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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Member Open Studio (February)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, February 21 - Wednesday, February 26

Time
View the description this month's dates & times - varies weekly.
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Click the link to view this month's schedule. FREE weekly drop-in, ONLY for CTAC members!

Fused Glass Garden Stake - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 22 - Saturday, February 22

Time
Saturday, 9:30am-12pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Add colorful whimsy to your garden with a light-catching bird or fish design.

Fused Glass Wind Chimes - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, February 22 - Saturday, February 22

Time
Saturday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Add colorful whimsy to your yard or window with light-catching wind chimes.

Technical Adventures in Watercolor - With Charles Murphy (Feb - Mar)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, February 24 - Monday, March 17

Time
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Dive into the critical aspects of watercolor as a medium while exploring new & existing techniques.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Feb. 25)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, February 25

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

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Watercolor: Nature in Spring With Margaret Weeks

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, March 18

Time
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Immerse your watercolor painting experience through blissful colors and textures of spring.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Feb. 27)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

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!

Illustrated Animal & Pet Portraits - With Michael Novak

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, March 20

Time
Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

14 - no maximum age

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Create a portrait of your favorite pet (or animal) using drawing and painting techniques.

Preschool Process Art (Feb. 27)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

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

-

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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.

Jewelry / Metalworking: Silver Russian Wedding Ring - With Janet Ryan

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 01 - Saturday, March 01

Time
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Learn how to work with silver by creating a sterling silver interlocking three-banded ring.

Preschool Process Art (Mar. 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 03 - Monday, March 03

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

-

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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.

Mindful Mixed Media Painting for Youth (Grades 3-6) With Kristy Kurjan

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 03 - Monday, March 17

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

-

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Create unique mixed media art that will inspire and motivate you to feel good about your creativity!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 4)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 04 - Tuesday, March 04

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Kids' Art Explorers for Grades K-2 With Alyssa Jordan (March)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 04 - Tuesday, March 11

Time
Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Age Range

-

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Kids will explore new art tools & techniques each week!

Preschool Process Art (Mar. 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 06 - Thursday, March 06

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

-

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Preschoolers and their grown-ups can drop in for hands-on activities, Mondays & Thursdays.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 06 - Thursday, March 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!

Member Open Studio (March)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, March 07 - Friday, March 21

Time
View the description this month's dates & times - varies weekly.
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Click the link to view this month's schedule. FREE weekly drop-in, ONLY for CTAC members!

Oil & Acrylic Painting: Brushstrokes and Edges - With Adam VanHouten

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 08 - Saturday, March 08

Time
Saturday, 9am - 4pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Previous Paint Grand Traverse artist Adam reveals techniques to add depth & texture to your work.

FREE Family Drop-In Art (Mar. 8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 08 - Saturday, March 08

Time
Saturday, 10am-12pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

- no maximum age

Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a free, fun art activity for families and all ages.

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (March, 2:30-4pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 10 - Monday, March 31

Time
Mondays, 2:30pm-4pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (March, 4:15-5:45pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 10 - Monday, March 31

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

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Preschool Process Art (Mar. 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 10 - Monday, March 10

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

-

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

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 11)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 11

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

TC- Artist Critique Night

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, March 12 - Wednesday, March 12

Time
Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 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

Preschool Process Art (Mar. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 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, Mondays & Thursdays.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 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!

Fused Glass Explorations 1: Working With Scraps - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Grade Range
10th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

Register by
Have fun with the freedom exploring new fused glass techniques - the possibilities are endless!

Fused Glass Plant Stake Six Pack - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 10am-12pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Identify your plants, cheeses & more with small decorative stakes, all your own design!

Drawing For Those Who Think They Can't - With Richie Gunn (Mar. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 15

Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grade Range
1st grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Discover the limitless fun of beginner drawing! Each month offers a new theme.

Preschool Process Art (Mar. 17)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, March 17 - Monday, March 17

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

-

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

Painting Discovery Series: Let’s Get Abstract With Sherry McNamara

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 18 - Tuesday, April 22

Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Explore several abstract painting methods to use as a springboard for your creative spirit.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Mar. 18)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, March 18 - Tuesday, March 18

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Mar. 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, March 20 - Thursday, March 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!

Kids' Art Explorers for Grades K-2 With Alyssa Jordan (April)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 01 - Tuesday, April 29

Time
Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Kids will explore new art tools & techniques each week!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Apr. 1)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 01 - Tuesday, April 01

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Class: Shadow Puppet Theatre for Adults - With Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 09

Time
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Create shadow puppets based on Indonesian and folk art designs - then learn theatre!

