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 class schedule

Winter 2025

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Art Able: Drop-In Art for All Abilities & Ages (Nov. 21)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 21 - Thursday, November 21

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

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Drop in for a fun art activity for ALL ages & abilities.

Painting for the Visually Impaired Art Community (VIP)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 21 - Friday, December 13

Time
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

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Join fellow painters from our community dealing with visual challenges for inspiration

Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments with Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 23 - Saturday, November 23

Time
Saturday, 10am-12:30pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Create beautiful one-of-a-kind hanging ornaments in colorful fused glass.

Mosaic Holiday Ornaments with Susan Smith

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 23 - Saturday, November 23

Time
Saturday, 1:30pm-4pm
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Create beautiful one-of-a-kind hanging mosaic ornaments.

Family Drop-In Art: Giant Snowflakes (Free or for a donation)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 23 - Saturday, November 23

Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

- no maximum age

Bring the whole family and make a giant snowflake - then shop at our Merry Marketplace!

Painting Discovery Series: Let's Go Big & Get Loose! With Sherry McNamara

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 26 - Tuesday, December 17

Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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Leave your comfort zones and double, even quadruple your painting size & intentions.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 3)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 03 - Tuesday, December 03

Time
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
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: Drop-In Art for All Abilities & Ages (Dec. 5)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, December 05 - Thursday, December 05

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

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Drop in for a fun art activity for ALL ages & abilities.

Drawing For Those Who Think They Can't (Holiday / Winter Theme!) with Richie Gunn (Dec. 7th)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, December 07 - Saturday, December 07

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

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Discover the ease and limitless fun of drawing in this 2-hour workshop for beginners.

Family Drop-In Art: Handmade Gift Tags (Free or for a donation)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, December 07 - Saturday, December 07

Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

- no maximum age

Bring the whole family and make gift tags - then shop at our Merry Marketplace!

Ornate Origami Ornaments with Margaret Weeks

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, December 07 - Saturday, December 07

Time
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grade Range
Preschool - Adult
Age Range

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Create festive, giftable hanging ornaments with specialized ornate origami papers.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Dec. 10)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, December 10 - Tuesday, December 10

Time
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
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: Drop-In Art for All Abilities & Ages (Dec. 12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, December 12 - Thursday, December 12

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

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Drop in for a fun art activity for ALL ages & abilities.

Acrylic Painting: Still Life to Abstraction with Jennifer Tobias (December)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, December 13 - Friday, December 13

Time
Friday, 11am-3pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Lose yourself in abstraction! For intermediate to advanced students.