Figure Drawing Co-op Monday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Started June 1 | Open for registration. Only 3 seats left.
Figure Drawing Co-op Sunday & Monday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Started June 1 | Open for registration.
Figure Drawing Co-op Sunday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Started June 7 | Open for registration.
Printmaking Workshop: Low-tech Screenprinting (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover the accessible and low-tech process of screenprinting with hand-cut paper stencils. Starts July 31 | $114.00 Open for registration. Only 3 seats left.
Design in Context (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Because the outlines of the profession continually change, the graphic designer must know how to integrate an understanding of visual literacy with broad-based cultural knowledge. Starts August 24 | $1,485.00 Open for registration.
Designing for Complexity and Social Impact (Online) Creative Leadership This course introduces students to a framework and processes to address complex social challenges, grounded in the principles and methods of design thinking with elements from other schools of thought, such as social entrepreneurship, systems change, lean methodology, and community-centered approaches. Starts August 24 | $1,980.00 Open for registration. Only 5 seats left.
Systems Thinking (Online) Online Classes Sustainable Design Systems thinking is relational thinking, and in this course students examine how systemic relations underpin efforts to cultivate a more sustainable world. Starts August 24 | $1,485.00 Open for registration.
Web Development (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes In this course students learn how to create visually appealing, well-organized web pages using the fundamental languages for creating content and style on the web: HTML and CSS. Starts August 24 | $1,485.00 Open for registration.
Graphic Design 1 (Online) Graphic and Web Design Learn the foundational principles and practices of graphic design, including color theory, typography, design history and contemporary applications within the design field. Starts September 8 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Introduction to Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes In this introductory course, get a behind-the-scenes look at how contemporary illustrators create work for books, magazines, and online publications. Starts September 8 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Typography in Graphic Design Practice (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Get introduced to the fundamentals of typography as both communication and visual expression. Starts September 8 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Figure Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Starts September 10 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Fabricated Metal Sculpture (In Person) New Classes Sculpture and Furniture Learn the basics of metalworking and welding by transforming ideas, drawings, and designs into three dimensional metal sculptures. Starts September 12 | $609.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Figure Drawing Co-op - Sunday Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 13 | $75.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Figure Drawng Co-op - Sunday / Monday Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 13 | $131.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Figure Drawing Co-op - Monday Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 14 | $56.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Introduction to Oil Painting (Beginning Painting) (In Person) Drawing and Painting This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted or have not used oil paints before and who are ready to take the plunge. Starts September 14 | $540.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Beginning Observational Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Learn the basic elements of drawing, such as line, value, texture, and shape. Study perspective and build skills for the successful transference of three-dimensional observation to a two-dimensional picture plane. Starts September 15 | $528.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Collaborative Community for Artists and Designers (In Person) New Classes Humanities and Professional Development Join a community of practicing artists of varying mediums to share ideas and opportunities, and uplift one another in creative endeavors. Starts September 15 | $495.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Picture Books 1: Introduction to Children's Book Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning tricks of the illustration trade. Starts September 15 | $396.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Portraiture in Painting 2 (In Person) Drawing and Painting A continuation of Portraiture in Painting 1, to further students’ understanding of painting the portrait. Starts September 15 | $581.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Painting with Gouache 2: Mastering the Medium Intensive (In Person) Drawing and Painting Designed as a continuation of Painting with Gouache 1, this class expands students' foundational skills through a rigorous curriculum and personalized, one-on-one instruction. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 16 | $269.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Print Production for Graphic Designers (In Person) Graphic and Web Design Discover the intricacies of what it takes to turn a design into printed materials and gain the skillset to do so. Starts September 16 | $580.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Lunchtime Workshop: Hand Lettering (Online) New Classes Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes In this introductory workshop, discover the basics of creating script hand-lettering and simple, effective typographic compositions. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 23 | $93.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
