Early bird discount: Enroll by February 11 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE*
Spring 2025 marks the return of adult in-person courses on the RISD campus. A select few courses will kick off this revival, including drawing, painting, animation and bookbinding. When you enroll for spring courses by February 11, you can save 10%.
Spring 2025 class schedule
6-week sessions, one meeting per week (weeknights). Check course listing for dates/times.
- Session 1: March 3–April 10 (Registration deadline: Feb 27)
- Session 2: April 21–May 29 (Registration deadline: Apr 17)
Before registering, be sure to read important adult in-person course information. Can’t join us on RISD’s Providence, RI campus? Check out our online courses, which are accessible to students from locations across the US and beyond.
Explore in-person options:
Art History & Appreciation
Book & Paper Arts
Crafting Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding
Cut, Paste, Create: The Essentials of Collage
Drawing & Illustration
Botanicals: Colored Pencil on Film
Drawing for Beginners
Drawing in the Nature Lab
Drawing: The Art of Portraiture
Life Drawing: Figurative Practice
Starting a Sketchbook: Techniques and Practice
Traditional Illustration
Interior Design
Painting
Drawing & Painting: Pursuit of an Abstract Language
Introduction to Painting with Acrylics
Mastering Color with Gouache
Watercolor Exploration
Sculpture
*Use coupon code EARLYBIRDCE to save 10% on tuition for RISD Continuing Education classes for adults this spring. Offer expires 11:59 pm ET on 2/11/25. Offer can be used for multiple class purchases for adults (excludes teen courses, Pre-College and Advanced Program Online). Offer does not apply to previous class purchases and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice.