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Early bird discount: Enroll by December 10 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE* RISD Continuing Education is adding to its lineup with four new courses to meet the needs of aspiring and working artists and designers. When you enroll for winter courses by December 10, you can save 10% on a new course or [...]
Registration Is Now Open for Fall 2026 RISD Continuing Education Courses Whether you're looking to develop your creative practice, explore a new medium, or take the next step toward a certificate, registration is now open for Fall 2026 RISD Continuing Education courses. This semester features a robust lineup of in-person and online classes [...]
Meet Timothy Banks, instructor for RISD CE course Illustrating Book Covers "My journey to RISD Continuing Education began with a career that has always balanced professional illustration and education. For more than two decades, I've created books and illustrations for publishers and clients while helping others grow creatively through teaching. When the [...]
Advance your skills in a specific discipline with our new microcredentials. RISD CE's new microcredentials allow you to make a sustained commitment to your creative learning—in a shorter time frame than a certificate or degree program. Through a series of non-credit online courses developed by subject matter experts, you’ll develop and enhance your [...]
Microcredentials Level up your creative skills Facilitate personal and professional development while advancing your skills in a specific discipline. RISD CE microcredentials allow you to make a sustained commitment to your creative learning—in a shorter time frame than a certificate or degree program. Through a series of non-credit courses developed [...]
Custom Programs for Adults Bring the power of art and design to your organization RISD Continuing Education offers off-site programs that provide an opportunity to bring your team together for a shared experience. At RISD CE, every individual has the opportunity to engage with the tools of artists and designers—whether they consider [...]
Early registration discount: Enroll by April 21 to save 10%* with code EARLYBIRDCE This summer, there’s even more opportunity to explore something new with RISD Continuing Education, with expanded course formats to fit your interests—and your schedule! Join a RISD CE course in person, or participate in an online course or certificate program from [...]
Custom Programs for Youth Co-designed for the next generation of creatives Custom Programs for youth are designed by RISD Continuing Education to spark creativity and build confidence in young artists and designers. Each experience is tailored to the needs of schools, community organizations, and youth-serving partners, and can be offered in person [...]
Early registration discount: Enroll by April 21 to save 10%* with code EARLYBIRDCE This summer, join us in person or online for our art and design programs for teens of all levels. Maximize your creativity from home or in the classroom with our online and in-person teen courses. When you enroll by April 21, [...]
"I see it as my job to figure out where each student is at and meet them where they are, and help them take their next giant step forward.” —Taleen Batalian, RISD CE instructor Join an adult course with Taleen this spring! Design I (online) Design II (online) Drawing Fundamentals [...]
