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 February 2 | Open for registration.
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 February 2 | 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 February 8 | Open for registration.
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. Starts June 1 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 1 | $57.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 1 | $118.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 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 June 1 | $507.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Introduction to Product Design (In Person) New Classes Product Design Harness the design thinking process to explore each phase of the front-end of 3D Product Design. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts June 1 | $279.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 1 | $369.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Picture Books 1: Introduction to Children's Book Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning tricks of the illustration trade. Starts June 1 | $396.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 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 June 2 | $528.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Linocut Printing: Color Reduction (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the basics of linocut carving, relief printing and color reduction printing. Starts June 2 | $351.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Picture Books 3: Developing a Children's Book Illustration Portfolio (Online) SU26 Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes During this advanced class, continue to explore and develop illustration work for a children’s book audience and industry. Starts June 2 | $396.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 2 | $507.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 3 | $148.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Introduction to Visual Effects (In Person) Photography and Filmmaking Learn the ins and outs of Adobe After Effects and build essential skills through a VFX-focused approach. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts June 3 | $279.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 4 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Figure Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Starts June 4 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 7 | $61.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 9 | $279.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 9 | $139.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 12 | $114.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Advanced Graphic Design: Portfolio Development (Online) New Classes Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Create of a comprehensive, portfolio-ready design campaign that demonstrates advanced mastery of graphic design. Starts June 15 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Digital Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Through projects, discussions, and lectures, acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. Starts June 15 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Graphic Design 2 (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Take the next steps in graphic design and build on foundational principles, techniques and practices of the industry. Starts June 15 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 15 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 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 June 15 | $600.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 16 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 17 | $139.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 20 | $97.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Lunchtime Workshop: Alcohol Markers Techniques (Online) New Classes Drawing and Painting 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. Starts June 22 | $116.25 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 24 | $475.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts June 27 | $97.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Drawing in Color: Exploring Minneapolis (In Person) Spend time at different locales around Minneapolis to draw on-site in unique and inspiring locations. Starts June 30 | $253.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts July 2 | $269.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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. Starts July 13 | $235.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Printmaking Workshop: Letterpress Posters (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Spend the afternoon discovering the power of the press! Starts July 17 | $114.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
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 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens April 27.
Finance and Structure (Online) Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes This course examines both traditional and emerging business structures, financial models, and forms of partnership used to create and sustain social, cultural, or environmental change. Started January 12 | Registration closed.
Animation Skills Workshop: Story (In Partnership with CalArts) (Online) Animation Online Classes Animation Skills Workshop: Story gives artists the opportunity to work one-on-one with CalArts faculty to improve fundamental skills, develop an understanding of their creative goals, and find a pathway to advance artistically and professionally. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Art, Media, and Planetary Futures (In Person) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Explore the climate emergency through mapping and media practice. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Creating Valued Workplaces (In Person) Humanities and Professional Development Innovation and Entrepreneurship This course introduces the creation and maintenance of valued workplace environments that promote employee and group health and wellbeing through an equity lens. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Creative Law and Intellectual Property for Creatives (Online) Humanities and Professional Development Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online Classes Become familiar with your rights as artists and designers. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (Online) Online Classes Sustainable Design This foundational course introduces students to sustainability concepts related to business, community, communications, and innovation, as well as covering practical design-for-sustainability (D4S) concepts, strategies, tools and techniques. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Human Centered Service Design (In Person) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Become practiced in tying together human, digital, and physical interactions to create differentiated and unique environments for people participating in an experience. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Programming for the Web (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This course introduces the fundamentals of programming using the language of the web, JavaScript. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Typography (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This course incorporates research, ideation, and application within large-scale branding, publications, signage, mapping projects, and identity systems. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
User Experience Design (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes UX/UI Design This course explores the UX Design process and leverages it to bridge the gap between functionality and aesthetics, creating a better experience for users. Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Web Development: HTML (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This course introduces the fundamental language of the web: HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Started January 20 | Registration closed.
Picture Books 1: Introduction to Children's Book Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning tricks of the illustration trade. Started January 26 | Registration closed.
Graphic Design 1 (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Learn the foundational principles and practices of graphic design, including color theory, typography, design history and contemporary applications within the design field. Started February 2 | Registration closed.
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. Started February 2 | 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 February 9 | Registration closed.
