Current and upcoming classes (ages 16-Adult):


Introduction to FlyTying - Hosted by Trout Unlimited (free, registration required)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 14 - Thursday, August 14

Time
Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to tie flies for fly fishing

Contour Drawing Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 14 - Friday, August 15

Time
Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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In this class, you will work with blind contour, closed contour, and, if there is time, open contour

Workshop: Geometric Abstracts With Collage - With Julie Tibus

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

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.

Early Morning Cattails with Lori Feldpausch

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, August 16 - Saturday, August 16

Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join Lori Feldpausch in this plein air workshop focused on relationships between flora and water.

The Essence of the Animal in Art- with Master Painter, Elizabeth Pollie - Summer Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, August 19 - Friday, August 22

Time
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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This workshop will invite students to explore the idea of animals as their primary subject matter.

Into the Depths: Myths II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 22 - Friday, August 22

Time
Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Explore images of water in art and depth psychology through archetypes, myths and dreams.

Into the Depths: Dreams II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 29 - Friday, August 29

Time
Friday, 9:30-11:30am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Explore images of water in art and depth psychology through archetypes, myths and dreams.

Mixed Media Fabric Journals with Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, September 03 - Wednesday, September 24

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Create a unique hand-bound journal with a sewn fabric cover.

Workshop: Sunflowers Finding Joy

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 06 - Saturday, September 06

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

18 - no maximum age

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One-day sunflower still life workshop with Lori Feldpausch

Having Fun with Watercolors: The Basics

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 08 - Monday, September 08

Time
Morning Session: The Basics - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Enjoy the art of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly course; 2 classes, 1 day!

Having Fun with Watercolors: Beyond

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 08 - Monday, September 08

Time
Afternoon Session: Beyond - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 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; 2 classes, 1 day!

Discovery Series 2.0: It Starts With a Notebook

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 09 - Tuesday, September 16

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

18 - no maximum age

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The first in the creative process series; realize the creative freedom of the design process.

Creating Little Critters: Felt Animal Making with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, September 13

Time
Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

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Through felt, fabrics, beads, and embroidery, hand stitch and stuff a miniature animal.

Watercolor: Nature in Fall with Margaret Weeks

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 16 - Tuesday, October 21

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

18 - no maximum age

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Add new depth and color to your fall landscape paintings in this 6 week class.

Illustrating with Ink & Watercolors

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 22 - Monday, September 22

Time
Monday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join artist Janet Oliver to learn tips and techniques for using ink with watercolor pieces.

Discovery Series 2.0: It Starts with an Underpainting

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 30 - Tuesday, October 21

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

18 - no maximum age

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Second session in the creative process series; begin beneath your painting through values.

Under the Influence with Royce Deans

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 01 - Wednesday, December 17

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

18 - no maximum age

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Explore drawing, painting, and printmaking under the influence of the art masters!

Highschool Portfolio (Grade 8-12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 01 - Wednesday, December 17

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (No class week of Thanksgiving)
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

14 - 18

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Eleven-week program offered to current high school students interested in building skills.

Painting with Wool

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 03 - Friday, October 03

Time
Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to use felting and blending techniques to create 2D "paintings" completely out of wool.

Workshop: Geode Hot Water Irrigation Dyeing - With Terry Tarnow

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 04 - Saturday, October 04

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!

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.

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.

Mixed Media Art Books with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, November 03 - Monday, November 03

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

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!

Discovery Series 2.0: It's Not Moving, It's a Still...Life

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 18 - Tuesday, December 09

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

18 - no maximum age

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Third session in the creative process series; paint a creative still life.

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

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!

Mixed Media Journaling (Grade 8-12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, January 07 - Wednesday, January 28

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:45 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

14 - 17

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Create a personalized art journal in this four-week class.

Relief Printing Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, January 09 - Friday, January 09

Time
Friday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

14 - no maximum age

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Learn how to create a relief carving and print without a press in this 1-day workshop!

Woodblock Printing with Ben Bohnsack

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, January 15 - Saturday, January 17

Time
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics of woodblock printing from beginning to end in this 3-day workshop.