Introduction to Children’s Book Illustration (online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Capture a child’s imagination with original artwork while learning the tricks of the illustration trade. Starts September 11 | $396.00 Open for registration.
Figure Drawing (in person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Starts September 12 | $560.00 Open for registration.
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 September 12 | $232.50 Open for registration.
Beyond Painting: Examining Self (in person) Drawing and Painting New Classes This introductory painting course emphasizes fundamental painting techniques and materials in conjunction with unique approaches to portraiture. Starts September 14 | $471.00 Open for registration.
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 September 15 | $84.00 Open for registration.
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 September 15 | $140.00 Open for registration.
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 September 16 | $57.00 Open for registration.
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 16 | $507.00 Open for registration.
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 17 | $486.00 Open for registration.
Figure Painting II (in person) Drawing and Painting A continuation of Figure Painting 1, expanding students' knowledge of painting the human figure. Starts September 17 | $599.00 Open for registration.
Botanical Watercolor I (in person) Drawing and Painting Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Ages 16+ Starts September 18 | $290.50 Waitlisted.
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 September 18 | $495.00 Open for registration.
Drawing Extravaganza: Pop Art to Landscapes for ages 9-12 (in person) Drawing and Painting School Year Classes Explore a variety of drawing materials, styles, and subjects, from Pop Art drawings to watercolor landscapes in this class that celebrates all kinds of mark-making. Starts September 21 | $100.00 Open for registration.
Drawing Studio: Street Pop! for ages 12-15 (in person) Drawing and Painting School Year Classes Learn a variety of drawing techniques and study the elements of art through a Pop and Street Art lens. Starts September 21 | $100.00 Open for registration.
Introduction to Video Color Grading (in person) New Classes 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. Ages 16+ Starts September 21 | $116.25 Open for registration.
Leaf Creations: A Multigenerational Workshop in Nature-Inspired Art (Ages 6 to Adult) (in person) Drawing and Painting Family Workshops Print, Paper, Bookmaking School Year Classes Teens 15-18 In a fall-themed multigenerational workshop, enjoy the bright colors and cool textures of autumn leaves. Learn about color, composition, and printmaking to create amazing leaf art.To register, please call the Continuing Education office at 612.874.3765. This multigenerational class is currently open for registration. Starts September 28 | $40.00 Waitlisted.
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 September 30 | $930.00 Open for registration.
Teaching Art and Design Online: Facilitating the Creative Process (online) Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes This course is one of three 5-week modules that comprise the Teaching Art and Design Online Course Series Certificate. This course provides a short introduction to facilitating the creative process online through reading, writing, discussion, and micro-teaching (assignment design). Starts September 30 | $465.00 Waitlisted.
User Experience (UX) Design Systems and Prototyping (online) Online Classes UX/UI Design Students in User Experience (UX) Design Systems and Prototyping Concepts follow a project brief from concept to design system. Starts September 30 | $744.00 Open for registration.
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 September 30 | $465.00 Open for registration. Only 4 seats left.
Applied User Interface (UI) Design and Digital Accessibility (online) New Classes Online Classes UX/UI Design Dig into User Interface design (UI) application and learn how to translate a company's brand into a digital product's visual design language utilizing Figma, a collaborative design tool. Starts October 3 | $279.00 Open for registration.
Introduction to Mixed Media: Flora and Fauna Illustration (online) Drawing and Painting New Classes Online Classes Explore the art and science of natural history through drawing, painting and mixed media. Starts October 3 | $232.50 Open for registration.
Drawing and Painting: Colorful Landscapes for ages 6-9 (in person) Drawing and Painting School Year Classes While learning a variety of drawing and painting skills, create colorful landscapes of mountains, lakes, forests, or a favorite vacation spot. Starts October 5 | $60.00 Open for registration.
Printmaking and the Figure (in person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Gain both observational drawing and relief printmaking skills and techniques through a unique approach to printmaking. Carve an image of a figure in a carving block and learn to transform the image into multiple prints. Starts October 9 | $148.00 Open for registration.
Introduction to Woodworking: Miniature Furniture (in person) New Classes Sculpture and Furniture Learn basic woodworking skills while building a one-of-a-kind and fun miniature piece of furniture. Starts October 12 | $319.50 Open for registration.
Intaglio I (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Intaglio is a form of printmaking that uses engraving or incising a design onto a plate. This class starts with simple line etching and printing. From there, explore ways to add tone, texture, and color. Starts October 16 | $501.50 Open for registration.
