Current and upcoming classes (ages 16-Adult):


Drawing and Design I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Painting I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Beach Stone Ring/Pendant - Level 1

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 23 - Saturday, September 23

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.

Figure Studio 9/26

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (September 28)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 28 - Thursday, September 28

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Collage Night (21+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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+

Drawing in Detail with Armin Mersmann

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Design a Fabric Art Journal

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 02 - Monday, October 23

Time
Mondays, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Create a handbound art journal that is perfect for collecting and storing daily memories.

Figure Studio 10/03

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Portraiture

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 03 - Tuesday, October 24

Time
Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn the essentials of creating portaits in this multi week class

High School Portfolio (Traverse City, 10 weeks)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 04 - Wednesday, December 13

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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Build a competitive art portfolio and take the next step with your creative practice.

Surface Design for Adults

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 04 - Wednesday, October 25

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

-

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Learn the basic techniques for embroidery on textiles.

Visually Impaired Painting Art Community

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 05 - Thursday, November 02

Time
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Join fellow painters from our community dealing with visual challenges for inspiration

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 5)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 05 - Thursday, October 05

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Acrylic Painting: Still Life to Abstraction

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 06 - Friday, October 06

Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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A colorful acrylic painting class for the beginner to intermediate student.

Parent/Child Nature Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 07 - Saturday, October 07

Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn fun printmkaing techniques with materials from nature!

Figure Studio 10/10

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 12 - Thursday, October 12

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Collage on Canvas

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 13 - Friday, October 13

Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Experiment with fun mixed media techniques in Beth's collage on canvas workshop.

Free Drop-In Family Art - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 14 - Saturday, October 14

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

-

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.

Figure Studio 10/17

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Painting: Acrylic and Oil

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 17 - Tuesday, November 14

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

-

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Beginner/intermediate class teaches the foundational concepts of oil and acrylic painting.

Let Art History Repeat Itself - Painting with Royce

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 18 - Wednesday, November 08

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

-

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Expand your drawing and painting skills while learning from master painters

Collage Night (21+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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+

Teen Painting Fundamentals

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, November 09

Time
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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This class is developed to help teens build their painting skills and confidence.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 19)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, October 19

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

First-Time Drawing - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 21 - Saturday, October 21

Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Discover the fun and ease of sketching in this all two hour, all supplies included workshop

Beachstone Jewelry with Janet Ryan

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Figure Studio 10/24

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 26)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 26 - Thursday, October 26

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Intro to Printmaking (Teen)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Watercolor II (Session II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Intro to Photography

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Beginning Pastels

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 02 - Thursday, November 02

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Drawing and Design II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Oil Painting (16 and up)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Intro to Mono Printing with a Gelli Plate

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, November 06 - Monday, November 06

Time
Monday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Experiment with gelli plate printing using a variety of paints, stencils and papers.

Clay & Pottery for Adults (Session II) (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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.

Parent/Child Holiday Workshop: Felt Ornaments

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 08 - Wednesday, November 29

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Make this heartFELT gift or added decor for your tree!

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 09 - Thursday, November 09

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

-

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Open studio for figure drawing

Free Drop-In Family Art - November

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 11 - Saturday, November 11

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

-

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.

Adult Printmaking - Beginner/Intermediate

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 15 - Wednesday, December 13

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Explore printmaking techniques introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Collage Night (21+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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+

Teen Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 16 - Thursday, December 14

Time
Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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Beginner printmaking class introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Beach Stone Ring/Pendant - Level 1 and Level 2

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 18 - Saturday, November 18

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Explore silversmithing techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

Painting: Acrylic and Oil - Winter Scene

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 28 - Tuesday, December 12

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

-

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The perfect painting class to help you paint a winter scene of your choice.

Collage Night (21+)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

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+

Free Drop-In Family Art - December

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, December 09 - Saturday, December 09

Time
Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

-

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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.