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.

Announcing our Fall 2023 schedule.

Check back for Holiday workshops for all ages.

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Beach Stone Ring/Pendant - Level 1

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 23 - Saturday, September 23

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

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Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (September 28)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 28 - Thursday, September 28

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Design a Fabric Art Journal

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 02 - Monday, October 23

Time
Mondays, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Create a handbound art journal that is perfect for collecting and storing daily memories.

Portraiture

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 03 - Tuesday, October 24

Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

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Learn the essentials of creating portaits in this multi week class

Surface Design for Adults

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 04 - Wednesday, October 25

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Learn the basic techniques for embroidery on textiles.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 5)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 05 - Thursday, October 05

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Visually Impaired Painting Art Community

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 05 - Thursday, November 02

Time
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Join fellow painters from our community dealing with visual challenges for inspiration

Acrylic Painting: Still Life to Abstraction

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 06 - Friday, October 06

Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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A colorful acrylic painting class for the beginner to intermediate student.

Parent/Child Nature Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 07 - Saturday, October 07

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

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Learn fun printmkaing techniques with materials from nature!

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 12 - Thursday, October 12

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Collage on Canvas

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 13 - Friday, October 13

Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Experiment with fun mixed media techniques in Beth's collage on canvas workshop.

Free Drop-In Family Art - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 14 - Saturday, October 14

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.

Painting: Acrylic and Oil

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 17 - Tuesday, November 14

Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Beginner/intermediate class teaches the foundational concepts of oil and acrylic painting.

Let Art History Repeat Itself - Painting with Royce

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 18 - Wednesday, November 08

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Expand your drawing and painting skills while learning from master painters

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 19)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, October 19

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

First-Time Drawing - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 21 - Saturday, October 21

Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

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Discover the fun and ease of sketching in this all two hour, all supplies included workshop

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 26)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 26 - Thursday, October 26

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 02 - Thursday, November 02

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Intro to Mono Printing with a Gelli Plate

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, November 06 - Monday, November 06

Time
Monday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Experiment with gelli plate printing using a variety of paints, stencils and papers.

Parent/Child Holiday Workshop: Felt Ornaments

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 08 - Wednesday, November 29

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - Adult
Age Range

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Make this heartFELT gift or added decor for your tree!

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 09 - Thursday, November 09

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

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Open studio for figure drawing

Free Drop-In Family Art - November

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 11 - Saturday, November 11

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.

Adult Printmaking - Beginner/Intermediate

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 15 - Wednesday, December 13

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

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Explore printmaking techniques introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Beach Stone Ring/Pendant - Level 1 and Level 2

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 18 - Saturday, November 18

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

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Explore silversmithing techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

Painting: Acrylic and Oil - Winter Scene

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 28 - Tuesday, December 12

Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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The perfect painting class to help you paint a winter scene of your choice.

Free Drop-In Family Art - December

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, December 09 - Saturday, December 09

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.