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 [...]
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 [...]
Session 2 begins April 20 This spring, RISD Continuing Education offers hundreds of courses for adult and teen creatives. Whether you prefer in-person or online classes, you’ll have everything you need to sharpen your art and design skills and jumpstart your creativity. BROWSE SPRING COURSES Spring courses for adults 18+ IN-PERSON COURSES [...]
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%* RISD Continuing Education is excited to announce the return of teen in-person courses during the academic year, beginning in spring 2026. Teen students can join a course after school, on the weekends, or during a school vacation week to jumpstart their artistic exploration or continue developing [...]
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 In-person adult enrichment classes return this fall, along with a wide range of online offerings. Polish existing skills, start a certificate program, or be a beginner in a new medium. In-person courses LOCATIONS: PROVIDENCE, BARRINGTON AND WESTERLY Following a successful [...]
