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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 [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
