Rhode Island School of Design
Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903-2787
RISD’s commitment to supporting the professional development of teachers can be traced as far back as 1890, when teachers could enroll in the Saturday Normal Art Course for Teachers. RISD continues to provide educators with opportunities to advance their creative and teaching practice. Whether you are interested in exploring the intersection of art, design and science or are seeking the opportunity to expand or renew your studio practice within the context of experimentation and discovery, the RISD Educators’ Institute is for you.
[Re] Visiting Drawing
Nancy Friese, Jane Masters and Timothy McDowell
July 20–24
The Institute’s studio becomes a site—facilitated by its instructors and complemented by guest speakers—for a [re] visiting of drawing through critical making, critical inquiry and critical dialogue. This will be a week of experimentation with drawing, focused on discovering unique ways to reconfigure and express content. Find out more here.
Art, Science + Nature: Investigating Coastal Ecosystems in the Field, Lab and Studio
Neal Overstrom and Jennifer Bissonnette
July 26–31
Through a series of lectures, hands-on field sessions and workshops, participants explore the intersection of art, design and science, and the potential for collaboration across disciplines to broaden understanding and encourage innovative outcomes. Find out more here.
Register now for one or both of these weeklong immersive courses.
About RISD Educators’ Institute
Rhode Island School of Design Educators’ Institute is a collaborative effort brought to you by the Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design, the Edna Lawrence Nature Lab and the Division of Continuing Education.
About Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has earned an international reputation as the leading college of art and design in the United States. Recently ranked number one in Business Insider’s survey of “The World’s 25 Best Design Schools,” approximately 2,400 students from around the world study at RISD, pursuing full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in a choice of 19 studio majors. RISD is known for its phenomenal faculty of artists and designers, the breadth of its specialized facilities and its hands-on, studio-based approach to learning—one in which critical thinking informs making works by hand. Through the accomplishments of its 26,000 alumni, the college champions the vital role artists and designers play in satisfying the global demand for innovation. Founded in 1877, RISD (pronounced “RIZ-dee”) and the RISD Museum of Art help make Providence, RI, among the most culturally active and creative cities in the region.
