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Tuesday, April 02 - Tuesday, May 21

Time
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

14 - no maximum age

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The Jazz “combo” follows in the tradition of small to medium-sized ensembles.
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Monday, April 08 - Monday, May 20

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

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Drop in studio time for CTAC members
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Friday, May 03 - Friday, May 03

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

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Saturday, May 04 - Saturday, May 04

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
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Monday, May 06 - Monday, May 06

Time
Monday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Tuesday, May 07 - Tuesday, May 07

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.
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Tuesday, May 07 - Tuesday, May 07

Time
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Have fun exploring mixed media techniques.
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Thursday, May 09 - Thursday, May 09

Time
Thursday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Friday, May 10 - Friday, May 10

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

-

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Friday, May 10 - Friday, May 10

Time
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn how to weave a basket perfect for holding your summer treasures
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Saturday, May 11 - Saturday, May 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.
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Monday, May 13 - Monday, May 13

Time
Monday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Monday, May 13 - Monday, June 03

Time
Monday, 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM (no class 5/27)
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Build on previous watercolors skills and expand your artistic scope!
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Tuesday, May 14 - Tuesday, May 14

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.
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Tuesday, May 14 - Tuesday, May 14

Time
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn relaxing mindfulness stitching techniques
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Thursday, May 16 - Thursday, May 16

Time
Thursday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Friday, May 17 - Friday, May 17

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

-

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.
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Friday, May 17 - Friday, May 17

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

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Learn about printmaking in this intensive workshop
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Saturday, May 18 - Saturday, May 18

Time
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn how to weave a basket perfect for holding your summer treasures
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Saturday, May 18 - Saturday, May 18

Time
Saturday, 9:30AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Try your hand at painting glowing flowers with this watercolor workshop
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Monday, May 20 - Monday, May 20

Time
Monday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 21

Time
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Play with a pop of color- tie dye techniques
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Tuesday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 21

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.
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Wednesday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 22

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

-

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A colorful acrylic painting class for the advanced beginner to intermediate student.
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Thursday, May 23 - Thursday, May 23

Time
Thursday, 9:30-10:15 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Saturday, May 25 - Saturday, May 25

Time
Saturday 9:30 - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Celebrate the strawberry with a fused glass nightlight!
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Saturday, May 25 - Saturday, May 25

Time
Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Create a one of a kind slump dish
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Tuesday, May 28 - Tuesday, May 28

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.
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Saturday, June 01 - Saturday, June 01

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.
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Time
Thursday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn how to mix an array of colors in this fast paced fun workshop
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Friday, June 07 - Friday, June 07

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 advanced beginner to intermediate student.
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Saturday, June 08 - Saturday, June 08

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

-

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One workshop, two techniques to create the perfect scarves that you can wear all year long.
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Saturday, June 08 - Saturday, June 08

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.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Summer is here! Get inspired by sunshine, warm days, and time spent outdoors.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Influenced by art history's greats, students will learn ways to depict landscapes.
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Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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In this summer art camp, students will learn about how we read and understand images.
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Monday, June 17 - Monday, June 17

Time
Monday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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An introductory workshop to plein air painting.

Monday, June 17 - Friday, July 05

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 7th grade
Age Range

8 - 12

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For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training.

Monday, June 17 - Saturday, July 06

Time
See the full schedule below
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

10 - 18

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By audition only.
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Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Arrrrrrgh, it's time for arrrrrt camp!
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Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Explore creative ways of making portraits.

Monday, June 17 - Friday, July 05

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Age Range

5 - 10

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This class provides an introduction to a variety of contemporary and modern dance techniques.
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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Enhance your technical skills, and foster a deeper connection with your artistic intuition.

