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.

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Preschool Adventures in Art (September 26)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, September 26 - Monday, September 26

Time
Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Mixed Media and Art Journaling

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, September 27 - Tuesday, October 18

Time
Tuesday, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Make an art journal to capture everyday moments

Life Drawing - Open Studio (September 29)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, September 29 - Thursday, September 29

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Saturday Art Clinic- Life Drawing with Royce

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 01 - Saturday, October 01

Time
Saturday, 10:00 AM-1:00PM
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
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Instructor led figure drawing art clinic

Teen Intro to Mixed Media

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 03 - Monday, October 24

Time
Mondays, 4:00-5:30 PM
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
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Explore mixed media techniques on paper and canvas.

Preschool Adventures in Art (October 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 03 - Monday, October 03

Time
Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Acrylic Painting II - Color Exploration

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 05 - Wednesday, October 26

Time
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Explore the many facets of color in this four week acrylic painting class.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 06 - Thursday, October 06

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Preschool Adventures in Art (October 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 10 - Monday, October 10

Time
Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 13 - Thursday, October 13

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Collage on Canvas

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 14 - Friday, October 14

Time
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Experiment with fun mixed media technqies in Beth's collage on canvas workshop.

Beach Stone Pendant or Ring - October

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 15 - Saturday, October 15

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
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Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.

First Time Acrylic Painting: Fall Harvest Still Life

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 17 - Monday, October 17

Time
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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A colorful acrylic painting class for the beginner to intermediate student.

Drawing & Urban Sketching

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 17 - Monday, November 14

Time
Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (no class 10/31)
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
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Learn drawing and urban sketching techniques.

Preschool Adventures in Art (October 17)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 17 - Monday, October 17

Time
Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 20 - Thursday, October 20

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Fused Glass & Mosaics

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 21 - Friday, November 18

Time
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Create fused glass elements for a unique mosaic project.

Fused Glass - Functional and Fun Accessories

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 21 - Friday, November 18

Time
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Learn how to make fused glass cabochons (domed tiles) for jewelry and accessories.

Preschool Adventures in Art (October 24)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 24 - Monday, October 24

Time
Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM
Grade Range
Preschool - Preschool
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Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (October 27)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 27 - Thursday, October 27

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Acrylic Painting III - Painting Water

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 02 - Wednesday, November 09

Time
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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A study on painting landscape scenes with water.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 03 - Thursday, November 03

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Adult Intro to Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 09 - Wednesday, December 07

Time
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM No class November 23
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
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Beginner printmaking class introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Printmaking for Teens

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 10 - Thursday, December 08

Time
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM No class November 24
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
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Beginner printmaking class introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 10 - Thursday, November 10

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Life Drawing - Open Studio (November 17)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 17 - Thursday, November 17

Time
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
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Open studio for figure drawing

Fused Glass - Ornament

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 19 - Saturday, November 19

Time
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Range
4th grade - Adult
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Explore fused glass with a fun workshop making a holiday ornament.