Arts Day
High school students will explore creative pathways in the visual, and performing arts; meet CCRI instructors; and participate in hands-on studios and workshops
Arts Day will take place in the Great Hall at our Warwick Campus. This event invites high school students from across Rhode Island to explore creative pathways in the arts. The focus will be on hands-on workshops led by faculty from the Art, Art History & Design, and Performing Arts departments. Students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions, learn directly from CCRI instructors, and discover potential college and career paths in the arts through engaging, experiential activities.
Register Today!Workshops
Arts Day will feature a variety of hands-on studios, workshops, and demonstrations led by faculty from Art, Art History & Design, and Performing Arts.
Registration Opening Soon!
| Ceramics |
Who Needs Home Depot! I Make My Own Ceramic Tile! |
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing—press your own 4x4" stoneware tile and bring it to life with bold, colorful underglaze! |
| Printmaking |
Mechanical Botanical - Printmaking Magic |
Design your own bold print using precut linoleum and vinyl blocks—mix natural and mechanical shapes to create something totally unique! |
| Photography |
Creepin' Through the Lens - Photo Journey |
Step into CCRI’s photo labs for a hands-on journey through the science of image-making—from darkroom magic to studio lights and digital tools! |
| Drawing |
Inky Vines: Botanical Drawing Adventure |
Explore botanical forms with vine charcoal and bamboo brush as you sketch, ink, and bring plants to life through expressive, organic marks. |
| Graphic Design |
Cut It Out - Vinyl Creations |
Learn to craft your own custom vinyl decals using Illustrator’s Pathfinder tools to turn bold vector ideas into stickable designs! |
| Animation |
Animate Your Imagination |
Bring your ideas to life with spooktacular animation techniques. Animate the eerie
and create the uncanny!
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| Music |
Pop-Up Choir: Sing It, Then Bring It! |
Step into collaborative music-making as students rehearse and perform an uplifting choral piece—no choir or singing experience needed, just your voice and energy! |
| Music |
Keys to Success: Piano Basics |
Ever wanted to try piano? This hands-on workshop introduces music reading and piano basics, with time at individual keyboards to try beginner-friendly songs. No experience needed! |
| Music |
Sing, Slay, and Play! – Audition Games & Acting Through Song |
Slay your next musical theatre audition in this high-energy workshop with fast-paced games that build skills, boost confidence, and help you connect to your song’s story. |
| Theatre |
Character in the Mirror: Theatre and Make-up Costume Design |
Students will sketch costume ideas and learn basic make-up and costuming techniques with provided supplies. |
| Theatre |
Acting Outside the Lines: Theatre Exercises and Ensemble Building |
Warm-up exercises and ensemble scene-building help students explore spontaneity, collaboration, and creative storytelling. A joyful, high-energy intro to theatre! |
| Theatre |
The Script Flip: From Page to Performance |
Students will take a short script from first read to staged scene. Working as both actors and directors, they’ll explore interpretation, blocking, and collaborative performance. |
A brief layout agenda of the day is below:
- 8:00am - 9:00am - Check-in
- 8:30am - 9:00am - Welcome Address
- 9:15am - 10:10am - Workshop #1
- 10:20am - 11:15am - Workshop #2
- 11:25am - 12:20pm - Workshop #3
- 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Lunch
Registration
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7, 2025 and remains open until capacity is reached..