Institute of Art and Design

08/28/2026

Join the Institute of Art and Design in celebrating our alumni on September 25th from 5:30-7:00pm at our 2026 Alumni Exhibition!

Photograph taken by Claudia Rippee

08/26/2026

Happy NEC Spirit Wednesday! 🥳

We’re keeping the Class of 2030 celebration going! Check out our newest ‘Grims striking a pose and showing off their NEC spirit! 😎

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, ‘Grims! 📚🎉

Parents, recognize your student in this video and want the pic? Leave a comment! 👀

08/24/2026

Ink and Intention:
A Printmaking Lab for Artistic Growth

Interested in working independently in the printmaking studio with guidance from an instructor? In this class for more experienced students, you’ll continue your exploration of materials and processes used by printmakers to create multiple works of art, such as a relief, intaglio, silkscreen, and lithography.

08/21/2026

Explore and Express:
Painting with a Purpose

A visual art studio course designed and developed to “get you drawing and painting beyond the mundane and mechanical cliché!” Learn to focus on your painting and drawing with authority; take expressive control and command of your entire canvas while exploring and exploiting more original concepts and images. Overcome self-conscious fears in “open choice” assignments to reveal broader more exciting, effective, and visually complex paintings and drawings. Open to all painting and drawing media.

08/20/2026

Beyond the Frame:
Photography as Art Practice

Take your photographic practice to the next level in this studio-style course designed for intermediate to advanced students. Work independently on personal projects with guidance and critique from an accomplished photographer and educator. Through feedback, exploration, and refinement, you’ll push your creative boundaries and deepen your artistic voice.
Whether you're returning to continue a body of work or joining for the first time, this course offers the structure and support to advance your artistic goals.

08/19/2026

Shape and Refine:
Advanced Jewelry & Metals for Makers

A focused studio course for experienced jewelers ready to complete, refine, and create with expert support.

Have a project waiting to be finished — or a design you've been wanting to bring to life? This advanced-level class is designed for makers ready to return to the bench with fresh ideas and expert support. Work on individual jewelry or metalsmithing projects each week with personal, hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor. Whether you're refining technique, solving design challenges, or building a body of work, this course provides the structure, space, and mentorship to keep your creative momentum going.

08/18/2026

Art at French classes for Fall 2026 are up! Be sure to check them out and sign up to get your spot today!

Art at French offers a variety of community education courses, including jewelry making!

Beginner Jewelry: Introduction to Metalsmithing 1 and 2:

Learn the fundamental techniques of jewelry making through guided demonstration and hands-on studio practice. In Jewelry I, beginners will gain experience working with sheet metal and develop core skills including sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, and bezel-setting a gemstone.

Jewelry II builds on this foundation, offering returning students opportunities to refine their techniques, explore more advanced processes, and begin developing personal design ideas. Previous jewelry and soldering experience is necessary.

Students must have completed Jewelry 1 before entering Jewelry II or have prior experience.

08/12/2026

Small classes. Big support. 💙

Find your people, feel supported, and thrive at New England College!

08/10/2026

Picture yourself at NEC! 🏫

Join us this Saturday for a campus tour and admissions presentation where you will explore campus, meet our community, and learn about academics and student life. Come discover what makes New England College the right fit for your future! 🎓

Register today: https://www.nec.edu/event/august-2026-campus-tour-and-presentation

News and EventsEventsAugust 2026 Campus Tour and Presentation event August 2026 Campus Tour and Presentation August 15, 2026 Admissions Share Join us for a student-led tour of New England College in New Hampshire! You’ll attend an information session where you’ll learn about NEC’s outstanding ...