Continuing Education
We are so excited to welcome you back to the SMFA campus. Please note enrollment for in-person courses will require documentation of vaccination or an approved medical or religious accommodation, as well as adherence with Tufts' Covid-19 protocols.
Art education for everyone.
SMFA's Continuing Education classes, workshops, and programs foster creative exploration for individuals at every stage of their artistic journey—from novices ready to learn the fundamentals of visual expression to seasoned artists in search of master-level techniques or exposure to new materials and techniques.
Browse a variety of courses and workshops by semester, day of the week, area of focus, or explore our certificate programs and pre-college programs for high school students.
Courses and Workshops
Courses and workshops are open to people at the beginning, middle, or advanced stages of their creative exploration, from those wishing to explore art-making to seasoned artists and designers.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Step into the world of design! Build broadly applicable practical skills and master techniques to advance your design skills in this flexible hybrid program.
Certificate in Illustration
Acquire the technical and conceptual skills needed to create impactful images, learn digital and analog illustrative techniques, and develop your own illustration process.
Pre-College Graphic Design Bootcamp
Spend a week diving into graphic design software tools, hearing from professionals in the field, and exploring the intersection of liberal arts and art education.
Pre-College Intensive in Studio Art
Learn to work with new materials, deepen your understanding of familiar mediums, and spend your summer building a portfolio of conceptually sophisticated artwork.
Inquire & Connect
Office of Continuing Education
230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
617-627-0057
smfaCE@tufts.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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