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 with gouache, start a sketchbook, paint with acrylics, draw in the Nature Lab, and more. Classes run for six sessions, one meeting per week (weeknights). Check course listing for dates/times. Registration closes two business days before class start date.

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

Online Courses

Choose from popular online courses for personal and professional development. You can opt to take many of these courses as part of a certificate program.

  • Session 1: March 3–April 13 (Registration deadline: Feb 27)
  • Session 2: April 21–June 2 (Registration deadline: Apr 17)

Student artwork (top): Interior design rendering by Dan Cacioppo.