Continuing Education
Art and Design professionals at every stage of their careers turn to Lesley’s continuing education programs to refine their skills and stay competitive in today’s dynamic, creative landscape. Led by our experienced alumni, these offerings are designed to strengthen technical expertise, deepen business understandings, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Through a variety of courses, videos, workshops, and seminars, you’ll access relevant, pertinent content that supports your continued artistic development—no matter where you are on your professional path.
Our alumni-led workshops and seminars give working professionals the opportunity to dive deep into current topics impacting their field. They’re an opportunity to build crucial skills and gain exposure to new ideas and best practices. We frequently add new workshops and seminars, so check back often.
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants.
Today’s job seekers can struggle to stand out in a competitive job market and effectively showcase their value to potential employers. This comprehensive interactive 3-hour seminar provides job seekers with in-depth training on strategic self-marketing and positioning for career success. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to tailor resumes, portfolios, and outreach strategies specifically to their target positions, learning how to effectively align their professional materials with job descriptions and employer expectations. The seminar includes detailed guidance on refining online presence across professional platforms, developing authentic networking strategies, and building meaningful connections within relevant professional networks. Through interactive workshops, peer feedback sessions, and personalized coaching, participants will develop comprehensive job search strategies that showcase their unique value proposition and position them competitively for the roles they truly want.
Watch the Market Yourself Microlearning
Joseph DeSouza, '18, BFA, Graphic Design
1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous
Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):
| Session | Dates | Time | Registration (Alumni only) | Registration (General Public) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st session | December 10th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 2nd session | January 15th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 3rd session | March 12th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 4th session | TBD |
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants
Many artists and storytellers want to create rich, layered narratives that engage history, identity, and lived experience but may lack familiarity with multimedia approaches that combine traditional and digital formats. Without guidance on integrating multiple forms— video, stills, sound, voice, text, and digital media —creators often miss opportunities to develop immersive storytelling experiences that can resonate across different platforms and audiences. This session explores multimedia storytelling as both a personal and public practice, led by alumni working at the intersection of art, culture, and technology. Participants will examine how artists use multiple forms to tell layered stories while exploring projects that combine traditional and digital media to address themes like migration, place, and ancestral memory. Through hands-on exploration and collaborative discussion, participants will learn tools for building immersive experiences, working with archives, interviews, original multimedia, site-specific materials and found objects, and shaping narratives that resonate across platforms. Participants are encouraged to bring a story idea or work-in-progress they'd like to develop during this interactive multimedia storytelling workshop. Artist and Lesley alumnus Roberto Mighty will lead this seminar.
Watch the Telling Stories Across Media Microlearning
Roberto Mighty '11, MFA, Visual Arts
1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous
Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):
| Session | Dates | Time | Registration (Alumni only) | Registration (General Public) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st session | November 18th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 2nd session | December 11th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 3rd session | January 8th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 4th session | February 12th | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants
Hands-On Print + Paper: Cyanotypes, Zines, and Relief Prints
Earn 10 PDPs (first 2 are free!)
Join us for a dynamic, three-part professional development workshop series designed for elementary and secondary art and design educators seeking fresh, engaging techniques to bring back to their classrooms. Participants can earn up to 10 PDPs upon completion of all three sessions.
Each workshop offers hands-on learning with classroom-friendly processes that are low-tech, budget-conscious, and adaptable across a variety of student skill levels. All workshops meet on each of the dates scheduled in a synchronous, in-person format.
See below for how to register for a workshop.
Workshop Schedule:
Faculty: Brian Unwin
When: Saturday 11/1, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Includes: 2 hour workshop, 2 PDPs + tour of Art + Design facilities
Cost: FREE
Discover the magic of alternative process photography through cyanotypes. You'll explore the historical context and creative possibilities of this sun-powered process while producing your own blue-toned photographic prints using natural materials and found objects.
Included in the first workshop is a tour of the Lesley’s Art and Design facilities! Experience our light-filled studios and professional-grade photography and printmaking labs to animation, illustration, and digital media spaces, the Lunder Arts Center is designed for making—across every medium. Work in active classrooms, view our current exhibitions, and see the kind of work our students produce at the highest level. Whether you teach drawing to 4th graders or guide high schoolers through portfolio prep, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, inspiration, and a clear sense of the opportunities Lesley offers for the next generation of artists and designers.
Faculty: Lilla Szekely
When: Sunday 11/9, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Includes: 4 hour workshop, 4 PDPs
Cost: $50 General Admission, $40 Lesley Alumni
Explore a range of accessible relief printmaking techniques using easy-to-source materials. You’ll learn how to carve and print your own matrices by hand, using a press-free setup that can be easily replicated in a classroom. Multiple techniques will be demonstrated, offering a toolkit of ideas to adapt for different age groups and curricula.
Each session models effective pedagogy, encourages collaborative learning, and equips you with ready-to-implement projects to energize your teaching practice.
Register for Relief Printmaking Without a Press:
This workshop is being postponed to Spring 2026, details to come soon!
Faculty: Kate Castelli
When: TBD
Includes: 4-hour workshop, 4 PDPs
Cost: $50 General Admission, $40 Lesley Alumni
Learn how to design and produce zines—mini-publications perfect for storytelling, self-expression, and portfolio development. This workshop covers layout strategies, folding techniques, and how to facilitate zine projects with your students using readily available materials.
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