Custom Programs

Create the future with RISD CE
Custom Programs.

RISD CE Custom Programs delivers customized learning experiences that meet the specific goals and needs of your organization and community. CE Custom Programs seeks sustainable, collaborative and reciprocal partners that are interested in joining RISD’s creative community.

Our innovative programs and courses can be designed for local, national and global organizations, schools, nonprofits, and more. We offer online, in-person and hybrid approaches.

Start the conversation to learn more about partnering with RISD.

Watercolor paints and brushes; a design with primary colors; adult students in an art classroom.

Current and Past Collaborations

Summer Teen Art Institute
(Shanghai, China)

A student draws a large-scale portrait.

In partnership with the HD Shanghai School and Elite K12, this residential program immerses high school students in China with foundation drawing and design courses plus selected majors. Students engage with like-minded individuals while participating in an unforgettable experience.

Summer Teen Art Institute

Rhode Island Department of Education

Student photographic artwork: teenage girl playing saxophone.

We’ve partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to provide both summer enrichment and high school credit-bearing courses focused on career readiness and work-based learning. Students who cannot normally access RISD take free courses in a range of topics including fashion illustration, graphic design, painting, character design, industrial design and more.

Student artwork (above): Nia A., RIDE participant.

RIDE’s All Course Network

Tiffany & CO.
(Rhode Island)

Jewelry Apprenticeship program students and instructor.

RISD’s Continuing Education division and Jewelry + Metalsmithing department worked with world-renowned luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. to build a workforce development program. The program has seven courses that complement the apprenticeship training at Tiffany & Co. It incorporates expert faculty, hands-on experience and a custom curriculum.

Métiers d’Excellence Apprenticeship Program

RISD Partners with Tiffany & Co. on Jeweler Apprenticeship Program

CE Custom Programs welcomes local, national and global partners who are interested in RISD-run services, joint partnerships, and anything in between.

At this time, we are not actively pursuing new partnerships, but we are collecting inquiries for future opportunities. We invite you to complete the interest form below to help us determine how our team can best support your goals.