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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 [...]
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 [...]
Adult courses to build foundational skills Kick off your creative journey with RISD Continuing Education this spring! Beginner courses for adults in drawing, design, color, and digital tools are the perfect place to start building your foundation: Design I & Design II Drawing Fundamentals I & Drawing Fundamentals II Digital Design Fundamentals Applied Color [...]
Instructor Zachary Pelham began teaching with RISD Continuing Education in 2024 when he moved back to Massachusetts after spending several years in Chicago, attending graduate school and teaching at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Zach began teaching for RISD Pre-College, and now is an instructor for several CE adult and youth [...]
Enroll by December 9 to save 10% This winter, RISD Continuing Education has opportunities for adults and teens to grow, adapt, and thrive in art and design. Join our community to explore new creative interests or fine-tune your skills with a specific medium. To help put learning from RISD Continuing Education in your reach, [...]
Ellie Parsons, a student in RISD CE’s spring in-person “Starting a Sketchbook: Techniques and Practice,” reveals how keeping a sketchbook has sparked a new confidence in her drawing abilities. —Ellie Parsons, RISD CE Adult Extension student Would you like to be featured by #risdceSPOTLIGHT or know someone who would? Fill [...]
Early bird discount: Enroll by August 19* to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE Fall Teen Online Courses RISD CE’s fall teen online courses are for students of all levels and backgrounds. Develop your art skills, explore new mediums in a fun and supportive environment, and share your work with students your age who [...]
"I knew I needed formal training in interior design, but wasn't able to complete an on-campus program due to work and family restraints," says Katie Bromley about her choice to apply to a RISD Continuing Education online certificate program. "The Residential Interior Design program allowed me the opportunity to gain a certificate through online [...]
"There's no such thing as a bad drawing." Leo Selvaggio, a student in RISD Continuing Education’s in-person “Starting a Sketchbook: Techniques and Practice,” shares how he gave himself permission to be free and draw what comes to mind. —Leo Selvaggio, RISD CE Adult Extension student Would you like to be [...]
