Youth and Adult Classes in Petoskey

CTAC - Petoskey offers year-round classes, lectures, and other special opportunities for all ages, including culinary arts, ballet and dance fusion, youth music education, and visual arts. 

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Drawing for Young Artists (Grade K-3rd) (Winter I 2025)

drawing for young artists
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, February 22

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

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3rd.

Big Water Creative Arts & CTAC Present: Songwriting 101 at Crooked Tree

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, March 08

Time
Saturdays from 12:30-2 starting January 18
Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

12 - 18

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Saturdays from 12:30-2 starting January 18

High School Studio

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, April 26

Time
Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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Open Studio for High School Students

Culinary Class with New York Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, January 21 - Tuesday, January 21

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Matt Bugera

Culinary Class with Wildberry Chef Services

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, January 23 - Thursday, January 23

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Daniel Flynn as he demonstrates an Apres Ski Fondue

Photographing your Artwork- Professional Development Series for Artists

photographing your artwork
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, January 23 - Thursday, January 23

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

17 - no maximum age

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Photography development based workshop

Long Pose Studio (1/24)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, January 24 - Friday, January 24

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

17 - no maximum age

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Figure study for drawing/painting

Culinary Class with Cafe Sante (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, January 28 - Tuesday, January 28

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Kyle Marshall

Culinary Class with Chandler's - A Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, January 30 - Thursday, January 30

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Mark Sanche

Free Play (1/30)

Free Play
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, January 30 - Thursday, January 30

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

17 - no maximum age

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Relax and Explore with Art

Figure Drawing (Jan 31)

Figure Drawing
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, January 31 - Friday, January 31

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

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.

Kids Culinary Class with NOMI Kitchen

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, February 04 - Tuesday, February 04

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
3rd grade - 8th grade
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Kulin Froelich

Beginning & Intermediate Pastel: Clouds and Water

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, February 05 - Wednesday, March 12

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

17 - no maximum age

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Exciting techniques for pastel

Culinary Class with Wine Guys Restaurant Group

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, February 06 - Thursday, February 06

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Scott Wiltjer as he demonstrates how to make short ribs

Figure Drawing (Feb 7)

Figure Drawing
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, February 07 - Friday, February 07

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

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.

Culinary Class with Chandler's - A Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 11

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Mark Sanche

Digital Portfolios for Artists- Professional Development Series for Artists

Digital portfolios
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, February 13

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

17 - no maximum age

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A Workshop for Digital Portfolio Work

Culinary Class with Spring & Porter (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, February 13

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Tommy Kazurbowski

Figure Drawing (Feb 14)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Friday, February 14 - Friday, February 14

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

17 - no maximum age

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Figure drawing study.

Special Needs Artistic Movement (Winter/Spring 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC School of Ballet

Monday, February 17 - Friday, May 16

Time
Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2:00 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - Adult
Age Range

14 - no maximum age

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A dance and performing arts class for the special needs community.

Culinary Class with Sage Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, February 18 - Tuesday, February 18

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Rob Sargent as he demonstrates how to make fresh pasta & risotto

Culinary Class with Rusty Saw North

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 19

Time
Wednesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Pitmaster Kristin Hasse as she prepares smoked short ribs

Intermediate Clay & Pottery (Winter II 2025)

intermediate clay and pottery
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, April 08

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

17 - no maximum age

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Learning to use/work clay at an intermediate level.

Culinary Class with Pond Hill Farm

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, February 25

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Shawn Kerr and how to prepare and use classic stocks

Beginning & Intermediate Acrylic Painting (Winter II 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 09

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

17 - no maximum age

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Acrylic Painting for Beginning and Intermediate enthusiasts

Beginning Clay & Pottery (Winter II 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, April 09

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

17 - no maximum age

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Intro to clay and pottery

Free Play (2/27)

Free Play
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

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

17 - no maximum age

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Relax and Explore with Art.

Culinary Class with NOMI Kitchen

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Kulin Froelich as he demonstrates how to make sushi

Drawing for Young Artists (Grades K-3rd) (Winter II 2025)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Saturday, March 01 - Saturday, April 26

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

5 - 9

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Drawing for grades K-3rd.

Culinary Class with Little Bay Gourmet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, March 04 - Tuesday, March 04

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Sarah McDonnell as she teaches the tricks of mastering tapas

Culinary Class with Thai Orchid (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, March 06 - Thursday, March 06

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Thomas Vangyi

Culinary Class with NOMI Kitchen

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 11

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Kulin Froelich creatively using items leftover after a meal

Culinary Class with Fustini's

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 13

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Charlene Hunt as she prepares delicious appetizers

The Art of Critique- Professional Development Series for Artists

the art of critique
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, March 13 - Thursday, March 13

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

17 - no maximum age

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A workshop for artistic criticism and feedback

Culinary Class with The Market Grill

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, March 18 - Tuesday, March 18

Time
Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Theodore Tamm as he prepares kale slaw and Atlantic salmon

Culinary Class with Chandler's - A Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, March 20 - Thursday, March 20

Time
Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

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Our culinary series featuring Chef Mark Sanche

CTAC & Big Water Creative Arts Present: Jazz Lab with Owen James (Middle School and High School)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 01 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30
Grade Range
5th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

12 - 18

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An introductory ensemble for middle school and high school students.

CTAC & Big Water Creative Arts Present: Jazz Combo with Owen James (High School)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Tuesday, April 01 - Tuesday, May 20

Time
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Grade Range
9th grade - 12th grade
Age Range

-

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This is an intermediate to advanced class, for high school age students and up.

Artists' Statement Workshop - Professional Development Series for Artists

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey

Thursday, April 10 - Thursday, April 10

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

17 - no maximum age

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Rework or build your artist statement.