Art Classes in Traverse City

With a focus on the visual arts, CTAC-TC offers year-round art classes, lectures, and other special opportunities for all ages. Our classroom is large, comfortable, and has great natural light. A utility sink, drinking fountain, and restrooms are just steps away. 

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Urban Sketching & Painting - With Richie Gunn

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, February 12 - Wednesday, March 19

Time
Wednesdays, 6pm–8pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Capture “coffee shop moments” or compelling street scenes in pencil, ink, or paint.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Feb. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, February 13

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Visually Impaired Painters (VIPs) Community Group

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, March 20

Time
Thursdays, 10am-1pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Join fellow painters from our community with visual challenges for inspiration and friendship.

Drawing For Those Who Think They Can't - With Richie Gunn (Feb. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 15

Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Discover the limitless fun of beginner drawing! Each month offers a new theme.

Painting For Those Who Think They Can't - With Eleonora Hayes (Feb. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 15

Time
Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Discover the limitless fun of beginner painting! Each month offers a new theme.

Technical Adventures in Watercolor - With Charles Murphy (Feb - Mar)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, February 17 - Monday, March 17

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

18 - no maximum age

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Dive into the critical aspects of watercolor as a medium while exploring new & existing techniques.

Having Fun with Watercolors: Achieving the Right Perspective - With Janet Oliver

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 18 - Tuesday, February 18

Time
Tuesday, 1pm-3:30pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Enhance the three-dimensionality of your paintings by learning all about perspective.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Feb. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 18 - Tuesday, February 18

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Feb. 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 20 - Thursday, February 20

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Workshop: Intro to Still Life Drawing & Painting With Mark Bonanni

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 20 - Thursday, February 20

Time
Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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For beginners to advanced students, get a refresher on drawing or painting a still life.

Member Open Studio

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, February 21 - Friday, February 21

Time
1:30 - 4:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

Fused Glass Garden Stake - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 22 - Saturday, February 22

Time
Saturday, 9:30am-12pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Add colorful whimsy to your garden with a light-catching bird or fish design.

Fused Glass Wind Chimes - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 22 - Saturday, February 22

Time
Saturday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Add colorful whimsy to your yard or window with light-catching wind chimes.

Member Open Studio

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, February 24 - Monday, February 24

Time
12:30 - 3:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

Watercolor: Nature in Spring With Margaret Weeks

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, March 18

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

18 - no maximum age

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Immerse your watercolor painting experience through blissful colors and textures of spring.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Feb. 25)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, February 25

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Feb. 27)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Illustrated Animal & Pet Portraits - With Michael Novak

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, March 20

Time
Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

14 - no maximum age

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Create a portrait of your favorite pet (or animal) using drawing and painting techniques.

Jewelry / Metalworking: Silver Russian Wedding Ring - With Janet Ryan

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 01 - Saturday, March 01

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Learn how to work with silver by creating a sterling silver interlocking three-banded ring.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 4)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 04 - Tuesday, March 04

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 06 - Thursday, March 06

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Member Open Studio

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, March 07 - Friday, March 07

Time
11:30 - 2:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

FREE Family Drop-In Art (Mar. 8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 08 - Saturday, March 08

Time
Saturday, 10am-12pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

- no maximum age

Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a free, fun art activity for families and all ages.

Oil & Acrylic Painting: Brushstrokes and Edges - With Adam VanHouten

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 08 - Saturday, March 08

Time
Saturday, 9am - 4pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Previous Paint Grand Traverse artist Adam reveals techniques to add depth & texture to your work.

Member Open Studio

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 10 - Monday, March 10

Time
1:00 - 4:00 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 11)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 11

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 13

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Drawing For Those Who Think They Can't - With Richie Gunn (Mar. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Discover the limitless fun of beginner drawing! Each month offers a new theme.

Fused Glass Plant Stake Six Pack - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 10am-12pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Identify your plants, cheeses & more with small decorative stakes, all your own design!

Fused Glass Explorations 1: Working With Scraps - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

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Have fun with the freedom exploring new fused glass techniques - the possibilities are endless!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 18 - Tuesday, March 18

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Painting Discovery Series: Let’s Get Abstract With Sherry McNamara

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 18 - Tuesday, April 22

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

16 - no maximum age

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Explore several abstract painting methods to use as a springboard for your creative spirit.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 20 - Thursday, March 20

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Member Open Studio

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, March 21 - Friday, March 21

Time
1:30 - 4:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!