Current and upcoming classes (ages 16-Adult):


Lecture: Artists and Art Era Influencers: An Observational Discourse with Royce Deans

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Monday, October 14 - Monday, November 04

Time
Mondays, 6 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Age Range

-

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Register for 1 or all 4! Join us for a fascinating lecture on art history's most influential.

Figure Studio (10/15)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 15 - Tuesday, October 15

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

-

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

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 15)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 15 - Tuesday, October 15

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!

Painting for the Visually Impaired Art Community (VIP)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 17 - 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

Free Play

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, October 17 - Thursday, October 17

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

-

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.

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

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, October 18 - Friday, October 18

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.

Figure Studio (10/22)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 22 - Tuesday, October 22

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

-

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

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 22)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 22 - Tuesday, October 22

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!

Painting Masterful Compositions in Acrylic with Royce Deans

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, October 23 - Wednesday, December 04

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

18 - no maximum age

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Paint and create meaningful compositions like history's most well-known artists.

Art Able: Drop-In Art for All Abilities & Ages (Oct. 24)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, October 24 - Thursday, October 24

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 with Richie Gunn (Oct. 26)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 26 - Saturday, October 26

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.

iPhone Fine Art Photography with Rochelle Stark

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, October 26 - Saturday, October 26

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

-

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Create fine art quality photographs using only your iPhone!

Indigo Dying

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Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Sunday, October 27 - Sunday, October 27

Time
Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Introduction to Indigo Dying and Shibori Resist Dying

Mini Landscapes in Pastel for Beginners and Continuers

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, December 03

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

17 - no maximum age

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

Figure Studio (10/29)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, October 29

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

-

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

Clay and Pottery for Adults - Tuesday (Session II) (Waitlist Only)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, December 03

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

-

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Clay and pottery class designed for beginning and intermediate ceramic artists.

Painting and Composition

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, December 03

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

17 - no maximum age

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Painting class for all levels that focuses on composition.

Discovery Painting Series: Let’s Get Negative! With Sherry McNamara

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, November 19

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

16 - no maximum age

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Explore negative space, color, and contrast in this first part of Sherry's Discovery Series.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Oct. 29)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, October 29

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!

Watercolor II (Session II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 30 - Wednesday, December 11

Time
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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For painters with some experience in watercolor or people new to Trish Morgan's classes.

Drawing as an Artform

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 30 - Wednesday, December 11

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

16 - no maximum age

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An exploration of drawing techniques and approaches.

Watercolor III (Session II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, October 31 - Thursday, December 12

Time
Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Age Range

17 - no maximum age

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Designed for returning students with a lot of experience in watercolor.

Watercolor I (Session II)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, October 31 - Thursday, December 12

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

17 -

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An introduction to watercolor for beginners.

World Building 101: The Art of Story

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, November 02 - Saturday, December 07

Time
Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grade Range
7th grade - Adult
Age Range

12 - no maximum age

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Learn the fundamentals of crafting compelling worlds for animation for grades 7-12 at NCMC.

Healing, Wellness, and Creativity: Expressive Arts Workshop - Session II (in collaboration with Harbor Hall)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Monday, November 04 - Monday, December 09

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

-

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Cultivate personal transformation and enhance your overall well-being through expressive arts.

Figure Studio (11/5)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, November 05 - Tuesday, November 05

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

-

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

Introduction to Printmaking

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, November 06 - Wednesday, November 27

Time
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Grade Range
11th grade - Adult
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

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An introduction to printmaking including monoprinting, drypoint, and relief processes.

Fabric Mixed Media Art Journals with Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Wednesday, November 06 - Wednesday, December 04

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

18 - no maximum age

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

Art Able: Drop-In Art for All Abilities & Ages (Nov. 7)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 07 - Thursday, November 07

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 with Richie Gunn (Nov. 9th)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 09 - Saturday, November 09

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.

Printmaking: Gelli Plate Art Prints for All Ages with Amber Coulter

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 09 - Saturday, November 09

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

-

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Experiment with gelli plate printing using a variety of patterns and surfaces.

Life Drawing Open Studio (Nov. 12)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Tuesday, November 12 - Tuesday, November 12

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!

Figure Studio (11/12)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, November 12 - Tuesday, November 12

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

-

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

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking Fundamentals for Youth & Teens (Grades 5-9) with Royce Deans

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Thursday, November 14 - Thursday, December 12

Time
Thursdays, 4:15pm-6pm
Grade Range
5th grade - 9th grade
Age Range

-

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Learn all you need to get started drawing, painting, and making unique prints!

Ladies' Holiday Art Camp

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Saturday, November 16 - Saturday, November 16

Time
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

21 - no maximum age

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A day of creative fun, holiday decor, and self-care projects - lunch, drinks, and treats included!

Figure Studio (11/19)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, November 19 - Tuesday, November 19

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

-

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

Free Play

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, November 21 - Thursday, November 21

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

-

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Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.

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.

Figure Studio (11/26)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, November 26 - Tuesday, November 26

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

-

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

Figure Studio (12/3)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, December 03 - Tuesday, December 03

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

-

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

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.

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.