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Innovative, engaging arts programming for everyone. Year-round courses, youth programming, Pre-College Summer Session, Art Educator Workshops, + more! https://linkin.bio/mcadcontinuinged
These amazing portraits from Sarah Wieben's Introduction to Abstract Painting class are currently lining the MCAD halls!
Comment which one resonates with you the most!
Image descriptions: Various abstract, Picasso-inspired portraits with vibrant colors.
Image description: Pre-College Summer Session students exploring Minneapolis.
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We're getting ready to welcome the 2025 Pre-College Summer Session students to campus on Wednesday!
This is a chance for high school students to take art and design classes at MCAD, try out their desired major, and live on campus. The application for the 2026 session will open this fall!
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(1/4) Mini exhibition of Building Blocks class with families observing student drawings.
(2/4) Student pointing to finished artworks from Building Blocks.
(3/4) Families looking at Comic Art Craziness finished works.
(4/4) Comic art collage of a city scene.
Another week of Studio Kids classes wrapped up last week!
From Building Blocks: The Art of Architecture to Comic Art Craziness so many wonderful works were made. So proud of our young artists and much gratitude for our amazing instructors.
One of our instructors was recently featured in Edina Magazine! View stunning examples of Jonathan Aller's work and read below!
Jonathan is currently teaching a Lunchtime Workshop: Gesture Drawing (Online) with MCAD Continuing Education this month!
Image description: Students learning in MCAD's digital lab with quote in blue text, "A detailed yet approachable look at UI design, covering UI design fundamentals, how UI and UX converge and diverge as disciplines, and accessibility".
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Join us this summer to build your user experience (UX) design skills!
For those looking to add to their UX design tool box, sign up for our one-day, online User Experience (UX) Basics Workshop.
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Image description: Student using textiles with quote in blue text, “This class teaches you the history of Alebrijes and the basic steps in developing and constructing a soft sculpture Alebrijes. This class moves from imagination to a 3D tangible character in the Alebrijes. Very fun and unique".
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Calling all art educators! 📣
Connect with fellow artists and learn how to embrace different cultural backgrounds within your art education through Soft Sculpture: Alebrijes.
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(1/2): Photo from Andi Fink's Pre-College Studio Intensive Graphic Design course.
(2/2): Photo from Sarah Wieben's Introduction to Oil Painting course.
Don't miss Continuing Education instructors Sarah Wieben and Andi Fink at Art-A-Whirl this weekend!
See their @nemaamnnemaamn.bsky.social artist profiles and studio info below:
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The Early-Bird Discount deadline has been extended! Register on or before May 16 to get $25 off your course tuition. Some restrictions apply.
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(1/2): Woven object made with multicolored yarn.
(2/2): Metallic pink and white woven garment.
Check out some student creations from the recent Experimental Tapestry: Creative Weaving!
If you're interested in working with textiles, check out The Art of Weaving: An Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving (in person) this summer!
For the beginner or seasoned artist our Alternative Photography Workshops are just the thing you need to mix it up this summer!
June 28: Cyanotype Printing
July 12: Gum Printing
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Image description: Student outside taking photos with a camera and tripod.
Try your hand at monotype printmaking this summer through our series of in-person workshops!
June 13: Botanical Monotypes
June 27: Painterly Monotypes
August 1: Trace Monotypes
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Image description: Student preparing to ink up their printing plate in the studio.
Looking to build your professional or career skillset? 💻 💡
We're offering courses this summer that cover Adobe softwares (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), UX and UI design, SEO, Procreate, and more!
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Learn the essentials of one of these topics by taking 4 six-week online, asynchronous courses. Coursework may be taken on a non-credit or for credit basis.
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We're revamping and relaunching MCAD's Professional Development Certificates this summer! Gain a certificate in:
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• User Experience (UX) Design
Register for your summer course by May 12 to get $25 off your registration! Register for multiple courses and get $25 off each additional course. Some restrictions apply.
(1/2): Instructor demonstrating a step in how to make a zine.
(2/2): Student painting a portrait in the MCAD painting studio.
Important upcoming summer course dates!
• April 21: Adult courses are available to preview.
• April 28: Adult course registration opens.
• May 12: Early-bird discount ends.
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Art Educator Workshops are a great opportunity to gain inspiration from instructors and fellow educators, develop your own art practice, further enrich your classrooms and support your students' creativity. Visit our website for more information about each workshop!
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More info will be coming your way, but you can also browse our course offerings anytime!
Image Description: MCAD Continuing Education student painting outdoors.
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Welcome to MCAD Continuing Education on Bluesky!
If you're seeking engaging, innovative art and design courses you're in the right place! For both personal interest or career development, we offer a wide range of courses throughout the year for adults, youth and teens.
