9514 - Surrealism

Delivery Options Online

Course Description

Release the creative potential of your subconscious. Surrealism is a logic-defying genre of art that combines realism and fantasy. Experiment with historic and contemporary surrealist techniques such as automatic drawing and collage. Combine observational skills and experimental methods to spark curiosity in your viewer. Instruction will focus on thought-provoking prompts meant to help you tap into your subconscious. Exercises can be completed with simple supplies such as found materials, ink, charcoal, and graphite. This exploratory course is great for beginners, and anyone looking for new ways to get inspired.

Learner Outcomes

Learn about the Surrealist art movement and techniques they used.
Discover how play can support your creative process.
Create works of art that combine source material, original contributions, and chance.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

Rebecca Pry

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9514 - 001

Oct 10, 2026

Online

Available

Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026

Online, Asynchronous

Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026

Online, Live Sessions

7:00PM to 8:00PM

Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026

Schedule and Location

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18.0

Online

Tuition non-credit

$380.00

3% Service Fee

Oct 31, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026

Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026

Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $75 (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.