Class: Printmaking II - With Royce Deans

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 23

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

-

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Advance your printmaking skills in relief, intaglio, and mono printing.

Class: Felt Mask Making (Grades 5-8) - With Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 09

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Make soft, imaginative, wearable masks from felt and other fun materials!

Acrylic & Watercolor Painting: Get Into Shape: Composing Landscapes - With Adam VanHouten

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 23

Time
Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn techniques to break down landscapes by shape to create interesting compositions.

Preschool Process Art (Apr. 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 03 - Thursday, April 03

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, Mondays & Thursdays.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Apr. 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 03 - Thursday, April 03

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 Group (Spring)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 03 - Thursday, May 29

Time
Thursdays, 10am-1pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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

Design Your Own Stuffie (Grades 3-5) - With Alyssa Jordan (April)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 03 - Thursday, April 24

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

-

Register by
Design and make a soft, huggable spring-themed stuffie in this easy sewing class.

Member Open Studio (April)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, April 04 - Tuesday, April 22

Time
View the description this month's dates & times - varies weekly.
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Click the link to view this month's schedule. FREE weekly drop-in, ONLY for CTAC members!

Workshop: Play With Glass - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, April 05 - Saturday, April 05

Time
Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

Register by
Through play and experimentation, learn about different types of glass and create decorative fun!

Workshop: Fused Glass Explorations 2: Kilncarving - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, April 05 - Saturday, April 05

Time
Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

Register by
Learn how to carve effects in fused glass, creating texture and a sculptured appearance.

Workshop: Felt Mask Making for Adults - With Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, April 05 - Saturday, April 05

Time
Saturday, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Make soft, imaginative, wearable masks from felt and other fun materials!

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (April, 4:15 - 5:45 pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, April 07 - Monday, April 28

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

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (May, 2:30 - 4:00 pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, April 07 - Monday, April 28

Time
Mondays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Class: Fabric Mixed Media Art Journal - With Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, April 07 - Monday, April 28

Time
Mondays, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Create a unique journal and explore the limitless possibilities for expressive journaling.

Class: Mastering Studio Painting In Acrylic - With Rufus Snoddy

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, April 07 - Monday, June 02

Time
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Get into the concepts and technical details of working professionally with acrylic paints.

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (April, 2:30 - 4:00 pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, April 07 - Monday, April 28

Time
Mondays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Apr. 8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 08 - Tuesday, April 08

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Apr. 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 10 - Thursday, April 10

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 (Apr. 12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, April 12 - Saturday, April 12

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.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Apr. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, April 15

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Class: Shadow Puppet Theatre (Grades 5-8) - With Mary Fortuna

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 23

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Create shadow puppets based on Indonesian and folk art designs - then learn theatre!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Apr. 17)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 17

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!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Apr. 22)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 22

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (Apr. 24)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, April 24 - Thursday, April 24

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!

Workshop: Abstract Non-Objective Painting in Acrylic - With Debbie Lamson

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, April 25 - Friday, April 25

Time
Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Experiment with pro-grade Nova paints & large-scale abstraction completely open to interpretation!

Life Drawing Open Studio (Apr. 29)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 29 - Tuesday, April 29

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Painting Discovery Series: Let’s Wrap it Up - With Sherry McNamara

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, April 29 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Register by
Fine-tune all you learned in previous Painting Discovery Series classes in this grand finale!

Masterclass: Painting as Object - With Rufus Snoddy

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 30 - Wednesday, June 11

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Cross new boundaries between painting, sculpture, and object in this masterclass with Rufus Snoddy.

Workshop: Painting With Wool - With Patty Clark

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, April 30 - Wednesday, April 30

Time
Wednesday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Register by
Learn how to use felting and blending techniques to create 2D "paintings" completely out of wool!

Design Your Own Stuffie (Grades 3-5) - With Alyssa Jordan (May)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 29

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

-

Register by
Design and make a soft, huggable spring-themed stuffie in this easy sewing class.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (May 1)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 01

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!

Member Open Studio (May)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 01 - Thursday, May 29

Time
View the description this month's dates & times - varies weekly.
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Click the link to view this month's schedule. FREE weekly drop-in, ONLY for CTAC members!

Jewelry / Metalworking: Beach Stone Ring or Pendant (Levels 1 & 2) With Janet Ryan [SATURDAY]

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, May 03 - Saturday, May 03

Time
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

Register by
Create a one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring or pendant with a Lake Michigan beach stone.

