Biomimetic Design (online) Online Classes Sustainable Design In this course students learn how to abstract functional strategies from nature to apply to the process of innovative design. Starts January 21 | $1,305.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (online) Online Classes Sustainable Design In this foundational course students are introduced to hands-on and holistic approaches to sustainability. Starts January 21 | $1,395.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Portraiture in Drawing Intensive (online) Drawing and Painting Online Classes This workshop provides an introduction to multiple and varied ways to approach the portrait. Starts January 21 | $310.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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. Starts January 21 | $1,395.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Systems Thinking (online) Online Classes Sustainable Design We are transitioning from the age of design for the part to the age of design for the whole. Systems thinking, languages of design, and product life cycles are integrated and they form the solid foundation for innovative products. Starts January 21 | $1,395.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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. Starts January 21 | $1,395.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
User Experience Design (online) 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. Starts January 21 | $1,395.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Web Development: HTML (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This course introduces the fundamental language of the web: HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Starts January 21 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Introduction to Relief Printmaking (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn traditional, experimental and alternate relief printmaking techniques in a fun and rewarding course for beginners as well as for experienced printmakers looking to refresh their skills or build a portfolio. Starts January 27 | $650.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass SUNDAYS (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. Starts February 2 | $92.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (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. Starts February 2 | $154.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass MONDAYS (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. Starts February 3 | $63.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Exploring Botanicals with Drawing and Mixed Media (in person) Drawing and Painting New Classes Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing a variety of plant specimens. Starts February 7 | $284.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Family Printmaking Workshop: Handmade Valentine Cards for Ages 6+ Session 1 (in person) Create unique valentine-themed cards in this free workshop for families! Starts February 8 | $0.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Family Printmaking Workshop: Handmade Valentine Cards for Ages 6+ Session 2 (in person) Create unique valentine-themed cards in this free workshop for families! Starts February 8 | $0.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Introduction to Children's Book Illustration (online) Illustration and Comic Art Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning the tricks of the illustration trade. Starts February 10 | $396.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Make and Keep Sketchbooks (in person) Drawing and Painting Print, Paper, Bookmaking 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. Starts February 10 | $168.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Portraiture in Painting II (in person) Drawing and Painting A continuation of Portraiture in Painting I, to further students’ understanding of painting the portrait. Starts February 10 | $599.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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 February 11 | $495.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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 February 11 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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 February 11 | $507.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Lo-Fi Expressionism: Creative Techniques in Collage and the Photocopied Zine (in person) Drawing and Painting This course provides a technical and accessible approach to collage and zine-making by strictly focusing on lo-fi and analog methods of production. Starts February 11 | $238.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Painting with Gouache: Portraiture (in person) Drawing and Painting New Classes Explore the art of creating compelling portraits using the vibrant and opaque medium of gouache. Starts February 11 | $290.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Figma Essentials: Design, Create and Play (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes 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. Starts February 12 | $495.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Motion Graphics Fundamentals (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This course covers essential concepts and techniques in developing motion graphics for video applications and content creation. Starts February 12 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Tell A Short Story: Collage and Mixed Media (in person) Drawing and Painting Illustration and Comic Art 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. Starts February 12 | $139.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Figure Drawing (in person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Starts February 13 | $560.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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. Starts February 19 | $312.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Art Studio: Winter Scenes for Ages 6-9 (in person) Celebrate winter and all its beauty by creating a delightful snow-covered winter landscape. Starts February 22 | $52.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Examining Self Through Painting and Storytelling (in person) Drawing and Painting This introductory painting course emphasizes fundamental painting techniques and materials in conjunction with portraiture and self-representation. Starts February 22 | $471.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Alchemical Notebooks: Journaling for Personal Transformation (online) Humanities and Professional Development Through journaling, explore various modes of meditation, self-inquiry, and experimental writing to deepen or develop an artistic practice. Starts February 24 | $297.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Graphic Design Essentials (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes This class introduces individuals with little or no design background to the graphic design practice. Starts February 24 | $930.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
User Experience (UX) Concepts and Mobile-first Design (Mobile Apps) (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes UX/UI Design 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. Starts February 24 | $744.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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. Starts February 24 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Photo Book Design (in person) Photography and Filmmaking 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. Starts February 27 | $396.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Digital Illustration for Ages 15-18 (in person) Teens 15-18 Learn the basics of digital illustration and practice using the drawing and painting tools in Photoshop. Starts March 1 | $186.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Play, Redefine, and Explore: Typography as Art Form (in person) Graphic and Web Design 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. Starts March 1 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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? Starts March 3 | $50.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Collagraph Printmaking (in person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking 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. Starts March 3 | $373.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Character Design and Development (online) Illustration and Comic Art 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. Starts March 4 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Color and Emotion: Colors and Aesthetic Awareness (online) Drawing and Painting Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes 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. Starts March 5 | $247.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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! Starts March 6 | $239.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Art Studio: Draw Your Favorite Stuffed Animal for Ages 6-9 (in person) Grab your favorite stuffie and get ready to draw! Students focus on drawing their favorite stuffed animal using observational and still life drawing skills. Starts March 8 | $50.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Collage Exploration: Techniques in Mixed-Media for ages 15-18 (in person) Teens 15-18 Explore the creative potential of mixed-media collage to tell personal stories though images, text, and textures. Starts March 8 | $198.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Hand-drawn Animated Creatures for Ages 9-12 (in person) Learn the basics of animation, covering frame by frame concepts and basic walk cycle technique in this very hands-on class. Starts March 8 | $134.25 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Painting with Pencil: Watercolor Pencil Techniques (online) Drawing and Painting Online Classes Watercolor pencils combine drawing with painting, joining the control of the pencil with the freedom of the brush. Starts March 13 | $247.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Drawing Studio: Mythical Creature Design for Ages 12-15 (in person) Dive into the world of mythical creatures and learn sketching, drawing and watercolor pencil techniques. Starts March 15 | $107.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Introduction to Video Color Grading (in person) Photography and Filmmaking Learn the essential tools, techniques, and principles used by industry professionals to enhance the visual impact of your films and videos. Color grading is all about tweaking film and video to create consistent color tones throughout the final product. Starts March 15 | $116.25 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Printmaking and the Figure (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking 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. Starts March 16 | $99.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Botanical Watercolor I (in person) Drawing and Painting Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Starts March 18 | $290.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Experimental Tapestry: Creative Weaving (in person) Sculpture and Furniture Explore the art of tapestry weaving through an experimental lens by merging classical techniques with innovative processes and unconventional materials. Starts March 19 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Motion Illustration I: 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 March 24 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro (online) Graphic and Web Design Online Classes 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. Starts March 25 | $232.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
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. Starts March 31 | $139.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Web Development: Topics and 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. Starts April 7 | $465.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Earth Day Workshop for Ages 9-12 (in person) Celebrate the Earth by using found objects to create a spectacular upcycled artwork. Starts April 12 | $52.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Mixed-Media Fantasy Art for Ages 12-15 (in person) Explore the fantasy genre of art through a variety of creative approaches. Starts April 12 | $64.25 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.
Introduction to User Interface (UI) Design Workshop (online) Online Classes UX/UI Design User Interface (UI) design is the perfect entry into tech for visually-minded people. Starts April 16 | $46.50 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens January 6.