Crooked Tree Arts Center Winter 2023 Newsletter

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Art Workshops for Adults SEE WEBSITE FOR PRICING LIFE DRAWING - OPEN STUDIO

Thursdays, January 12 - March 23, 6-9 pm Open studio for figure drawing.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PAINTING COMMUNITY- OPEN STUDIO

Thursdays, January 12 - March 23, 10 am-1 pm Join fellow painters from our community dealing with visual challenges for inspiration

ART CANVAS: MY WORD OF THE YEAR

PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES IN ART

BEACH STONE RING

TEEN MIXED MEDIA

PAINTING: WATERCOLOR

TEEN COMICS

Saturday, January 21, 10 am - 12:30 pm Create an art canvas to empower your word of the year.

Saturday, January 28, 9am -5 pm Sunday, January 29, 9am -5 pm Fun introductory metal smithing workshop.

Tuesdays, January 31 - February 21, 1 - 3:30 pm

FUSED GLASS MOSAICS

Fridays, January 13 - February 3, 10 am-12 pm Create fused glass elements for a unique mosaic project.

Mondays, January 16 - March 20, 9:30 - 10:15 am Drop in for hands-on fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Mondays, January 16 - February 6, 4:00- 5:30 pm Explore mixed media techniques on paper and canvas.

Mondays, January 16 - February 6, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Afterschool class for young teens who love comics, graphic novels, and drawing.

TEEN DRAWING AND URBAN SKETCHING

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 7, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Teens will develop and enhance their drawing and sketching skills.

TEEN DRAWING AND PAINTING

Thursdays, January 19 - February 9, 4:00 - 5:30 pm This class is developed to help teens build their drawing and painting vocabulary and confidence.

DESIGN YOUR OWN STUFFED ANIMAL WATERCOLOR: VALENTINE CARDS

Saturday, February 4, 1 - 4 pm Have fun playing with watercolors in this one-day all supplies included workshop

FUN AND FUNCTIONAL FUSED GLASS Fridays, January 13 - 26, 1 - 3 pm Learn how to make fused glass cabochons (domed tiles) for jewelry and accessories.

SOAR WITH LESLIE HAMP

Saturday, January 14, 12 - 4 pm Learn journaling techniques for self-awareness, creative expression, and resilience.

MIXED MEDIA AND ART JOURNALING

Mondays, January 16 - February 6, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Make an art journal to capture everyday moments

PAINTING: OIL AND ACRYLIC

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 7, 10 am - 12:30 pm Beginner/intermediate class teaches the foundational concepts of oil and acrylic painting.

INTRO TO WATERCOLOR

Tuesday, January 17, 1 - 4 pm Great opportunity to learn about painting with watercolor before purchasing supplies!

URBAN DRAWING AND SKETCHING

PAINTING: OIL/ACRYLIC-WATER STUDY

KIDS ART EXPLORATION

Tuesdays, February 7 - March 21, 4:00 - 5:15 pm Kids will explore new art techniques each week!

Tuesdays, February 21 - March 14, 10 am - 12:30 pm Explore techniques to paint landscapes with water.

TEEN COMICS II

URBAN DRAWING AND SKETCHING WITH WATERCOLOR

TEEN DRAWING AND URBAN SKETCHING WITH COLOR

ADULT INTRO TO PRINTMAKING

TEEN PRINTMAKING

COLLAGE ON CANVAS

Please see website for updates and additional classes.

Tuesdays, February 21 - March 14, 6 - 8 pm Learn how to incorporate a watercolor wash to your drawings Wednesdays, February 22 March 15, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Beginner printmaking class introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

Saturday, February 25, 10 am - 3 pm Experiment with fun mixed media techniques in Beth’s collage on canvas workshop.

Youth Art Workshops HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 7, 6 - 8 pm Learn drawing and urban sketching techniques.

Wednesdays, January 11 - April 26, 4 -7 pm Build a competitive art portfolio and take the next step with your creative practice.

PAINTING: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

FAMILY DROP-IN ART

Wednesdays, January 18 - February 8, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Learn how to interpret what you see with paint.

Wednesdays, February 1 - 22, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Learn the basic techniques of design, hand stitching and embellishments.

Saturday, January 14, Saturday, February 11, Saturday, March 11, 10 am - 12 pm Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages.

Mondays, February 20 - March 13, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Afterschool class for young teens who love comics, graphic novels, and drawing.

Tuesdays, February 21 - March 14, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Teens will develop and enhance their drawing and sketching skills.

Thursdays, February 23 - March 16, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Beginner printmaking class introducing relief, intaglio, and monoprinting.