Exploring Botanicals with Drawing and Mixed Media (in person) Drawing and Painting Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing a variety of plant specimens. Starts October 18 | $284.50 Open for registration.
Painting with Gouache: Learning the Medium Intensive (in person) Drawing and Painting Learn the basics of painting with gouache, a versatile opaque water based medium. Starts October 22 | $253.50 Open for registration.
Logotype: Vector Lettering (in person) Graphic and Web Design New 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. Ages 16+ Starts October 23 | $186.00 Open for registration.
Painting for Illustrators: Water-Based Media (in person) Drawing and Painting Illustration and Comic Art Explore some of the more difficult aspects of painting with water-based media and learn skills and techniques used when applying them to illustration. Starts October 23 | $232.50 Open for registration.
Acrylic Painting in Style: Joy of Color for ages 9-12 (in person) Drawing and Painting School Year Classes In this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class for young artists, color takes center stage. Starts October 26 | $116.00 Open for registration.
Acrylic Painting Studio for ages 12-15 (in person) Drawing and Painting School Year Classes Dive into painting concepts, techniques, and materials to uncover what makes using acrylic paints so unique. Starts October 26 | $116.00 Open for registration.
Portfolio Prep: Drawing for Art School Applications (in person) Drawing and Painting Portfolio Preparation School Year Classes Teens 15-18 This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with a focus on observational drawing. Ages 15+ Starts October 26 | $196.00 Open for registration.
Pre-College Workshop: Comic Art (in person) Illustration and Comic Art School Year Classes Teens 15-18 Explore the foundations of comic art creation and storytelling while learning technical skills and developing a personal creative voice. Starts October 26 | $62.00 Open for registration.
Drawing and Painting: Cool Characters for ages 6-9 (in person) Drawing and Painting Creating and drawing characters can be a fun way to explore different artmaking techniques. Starts November 2 | $60.00 Open for registration.
Digital Comic Art (online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Digital Comic Art is a course exploring the skills and foundational knowledge to create fully digital comics. Ages 16+ Starts November 4 | $465.00 Open for registration.
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 November 4 | $465.00 Open for registration. Only 4 seats left.
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. Starts November 9 | $99.00 Open for registration.
Teaching Art and Design Online: Online Critique (online) Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes This course is one of three 5–week modules that comprise the Teaching Art & Design Online Course Series Certificate. This course provides a short introduction to facilitating online critique through reading, writing, discussion, and micro-teaching. Starts November 11 | $465.00 Waitlisted.
User Experience (UX) Basics Workshop (online) Online Classes UX/UI Design Explore user experience in the digital and physical design worlds. Starts November 18 | $46.50 Open for registration.
Hand Lettering Workshop (in person) Graphic and Web Design Illustration and Comic Art In this introductory workshop learn the basics of creating illustrated letterforms and simple but effective typographic composition. Started August 1 | Registration closed.
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. Started August 6 | Registration closed.
Creative Leadership (online) Online Classes Sustainable Design Economic, environmental, and ethical crises present leaders with new and complex challenges. Effective, resilient, and agile leaders employ a diversity of skills, experience, and resources to respond to humanity's greatest challenges with creative, innovative, and humane solutions. Started August 26 | Registration closed.
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. Started August 26 | Registration closed.
Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (online) Online Classes Sustainable Design In this foundational course students are introduced to hands-on and holistic approaches to sustainability. Started August 26 | Registration closed.
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. Started August 26 | Registration closed.
Teaching Art and Design Online: Essentials of Online Course Design (online) Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes This course is one of three 5-week modules that comprise the Teaching Art and Design Online Course Series Certificate. This course introduces students to the essentials of online course design through reading, writing, discussion, and designing a micro-course of the student's choosing. Started August 26 | 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 August 26 | Registration closed.
Human-Centered Service Design Innovation and Entrepreneurship Service design is the practice of tying together human, digital, and physical interactions to create differentiated and unique environments for people participating in an experience. Service design is the practice of tying together human, digital, and physical interactions to create differentiated and unique environments for people participating in an experience. Started August 27 | Registration closed.
The Art of Bookmaking: The Folded Book (in person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Book structures are rich material for experimentation and creative exploration. Artist's books are exceptionally varied and creative by nature. Started September 4 | Registration closed.
Woodblock Printing (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the rich history and contemporary applications of woodcut printing. Started September 5 | Registration closed.