Arts Classes

Current and upcoming classes:

Watercolor Waterfalls

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 07, 2018
Begins
Time
Friday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Experience the joy of free-flowing watercolor painting.
Instructor
Betty Bea Washburn

Brushwork with Lori Feldpausch

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 05, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn how to use brushwork and the palette knife to enhance your painting.
Instructor
Lori Feldpausch

Members Open Studio - Mondays

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Drop-in studio time available for CTAC members.

Pre-Professional Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Monday-Saturday (See below for details)
Grade Range
5th grade - Adult
Designed for serious ballet students with a solid ballet foundation, this class is by audition only.
Instructor
Heather Raue

Adult Beginning Ukulele

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
For adult students with no prior experience playing ukulele.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Chamber Orchestra

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Crooked Tree Arts Center’s top string orchestra.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Beginning Ukulele

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 12th grade
For students with no prior experience playing ukulele.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Concert Orchestra

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - Adult
For students who have completed the Intermediate Strings course and are ready to play in a string or
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Intermediate Advanced Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Monday-Thursday (See details below for schedule.)
Grade Range
4th grade - 12th grade
This class is geared towards dancers ages 8 to 11 years old and is for serious ballet students with
Instructor
Heather Raue

Beginning Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays (See below for details)
Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Designed to be a dancer's first class.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Drawing and Architectural Thinking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 17, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Discover the impact of architectural elements in drawing and design.
Instructor
Richie Gunn

Beginning Strings

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 12th grade
For students with no prior experience playing string instruments.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Drawing - The Essentials

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
This class is for adults new or returning to drawing.
Instructor
Eleonora Hayes

Adventures in Art (Fall Session)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 13, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 10:00-10:45 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Kindergarten
Drop-In Class for Preschoolers
Instructor
Jennifer Nowak

Northern Pottery & Clay Club (Tuesdays)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to use the pottery wheel, slab roller, clay extruder and kiln.
Instructor
Jim Beckering

Morning Mosaics - Session One

Morning Mosaics glass mosaic windmill
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 11, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Learn all about making mosaics.
Instructor
Susan Briggs

Beginning Intermediate Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays or Saturdays (See below for session details)
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
This class is geared toward dancers ages 6 to 8 years old.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Crooked Tree Jazz Combo

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Learn the basics of solo improvisation and jazz theory.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Youth Drawing and Painting

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 11, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 PM No Class November 6
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Learn techniques for drawing and painting.
Instructor
Eleonora Hayes

Intermediate Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Geared towards dancers ages 8 to 11 years old.
Instructor
Heather Raue

Adult Beginning Strings (Tuesday Daytime)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
A faster-paced version of our beginning youth strings classes.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Pottery: Handbuilding (Grades K-5)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 3:45-5:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Learn the basics from sculpting to glazing while creating treasured objects.
Instructor
Stephen Stuchell

Dance Fusion I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 4:15-4:55 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Abstract Painting: Understanding Composition

Abstract Painting
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 12, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Understanding the nuances of abstract painting.
Instructor
Royce Deans

Dance Fusion II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 PM
Grade Range
2nd grade - 6th grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Dance Fusion III

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles.
Instructor
Karrie Benedict

Anatomy of Trees

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 14, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to draw a broad variety of trees.
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Adult Pottery

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
A daytime opportunity to learn and use the potter's wheel, slab roller, clay extruder & kiln!
Instructor
Stephen Stuchell

The Crooked Tree Garage Band

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
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
Kevin Richardson

Kids Art Exploration

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 12, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM No Class October 31
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Explore new art techniques each week.
Instructor
Shelly Sissen-Burden

Vocal Jazz Session I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - Adult
Explore new sounds and styles within jazz music!
Instructor
Katherine Ryan

Gestural Figure Drawing from the Clothed Model

Gestural Figure Drawing
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 12, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Learn how to draw people.
Instructor
Royce Deans

Adult Ballet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 5:45-7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
A little dance, a little exercise and a lot of fun!
Instructor
Phillip Mclellan

Northern Pottery & Clay Club (Thursdays)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 PM*
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to use the pottery wheel, slab roller, clay extruder and kiln.
Instructor
Jim Beckering

Painting on Glass (Grades 4-8)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 14, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Learn to use enamel acrylics on glass!
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Jazz Lab Band

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 9th grade
An introductory jazz ensemble for middle school and high school students.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Adult Beginning Strings (Thursday Evenings)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
A faster-paced version of our beginning youth strings classes.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Assemblage with Found Objects

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 14, 2018
Begins
Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
One day collage workshop
Instructor
Beth Bynum

Little Stars Strings I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Fridays from 3:45-4:15 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
For our youngest strings students.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

Crooked Tree Ukulele Orchestra

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Fridays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Grade Range
5th grade - Adult
This community group rehearses and performs a variety of musical genres.
Instructor
Kevin Richardson

For the Love of Color - Sampler Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 15, 2018
Begins
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Color theory for the artist.
Instructor
Christine Williams