TR AVERSE CITY

THIS WINTER AT CTAC

In the

GALLERIES Petoskey

Traverse City

GUILD MEMBER SALON SHOW

OCCUPIED SPACES: WORK

BY JUSTIN SHULL

Gilbert & Bonfield Galleries Opening reception: Saturday, January 14 January 14 - March 4 This annual exhibition features original work in all media by CTAC’s Artist Guild Members.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Atrium Gallery January 19 - February 25

EMERGING ARTISTS: NCMC STUDENT EXHIBITION (PETOSKEY) Atrium Gallery March 11 - April 15 Current students in the art programs at North Central Michigan College are recognized in this unique showcase.

YOUTH ART SHOW

PETOSKEY

Gilbert & Bonfield Galleries March 18 - May 4 K-12 students throughout the region are invited to show their work in this annual exhibition, coordinated in collaboration with Char-Em ISD teachers. Opening reception: March 18, 11 am - 1 pm

DOWNTOWN

Sound

Cornwell Gallery January 6 - February 18 Justin Shull presents a series of personal meditations on the environments that we shape and inhabit, and he invites us to consider how these environments shape us in return. Opening reception: Friday, January 13

ENTANGLED: PAPER SCULPTURES FROM ETCHING PRINTS: WORK

BY DOROTHY ANDERSON GROW Carnegie East January 6 - February 18 Rooted in formalist traditions, the nuanced and multifaced etchings of Dorothy Anderson Grow are shown in 2D and 3D forms in this solo exhibition.

Opening reception: Friday, January 13

TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB Carnegie West January 13 - February 18 This exhibition features the Traverse Area Camera Club’s self-selected award-winning works from the past year. Opening reception: Friday, January 13

YOUTH ART SHOW

March 7 - April 15 K-12 students throughout the region are invited to show their work in this annual exhibition, coordinated in collaboration with Northwest Education Services (North Ed) teachers. Opening reception: March 19

Unless otherwise noted, all shows begin at 7:30 pm and take place at CTAC. Please see the website for ticket pricing.

MITTEN SMITTEN: SONGWRITERS INTHE-ROUND Friday, January 20

CTAC PRESENTS: INTERLOCHEN WINDS Friday, January 27

CTAC PRESENTS: CUTTIME SIMFONICA Saturday, February 4

MITTEN SMITTEN: MAX LOCKWOOD & ELIZA THORP Friday, February 10

MITTEN SMITTEN: ANNIE CAPPS & A BADASS BAND OF WOMEN WITH KEYNOTE SISTERS Friday, March 10

CTAC PRESENTS: TUMBAO BRAVO Saturday, March 18

WE’VE GOT SOMETHING COOKIN’!

Our monthly culinary series features local chefs and culinary luminaries. Held Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm in the CTAC kitchen. Classes benign January 10.

SWIRL RETURNS FEBRUARY 16TH! Enjoy this evening of art, food, wine and music as you enjoy our current exhibits!

Art Workshops for Adults

Youth Art Workshops PRE-SCHOOL PLAYTIME

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21, 10:30 - 11:30 am In this hour-long session, little ones get a variety of fun exposure to art activities each week.

This includes but is not limited to: sensory bins, finger painting, necklace making, music circles, and dancing. Open to ages 2-4 with guardian.

Younger siblings allowed at no extra charge.

CLAY CLUB (ADULTS)

Tuesdays, January 10 - March 28, 12 - 3 pm Artists who have taken at least one CTAC Pottery class and have proven safe use of the studio are eligible for this weekly facilitated studio session. Includes open studio access.

CLAY CLASS (ADULT BEGINNER)

Fridays, January 13 - February 17, 12:00 - 3:00 pm This course is designed for beginner clay and pottery artists.

HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO

January 17 - May 19, Tuesdays, 3:30 - 6:30 pm and Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30pm Build a competitive art portfolio and take the next step with your creative practice.

DRAWING & DESIGN I

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Develop your drawing skills and discover compositional principles to help you improve your two-dimensional artwork. Supplies provided.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Tuesday, January 10, 3:30 - 6:30 pm Sign up for a one-on-one portfolio review with Ms. Egan. In this session, you will get constructive feedback on your creative work. Portfolio reviews are required if you wish to be considered for need and merit-based scholarships for HS Portfolio.

CLAY CLASS (ADULT INTERMEDIATE)

Tuesdays, January 10 - February 14, 4:00 - 7:00 pm This six-week class meets during the day on Tuesdays evenings (4:00 - 7:00 pm). This course is designed for experienced clay and pottery artists.

ART EXPLORERS

Fridays, January 20 - February 24, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Open to grades K-3, Art Explorers is an afterschool art experience that serves as an outlet for the creative kiddo.

