Kansas City Art Institute Continuing Education

Over the years, we have enjoyed seeing how students utilize tools and objects around them. Our new summer online course encourage students’ resourcefulness and strengthens their creativity. Sign up online today!

Are you looking for a creative outlet while at home? Coming up in early June is Watercolor Illustration with instructor Sharon Hunter Putsch. This course is taught live through Google Hangouts and is a great way for adult students to find a therapeutic outlet. Over four weeks, students will learn from lectures, group discussions and one on one feedback tailored to your needs. A limited number of seats are still available at www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone

We can’t wait to see the completed new DeBruce Hall when we return to campus!

Starting next week, adult students in People and Portrait Photography with instructor Barrett Emke will spend six weeks learning the art of candid street photography. Working remotely, students will connect during live class sessions held once weekly. Interested students can visit www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone for additional details. This course is one of many adult remote course options as a part of our ‘Art For Everyone, Even at Home’ series.

For those who have reached out to ask how you can help, consider giving to the KCAI Cares fund. Details on how you can be involved by providing a donation are included below.

Conversational Art History courses taught by Donna Houtteman are designed to educate and inspire art appreciators. Students leave each course with a better understanding of the artists, patrons, and histories that shape the period of art they are studying. Impressionism through Surrealism Starts WED, APR 15th from 10 AM - NOON... Mannerism through Realism Starts WED, APR 15th from 10 AM - NOON For a limited time, all online courses are discounted by 30%, these courses are traditionally valued at $129 and are now $90.30! To enroll online visit, www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone A note from our students who recently piloted our first online course, "Thanks for the opportunity to learn during isolation, online courses are a great way to stay engaged!"

People around the world are looking for ways to stay connected with peers, friends and colleagues. To foster connection during this unprecedented time, while prioritizing the health and safety of our community, Continuing Education is offering courses designed to bring the classroom to you! At Home with Sharon: Drawing and Painting Studio ... Color Theory Digital Media Studio Impressionism through Surrealism Mannerism through Realism Watercolor Plant Painting As a thank you for remaining connected at this time, we are offering a 30% discount on all spring courses for which instruction is being provided remotely. This discount will apply automatically to these courses when you check out and cannot be combined with other offers. We look forward to helping you connect, create and learn from home.

Art educators are invited to earn graduate credit towards recertification year-round. Spend spring break in the Kansas City Art Institute’s printmaking studio learning from lecturer and technician, Ruben Bryan Castillo. Ruben received an M.F.A. from the University of Kansas and a B.F.A. in printmaking from KCAI.... Watercolor Monotype Monday through Friday, March 16th - 20th Course Description: Explore this painterly printmaking technique by working directly on the plate before transferring prints to paper. Use the code NEW20 for a discount on tuition at checkout: https://lumen.kcai.edu/applications/projects/kcai/cps/

Check out instructor Whitney Manney, who will be featured on PBS for Make48!

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT | MILES YOUNG https://milesofhell.wixsite.com/milesyoung/work Miles Young is a Kansas City artist, born and raised. They enjoy painting and working with their hands. ... Their goal when teaching is to create a classroom environment that is as active as it is challenging. They take pride in responding to individual class dynamics and students, working with each student individually to create a curriculum that is as different as each of them. Even though presenting challenges for students is one of their goals, integrating fun, new ways of learning is their top priority. What students are saying about taking courses with Miles: "I enjoyed taking Color Theory with Miles Young. They are a delightful teacher, one who was able to adapt their lessons to the ability and interests of each of the students. They were also very supportive of me despite my own insecurities about drawing." - Color Theory Student, Fall 2019 Learn from Miles this spring by enrolling in either of the following upcoming foundation courses: ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES of DESIGN Feb 4 - Mar 10 Tuesday, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 WKS / $234 COLOR THEORY Mar 24 - Apr 28 Tuesday, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 WKS / $234 http://cps.kcai.edu/continuing-educa/course-listings/adults

COURSE HIGHLIGHT | Color Theory Photography Friday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 WKND / $300... Course Description: Using digital photography, art educators will learn to photograph with an eye for color. Spend the weekend learning from contemporary artist references and create photographs using your personal vision and concept. This professional development course is open to all art educators looking for graduate-level credit for teaching recertification. Reserve your seat in this course that starts Friday, February 7th online today: https://lumen.kcai.edu/applications/projects/kcai/cps/

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS | Ages 14 - 18 This spring we are excited to announce an all-new series of Weekend Workshops designed for creative high school students on the go. Daily Comics... Natural Dyeing Hand-Carved Stamps Laser-Cut Earrings These one-day workshops are perfect for those looking to expand their creative skillset and start at $39 with materials included. To learn more, visit http://cps.kcai.edu/continuing-/course-listings/high-school

COURSE HIGHLIGHT | Beginning Oil Painting with Shelby Keierleber Monday, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 WKS / $209... Course Description: In this course, students learn the foundations of painting with oil from observation. Weekly lessons build skills, starting with a review of the materials and tools and ending with a full-color palette final project. Students learn the difference between drawing and painting and leave the course with a solid foundation for working with time-intensive wet media. Enroll online today in this course that starts February 3rd: https://lumen.kcai.edu/applications/projects/kcai/cps/