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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Workshop: Geode Hot Water Irrigation Dyeing - With Terry Tarnow

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, July 12 - Saturday, July 12

Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): The Middle Ages: Knights, Princesses, Castles, and Wizards

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

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

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Enter a world of royalty, whimsy and enchantment in this imaginative mixed media class!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Frida Kahlo's Mexico

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

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

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Celebrate the vibrant world of Mexico through mixed media art, using Frida Kahlo as inspiration.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Frida Kahlo's Mexico

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

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

-

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Celebrate the vibrant world of Mexico through mixed media art, using Frida Kahlo as inspiration.

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): The Middle Ages: Knights, Princesses, Castles, and Wizards

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

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

-

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Enter a world of royalty, whimsy and enchantment in this imaginative mixed media class!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Cosmic Creations: Outer Space and the Constellations

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

-

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Explore outer space in a mixed media space adventure combining art and astronomy!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Cosmic Creations: Outer Space and the Constellations

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

-

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Explore outer space in a mixed media space adventure combining art and astronomy!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Da Vinci and Art Explorers of the Renaissance

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

-

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Journey back to a time of new inventions and exploration with star maps, "flying" mobiles, and more!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Da Vinci and Art Explorers of the Renaissance

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

-

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Journey back to a time of new inventions and exploration with star maps, "flying" mobiles, and more!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 6-8): The Infinite World of Eye-Popping Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Explore traditional printmaking with monoprints, embossing, linocuts, & more!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 3-5): The Infinite World of Eye-Popping Prints & Patterns

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

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

-

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Discover limitless ideas using "gelli" plates to make amazing designs with colors that POP!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 1-3): Into the Wild: Prints Inspired by Nature

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

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

-

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Prepare for a printmaking extravaganza - nature will be our inspiration!

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-6): Into the Wild: Prints Inspired by Nature

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

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

-

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Prepare for a printmaking extravaganza - nature will be our inspiration!