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:


Watercolor II (Spring 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

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

18 - no maximum age

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For Intermediate Level Watercolor Enthusiasts

Clay Club (Spring 2025) (FULL)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Clay Club (Spring 2025. Must be a member)

Watercolor III (Spring 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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For experienced watercolor enthusiasts

Mixed Level Pottery

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Sign up for this popular clay class. Spots are limited and fill fast!

Watercolor I (Spring 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 15 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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An introduction to watercolor.

Beginning and Intermediate Pastel: Beautiful Michigan Landscapes

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, April 16 - Wednesday, May 28

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

18 - no maximum age

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Exciting techniques for pastel

Gelli Plate Printing (Spring 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, April 16 - Wednesday, May 07

Time
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to make Gelli plate prints.

Hand Sewing Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 22

Time
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Basic Hand Sewing Workshop.

Beginner Alterations Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 29 - Tuesday, April 29

Time
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to hem and repair in this warm and welcoming workshop.

Life Drawing (May 2)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, May 02 - Friday, May 02

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

18 - no maximum age

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Life Drawing Figure drawing study.

Drawing for Young Artists Spring 2025 (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, May 03 - Saturday, May 24

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3.

Kids Clay (Grades 4-8)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, May 07 - Wednesday, June 11

Time
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Hand building clay class for grades 4-8

Beach Stone Jewelry (5/27)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 27

Time
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Make a beautiful stone ring or pendant.

Blooms and Brushes: Exploring Floral Design

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, June 05 - Thursday, June 05

Time
Thursday, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics of creating a floral centerpiece inspired by classic still life arrangements.

Blooms and Brushes: Floral Still Life Painting

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, June 05 - Friday, June 06

Time
Thursday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, and Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn the basics of creating a floral centerpiece inspired by classic still life arrangements.

Painting Reflections with Heidi Marshall - Summer Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, June 06 - Friday, June 06

Time
Friday, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join Heidi Marshall for this one-day plein air event at beautiful Spring Lake.

How to Create Great Smartphone Photos

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, June 07 - Saturday, June 07

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

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to use your smartphone to take amazing photos.

Disability Pride Pennant-Making Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, June 12 - Thursday, June 12

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

17 - no maximum age

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A workshop for making Disability Pride Pennants

Summer Kids Camp: Around the World (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20

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

5 - 9

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Learn about art from different cultures and places while creating your own unique works of art.

Summer Kids Masterpiece Series: Pop Art (Grades 4-6)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20

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

9 - 12

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We will gain inspiration from works of Pop Art to create bright paintings and graphic designs.

Kids Clay: (Grades 4-8)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, June 18 - Wednesday, July 16

Time
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Grade Range
4th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

9 - 14

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Hand building clay class for grades 4-8

Alcohol Ink: Florals and Landscapes

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, June 18 - Thursday, June 19

Time
Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Discover the breathtaking allure of Alcohol Inks - a remarkably dynamic and vibrant medium!

Into the Depths: Archetypes I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, June 19 - Thursday, June 19

Time
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.

Vibrant Landscapes in Oil and Watermedia

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Sunday, June 22 - Monday, June 23

Time
Sunday and Monday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join us for a fun and inspiring landscape painting workshop with PGT artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark.

Summer Kids Camp: Alice in Wonderland (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27

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

5 - 9

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Mrs. Flynn will guide young artists through creative wonderlands inspired by Alice.

Character and Plot: Illustrating Stories with Author Lindsay Moore (Grades 8-12)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

13 - 18

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Join author-illustrator Lindsay Moore for a week-long picture book making workshop.

Taking a Critical Look at Black and White Photography

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, June 25 - Friday, June 27

Time
Wednesday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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This Jan Bell workshop is geared to photographers who want to elevate their work.

Into the Depths: Myths I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, June 26 - Thursday, June 26

Time
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.

Summer Kids Camp: Space Explorers (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

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

5 - 9

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Mrs. Flynn will take you into interplanetary orbit in this fun & creative kids’ camp for grades K-3.

Needle Felting with Emma Miller (Grades 4-8)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 8th grade
Age Range

10 - 14

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Learn the basics of creating sculptural forms using needle felting techniques.

