Art & Design Continuing Education Classes for Children, Teens, & Adults
Whether you are six or 60, there is a place for you at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Our Continuing Studies classes make our world-class art and design education accessible, inspiring, and flexible enough to fit your busy schedule. Join us online or in Chicago for evening and weekend workshops, certificate programs, art camps, and pre-college courses designed to help you build confidence, learn new skills, and bring your ideas to life.
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Continuing Studies at SAIC provides the highest quality art and design educational opportunities for nearly all ages. Browse our wide variety of tailored, multi-level courses and intensives.
Adults
Produce work based on your personal research, goals, and interests, while receiving professional development, skill-building, and networking opportunities for both beginners and experienced artists.
Ages 14–18
Our programs for high school students include residential summer art programs in Chicago, commuter courses for local students, and online courses in many different mediums, from animation to fashion construction.
Ages 10–13
Whether students are interested in drawing, painting, fashion, digital design, animation, architecture, or sculpture, our courses are designed to broaden their education so they can be successful creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers.
Ages 6–9
SAIC's Children's Multi-Arts Camp brings together creativity, collaboration, and fun! Campers are grouped by age and explore a wide range of materials and techniques: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, performance, and more.
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