Visual Arts Classes in Petoskey | Crooked Tree Arts Center

Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey offers year-round visual arts classes for all ages. Classes are offered in a variety of formats, including multi-week sessions and one-day and consecutive-days workshops. We also offer online classes featuring instructors from across the country.

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Upcoming visual arts classes:

Figure Studio 9/26

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Tuesday, September 26 - Tuesday, September 26

Time

Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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September 26, 2023

Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.

Collage Night (21+)

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Thursday, September 28 - Thursday, September 28

Time

Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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September 28, 2023

Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+

Figure Studio 10/03

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Tuesday, October 03 - Tuesday, October 03

Time

Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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October 03, 2023

Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.

Figure Studio 10/10

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Tuesday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 10

Time

Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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October 10, 2023

Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.

Figure Studio 10/17

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Tuesday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 17

Time

Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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October 17, 2023

Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.

Collage Night (21+)

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Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, October 19

Time

Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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October 19, 2023

Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+

Beachstone Jewelry with Janet Ryan

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Monday, October 23 - Monday, October 23

Time

October 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Grade Range

11th grade - Adult

Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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October 23, 2023

Create a sterling silver ring or pendant with a Lake Michigan beach stone.

Afterschool Art Camp: Happy Halloween

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Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27

Time

October 23 - 27, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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October 23, 2023

Join Mrs. Flynn for this fun seasonally inspired afterschool art camp.

Figure Studio 10/24

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Tuesday, October 24 - Tuesday, October 24

Time

Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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October 24, 2023

Paint or draw from life in this clothed figure model session.

Mrs. Coveyou's Art Lab (October)

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Friday, October 27 - Friday, October 27

Time

October 27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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October 27, 2023

Use your imagination as you learn new ways of drawing, painting, and experimenting in the art studio

Intro to Printmaking (Teen)

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Monday, October 30 - Monday, November 20

Time

Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Grade Range

7th grade - 12th grade

Age Range

17 -

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October 30, 2023

Learn traditional and experimental methods of printmaking.

Watercolor II (Session II)

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Tuesday, October 31 - Tuesday, December 05

Time

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

12th grade - Adult

Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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October 31, 2023

For those with some experience with watercolor.

Intro to Photography

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Wednesday, November 01 - Wednesday, December 06

Time

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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November 01, 2023

Learn the fundamentals for creating great photographs with your camera with Dave Harrell.

Beginning Pastels

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Thursday, November 02 - Thursday, December 07

Time

Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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November 01, 2023

Learn the fundamentals of pastels in this class with artist Sharon Wade. Supplies provided.

Preschool Art Adventures (Session II)

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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 08

Time

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Grade Range

Preschool - Preschool

Age Range

2 - 4

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November 03, 2023

Make new friends and foster interest and appreciation for the arts.

Drawing and Design II

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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 15

Time

Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

-

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November 03, 2023

Deepen your understanding of composition and develop rendering abilities in this skills-based class.

Oil Painting (16 and up)

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Friday, November 03 - Friday, December 08

Time

Fridays, 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Grade Range

10th grade - Adult

Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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November 03, 2023

Develop your oil painting skills with Patrick Wise.

Afterschool Art Camp: Fabulous Fall

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Monday, November 06 - Friday, November 10

Time

November 6 - 10, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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November 06, 2023

Join Mrs. Flynn for this fun seasonally inspired afterschool art camp.

Clay & Pottery for Adults (Session II) (SOLD OUT)

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Tuesday, November 07 - Tuesday, December 12

Time

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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November 07, 2023

Mixed-level clay and pottery class for adults.

Mrs. Coveyou's Art Lab (November)

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Friday, November 10 - Friday, November 10

Time

November 10, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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November 10, 2023

Use your imagination as you learn new ways of drawing, painting, and experimenting in the art studio

Afterschool Art Camp: Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17

Time

November 13 - 17, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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November 06, 2023

Join Mrs. Flynn for this fun seasonally inspired afterschool art camp.

Collage Night (21+)

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Thursday, November 16 - Thursday, November 16

Time

Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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November 16, 2023

Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+

Collage Night (21+)

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Thursday, December 07 - Thursday, December 07

Time

Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Grade Range

Adult - Adult

Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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December 07, 2023

Kick back and enjoy a creative night out at the arts center. 21+

Afterschool Art Camp: Winter Wonderland

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Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15

Time

December 12 - 15, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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December 11, 2023

Join Mrs. Flynn for this fun seasonally inspired afterschool art camp.

Afterschool Art Camp: Happy Holidays

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Monday, December 18 - Friday, December 22

Time

December 18 - 22, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Grade Range

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Age Range

5 - 11

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December 18, 2023

Make holiday gifts, ornaments, and projects inspired by seasonal celebrations.