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Course Description

Painting by Abigail Parsons

How do paintings tell stories? This course explores visual narratives—from ancient frescoes and expansive murals to contemporary comics and graphic storytelling. Using gouache, deepen your painting skills while experimenting with composition, color, scale, and mark-making to create dynamic, story-driven images. Alongside hands-on projects, study a wide range of storytelling traditions from across cultures and time periods, building a diverse visual archive to help inform your own creative work. Previous painting experience is helpful but not required.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

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Type
Studio
Days
T
Time
6:45PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2026 to May 26, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $585.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 12, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2026 to May 26, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

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