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Teen In-Person Courses Available for Spring 2026

2025-11-18T09:35:55-05:00November 12th, 2025|

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 [...]

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Study Art and Design Online with RISD CE in Winter 2026

2025-11-10T15:23:20-05:00November 10th, 2025|

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, [...]

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Fall 2025 Adult Classes: Online and In-Person Options to Grow Your Craft

2025-07-28T13:25:03-04:00July 28th, 2025|

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 [...]

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Fall Teen Online Courses Start October 11

2025-07-28T13:24:51-04:00July 28th, 2025|

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 [...]

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Celebrate Summer with RISD CE: Painting Sea & Sky, Botanical Illustration and More

2025-05-02T14:52:36-04:00May 2nd, 2025|

RISD Continuing Education offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate the arrival of summer. Explore the wonders of the ocean and sky through Painting Sea and Sky in Watercolor. Enhance your illustration abilities by focusing on plants and flowers or the creatures living in our seas and oceans. And, in Fundamentals of Plein Air Painting, [...]

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New Summer Courses: Calligraphy, Collage, Canva and More

2025-04-28T11:21:40-04:00April 17th, 2025|

RISD Continuing Education is adding to its lineup with five new courses to meet the needs of aspiring and working artists and designers. Classes start June 16; enroll by June 12. The Expressive Potential of Collage Experiment with techniques like cut paper, photomontage and textured surfaces. You’ll cultivate your unique visual language through [...]

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Adult Summer Online Courses: Registration Opens April 1

2025-04-28T11:22:30-04:00March 28th, 2025|

This summer, enjoy the flexibility and convenience of learning online from wherever you are. Stay on track with a certificate program, explore a new subject, or take your very first course in art and design. Choose from one of 70+ popular courses. Our certificate programs are designed for adults looking to accelerate their creative lives [...]

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Summer Programs for Teens 13–17: Registration Opens March 4

2025-02-27T13:24:54-05:00February 27th, 2025|

Early registration discount: Enroll by March 25 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 March 25, [...]

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Spring Teen Online Courses Start April 19

2025-01-15T11:42:06-05:00January 15th, 2025|

Choose your course: Enroll by April 17, 11:59 pm ET RISD CE’s spring 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 share your interests. Choose from 16 courses [...]

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Elevate Your Artistry with RISD CE in Spring 2025

2025-02-24T13:13:33-05:00January 15th, 2025|

This spring, RISD Continuing Education offers 130+ courses for adults. 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. In-Person Courses Spring marks the return of adult in-person courses on the RISD campus. Join us to master color [...]

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