The Secrets of Watercolor for Beginners (In Person) Drawing and Painting Learn the fundamentals of how to control watercolor through a step-by-process, building from simple to complex renderings and easy to difficult compositions. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 23 | $308.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Painting (In Person) (Offsite) Drawing and Painting Learn the essentials of landscape painting while enjoying all that fall has to offer. Painting outdoors is a great way for artists to get out of the studio and reconnect with the natural environment. Starts September 26 | $149.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Digital Goes Analog: Photoshop Methods for Screenprinting (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn the fundamentals of creating layers in Adobe Photoshop specifically for screenprinting. Starts September 28 | $331.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Introduction to Printmaking (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn the basics of the most popular and exciting forms of printmaking: screenprinting, monoprinting, relief printing, and drypoint intaglio. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts September 28 | $573.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Adobe Illustrator is one of the leading tools in logo creation, animation, and graphic design. Learn how to get started with Adobe Illustrator and work toward the creation of images and text with more sophisticated tools and techniques. Starts October 1 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Botanical Drawing (In Person) (Offsite) Drawing and Painting Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing of a variety of plant specimens. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts October 2 | $284.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Designing with Gouache: Exploring Color Theory (Online) Drawing and Painting Develop an understanding of color theory and how colors interact and influence each other. Starts October 8 | $325.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Printmaking Workshop: Get Started with Gel Plates (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover the art of water-based monoprinting through the fun, spontaneous process of gel plate printing. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts October 8 | $118.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Creating Workplace Culture (Online) Creative Leadership How do you co-create workplaces where people can thrive and feel agency? Where policies, practices, language, programs and initiatives center values of anti-racism, inclusion, equity, and justice? What are the tools, frameworks, resources, questions, and approaches that can help “operationalize” a commitment into a reality? Starts October 19 | $990.00 Open for registration. Only 5 seats left.
Botanical Watercolor 1 (In Person) (Offsite) Drawing and Painting Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts October 21 | $305.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Advanced Graphic Design: Portfolio Development (Online) Graphic and Web Design Create a comprehensive, portfolio-ready design campaign that demonstrates advanced mastery of graphic design. Starts October 26 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Digital Illustration (Online) New Classes Illustration and Comic Art Through projects, discussions, and lectures, acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. Starts October 26 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Illustration Tools and Techniques (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Learn a variety of media and techniques to streamline the creative process, from ideating to final illustration projects. Starts October 26 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
User Experience (UX) Design: Introduction (Online) Online Classes UX/UI Design The practice of User Experience (UX) focuses on a user’s journey from discovery to interaction with the goal of creating a seamless and positive experience throughout. Starts October 26 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Logotype: Vector Lettering (Online) Graphic and Web Design Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Calligraphic, beautiful and artistic handwritten logotypes are a powerful branding tool. Create a branding logo, first ideating in analog, then creating digitally and applying to a final piece. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts October 28 | $186.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Make and Keep Sketchbooks (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover how making and using handmade books can assist in cultivating a regular creative practice. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts November 2 | $191.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Motion Illustration 1: The Fundamentals (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes As media increasingly moves from print to digital, motion illustration is becoming an essential skill. This introductory course explores animation as an artist’s and illustrator’s tool. Starts November 2 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
The Secrets of Watercolor 2 (In Person) Drawing and Painting The course builds upon beginner level watercolor skills through a rigorous curriculum and one-on-one guidance. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts November 4 | $244.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Understanding Marketing Data (Online) Humanities and Professional Development Key to a successful digital marketing campaign is being able to understand how advertising or other online content is performing. Starts November 5 | $139.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Gestural Drawing Workshop (In Person) New Classes Drawing and Painting Loosen up your drawing practice and learn to capture movement, energy, and expression through gesture drawing. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts November 6 | $50.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Bookmaking Workshop: The Accordion Fold Two Ways (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Dive into folded book structures in this short workshop. Learn to use the book form in expressive, varied ways that encourage experimentation and creative exploration. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts November 7 | $81.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens July 27.
Comic Art Crash Course (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Develop a working knowledge of crafting and producing comics, and learn how to develop a unique creative voice. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 1 | Registration closed.
Introduction to Oil Painting (Beginning Painting) (In Person) Drawing and Painting This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted or have not used oil paints before and who are ready to take the plunge. Started June 1 | Registration closed.
Introduction to Screenprinting (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Screenprinting is a direct printmaking technique that builds images from layers of color and can be used to create everything from custom silkscreened T-shirts to one-of-a-kind posters and fine art prints. Started June 1 | Registration closed.
Beginning Observational Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Learn the basic elements of drawing, such as line, value, texture, and shape. Study perspective and build skills for the successful transference of three-dimensional observation to a two-dimensional picture plane. Started June 2 | Registration closed.
