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.
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Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 29
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Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 01
Time
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Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
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Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 01
Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range
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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!
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Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 01
Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Saturday, May 03 - Saturday, May 03
Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range
17 - no maximum age
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Create a one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring or pendant with a Lake Michigan beach stone.
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Saturday, May 03 - Saturday, May 03
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2: 30 pm (short break for lunch)
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
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Design and create fabric insects- let your imagination go wild!
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Monday, May 05 - Monday, May 05
Time
Monday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Monday, May 05 - Monday, June 09
Time
Mondays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.
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Monday, May 05 - Monday, June 09
Time
Mondays, 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.
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Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 27
Time
Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Age Range
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Kids will explore new art tools & techniques each week!
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Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 27
Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range
16 - no maximum age
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Fine-tune all you learned in previous Painting Discovery Series classes in this grand finale!
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Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 13
Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
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Use the popular Procreate app to learn to draw amazing, colorful digital works of art on your iPad!
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Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 06
Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!
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Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, May 28
Time
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Dive into the critical aspects of watercolor as a medium while exploring new & existing techniques.
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Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, May 28
Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range
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Create a unique mixed media art journal and explore the possibilities for expressive journaling.
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Thursday, May 08 - Thursday, May 08
Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Thursday, May 08 - Thursday, May 08
Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range
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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!
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Thursday, May 08 - Thursday, May 08
Time
Thursday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
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Design and create meaning fabric charms
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Friday, May 09 - Friday, May 09
Time
Friday, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Lose yourself & loosen up in abstraction! For intermediate to advanced painting students.
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Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range
- no maximum age
Stop by anytime from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a free, fun art activity for families and all ages.
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Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10
Time
Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range
12 - no maximum age
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Capture northern Michigan's beauty and sunlight with a one of a kind suncatcher.
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Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10
Time
Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range
15 - no maximum age
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Have fun experimenting with glass that gets colored by combining metals and non-metals.
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Monday, May 12 - Monday, May 12
Time
Monday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
-
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Tuesday, May 13 - Tuesday, May 13
Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!
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Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 14
Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
- no maximum age
a supportive gathering where artists share works in progress and receive constructive feedback to in
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Thursday, May 15 - Thursday, May 15
Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
-
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Thursday, May 15 - Thursday, May 15
Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range
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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!
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Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 17
Time
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Explore the beauty and painterly effects of soft pastels! Create unique art in this 2-day workshop.
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Saturday, May 17 - Saturday, May 17
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Learn how to use alcohol inks as a dynamic and vibrant medium to create beautiful floral paintings.
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Monday, May 19 - Monday, May 19
Time
Monday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range
16 - no maximum age
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Dive deeper into your colored pencil drawing techniques by learning fur and feather realism.
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Monday, May 19 - Monday, May 19
Time
Monday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
-
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Tuesday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 20
Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!
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Tuesday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 27
Time
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range
16 - no maximum age
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Explore fun and creative techniques for creating textures and special effects with watercolor!
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Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, May 22
Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range
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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!
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Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, May 22
Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
-
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Tuesday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 27
Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!
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Thursday, May 29 - Thursday, May 29
Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range
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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.
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Thursday, May 29 - Thursday, May 29
Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range
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Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!
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Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31
Time
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Compose beautiful landscapes by learning to first simplify what you see, then building form.
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Monday, June 02 - Monday, June 02
Time
Monday, 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Experience the magic of painting under the stars in Sutton's Bay
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Tuesday, June 03 - Tuesday, June 03
Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range
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Family-friendly! Learn from an accomplished book illustrator how to paint birds in watercolor.
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Saturday, June 07 - Saturday, June 07
Time
Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Learn techniques to break down landscapes by shape to create interesting compositions.
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Tuesday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 10
Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range
16 - no maximum age
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Perfect for beginners, learn pen and watercolor techniques from an accomplished book illustrator.
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Wednesday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 11
Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
- no maximum age
a supportive gathering where artists share works in progress and receive constructive feedback to in
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Friday, June 13 - Friday, June 13
Time
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range
12 - no maximum age
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Learn to use dynamic and vibrant alcohol inks to create beautiful one of a kind art jewelry.
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Friday, June 13 - Friday, June 13
Time
Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
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Learn to paint in a style that is full of movement, energy, and emotion!
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Saturday, June 21 - Saturday, June 21
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
2 - 16
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Free art event for kids to experience plein air painting
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Saturday, June 21 - Monday, June 23
Time
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Work with PGT 2025 Awards Juror during this three day plein air workshop
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Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27
Time
Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
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Explore your own amazing stories and unique identity in this class full of self-expression.
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Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27
Time
Wednesday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Explore your own amazing stories and unique identity in this class full of self-expression.
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Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27
Time
Wednesday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range
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Explore a variety of fiber-based media such as fabric, felt, and yarn to make fiber masterpieces.
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Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27
Time
Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range
-
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Learn how to think like a fashion designer! Bring your styles to life on a mini dress form.
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Monday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 02
Time
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
-
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Embrace the challenge of painting the sky, water and light in your plein air paintings.
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Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Craft unique, light-inspired artworks such as a paper lantern and mobile, using nature as a guide.
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Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Craft unique, light-inspired artworks such as a paper lantern and mobile, using nature as a guide.
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Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Create wearable works of art decorated with your own patterns, designs, and more.
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Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
-
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Create wearable works of art decorated with your own patterns, designs, and more.
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Saturday, July 12 - Saturday, July 12
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Using an innovative process, create one-of-a-kind geode dye patterns on bamboo scarves and socks!
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Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Celebrate the vibrant world of Mexico through mixed media art, using Frida Kahlo as inspiration.
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Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Celebrate the vibrant world of Mexico through mixed media art, using Frida Kahlo as inspiration.
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Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
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Enter a world of royalty, whimsy and enchantment in this imaginative mixed media class!
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Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Enter a world of royalty, whimsy and enchantment in this imaginative mixed media class!
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Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Journey back to a time of new inventions and exploration with star maps, "flying" mobiles, and more!
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Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
-
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Journey back to a time of new inventions and exploration with star maps, "flying" mobiles, and more!
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Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Explore outer space in a mixed media space adventure combining art and astronomy!
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Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
-
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Explore outer space in a mixed media space adventure combining art and astronomy!
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Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range
-
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Prepare for a printmaking extravaganza - nature will be our inspiration!
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Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range
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Prepare for a printmaking extravaganza - nature will be our inspiration!
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Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 8th grade
Age Range
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Explore traditional printmaking with monoprints, embossing, linocuts, & more!
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Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range
-
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Discover limitless ideas using "gelli" plates to make amazing designs with colors that POP!
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Saturday, August 16 - Saturday, August 16
Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range
18 - no maximum age
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Explore mixed media techniques & learn how to create abstraction on canvas like famous artists did.