Crooked Tree Arts Center

Petoskey, MI 49770

www.crookedtree.org

231-347-4337

Summer Drop-in Activities at Crooked Tree Arts Center

This summer, Crooked Tree Arts Center has filled its weeks and spaces with a variety of drop-in activities for all ages. Most activities are free, but some do request nominal donations.

Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to Noon, join instructor Jennifer Nowak for “Open Studio.” This is a time for artists of all ages to make art in a fun studio atmosphere with abundant materials for exploration. Each visit is unique; the studio will be set up with different projects and activities every Wednesday this summer. All supplies are provided, and a $5 donation is requested. “Open Studio” runs through August 29.

Join Crooked Tree for other drop-in activities like “Drop-in & Draw” on select Mondays; “Point, Zoom, Click,” a photography workshop on select Wednesdays; and “Living Artfully Lectures & Workshops” on select Thursdays.

A brand new offering at CTAC this summer is “Try It! Vocal Jazz for Beginners” on Mondays, July 23, 30, August 6 and 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the CTAC Music Studio. This event is free and open to the public.

Galleries Director Liz Erlewine will give guided gallery tours of the two summer exhibitions on Thursdays, July 12 and August 9 at 10 a.m. Guided gallery tours are free and open to the public.

“Thrown Together – Open Pottery Studio” is available on Thursdays, July 12 and August 2 from 1 – 3 p.m. Anyone, age 6 and up, is welcome to drop by the CTAC Pottery Studio to explore the world of pottery with instructor Jim Beckering. These classes fill up quickly! A $5 donation is requested.

During the month of August, drop-in activities grow to include “Mom & Me Finger Knitting” on Tuesdays; “Uke ‘n Do It!” ukulele classes on Tuesdays; “Knitting from the Beginning” on Thursdays; and “Try it! Piano for Beginners” on Fridays. Both knitting classes request a $5 donation.

For specific dates and times of all summer drop-in activities, please visit www.crookedtree.org, or call the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337. Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.

Photo: People of all ages can enjoy CTAC’s summer drop-in activities.

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