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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Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, February 18

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

17 - no maximum age

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For Intermediate Level Watercolor Enthusiasts
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Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, April 08

Time
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Clay Club (Winter Spring 2025. Must be a member)
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Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, February 18

Time
Tuesdays, 1:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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For experienced watercolor enthusiasts
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Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, February 18

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

17 - no maximum age

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Learning to use/work clay at an intermediate level.
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Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, February 18

Time
Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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An introduction to watercolor.
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Wednesday, January 15 - Wednesday, April 09

Time
Wednesdays 10 am - noon
Grade Range
11th grade -
Age Range

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Studio art program for disabled adults
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Friday, January 17 - Friday, February 21

Time
Fridays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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An introductory to Clay & Pottery for beginners.
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Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, February 22

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3rd.
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Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, April 26

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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Open Studio for High School Students
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Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, February 13

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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A Workshop for Digital Portfolio Work
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Friday, February 14 - Friday, February 14

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Friday, February 21 - Friday, February 21

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

17 - no maximum age

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Long pose figure drawing study.
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Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, April 08

Time
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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To boldly sew where no machine has gone before.
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Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, April 08

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

18 - no maximum age

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Learning to use/work clay at an intermediate level.
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Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 09

Time
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Intro to clay and pottery
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Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 09

Time
Wednesday, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Acrylic Painting for Beginning and Intermediate enthusiasts
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Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

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

17 - no maximum age

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Relax and Explore with Art.
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Friday, February 28 - Friday, February 28

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Saturday, March 01 - Saturday, April 26

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3rd.
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Friday, March 07 - Friday, March 07

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 13

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

17 - no maximum age

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A workshop for artistic criticism and feedback
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Friday, March 14 - Friday, March 14

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Long pose figure drawing study.
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Friday, April 04 - Friday, April 04

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Thursday, April 10 - Thursday, April 10

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

17 - no maximum age

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Rework or build your artist statement.
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Friday, April 11 - Friday, April 11

Time
Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Long pose figure drawing study.
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

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

18 - no maximum age

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For Intermediate Level Watercolor Enthusiasts
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Clay Club (Spring 2025. Must be a member)
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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For experienced watercolor enthusiasts
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

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

18 - no maximum age

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Sign up for this popular clay class. Spots are limited and fill fast!
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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An introduction to watercolor.
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Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, April 15

Time
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to use or refresh your skills using a sewing machine.
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Wednesday, April 16 - Wednesday, May 28

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

18 - no maximum age

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Exciting techniques for pastel
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Wednesday, April 16 - Wednesday, May 07

Time
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to make Gelli plate prints.
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Tuesday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 22

Time
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Basic Hand Sewing Workshop.
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Friday, April 25 - Friday, April 25

Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Tuesday, April 29 - Tuesday, April 29

Time
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to hem and repair in this warm and welcoming workshop.
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Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 01

Time
Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Relax and Explore with a Free Art Activity for Adults!
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Friday, May 02 - Friday, May 02

Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Life Drawing Figure drawing study.
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Saturday, May 03 - Saturday, May 24

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3.
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Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, June 11

Time
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Hand building clay class for grades 4-8
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Friday, May 09 - Friday, May 09

Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Friday, May 16 - Friday, May 16

Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Long pose figure drawing study.
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Friday, May 23 - Friday, May 23

Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.
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Tuesday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 27

Time
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Make a beautiful stone ring or pendant.