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.

2023 Summer Kids Art Camps click here

Registration opens 9AM February 1.

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Saturday, June 10 - Saturday, June 10

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Saturay, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
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Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.
Capturing the Landscape in 5 Easy Steps
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Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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16 - no maximum age

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Capturing the Landscape in 5 Easy Steps
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Monday, June 19 - Monday, June 19

Time
Monday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
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An introductory workshop to plein air painting.
Painting Sky and Water
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Daily, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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16 - no maximum age

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Embrace the challenge of painting the sky and water in your plein air paintings.
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Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, June 30

Time
Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
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An explosion of color in this fun filled camp
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Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, June 30

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Wednesday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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An explosion of color in this fun filled camp
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Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, June 30

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Wednesday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
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An explosion of color in this fun filled camp
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Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, June 30

Time
Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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An explosion of color in this fun filled camp
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Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14

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Monday-Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
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Campers will get up close and personal with birds of prey for art inspiration
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Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14

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Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
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Campers will get up close and personal with birds of prey for art inspiration
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Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14

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Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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Campers will get up close and personal with birds of prey for art inspiration
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Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14

Time
Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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Campers will get up close and personal with birds of prey for art inspiration
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Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21

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Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
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Campers will learn about art from around the world
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Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21

Time
Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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Campers will learn about art from around the world
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Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21

Time
Monday-Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
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Campers will design a stuffed creature in this week long camp
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Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21

Time
Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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Campers will design a stuffed creature in this week long camp
Mastering Nocturnes with Debra Howard
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Daily, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Discover your design and composition rhythm and patterns with Debra Howard
The Process Project - Exploring Abstraction
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Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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16 - no maximum age

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Explore abstraction in acrylic paints with Valerie Allen
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Monday, August 07 - Friday, August 11

Time
Monday-Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
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Get creative with things we find in nature to make art.
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Monday, August 07 - Friday, August 11

Time
Monday-Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
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Get creative with emrboidery stitches and embellishment!
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Monday, August 07 - Friday, August 11

Time
Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
1st grade - 5th grade
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Get creative with things we find in nature to make art.
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Wednesday, August 16 - Wednesday, August 16

Time
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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A colorful acrylic painting class for the beginner to intermediate student.
Pastel Painting Techniques with Carol Strock Wasson
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Time
Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Create dynamic texture with experimental pastel painting techniques