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. 

fall schedule

(View classes currently in progress)

Search for upcoming arts classes at CTAC -Traverse City! Just select your arts area and age range:

Search upcoming classes:

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

Register by
One-day sunflower still life workshop with Lori Feldpausch

Having Fun with Watercolors: Beyond

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 08 - Monday, September 08

Time
Afternoon Session: Beyond - Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Expand your watercolor skills in this beginner-friendly course; 2 classes, 1 day!

Having Fun with Watercolors: The Basics

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 08 - Monday, September 08

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

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Enjoy the art of watercolor painting 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

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

Mixed Media Fabric Journals with Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, September 10 - Wednesday, October 01

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

18 - no maximum age

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

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

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 11 - Thursday, September 11

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Visually Impaired Painters (VIPs) Community

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 11 - Thursday, December 11

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

-

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

FREE Family Drop-In Art! (Sept. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, September 13

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.

Creating Little Critters: Felt Animal Making with Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, September 13

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

15 - no maximum age

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

Life Drawing Open Studio (Sept. 16)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 16

Time
Select 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.

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

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

TC- Artist Critique Night: September

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, September 17 - Wednesday, September 17

Time
Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 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

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Sept. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 18 - Thursday, September 18

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Abstract Still Life with Jennifer Tobias

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, September 20 - Saturday, September 20

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
In this all materials included workshop, paint a still life through an abstract lens.

Youth Sewing (Grade 3-6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 22 - Monday, October 27

Time
Mondays, 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

8 - 13

Register by
Kids will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and sew their own projects.

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

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

Art Explorers (K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 23 - Tuesday, October 21

Time
Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:30 pm (NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 14)
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

Register by
Using all of their senses, students become explorers of the world in this mixed-media class.

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Sept. 25)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 25 - Thursday, September 25

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Sept. 25)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 25 - Thursday, September 25

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Members' Open Studio - Sept. 26

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, September 26 - Friday, September 26

Time
11:00 am - 2:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

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

Register by
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

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

High School 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

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

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Oct. 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 02 - Thursday, October 02

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 02 - Thursday, October 02

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

The Art of Comics (Grades 3-5)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 03 - Friday, October 03

Time
Friday, 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

8 - 11

Register by
Create your very own comic strip while learning about what makes a great cartoon!

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

Register by
Using an innovative process, create one-of-a-kind geode dye patterns on bamboo scarves and socks!

Members' Open Studio - Oct. 6

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 06 - Monday, October 06

Time
11:00 am - 2:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Oct. 9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 09 - Thursday, October 09

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

All Access Arts - Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 9)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 09 - Thursday, October 09

Time
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

FREE Family Drop-In Art! (Oct. 11)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 11 - Saturday, October 11

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.

TC- Artist Critique Night: October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 14

Time
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 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

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Oct. 16)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 16 - Thursday, October 16

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Creative Interpretation for Tweens (Grade 6-8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 16 - Thursday, November 20

Time
Thursdays, 4:15 - 6:00 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

12 - 15

Register by
Depict aspects of your life through art in this mixed-media art series for tweens.

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

Register by
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

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

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Oct. 23)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 23 - Thursday, October 23

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

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

Register by
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
Select 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.

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Oct. 30)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 30 - Thursday, October 30

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Nov. 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 06 - Thursday, November 06

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
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

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

FREE Family Drop-In Art! (Nov. 8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 08 - Saturday, November 08

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.

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

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

TC- Artist Critique Night: November

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 11 - Tuesday, November 11

Time
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 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

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Nov. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 13 - Thursday, November 13

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Members' Open Studio - Nov. 17

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, November 17 - Monday, November 17

Time
11:00 am - 2:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Nov. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 18 - Tuesday, November 18

Time
Select 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.

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

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

Studio for Smalls: Preschool Art (Nov. 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 20 - Thursday, November 20

Time
Thursday, 9:30am–10:30am
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
Age Range

-

Register by
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities on Thursdays.

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

-

Register by
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

Register by
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

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

Art Explorers: Winter Wonderland (K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 02 - Tuesday, December 16

Time
Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

Register by
Kids explore the art world through a winter wonderland theme in this 3-week mixed media class.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 2)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 02 - Tuesday, December 02

Time
Select 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. 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

-

Register by
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

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

TC- Artist Critique Night: December

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 09 - Tuesday, December 09

Time
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 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

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

-

Register by
Drop in at our art program designed for people with disabilities and their families and friends!

Members' Open Studio - Dec. 12

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, December 12 - Friday, December 12

Time
11:00 am - 2:30 pm (see description for more dates and times)
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

FREE & for CTAC Members only: Bring your art supplies & drop in for studio time with other members!