Tuesday, June 18 - Tuesday, August 13

Time
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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For adults interested in the art form. No experience required!
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Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Make your own custom ring in this one-day workshop.
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Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23

Time
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Kathleen Hudson will teach a 2 day workshop on painting luminous skies
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Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Make creative connections in our trails-themed kids camp.
In this workshop, we will look to the works of master artists, as well as our own, to grow in our understanding of form, design, and expression.
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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We will look to the works of master artists to grow our understanding of design.
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Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Get ready for the Fourth of July in this USA-themed summer art camp.
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Wednesday, June 26 - Friday, June 28

Time
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

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Fun three day summer art camp all about fashion design
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Wednesday, June 26 - Friday, June 28

Time
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 4th grade
Age Range

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Fun three day summer art camp all about creating accessories for your stuffie
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Time
Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Explore the fascinating world of layering and collaging abstract landscapes.
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Friday, July 05 - Friday, July 05

Time
Friday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Grade Range
4th grade - Adult
Age Range

9 - no maximum age

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Make your own Cherry Fesitval Keepsake
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Friday, July 05 - Friday, July 05

Time
Friday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - Adult
Age Range

9 - no maximum age

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Make your own Cherry Fesitval Keepsake

Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 26

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 7th grade
Age Range

8 - 12

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For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training.
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Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 12

Time
Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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A fun week long art camp exploring all types of painting!

Monday, July 08 - Saturday, July 27

Time
See the full schedule below
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

10 - 18

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By audition only.
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Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 12

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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A week long camp putting a fun spin on traditional camp arts and crafts.

Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 26

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 - 10:30 am
Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Age Range

4 - 6

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This class is designed to be a dancers' first dance class.

Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 26

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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This class provides the foundation to young dancers' ballet education.
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Monday, July 08 - Friday, July 12

Time
Monday - Friday 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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A fun week long art camp exploring all types of painting!
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Wednesday, July 10 - Thursday, July 11

Time
Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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A fun two day camp to break up summer focusing on relaxation and self care
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 4th grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will have fun creating a unqiue world for a favorite animal
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Young artists will create portraits and landscapes while learning new artistic techniques
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn to finish your plein air painting in this half-plein air half-studio workshop.
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Through hands-on creative projects, kids will learn all about water resources in Northern Michigan.
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

-

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Myths and magic are the inspiration for this week-long summer camp.
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Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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Myths and magic are the inspiration for this week-long summer camp.
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Wednesday, July 17 - Friday, July 19

Time
Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Three day camp diving into the art of making comics
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 1st grade
Age Range

5 - 7

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Send your cleverest players to match wits with some of the best tricksters in literature.
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Grade Range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

7 - 10

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Spend a week learning about the heroes and villains that make Greek myths eternally fun.
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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This week’s camp is all about animals.
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Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This two-day studio seascape painting workshop will focus on waves and water views.
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Time
Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Experience the transformative potential of creativity in this one-day workshop.
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Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Through hands-on creative projects, kids will learn all about water resources in Northern Michigan.
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Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23

Time
Monday & Tuesday, 10:00AM - 4:00 PM (2 days)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn valuable techniques to help bring your watercolor paintings to life
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 1st grade
Age Range

5 - 7

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Young players will cast spells and employ magic hats to help solve their problems.
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Capture the best of summer in this creative week in the studio.
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

10 - 13

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Use colorful wool fibers to create unique creations.

Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 16

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 7th grade
Age Range

8 - 12

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For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training.
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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This class will support painters to bring forward their unique emotion and boundless freedom.

Monday, July 29 - Saturday, August 17

Time
See the full schedule below
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

10 - 18

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By audition only.
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Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02

Time
Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Grade Range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

7 - 10

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Spend 5 days with King Arthur in Camelot.
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will create self portraits in variety of mediums and techniques
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 8

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Explore water media and water creatures in this fun week in the studio.
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 -3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will create self portraits in variety of mediums and techniques
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

10 - 13

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Learn fundamental art vocabulary, concepts, and techniques used by artists to become better drawers.
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will explore collage techniques
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Monday, August 05 - Friday, August 09

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will have fun exploring the fantastic world of fiber
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

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Campers will have fun week playing with a variety of art mediums and techniques
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Time
Monday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Use acrylic, tinted gesso, and gold foil to create a breathtaking landscape.
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

6 - 8

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Get inspired, be creative, and spend time in the beautiful Northern Michigan woods.
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Get inspired, be creative, and spend time in the beautiful Northern Michigan woods.
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Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

-

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Campers will have fun week playing with a variety of art mediums and techniques
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Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This playful, experimental workshop introduces a variety of watercolor techniques.
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Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics of iron forging in this fun introductory class.
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Sunday, August 18 - Tuesday, August 20

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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Time
Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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This three-day studio workshop will focus on painting “alla prima,” or all at once.
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Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Explore the creative possibilities of paper!
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Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23

Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 11

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Play and experiment with printmaking concepts and techniques.