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.

Spring 2025 class schedule

6-week sessions, one meeting per week (weeknights). Check course listing for dates/times.

  • Session 1: March 3–April 10
  • Session 2: April 21–May 29

Registration closes two business days before class start date.

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

Art Appreciation – starts April 24

Design

Design Lab: Experimenting with the Basics – starts April 23

Drawing & Illustration

Drawing for Beginners – starts April 23
Drawing in the Nature Lab – starts April 23
Drawing: The Art of Portraiture – starts March 4
Life Drawing: Figurative Practice – starts April 23
Starting a Sketchbook: Techniques and Practice – starts March 5

Interior Design

Behind the Scenes: Textile Trends and Sourcing – starts April 21

Sculpture

Sculptural Design: Everyday Materials – starts April 23