Linocut Printing: Color Reduction (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the basics of linocut carving, relief printing and color reduction printing. Started June 2 | Registration closed.
Portraiture in Painting 1 (In Person) Drawing and Painting Gain an introduction to the key techniques and objectives of painting portraits. Many beginning painters start out learning the fundamentals of painting through working from the still life, but soon have a desire to move on to more challenging subjects, such as painting people. Started June 2 | Registration closed.
Acrylic Painting Basics (In Person) Drawing and Painting Master the fundamentals of painting with acrylics in a welcoming, engaging studio environment. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 3 | Registration closed.
Animation and Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud (Online) Animation New Classes Online Classes Learn the fundamentals of creating animation and motion graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud software. Started June 4 | Registration closed.
Figure Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Started June 4 | Registration closed.
Introduction to Procreate with iPad: Drawing Techniques (Online) Drawing and Painting Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Over the years the Procreate app has become more and more sophisticated and an industry standard for digital illustration and graphic design. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 9 | Registration closed.
Introduction to Watercolor (In Person) Drawing and Painting People are drawn to watercolors due to their vibrant, delicate, and luminous qualities. Learn traditional and non-traditional approaches to watercolor painting. Started June 9 | Registration closed.
Printmaking Workshop: Botanical Monotypes (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking In this fun and exciting workshop, use plant materials as stencils to create stunning one-of-a-kind images. Started June 12 | Registration closed.
The Business of Illustration (Online) Humanities and Professional Development Illustration and Comic Art Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online Classes This class serves as a step-by-step guide to freelance business basics for illustrators. Started June 15 | Registration closed.
Conceptual Editorial Illustration for Artists and Designers (Online) New Classes Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Sharpen a marketable editorial skillset and hone the ability to create illustrations that show clear and clever ideas! Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 16 | Registration closed.
Botanical Typography with Adobe Illustrator (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Explore the art of decorative lettering to make an impact on botanical themed creative projects. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 17 | Registration closed.
Alternative Photography Workshop: Cyanotype Printing (In Person) Photography and Filmmaking Cyanotype, a photographic printing process that results in a cyan-blue print, is the perfect place to start an education in alternative (non-silver) photographic processes. Started June 20 | Registration closed.
Lunchtime Workshop: Alcohol Markers Techniques (Online) New Classes Graphic and Web Design Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes In this one-week course, learn the fundamentals in alcohol-based markers through a structured curriculum emphasizing technical mastery, blending techniques, and professional rendering. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started June 22 | Registration closed.
The Art of Filmmaking: Sequence and Editing (In Partnership with CalArts) Photography and Filmmaking Produce short-form videos to hone the skills of sequencing and editing to better tell a story. Started June 24 | Registration closed.
Alternative Photography Workshop: Gum Printing (In Person) Photography and Filmmaking Familiarize yourself with the 19th-century photographic printing process capable of rendering painterly images from negatives and objects. Started June 27 | Registration closed.
Drawing in Color: Exploring Minneapolis (In Person) New Classes Drawing and Painting Spend time at different locales around Minneapolis to draw on-site in unique and inspiring locations. Started June 30 | Registration closed.
Painting with Gouache 1: Learning the Medium Intensive (In Person) Drawing and Painting Learn the basics of painting with gouache, a versatile opaque water based medium. Open to ages 16 and above. Started July 2 | Registration closed.
Experimental Screenprinting (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking This introduction to low-tech screenprinting covers a variety of ways to work without the use of screen filler, photo emulsion or a computer. Learn about stenciling techniques, monotype methods, and hand-drawn approaches to screenprinting. Started July 13 | Registration closed.
Printmaking Workshop: Letterpress Posters (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Spend the afternoon discovering the power of the press! Started July 17 | Registration closed.
Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Painting (Offsite) Drawing and Painting Learn the essentials of landscape painting while enjoying all that summer has to offer. Painting outdoors is a great way for artists to get out of the studio and reconnect with the natural environment. Starts July 25 | $103.00 Registration closed.
Street Lab (In Person) New Classes Drawing and Painting Photography and Filmmaking This class does not meet at MCAD and is conducted entirely outside of the school environment. For the duration of the class, the city becomes the studio, where observation, exploration, inspiration, and interventions of varying sorts take place. Starts July 27 | $1,320.00 Open for registration. Only 2 seats left.