One of a Kind: Introduction to Monotype Printmaking (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Monotype printmaking is a quick and simple process, creating stunning one-of-a-kind prints. The process is so engaging it feels like play! Started February 10 | Registration closed.
Portraiture in Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Examine the genre of portraiture as an introduction to multiple and varied ways to approach the portrait. Started February 10 | Registration closed.
The Women of Abstract Expressionism (In Person) Drawing and Painting The women of Abstract Expressionism were a talented and brave group of painters who played a crucial role in this dynamic art movement. Started February 10 | Registration closed.
Exploring Botanicals with Drawing and Mixed Media (In Person) Drawing and Painting Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing of a variety of plant specimens. Started February 11 | Registration closed.
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. Started February 11 | Registration closed.
Figure Drawing (In Person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Started February 12 | Registration closed.
Soft Sculptures: Alebrijes (Online) Fiber Arts Online Classes Sculpture and Furniture Delve into the fascinating history of Alebrijes, Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, and discover the symbolic significance behind these whimsical beings. Open to students 16 and above. Started February 19 | Registration closed.
Creating Plant-Based Watercolors and Inks (Hybrid) New Classes Drawing and Painting Learn techniques for extracting natural colors from plants to create inks and watercolors, while uncovering the unique properties and possibilities each plant offers. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started February 21 | Registration closed.
Intaglio 1 (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover the expressive possibilities of intaglio printmaking, a technique in which images are created by incised or engraved designs into a printing plate—the created lines hold the ink and produce richly detailed prints. Open to students 16 and above. Started February 23 | Registration closed.
Web Development: CSS (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes 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. Started February 23 | Registration closed.
Lunchtime Workshop: Fashion Sketching (Online) New Classes Drawing and Painting Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Sketching is the visual language of fashion, essential for planning and communicating ideas. Capture the energy and essence of a garment by combining the movement of gestural drawing with accurate geometric proportions. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started March 13 | Registration closed.
Bookmaking Workshop: Coptic Stitch Binding (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn the fundamentals of coptic binding, an ancient and versatile bookbinding technique originating from Egypt. Open to students 16 and above. Started March 14 | Registration closed.
Chaos and Composure: Ideation with Collage (In Person) Drawing and Painting This workshop is designed to help students think differently about the ideation process in a welcoming environment, where failure is celebrated and dialogue sparks innovation. Started March 16 | Registration closed.
The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and the Moving Image (In Partnership with CalArts)(Online) Online Classes Photography and Filmmaking In this course you will explore how the moving image is constructed in the production and post-production process. Started March 18 | Registration closed.
Picture Books 2: Illustrating a Children's Book (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes This class focuses on the process of how to work on a full 32 page children's picture book manuscript. Started March 23 | Registration closed.
Botanical Watercolor 1 (In Person) 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. Started March 25 | Registration closed.
Color and Emotion: Experience and Aesthetic Awareness (Online) Drawing and Painting Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes Emotion is a powerful connector when considering relationships between color, art, and design. This course focuses on the emerging field of Colour Literacy and explores the relevance of color to emotion as a salient approach to visual communication. Open to students ages 16 and above. Started March 25 | Registration closed.
An Introduction to Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology (Online) Online Classes Sustainable Design Nature offers boundless inspiration for sustainable design, but how does one access the wealth of biological information available and apply it effectively to design? Started March 30 | Registration closed.
Digital Illustration (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Through projects, discussions, and lectures, acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. Started March 30 | Registration closed.
Introduction to Generative AI for Artists and Designers (Online) New Classes Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Introduction to Generative Art and Design is a balanced exploration of multi-modal generative AI tools and best practices. Open to students 16 and above. Started March 30 | Registration closed.
Typography in Graphic Design Practice (Online) New Classes Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Get introduced to the fundamentals of typography as both communication and visual expression. Started March 30 | Registration closed.
Collagraph Printmaking Workshop (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the kinds of creations that can come from combining collage and printmaking techniques through collagraphy. Open to students 16 and above. Started April 4 | Registration closed.
Web Development: Topics & Projects (Online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This is the third course in the Web Development course series. Students build towards professional-grade front-end web development. Started April 6 | Registration closed.
2D Collage and Assemblage Techniques (In Person) Drawing and Painting Explore the art of collage through an examination of the medium’s history and an exploration of smaller scale collage techniques. Started April 11 | Registration closed.