Preschool Adventures in Art

Preschool Adventures in Art
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 24, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

YA Art Club: Sketchbook Series

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 17, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Start using your sketchbook to work out designs and ideas.
Instructor
Richie Gunn

The Strand at Sommerset Pointe

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 25, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Fall Watercolor Sketchbook

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 25, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Use a fast, loose approach to capture the essence of a scene.
Instructor
Patrick Wise

An Italian Feast with Maria Nicholson

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 27, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Me and My Doll

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
Each week will be a different theme making miniatures for you and your doll.
Instructor
Jenna Parker

Creating the Illusion of Depth Demonstration - September

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 22, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
In this one day workshop learn how to create depth in your paintings.
Instructor
Mike Hyrman

Palette Bistro

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 02, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

The Terrace Inn 1911 Restaurant

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 04, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Framing for the 2D Paper Artist

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
September 29, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Learn how to frame your 2D Paper art.
Instructor
Christine Cook

Kids in the Kitchen

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 22, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays from 4:00-6:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Kids will have fun making nutritious snacks and small meals!
Instructor
Maria Nicholson

Glass and Tile Mosaic Design

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 16, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to create mosaic art!
Instructor
Maggie Van Wagoner

Printing, Paper & Paint (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 16, 2018
Begins
Time
Mondays from 3:45-5:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Fun and experimentation is encouraged in this six-week class!
Instructor
Maggie Van Wagoner

Fox & Rose Fine Provisions

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 09, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Beginning Watercolor (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 3:45-5:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Learn to paint with watercolors!
Instructor
CJ Zondervan

Creative Sewing (Adult)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to sew without purchased patterns!
Instructor
CJ Zondervan

Oil Painting Level I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 1:30-4:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
An introduction (or refresher) to working with oil paint.
Instructor
Patrick Wise

Sewing of All Sorts!

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 16, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Learn to sew by hand and with a machine!
Instructor
Jennifer Nowak

Figure Drawing Level I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
An introduction to drawing the human figure from a live model
Instructor
Patrick Wise

Photography - How to Photograph your Art

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 03, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Learn how to photography your art and resize photos in this one day workshop.
Instructor
Ragnar Avery

Impasto Painting

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Explore the study of impasto technique, application and value of texture.
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Photography - How to Photograph your Art - Evening Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 03, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Learn how to photography your art and resize photos in this one day workshop.
Instructor
Ragnar Avery

Knitting from the Beginning Level I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn the basics of knitting!
Instructor
Brittney Lockridge

Comics Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 16, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Learn to design and create your own comic book!
Instructor
Aaron Nemec

Advanced Watercolor

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 18, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Improve your watercolor painting!
Instructor
Karen Kubovchick

Fun with Landscapes (Grades 4-8)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Explore the principles of landscape in art by studying the masters!
Instructor
Svetlana Ottney

Watercolor Fundamentals I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 18, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursdays from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Learn to paint with watercolors!
Instructor
Karen Kubovchick

Salsas, Sauces, and Tacos with The Cantina

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 11, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Exploring Watercolor - The Basics

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
September 25, 2018
Begins
Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
An introductory course in watercolor painting and techniques.
Instructor
Julia McGrath

Gourd Marbling Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Just in time for fall decorating!

Draw NoMi - Sketchbook Essentials

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 12, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Discover the fun and ease of sketching.
Instructor
Richie Gunn

Twisted Olive

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 16, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Morning Mosaics - Session Two

Morning mosaics sculptural mosaic
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 09, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00 PM No class November 6
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Learn all about making mosaics.
Instructor
Susan Briggs

Painting - Intro to Acrylic

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 09, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM No Class November 6
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
This class will focus on the fundamentals of acrylic painting.
Instructor
Eleonora Hayes

For the Love of Color

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 10, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday's, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Color theory for painting.
Instructor
Christine Williams

Chandler's - A Restaurant

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 18, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Collage on Canvas

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 12, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
One day collage workshop
Instructor
Beth Bynum

Me and My Doll - Halloween Bash

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 13, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
It's a Halloween theme party for you and your favorite 18 inch doll.
Instructor
Jenna Parker

Sam's Graces

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 23, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Horton Bay General Store

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
October 30, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Paper Station Bistro

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Painting Faces

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
October 27, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
One day workshop to give you confidence to paint faces.
Instructor
Eleonora Hayes

Barrel Back Restaurant

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 06, 2018
Begins
Time
Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Vocal Jazz Session II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 01, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - Adult
Explore new sounds and styles within jazz music!
Instructor
Katherine Ryan

Walloon Lake Inn

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Register by
November 08, 2018
Begins
Time
Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Our culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries.

Me and My Doll - Gingerbread Party!

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
November 03, 2018
Begins
Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
It's a Holiday party for you and your favorite 18 inch doll.
Instructor
Jenna Parker

Creating the Illusion of Depth Demonstration - November

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Register by
November 07, 2018
Begins
Time
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
In this one day workshop learn how to create depth in your paintings.
Instructor
Mike Hyrman