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.

Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model.

Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model.

Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing a variety of plant specimens.

Create unique valentine-themed cards in this free workshop for families!

Create unique valentine-themed cards in this free workshop for families!

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

Make and use handmade books to cultivate a regular creative practice. Create two soft-cover book structures that lend themselves to generative writing, drawing, and mixed media.

A continuation of Portraiture in Painting I, to further students’ understanding of painting the portrait.

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.

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.

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.

This course provides a technical and accessible approach to collage and zine-making by strictly focusing on lo-fi and analog methods of production.

Explore the art of creating compelling portraits using the vibrant and opaque medium of gouache.

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.

This course covers essential concepts and techniques in developing motion graphics for video applications and content creation.

Discover how to visually create and tell a very short story. Write and ideate a short story based on prompts or personal experiences to create a mixed media collage in conversation with the story.

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

Learn the fundamentals of how to control watercolor through a step-by-process, building from simple to complex renderings and easy to difficult compositions.

Celebrate winter and all its beauty by creating a delightful snow-covered winter landscape.

This introductory painting course emphasizes fundamental painting techniques and materials in conjunction with portraiture and self-representation.

Explore various modes of meditation, self-inquiry, automatic and experimental journal writing, to deepen or develop an artistic practice and better knowing thyself.

This class introduces individuals with little or no design background to the graphic design practice.

User Experience (UX) Concepts and Mobile-first Design focuses on utilizing human-centered design UX concepts to create mobile-first designs. Students navigate through the phases of the UX lifecycle (discovery, define, design, and evaluate) to meet the needs of their user audience.

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.

Photobooks are a wonderful way to share a personal photo project or a set of photographs from recent travels. This class focuses on the study, sequencing and construction of photo-based artist books.

Learn the basics of digital illustration and practice using the drawing and painting tools in Photoshop. (Spring term)

Learn the anatomy of typography and the role it plays in the history of graphic design and art movements. The focus is on English and Chinese typography and the Dada art movement.

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

Collagraphy is the process of creating and printing from a “collaged” printmaking plate. A variety of techniques and inexpensive materials can be used to produce complex, conceptual images.

Characters are essential to making a successful story. Take time to observe and discuss how creators establish characters in visual media, including film, animation, comics, and games. (Spring term)

Emotion is a powerful tool when considering color. This course focuses on the emerging field of Colour Literacy and explores the connections between color, emotions, and memories.

Monotype printmaking is a quick and simple process, creating stunning one-of-a-kind prints. The process is so engaging it feels like play!

Grab your favorite stuffie and get ready to draw! Students focus on drawing their favorite stuffed animal using observational and still life drawing skills.

Explore the creative potential of mixed-media collage to tell personal stories though images, text, and textures.

Learn the basics of animation, covering frame by frame concepts and basic walk cycle technique in this very hands-on class.

Watercolor pencils combine drawing with painting, joining the control of the pencil with the freedom of the brush.

Dive into the world of mythical creatures and learn sketching, drawing and watercolor pencil techniques.

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.

This introductory course allows students to gain both observational drawing skills and experience in relief printmaking techniques. Create an image of a figure while observing a live model, using relief carving tools on linoleum blocks and learn to transform the image to multiple prints in the printmaking studio.

Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous.

Explore the art of tapestry weaving through an experimental lens by merging classical techniques with innovative processes and unconventional materials.

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.

Learn the essentials of Adobe Premiere Pro software and craft and edit stories for a variety of video needs, including social media, home video, professional films and more.

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.

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

Celebrate the Earth by using found objects to create a spectacular upcycled artwork.

Explore the fantasy genre of art through a variety of creative approaches.

User Interface (UI) design is the perfect entry into tech for visually-minded people.

Characters are essential to making a successful story. Students in this class observe and discuss ways in which artists and authors establish characters in visual media, including film, animation, comics, and games. Open to ages 15-18. (Summer term)

Discover the diverse world of comics while learning visual tools, tricks, and concepts to creating comic stories. Open to ages 15-18.

Learn the basics of digital illustration and practice using the drawing and painting tools in Adobe Photoshop. Open to ages 15-18. (Summer term)

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

Learn fundamental creative artistic skills through sweet treat themed projects and exploring mixed-media. Open to ages 6-9.

This class provides a fun and exciting path to understanding the basic concepts, techniques, and materials used in contemporary acrylic painting. 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.

This class focuses on the major of animation. Open to ages 15-18.

Learn the basics of hand-sewing as a way to create expressive and whimsical 2D and 3D artworks. Open to ages 9-12.

Step into the role of an architect and create blueprints, schematics, and models for breathtaking buildings. Open to ages 6-9.

Explore an expanded definition of comic artists to include everything from Egyptian hieroglyphics, to pioneer cartoonist Will Eisner, to autobiographic graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier. Open to ages 9-12.

Put your thinking cap on and become a problem solver in a class that encourages students to explore and innovate in a safe, inviting space. Learn and apply the Design Thinking process to design, develop and effectively prototype a product to solve a real world problem. Open to ages 9-12.

Create soft, squishy, cute and strange plushies. Learn the basics of sewing and turn two-dimensional design into three-dimensional soft sculptures. Open to ages 12-15.

Rock out in this class when making art inspired by the music. Create paintings, drawings, and sculptures that embody movement and music! Open to ages 9-12.

Learn the expansive and inclusive practice of mixed media that allows young artists to investigate a wide variety of materials to create projects in both 2D and 3D forms. Open to ages 6-9.

Explore the major of graphic design through imagery, typography and creating meaning through the manipulation of visual elements. Open to ages 15-18.

Students create characters, set designs and stories as they learn how to use a variety of materials, clay, paper, everyday objects and their own body, to tell a story. Students are guided through the use of iPads and video editing software to produce animation shorts while exploring frame by frame techniques. Open to ages 9-12.

Dive into the world of mythical creatures and learn sketching, drawing and watercolor pencil techniques. Open to ages 12-15.

In this class, students explore the world around them, through hobbies, interests, and everyday experiences, to create paintings that tell stories. Open to ages 12-15.

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

Featuring everything from cats in capes to space girls, and pandas with powers; comics allow a child's imagination to come to life in images and words. Learn how to turn ideas into characters, design worlds and how body language and expressions are used to tell a story. Open to ages 6–9.

Learn the fundamental techniques of of digital painting using Adobe Photoshop. Open to ages 15-18.

Color is a powerful and exciting way for artists to express themselves. Explore the basics of color theory and color mixing to create personally expressive artworks in acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. Open to ages 9-12.

Create illustrations to accompany favorite stories and find new ways of bringing stories to life through drawing, painting, and collage. Open to ages 6-9.

Learn the fundamentals of game design while adding concepts and characters to make a one of a kind video game. Open to ages 12-15.

Explore the expansive and diverse world of comic book stories and drawing styles while learning the fundamental aspects of comic book creation and design. Open to ages 12-15.

Explore the world of winged creatures from birds to insects through drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Open to ages 6-9.

Create mixed media artwork inspired by the amazingly diverse plants, animals, and habitats found in Minnesota. Students enjoy a variety of art mediums in this nature-based camp. Open to ages 9-12.

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

This class provides a fun and exciting path to understanding the basic concepts, techniques, and materials used in contemporary acrylic painting. Open to ages 12-15.

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 kingdoms. 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.