Into the Depths: Dreams I

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, July 17 - Thursday, July 17

Time
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.

Gelli Plate Printing

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 22

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

18 - no maximum age

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Join us for a day of creativity as you learn to make beautiful, handmade mono-printed papers.

Plein Air Master Class at Lavender Hill Farm - Master Class

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, July 28 - Wednesday, July 30

Time
Monday, 5:30 - 8:00 pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join us for a Plein Air Master Class with Heidi Marshall, IAPS.MC, at beautiful Lavender Hill Farm.

Spontaneous Watercolor Techniques with Abstract Element Design

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, July 29 - Wednesday, July 30

Time
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to use abstract elements of design to make your paintings fresh and spontaneous.

Kids Clay (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, July 30 - Wednesday, August 27

Time
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Age Range

5 - 9

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Spend the morning with creative fun in CTAC's clay studio!

Introduction to FlyTying for Women - Hosted by Trout Unlimited (free, registration required)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, July 31 - Thursday, July 31

Time
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to tie flies for fly fishing

Water and Sky with Elizabeth Pollie - Summer Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 01 - Friday, August 01

Time
Friday, Noon - 5:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join Elizabeth Pollie in this plein air workshop focused on water and sky.

Summer Kids Camp: Food, Fabulous Food! (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

5 - 9

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Mrs. Flynn will introduce young artists to art inspired by food.

Video Dance Comp Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC School of Ballet

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 22

Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

11 - 18

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For students interested in creating choreography for the camera.

Printmaking (Grades 4-6)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 04 - Friday, August 08

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

9 - 12

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Learn to make original art prints using a variety of techniques.

Acrylic Painting: Big Skies and Wild Water

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 07 - Friday, August 08

Time
Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn how to paint a stunning sky and abstract landscape in this two-day immersive workshop.

Painting Water Scenes with Kurt Anderson

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, August 09 - Saturday, August 09

Time
Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join painter Kurt Anderson for this plein air workshop focused on water scenes

Summer Kids Camp: The Art of Nature (Grades 1-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

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

6 - 9

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Get inspired, be creative, and spend time in the beautiful Northern Michigan woods.

Summer Kids Camp: Watershed Explorers with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (Grades 4-6)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

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

9 - 12

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Through hands-on creative projects, kids will learn all about water resources in Northern Michigan.

iPhoneography

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, August 12 - Wednesday, August 13

Time
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Focus on the fundamentals of using your smartphone camera with this class.

Contour Drawing Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 14 - Friday, August 15

Time
Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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In this class, you will work with blind contour, closed contour, and, if there is time, open contour

Introduction to FlyTying - Hosted by Trout Unlimited (free, registration required)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 14 - Thursday, August 14

Time
Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Learn to tie flies for fly fishing

Into the Depths: Archetypes II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 15 - Friday, August 15

Time
Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.

Early Morning Cattails with Lori Feldpausch

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, August 16 - Saturday, August 16

Time
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Join Lori Feldpausch in this plein air workshop focused on relationships between flora and water.

Summer Kids Camp: Summer Breeze (Grades K-3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

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

5 - 9

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Mrs. Flynn will help young artists capture their experiences of fresh summer breezes in art form.

Summer Kids Masterpiece Series: Palette Pioneers (Grades 4-6)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

Time
Monday - Friday, 1:00-4:00PM
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

9 - 12

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Artists pioneered self-expression through bright colors and bold brushstrokes.

The Essence of the Animal in Art- with Master Painter, Elizabeth Pollie - Summer Workshop

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, August 19 - Friday, August 22

Time
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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This workshop will invite students to explore the idea of animals as their primary subject matter.

Into the Depths: Myths II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 22 - Friday, August 22

Time
Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.

Getting into the Flow: The Art of Creative Immersion with Dr. Elizabeth Fergus Jean (free, registration required)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, August 28 - Thursday, August 28

Time
Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

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Getting into the Flow: The Art of Creative Immersion with Dr. Elizabeth Fergus Jean

Into the Depths: Dreams II

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, August 29 - Friday, August 29

Time
Friday, 9:30-11:30am
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

18 - no maximum age

Register by
Into the Depths is a three-part series exploring the rich intersections of depth psychology and art.