Teen In-Person Courses
(Ages 13–17)

RISD campus, summer only

Artistic exploration is one of the best ways for teens to build confidence in expressing themselves, solving problems and thinking critically. Teens can maximize their summer by gaining a foundation in art and design, experimenting with a new medium and building technical skills.

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Summer 2025 class schedule

Monday–Friday, 9 am–noon or 1–4 pm

Week 1: July 7–11
Week 2: July 14–18
Week 3: July 21–25
Week 4: July 28–August 1
Week 5: August 4–8

Teenage boy holding a taxidermy reptile specimen for drawing.

Summer 2025 registration opens March 4

Before registering, review important teen course information.

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Location

Summer teen in-person courses are held on RISD’s main campus in Providence, Rhode Island, with many taking advantage of resources including the RISD Museum and Nature Lab. There is no residential or overnight option for these courses.

Classes might take place in a location accessible only by stairs. If you or your student require an accessibility accommodation, contact RISD Disability Support Services at disabilitysupportservices@risd.edu as early as possible before the start of the course.

Classroom experience

Each course is led by one instructor plus a teaching assistant. Our instructors are dedicated teachers with successful artistic practices. Students receive feedback throughout each day of class. On the last day, instructors will meet briefly with each student to review their progress and performance during the week.

Bring a snack (peanut and tree nut free) and a water bottle each day! Remember to bring a lunch if taking both a morning and an afternoon course. Students may visit campus spaces outside of their designated classroom, so they should wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for their class. All art supplies will be provided.

Courses may use models and/or images of the human form. Models may be unclothed and anatomical diagrams are unclothed.

Questions

If you have any questions about whether this program is a good fit for your teen, contact RISD CE: risdce@risd.edu or 401 454-6200.

Important teen course information

RISD Continuing Education policies

Refer to our Policies page for a complete list of RISD CE’s policies, including our drop/withdrawal and refund policy.

Attendance

RISD’s attendance policy requires students to attend all classes regularly and promptly. Absences and tardiness are recorded daily on each student’s record and are considered by instructors when reviewing end-of-course feedback. If your student will miss a class meeting, contact the front desk to alert program staff and instructors. Our team will provide additional information on missed assignments to stay on track.

Disability Support Services

Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations. If you need accommodations to participate in any class, program or event offered by RISD CE, contact Disability Support Services at disabilitysupportservices@risd.edu. Requests for accommodations should be made at the time of registration. Students should reach out as far in advance as possible to ensure accommodations are in place prior to the start of the program/course(s).

Modifications cannot be made to program or course curriculum. If you need access to the RISD Continuing Education offices at 345 South Main Street, Providence, contact an enrollment assistant at 401 454-6200 or risdce@risd.edu for further assistance.

Emergency contact information

All students in our youth programs are required to have emergency contact information included on their student profile. Students will not be able to participate in their class unless this is complete.

Medical and emergency response protocol

We are excited for students to safely enjoy their learning experience this summer. Review the following information and contact the Continuing Education office at risdce@risd.edu or 401 454-6200 if you have any questions.

RISD Campus
RISD Public Safety will respond and contact further emergency services as needed in case of an emergency. We do not administer, hold or store any form of medicine during classes or camps, including prescriptions.

Protection of minors

RISD is dedicated to the welfare and safety of all persons who participate in college-sponsored events. The majority of Minors take part in programs through the RISD Museum, Continuing Education and Project Open Door; however, there are also opportunities for third parties to run programs and camps with Minor participants on campus and under the authority and direction of the college at other locations. All staff, faculty, volunteers, student employees, and independent contractors who may interact with Minors on campus are governed by this policy. This reporting obligation also extends to information about suspected abuse, neglect, or inadequate care provided by a parent, guardian, or custodian/caretaker. Any Responsible Adult who violates this policy will be held accountable, personally and professionally, without exception and regardless of their status at RISD For more information, refer to Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults in RISD Programs.

RISD Public Safety

RISD Public Safety is staffed 24 hours a day and is the office to call for all emergencies. From RISD phones, dial ext. 6666 or, from the outdoor blue emergency phones, pick up the receiver to be connected to Public Safety. In an emergency on campus, a call to 401 454-6666 initiates a faster response than a call to 911. In an emergency off campus only, dial 911. Public Safety’s non-emergency extension is 6376 (from standard phones, 401 454-6376).

30 Waterman Street, Providence, RI
Emergency Services: 401 454-6666
Non-Emergency Line: 401 454-6376

Title IX

RISD complies with all applicable state and federal statutes, including Title IX of the federal Higher Education Amendment of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under any education program or activity receiving federal financial aid. Sexual assault and sexual harassment are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. For more information, refer to Title IX at RISD.