - Tuesday, May 21

Time
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Popular class for potters and clay artists of all skill levels.
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Wednesday, April 17 - Wednesday, April 17

Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in and draw with NCMC's life drawing class.
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Friday, April 19 - Friday, April 19

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, April 23 - Tuesday, April 23

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, April 24

Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in and draw with NCMC's life drawing class.
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Friday, April 26 - Friday, April 26

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, April 30 - Tuesday, April 30

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Friday, May 03 - Friday, May 03

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, May 07 - Tuesday, May 07

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Friday, May 10 - Friday, May 10

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, May 14 - Tuesday, May 14

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Friday, May 17 - Friday, May 17

Time
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 21

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Tuesday, May 28 - Tuesday, May 28

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Summer is here! Get inspired by sunshine, warm days, and time spent outdoors.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Influenced by art history's greats, students will learn ways to depict landscapes.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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In this summer art camp, students will learn about how we read and understand images.
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Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Arrrrrrgh, it's time for arrrrrt camp!
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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Enhance your technical skills, and foster a deeper connection with your artistic intuition.
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Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Explore creative ways of making portraits.
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Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Make your own custom ring in this one-day workshop.
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Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Get ready for the Fourth of July in this USA-themed summer art camp.
In this workshop, we will look to the works of master artists, as well as our own, to grow in our understanding of form, design, and expression.
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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We will look to the works of master artists to grow our understanding of design.
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Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Make creative connections in our trails-themed kids camp.
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Time
Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Explore the fascinating world of layering and collaging abstract landscapes.
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Young artists will create portraits and landscapes while learning new artistic techniques
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn to finish your plein air painting in this half-plein air half-studio workshop.
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Through hands-on creative projects, kids will learn all about water resources in Northern Michigan.
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This two-day studio seascape painting workshop will focus on waves and water views.
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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This week’s camp is all about animals.
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Through hands-on creative projects, kids will learn all about water resources in Northern Michigan.
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Capture the best of summer in this creative week in the studio.
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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This class will support painters to bring forward their unique emotion and boundless freedom.
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

10 - 13

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Use colorful wool fibers to create unique creations.
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Explore water media and water creatures in this fun week in the studio.
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

10 - 13

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Learn fundamental art vocabulary, concepts, and techniques used by artists to become better drawers.
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Get inspired, be creative, and spend time in the beautiful Northern Michigan woods.
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Time
Monday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Use acrylic, tinted gesso, and gold foil to create a breathtaking landscape.
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Get inspired, be creative, and spend time in the beautiful Northern Michigan woods.
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Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This playful, experimental workshop introduces a variety of watercolor techniques.
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Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics of iron forging in this fun introductory class.
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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This three-day studio workshop will focus on painting “alla prima,” or all at once.
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Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Play and experiment with printmaking concepts and techniques.
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Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Explore the creative possibilities of paper!
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Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Learn to paint in this summer kids camp.
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Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Make creative connections in our trails-themed kids camp.