Register for Arts Courses at Rice University
Explore your interests through our short, non-credit courses - open to the public
Connect.
Join in a community of learners that share your interests.
Learn.
Engage with our team of world-class instructors made of Rice University professors and community experts.
Grow.
Expand your mind and develop your skillsets in new and creative ways.
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Paint. Pixels. Pitch. Whether your preferred creative expression is studio art, photography, music or another medium, the lectures and hands-on workshops of our Arts courses offer expert guidance and welcoming environments. Absolute beginners, serious amateurs and seasoned professionals are invited to deepen their understanding of arts and design, enhance their skills or learn something entirely new.
The Idea of Art and the Art of Ideas
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Explore big questions such as “What is art?” and “Who is an artist?” using the field of conceptual art as a springboard, as work by renowned artist Sol LeWitt is installed at the Glasscock School.
Cooking With Chef Roger
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ALL NEW MENUS - This hands-on course shares techniques for step-by-step preparation of meals with Chef Roger Elkhouri, an award-winning senior executive chef at Rice University.
Designing, Building and Remodeling Your Dream Home
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Architect and interior designer Brent Nyquist guides you through the process of home design, new construction and remodeling with tools to help you manage your project and assess the professionals involved.
Modern Feng Shui Practice: A Hands-on Design Workshop
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Feng shui master and architect C. C. Lee illuminates the intersection of feng shui practices and green design principles in this interactive workshop.
On Broadway in the 1970s and 1980s
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Former professional actress Debra Dickinson highlights some of the greatest Broadway hits of the 1970s and 1980s such as Cats, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and 42nd Street.
Singing the Blues
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From Bessie Smith to Muddy Waters, trace the history and legacy of the blues, featuring Texas blues musicians, Mississippi Delta artists and more.
Community Learning & Engagement at Rice
Experience lifelong learning driven by your fascinations. Explore the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, creative writing, photography, studio art, mind-body practices and many other subjects in our short, non-credit courses.
