Arts Classes

Current and upcoming classes:

Eco Dyeing and Botanical Printing - Download today!

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Traverse City, CTAC Online
Register by
September 30, 2021
Begins
Time
12:00 PM EST
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Using organic materials create unique papers and fabrics.
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Intermediate Ballet MONDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Mondays from 4:30-6:00 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Geared towards dancers ages 8 to 11 years old.
Instructor
Hannah Bianchi

Intermediate Advanced & Pre-Professional Ballet (7 Classes/Week)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday-Saturday. Please see full schedule below.
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
For dancers ages 9+.
Instructor
Heather Raue
Haley Van Patten
Marie Millard

Intermediate Advanced & Pre-Professional Ballet (10 Classes/Week)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday-Saturday. Please see full schedule below.
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
For dancers ages 9+.
Instructor
Heather Raue
Haley Van Patten
Marie Millard

Intermediate Advanced & Pre-Professional Ballet (5 Classes/Week)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday-Saturday. Please see full schedule below.
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
For dancers ages 9+.
Instructor
Heather Raue
Haley Van Patten
Marie Millard

Beginning Intermediate Ballet TUESDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
This class is geared toward dancers ages 6 to 8 years old.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Intermediate Ballet TUESDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Geared towards dancers ages 8 to 11 years old.
Instructor
Heather Raue

Beginning Ballet-TUESDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 3:30-4:10 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Designed to be a dancer's first class.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Adult Ballet with Nancy Hohlbein (Ages 18+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
A little dance, a little exercise and a lot of fun!
Instructor
Nancy Hohlbein

Try It Tuesdays!

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 26, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00 PM
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Each week, CTAC instructors will introduce a new medium or process. Sign up for one or all sessions.
Instructor
Julia Dufault McGrath

Dance Fusion II (Ages 8-12)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 4:45-6:00 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Drop-In Figure Drawing

ID: A collage of three figure drawings. The left-most picture is a detailed figure drawing of a woman facing away from the artist's point of view, sitting down on a cushion and hugging a knee to her chest. The picture in the center is simple and only lines, and depicts a woman standing up facing the right with her arms above her head and her elbows bent. The right is a detailed drawing of a woman laying down with a stomach over her arm. END ID.
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 26, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Open weekly figure drawing session. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome!

Dance Fusion III (Ages 12+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

The Crooked Tree Garage Band

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Grade Range
7th grade - 12th grade
CTAC's in-house rock band, for intermediate and advanced musicians.
Instructor
Chris Koury

Dance Fusion I (Ages 4-7)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 4:00-4:30 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - 2nd grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Jazz Lab Band (Ages 11+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2021
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 9th grade
An introductory jazz ensemble for middle school and high school students.
Instructor
Owen James

Intermediate Ballet THURSDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Geared towards dancers ages 8 to 11 years old.
Instructor
Heather Raue

Beginning Ballet-SATURDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturdays from 10:00-10:40 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Designed to be a dancer's first class.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Beginning Intermediate Ballet SATURDAYS

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 31, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
This class is geared toward dancers ages 6 to 8 years old.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Crooked Tree Jazz Combo (Ages 14+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 12, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Learn the basics of solo improvisation and jazz theory.
Instructor
Owen James

Kids Mixed Media Session I

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 18, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Learn fun mixed media art techniques
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Mixed Media Art and Journaling for Teens

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 20, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Explore mixed media techniques and art journals.
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Intro to Acrylic Painting - Daytime

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 20, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn how to get started in painting with acrylics.
Instructor
Sherry McNamara

Drawing Fundamentals for Teens

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 22, 2021
Begins
Time
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Take your drawing to another level
Instructor
Royce Deans

Make a Handmade Art Journal

Fall Art Journal
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 18, 2021
Begins
Time
Friday, 10:00 AM -3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Make an art journal to capture the spirit of the fall season.
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Adventures in Art for Adults

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 24, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Explore drawing, painting, mixed media and ceramics
Instructor
Amber Coulter
Sherry McNamara

Adventures in Art for Grades 4-6

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 20, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Explore drawing, painting, mixed media and ceramics
Instructor
Amber Coulter
Sherry McNamara

Handmade Art Journal - 4 week class

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 28, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesday, 1:00 PM -3:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Make an art journal to capture everyday moments
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Immersive Art Experience - Manet and Monet

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 29, 2021
Begins
Time
Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn about the culture, music and art influeces of Manet and Monet
Instructor
Royce Deans
Dr. Amanda Sewell

Scratching the Surface Sgraffito Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 28, 2021
Begins
Time
October 6 and 13, 6:30-8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Approachable and fun pottery workshop will take place over two sessions. Great for beginners.
Instructor
Kim Meyer

Beach Stone Pendant or Ring (In-Person) - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 01, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.
Instructor
Janet Ryan

After-school Art Camp (October)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 11, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Get creative after school at Crooked Tree Arts Center!
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Mono Print to Multi Printing

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 08, 2021
Begins
Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
One day printmaking workshop with Beth Bynum
Instructor
Beth Bynum

Kids Mixed Media Session II

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 12, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Learn fun mixed media art techniques
Instructor
Amber Coulter

Observe What You Love – Paint What You Observe

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 12, 2021
Begins
Time
Tuesday, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Adult painting class with Royce Deans
Instructor
Royce Deans

Collage on Canvas

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 15, 2021
Begins
Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
One day collage workshop
Instructor
Beth Bynum

Make Your Own: Fused Glass Night Light

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 16, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Grade Range
2nd grade - Adult
Create a night light and learn basic fused glass skills.
Instructor
Susan Smith

Make Your Own: Fused Glass Cabochons

Assortment of colorful fused glass cabochons, pendants and ring
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 16, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Create colorful cabochons and learn basic fused glass skills.
Instructor
Susan Smith

Teen Painting - Under the Influence of.........

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 21, 2021
Begins
Time
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Explore painting techniques inspired by artists.
Instructor
Royce Deans

After-school Art Camp (November)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 08, 2021
Begins
Time
Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Get creative after school at Crooked Tree Arts Center!
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Beach Stone Pendant or Ring (In-Person) - November

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
November 05, 2021
Begins
Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.
Instructor
Janet Ryan