CIA Continuing Education + Community Outreach

Our All Access Life Drawing Pass Returns! ✍️
Through our Figure Drawing Pass ($100), you'll gain access to 8 drawing sessions where you'll draw the n**e figure and receive individual critique from the moderator. Just bring your favorite drawing or painting supplies!

👉 Register at https://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/all-access-life-drawing/
🗓️ Tuesdays, September 8–October 27, 6–8PM.
⚠️ Pre-registration is required; spaces are no longer sold at entry. Session is limited to 25 students. Participants must be 18 or older to attend.

This fall, we're excited to offer Intro to 3D Animation with Blender for both young artists and adults! 🎬

Artists interested in learning how to create 3D animations for TV, film, video games will explore keyframes, camera and lighting animations, manipulating a rig in pose mode and final rendering for animation!

🗓️ Adult classes begin Tuesday, 9/8 and Young Artist Classes begin Saturday, 9/12
🔗 Explore offerings and register at https://ow.ly/JXRj50ZtY6u

Registration is officially open for our Fall Young Artist + Adult Classes! 🍂🎨
Unleash your creativity in our state-of-the-art facilities. Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or you’re looking to expand your skills, our classes are designed to spark creativity through hands-on projects in a supportive‌ ‌environment!

🗓️ Fall Adult classes begin September 8, Young Artist Summer classes begin September 12
🔗 Explore offerings and register at cia.edu/ceco
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Yesterday, Pre-College students connected with our admissions counselors for one-on-one portfolio feedback!

From strengthening presentation skills to learning what makes an application stand out, students gained insight into how to elevate their portfolios, show off their creative strengths, and understand what admissions teams look for in a competitive application!
📸: Abbi Hlynosky '29

LAST CALL! 📣
Register your young artist for our Summer Young Artist Classes (Grades K–12)! 🎨☀️ Whether your child is just beginning their artistic journey or looking to expand their skills, our classes are designed to spark creativity and build confidence through hands-on projects in a supportive‌ studio ‌environment!

🗓 Classes run from June 8–18
🔗 Register now at cia.edu/ceco

Not quite ready for Pre-College? We've got you covered! 😎
Our NEW one-week course prepares young artists for our Pre-College program — a college-credit experience where students spend two weeks in our studios leveling-up their skills while getting a taste of what art school is all about!

In Pre-College Prep, students build essential skills in observational drawing, strengthening their ability to see, analyze and translate the world around you. Plus, they'll explore mixed media, experimenting with materials and developing a personal approach to making!

🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!‌
🗓 Classes begin June 22

Last chance to register your young artist for our Summer Young Artist Classes (Grades K–12)! 🎨☀️
Students will spend two weeks creating in our studios, exploring a variety of mediums and bringing their ideas to life while building skills and confidence.

🗓 Classes run from June 8–18
🔗 Register now at https://ow.ly/v3jq50Z4TZ4

Cameraless Photography? That's right!
In this 4 week course, you'll learn how to make cyanotype and silver gelatin photograms in a traditional wet lab darkroom, and how to utilize these same techniques to make photograms at home without specialized equipment!

You'll also learn about the history of photogenic drawing, and look at historical and contemporary examples and practices.

Class runs June 13 – July 11 (no class July 4)
Open to students 16+
🔗 Learn more and register at the link in our bio!‌

There’s still time to apply! 🌞🎨
In our Pre-College Program, high school students spend two weeks in our studios, mentored by professional artists + designers who take their work seriously. Students level up their skills while earning college credit and getting a taste of what art school is all about!

Session I: July 5–17, 2026
Session II: July 19–31, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply at cia.edu/pre-college
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What is Pre-College Prep? 🤔
This course is designed to prepare you for our Pre-College program, an intensive, college-credit experience where you'll spend two weeks in our studios leveling-up your skills while earning college credit and getting a taste of what art school is all about!

You’ll build essential skills in observational drawing, strengthening your ability to see, analyze and translate the world around you. Plus, you’ll explore mixed media, experimenting with materials and developing your personal approach to making.

🗓 Classes begin June 22
🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!