All Continuing Education Classes

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.

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.

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.

Explore nature and create nature-inspired artworks in this class that combines the outdoor world with fun and creative projects. Ages 6-9.

Have fun while learning the challenging skill of drawing from observation. Open to ages 12-15.

Explore imaginary worlds from a city on mars to a magical underwater kingdom. Create a fantasy world, complete with drawn and painted creatures, flora, and fauna. Open to ages 6-9.

Learn the basics of stop-motion animation, covering frame by frame techniques and basic concepts of this traditional and very hands-on style of animation. Open to ages 12-15.

This class focuses on the majors of drawing and painting. Open to ages 15-18.

Calling all authors, poets, readers, drawers, painters and book lovers! Create several unique books with personal stories and original illustrations. Open to ages 9-12.

This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with focus on observational drawing. Open to ages 15-18.

Trace monotype is all about exploring and celebrating the line. It's an ideal form for those interested in drawing or sketching, hand printing, or experimental calligraphy.

Explore user experience in the digital and physical design worlds.

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.

No other technology has affected creativity, the arts, and business as rapidly as artificial intelligence (AI).

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.

This course merges the artistry of theater with the demands of entrepreneurship to help students develop powerful presentation and persuasion skills.

In this foundational course students are introduced to hands-on and holistic approaches to sustainability.

In this course, students find opportunities for innovation that can have a real impact and influence within an organization or community.

This course introduces the art and science of persuasion and its relationship to contemporary marketing practices.

Learn how systems thinking, languages of design, and product life cycles are intertwined and how they form the solid foundation for innovative products.

Even in hands-on art classes, the practice and profession of teaching now requires proficiency with a variety of online learning methodologies. Most classroom instruction is now a blend of in-person and online learning formats. Further, recent research demonstrates that more American students will be learning fully online versus in person within the year. This class introduces students to the necessary skills and methods for teaching in a complex world. Learn strategies to develop high-quality online courses that help artists and designers facilitate the creative process remotely and conduct critiques effectively online.

This course introduces the fundamental language of the web: HyperText Markup Language (HTML).

Unlock your creative potential by working with powerful new generative AI tools.

Explore the three-dimensional space through sculptural collage and box assemblage techniques.

Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression.

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.

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.

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.

Learn the foundational principles and practices of graphic design, including color theory, typography, design history and contemporary applications within the design field.

In this introductory course, get a behind-the-scenes look at how contemporary illustrators create work for books, magazines, and online publications.

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.

Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning tricks of the illustration trade.

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.

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.

Get lost in the details of the decorative elements of drawing and illustration. Focus on decorative illustration and its application in the professional illustration field. Open to ages 16 and above.

Learn the basics of how to work with oil paint while gaining the technical skills to render the challenging, yet infinitely rewarding subject of the human figure

Learn the basics of three of the most popular and exciting forms of printmaking: monoprinting, relief printing, and intaglio. Open to ages 16 and above.

In this course you will explore how the moving image is constructed in the production and post-production process.

Learn the basics of painting with gouache, a versatile opaque water based medium. Open to ages 16 and above.

Learn the basics of Figma, a versatile cloud-based prototyping software that offers the opportunity to explore web, graphic, and UI/UX design in a practical and user-friendly environment. Open to ages 16 and above.

Adobe After Effects is one of the world’s leading programs for motion graphics, animation, and video production.

Hand carved block stamps are a quick and easy relief printmaking process.

Dive deeper into the world of art by exploring four key mediums: drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Open to ages 6-9.

Design bold characters, build vibrant worlds, and bring them to life through stop-motion animation in this unique 8-week program! Open to ages 9-12.

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.

Nature offers boundless inspiration for sustainable design, but how does one access the wealth of biological information available and apply it effectively to design?

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.

This is the second course in the Web Development course series. In this course, students build on their understanding of HTML, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create well crafted web pages.

Develop an understanding of color theory and how colors interact and influence each other.

Explore the Bell Museum’s iconic dioramas, specimens, and natural history collections in this immersive 4-hour drawing workshop. Open to ages 16 and above.

Unlock the dynamic possibilities of watercolor pencils in this interactive lunchtime workshop series. Open to ages 16 and above.

Learn how to co-create workplaces where people can thrive and feel agency, and where policies, practices, language, programs, and initiatives are centered around inclusion, equity, and justice.

Learn the essential tools, techniques, and principles used by industry professionals to enhance the visual impact of your films and videos. Color grading is a crucial step in making your work truly stand out. Open to ages 16 and above.

Explore the art of decorative lettering to create your own 1970s style type. Open to ages 16 and above.

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.

Key to a successful digital marketing campaign is being able to understand how advertising or other online content is performing.

Explore the rich history and contemporary applications of woodcut printing.

Explore the diverse concepts, mediums, and formats of alternative comics creation and production.

Bring your own characters and worlds to life and incorporate your own art into a playable video game. Open to ages 15-18.

Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Open to ages 16 and above.

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.

Dive into the magical world of animation and visual storytelling in this hands-on, multimedia art course that blends traditional techniques with modern technology. Open to ages 12-15.

This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with focus on observational drawing. Open to ages 15-18.

Create soft, squishy, cute plushies, needle felt a furry critter, and sew up your own functional bag or pouch. Learn the basics of sewing, designing your own patterns, and creating soft sculptures and functional objects. Open to ages 12-15.

Take the next steps in graphic design and build on foundational principles, techniques and practices of the industry.

Learn a wide variety of media and techniques to streamline your creative process, a ideating to final illustration projects.

This class serves as a step-by-step guide to freelance business basics for illustrators.

Building on the foundation and principles of User Experience (UX) Design, create an interactive mobile app that employs the best practices of UX.

In this introductory workshop learn the basics of creating illustrated letterforms and simple but effective typographic composition. Open to ages 16 and above.

Explore the creative possibilities of sustainable fashion and textile art. Open to ages 15-18.

Go beyond beginner! In this intermediate illustration course, learn more advanced techniques to animate using primarily Adobe Photoshop, as well as some tools in Adobe AfterEffects.

This is the third course in the Web Development course series. Students build towards professional-grade front-end web development.

This relaxed studio class is for those ready to explore the fundamentals of modern calligraphy. The class covers writing posture, ink control, and composition, but the focus is on developing a natural style. Open to ages 16 and above.