Current and upcoming classes (ages 16-Adult):


Visually Impaired Painters (VIPs) Community

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 09 - Thursday, December 11

Time
Thursdays, 10am-1pm (NO CLASS HELD WEEK OF THANKSGIVING)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Join fellow painters from our community with visual challenges for inspiration and friendship.

Sound Bath (WAITLIST ONLY)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, October 10 - Friday, October 10

Time
Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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An an immersive, relaxing, and healing sound experience

Mindful Movement and Nature Wander

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, October 11 - Saturday, October 11

Time
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Engage your senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, and intuition on this mindful nature wander

Foundations of Plein Air VI (Fall 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 14

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

18 - no maximum age

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Plein air painting class for all skill levels.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 14)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 14

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

Having Fun with Watercolors: Building Skills

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 15 - Wednesday, October 15

Time
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Expand your watercolor skills in this beginner-friendly course!

Clouds and Water in Pastel (Fall 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 15 - Wednesday, November 19

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

18 - no maximum age

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All artists welcome to paint pastel skies and waters.

Printmaking Sampler (Fall 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 15 - Wednesday, October 29

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

18 - no maximum age

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Fun, accessible printmaking for every artist.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 16)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 16 - Thursday, October 16

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!

Having Fun with Watercolors: Holiday Card Making

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 17

Time
Friday, 2:30 - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Create unique, hand-crafted holiday cards to give to friends, family, and loved ones.

Jewelry & Metalworking: Silver Russian Wedding Ring

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 18 - Saturday, October 18

Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics and work with sterling silver to create a Russian wedding ring.

Creating Mandalas as Meditation

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, October 18 - Saturday, October 18

Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Mindful mandala workshop for creativity and balance.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 21)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 21

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

Watercolor III (Fall II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 25

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

Found & Bound: Papermaking, Bookbinding, and Art Journaling (Fall 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 25

Time
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
7th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

12 - 18

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Make and fill your own unique mixed media journal.

Watercolor II (Fall II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 25

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

18 -

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For painters with some experience in watercolor.

Clay & Pottery for Adults 2025 (Fall II)(WAITLIST ONLY)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 25

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

18 - no maximum age

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Popular class for potters and clay artists of all skill levels.

Art Lab: Drawing 101

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 22 - Wednesday, November 19

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

13 - 18

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Learn drawing techniques, new mediums, and the fundamentals- for teens!

Beginning Clay & Pottery 2025 (Fall II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 22 - Wednesday, November 26

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

18 - no maximum age

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Popular class for beginner potters and clay artists.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 23)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 23 - Thursday, October 23

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!

Workshop: Discover Your Authentic Mark

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26

Time
Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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3-day painting workshop with artist Debra Howard.

Contemplative Photography

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, October 25 - Saturday, November 01

Time
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Photography to awaken senses and presence.

"Join or Die" Film Screening and "Join Fair"

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, October 25 - Saturday, October 25

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

18 - no maximum age

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A screening of the film “Join or Die" followed by a Join Fair

Handmade Portrait Doll-Making with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 27 - Tuesday, October 28

Time
Monday and Tuesday, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

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Using a mixture of hand and machine stitching, create a soft sculpture doll based on a loved one.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 28)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 28 - Tuesday, October 28

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 30)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 30 - Thursday, October 30

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!

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Nov. 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 06 - Thursday, November 06

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!

The Art of Comics & Graphic Novels (Grade 6-9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, November 07 - Friday, December 05

Time
Fridays, 4:15 - 6:00 pm (Skipping week of Thanksgiving)
Grade Range
6th grade - 9th grade
Age Range

12 - 15

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Create your own graphic novel or comic book zine, and learn all the tips and tricks to comic making!

Mixed Media Art Books with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, November 10 - Tuesday, November 11

Time
Monday and Tuesday, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

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Create personal art objects that can be explored one page at a time in this mixed-media course.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Nov. 11)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 11 - Tuesday, November 11

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Nov. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 13 - Thursday, November 13

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!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Nov. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 18 - Tuesday, November 18

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Nov. 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 20 - Thursday, November 20

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!

Jewelry & Metalworking: Beachstone Jewelry

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 22 - Saturday, November 22

Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to turn your favorite beachstone finds into unique pendants or rings.

Drypoint Intaglio Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, December 01 - Monday, December 15

Time
Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn this 15th century printmaking technique, where you scratch a design directly into metal plates

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 02 - Tuesday, December 02

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

Art Lab: Painting 101

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, December 03 - Wednesday, December 17

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

13 - 18

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Learn painting techniques, new mediums, and the fundamentals- for teens!

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Dec. 4)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, December 04 - Thursday, December 04

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!

Soft Sculpture from Kid's Drawings, with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, December 05 - Saturday, December 06

Time
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Bring your child’s drawing to life as a toy they can hold!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 09 - Tuesday, December 09

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Dec. 11)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, December 11 - Thursday, December 11

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!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 16)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 16 - Tuesday, December 16

Time
Tuesdays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Drop-in for non-instructed open studio figure drawing sessions with a live model.