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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% 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, [...]
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 [...]
Teen Work Readiness Start on your professional pathway in art and design Teen work readiness courses teach students how to thrive in college, careers, and future creative opportunities. Complete coursework that mimics real-world projects and applications while gaining essential skills needed for future success–in whatever creative path you take! [...]
"I knew I needed formal training in interior design, but wasn't able to complete an on-campus program due to work and family restraints," says Katie Bromley about her choice to apply to a RISD Continuing Education online certificate program. "The Residential Interior Design program allowed me the opportunity to gain a certificate through online [...]
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, [...]
RISD Continuing Education instructor Jason LeClair began his journey with a single course in cartooning at 15 years old. More than two decades later, a colleague’s recommendation led to a position teaching Critical Studies in Art for the Pre-College program. Since then, this instructor has taught across multiple RISD CE programs, and will be [...]
Taylor Pate’s background as both an artist and an educator inspired her to be part of a program that encourages students to explore new ideas, take risks, and develop their own artistic voices. RISD CE stood out as a place where she could share her experiences while continuing to grow alongside her students. Her [...]
