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:


Clay Club Fall 2024

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, September 17 - Tuesday, December 03

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

18 - no maximum age

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For Clay Club members only. Includes open studio access.

Art Speaks: Creative Arts Studio for Adults with Disabilities

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, September 18 - Wednesday, December 11

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

-

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See Challenge Mountain for registration.

High School Portfolio Fall 2024

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, September 26 - Saturday, December 14

Time
Thursdays 3:30 - 6:30 pm and Saturdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

13 - 18

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Portfolio development program for high school students. Scholarships available.

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.

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.

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.

Kids' Clay (Grades 4-6)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, October 30 - Wednesday, December 11

Time
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Grade Range
4th grade - 6th grade
Age Range

8 - 13

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Handbuilding clay class for grades 4-6.

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.

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.