Youth Sewing for Grades 3-6 (May, 4:15 - 5:45 pm)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, May 05 - Monday, May 26

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

-

Register by
Create fun projects and learn to sew by hand and machine with confidence.

Class: Learn to Draw on the iPad - With Justin Shull

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 13

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

-

Register by
Use the popular Procreate app to learn to draw amazing, colorful digital works of art on your iPad!

Life Drawing Open Studio (May 6)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 06

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Kids' Art Explorers for Grades K-2 With Alyssa Jordan (May)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 06 - Tuesday, May 27

Time
Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Kids will explore new art tools & techniques each week!

Technical Adventures in Watercolor - With Charles Murphy (May)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, May 28

Time
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Dive into the critical aspects of watercolor as a medium while exploring new & existing techniques.

Class: Mixed Media Art & Journaling for Teens (Grades 6-12) - With Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, May 28

Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

Register by
Create a unique mixed media art journal and explore the possibilities for expressive journaling.

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (May 8)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 08 - Thursday, May 08

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 (May 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10

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.

Workshop: Michigan Wildflower Fused Glass Suncatcher - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10

Time
Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

Register by
Capture northern Michigan's beauty and sunlight with a one of a kind suncatcher.

Workshop: Fused Glass Explorations 3: Working With Reactive Glass - With Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, May 10 - Saturday, May 10

Time
Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

15 - no maximum age

Register by
Have fun experimenting with glass that gets colored by combining metals and non-metals.

Life Drawing Open Studio (May 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 13 - Tuesday, May 13

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

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (May 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 15 - Thursday, May 15

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!

Workshop: Alcohol Ink Dynamic Florals - With Julie Tibus

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, May 17 - Saturday, May 17

Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to use alcohol inks as a dynamic and vibrant medium to create beautiful floral paintings.

Workshop: Intro to Colored Pencil Animal Realism: Fur & Feathers - With Samantha Hall

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, May 19 - Monday, May 19

Time
Monday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Dive deeper into your colored pencil drawing techniques by learning fur and feather realism.

Life Drawing Open Studio (May 20)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 20

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

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (May 22)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, May 22

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

-

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

Life Drawing Open Studio (May 27)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 27

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

18 - no maximum age

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Practice your drawing or painting skills with our live model figure drawing open studio!

Art Able: Art for All Abilities & Ages (May 29)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, May 29 - Thursday, May 29

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

-

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

Workshop: Painting: Simplifying the Landscape - With Mark Vander Vinne

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31

Time
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Compose beautiful landscapes by learning to first simplify what you see, then building form.

Workshop: Having Fun With Watercolors: Birds - With Janet Oliver

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, June 03 - Tuesday, June 03

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

-

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Family-friendly! Learn from an accomplished book illustrator how to paint birds in watercolor.

Workshop: Illustrating With Pen & Watercolor - With Janet Oliver

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 10

Time
Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Perfect for beginners, learn pen and watercolor techniques from an accomplished book illustrator.

Workshop: Unique Alcohol Ink Jewelry - With Julie Tibus

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, June 13 - Friday, June 13

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

12 - no maximum age

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Learn to use dynamic and vibrant alcohol inks to create beautiful one of a kind art jewelry.

Workshop: Loose Watercolor Painting - With Steve Griggs

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, June 13 - Friday, June 13

Time
Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Learn to paint in a style that is full of movement, energy, and emotion!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): All About You: Amazing Stories

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27

Time
Wednesday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

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Explore your own amazing stories and unique identity in this class full of self-expression.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 3-5): Fiber Art Exploration

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27

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

-

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Explore a variety of fiber-based media such as fabric, felt, and yarn to make fiber masterpieces.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 3-5): Fashion Design

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27

Time
Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
3rd grade - 5th grade
Age Range

-

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Learn how to think like a fashion designer! Bring your styles to life on a mini dress form.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): All About You: Amazing Stories

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27

Time
Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
1st grade - 3rd grade
Age Range

-

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Explore your own amazing stories and unique identity in this class full of self-expression.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Japanese Art Inspirations: Nature and Light

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11

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

-

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Craft unique, light-inspired artworks such as a paper lantern and mobile, using nature as a guide.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Japanese Art Inspirations: Nature and Light

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

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Craft unique, light-inspired artworks such as a paper lantern and mobile, using nature as a guide.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Wearable Art: Patterns, Statements, & Embellishments

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11

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

-

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Create wearable works of art decorated with your own patterns, designs, and more.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Wearable Art: Patterns, Statements, & Embellishments

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 07 - Friday, July 11

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

-

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Create wearable works of art decorated with your own patterns, designs, and more.