Adult In-Person Courses
RISD campus
Spring 2025 marked the return of in-person adult classes. A select few courses kicked off this revival, including drawing, painting, animation and bookbinding. Following a summer break, in-person courses will return in Fall 2025, with registration opening July 29.
These courses provide a wonderful opportunity for our local community members to seek enrichment. Whether you prefer in-person or online classes, we’re ready to meet your learning needs in the semesters ahead.
Fall 2025 class schedule
6-week sessions, one meeting per week (weeknights). Check course listing for dates/times.
- Session 1: September 8–October 20
- Session 2: October 28–December 13
Registration closes two business days before class start date.
Location
Adult in-person courses are held on RISD’s main campus in Providence, Rhode Island, with many taking advantage of resources including the RISD Museum and Nature Lab.
Classes might take place in a location accessible only by stairs. If you require an accessibility accommodation, contact RISD Disability Support Services at disabilitysupportservices@risd.edu as early as possible prior to the start of the course.
Classroom experience
Each course meets one evening a week and is led by one instructor plus in some cases, a teaching assistant. Our instructors are amazing teachers with successful art practices. Students receive feedback throughout each class session.
Courses may use models and/or images of the human form. Models may be unclothed and anatomical diagrams are unclothed.
Questions
If you have any questions about whether an in-person course is right for you, contact RISD CE: risdce@risd.edu or 401 454-6200.