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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Friday, September 22 - Friday, October 27

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

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Learn fundamental concepts and skills for observational drawing and painting.
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Friday, September 22 - Friday, October 27

Time
Fridays, 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Discover your next passion in this introduction to painting. All supplies provided.
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Tuesday, September 26 - Tuesday, September 26

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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Thursday, September 28 - Thursday, September 28

Time
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+
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Saturday, September 30 - Monday, October 02

Time
September 30 - October 2, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This workshop will help you take your artwork to the next level.
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Tuesday, October 03 - Tuesday, October 03

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, October 10 - Tuesday, October 10

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, October 17 - Tuesday, October 17

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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Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, October 19

Time
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+
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Monday, October 23 - Monday, October 23

Time
October 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Create a sterling silver ring or pendant with a Lake Michigan beach stone.
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Tuesday, October 24 - Tuesday, October 24

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, October 27 - Friday, October 27

Time
October 27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 11

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Use your imagination as you learn new ways of drawing, painting, and experimenting in the art studio
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Monday, October 30 - Monday, November 20

Time
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
7th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

17 -

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Learn traditional and experimental methods of printmaking.
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Tuesday, October 31 - Tuesday, December 05

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

17 - no maximum age

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For those with some experience with watercolor.
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Wednesday, November 01 - Wednesday, December 06

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

18 - no maximum age

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Learn the fundamentals for creating great photographs with your camera with Dave Harrell.
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Thursday, November 02 - Thursday, December 07

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

17 - no maximum age

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Learn the fundamentals of pastels in this class with artist Sharon Wade. Supplies provided.
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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 08

Time
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

2 - 4

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Make new friends and foster interest and appreciation for the arts.
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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 15

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

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Deepen your understanding of composition and develop rendering abilities in this skills-based class.
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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 08

Time
Fridays, 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Develop your oil painting skills with Patrick Wise.
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Tuesday, November 07 - Tuesday, December 12

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

18 - no maximum age

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Mixed-level clay and pottery class for adults.
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Friday, November 10 - Friday, November 10

Time
November 10, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 11

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Use your imagination as you learn new ways of drawing, painting, and experimenting in the art studio
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Thursday, November 16 - Thursday, November 16

Time
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+
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Thursday, December 07 - Thursday, December 07

Time
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+
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Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15

Time
December 12 - 15, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 11

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Join Mrs. Flynn for this fun seasonally inspired afterschool art camp.
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Monday, December 18 - Friday, December 22

Time
December 18 - 22, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 11

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Make holiday gifts, ornaments, and projects inspired by seasonal celebrations.