THE ART OF KEEPING A PERSONAL JOURNAL

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm This six-week class explores different techniques for writing—and keeping—a personal journal.

Through a series of demonstrations, guided discussions, and various writing prompts, participants will develop a journal that will help deepen their creativity and self-awareness.

The only supplies needed are a journal or notebook and yourself!

OPEN STUDIO

Saturdays, 10:00 - 1:00 pm Free arts and crafts for the whole family!

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Casa Santa family.

NARRATIVE ART (MIDDLE GRADE)

Wednesdays, March 1 - 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Like to draw? Interested in comics, graphic novels, or anime? This class will teach some basic illustration techniques that will allow you to create your own unique visual stories.

FIGURE DRAWING DROP-IN

Meets Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in conjunction with NCMC’s Life Drawing course. Sessions begin January 18th. See website for dates and details.

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 10:00 - 12:00 pm In a partnership with Challenge Mountain, Adults with Disabilities is a weekly program at Crooked Tree Arts Center focused around holding an artistic space for adults living with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.

Contact Challenge Mountain to get involved.

WATERCOLOR I (SESSION I)

Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 9:30 - 12:00 pm This class for beginners will teach the basics in a casual and enjoyable setting with a minimal investment in supplies.

WATERCOLOR II (SESSION I)

Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 1:00 - 3:30 pm This course is designed for intermediate to advanced watercolor painters.

PAINTING I (ADULTS)

Fridays, January 20 - February 24, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Curious about painting? Don’t know where to begin? Join instructor Egan Franks Holzhausen for this fun and approachable introduction to painting.

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO

Thursdays, January 19 - March 23, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Experienced printmakers are welcome to take advantage of the CTAC studio to create their own print work.

LTCT READER’S THEATER

INTRO TO PRINTMAKING (16 AND UP) SESSION 2

INTRO TO PRINTMAKING (MIDDLE GRADE)

COLOR CLASS (ADULTS)

KIDS CLAY

Mondays, February 27 - March 20, 5:30 - 8:00 pm This beginner-level course will introduce students to three kinds of printmaking! 4-weeks. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Friday’s, March 3 - 24, 10:00 - 11:30 am Learn to see color as communication through application! In this class, students will be introduced to color theory and color mixing with acrylic paints. All supplies provided.

DRAWING & DESIGN II

Tuesdays, April 11 - May 16, 1:00 - 3:00 pm This foundational drawing course expands on the basics covered in Drawing and Design I. Further develop your skills in rendering value, mark making, and composition.

WATERCOLOR I (SESSION 3)

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 17, 9:30 - 12:00 pm This class for beginners will teach the basics in a casual and enjoyable setting with a minimal investment in supplies.

WATERCOLOR II (SESSION 3)

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 17, 1:00 - 3:30 pm This course is designed for intermediate to advanced watercolor painters.

PAINTING II (ADULTS)

Fridays, April 14 - May 19, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Expand your skills and develop your own unique creative voice in this intermediate-level course.

Some experience working with paint is required.

Thursdays, February 9 - March 16, 6 - 9 PM Ages 15+ Tuition $175 / $195

Fridays, March 3 - 24, 3:30 - 5:30 pm This beginner-level course will introduce students to three kinds of printmaking! No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Thursdays, April 13 - May 18, 3:30 - 5:30 pm Join veteran children’s art teacher Karen Stewart for this fun and creative class playing with every child’s favorite material: mud!

ART EXPLORERS

Fridays, April 14 - May 19, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Open to grades K-3, Art Explorers is an afterschool art experience that serves as an outlet for the creative kiddo.

Please see website for full schedule.

PETOSKEY

SEE WEBSITE FOR PRICING

461 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770

SCHOOL OF BALLET WINTER/SPRING SESSION: January 9 - June 10 (20 weeks)

This session concludes in a full length ballet, June 9th and 10th

BEGINNING BALLET

TUITION:

BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE BALLET

UPPER LEVEL BALLET

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:10 pm or Saturdays 10:30 - 11:10 am

Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm or Saturdays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

INTERMEDIATE BALLET

Monday 4 - 5:30 pm or Wednesday 4 - 5:15 pm or Thursday 4 - 5:30 pm

ADULT BALLET

Tuesday 6 - 7:30 pm

FUSION I

Wednesday 4 - 4:45 pm

FUSION II

Wednesday 5 - 6:15 pm

FUSION III

Wednesday 6:30 - 8 pm

$320 members / $340 non member (each additional class ½ price) By audition only. Students may enroll in 5, 7 or 10 classes per week. See website for full class schedule. Tuition $850 - $1,720

SEE WEBSITE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE https://crookedtree.org/ classes/petoskey/ballet