Art+Design Labs

Make. Learn. Connect.

Unlock your creativity with Art+Design Labs at KCAI — a new community education program offering hands-on classes, expert faculty, and access to world-class art and design facilities. Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, there's a place for you here.

Upcoming Classes

Featured Programming: Makers Moment: Metalsmithing with Robyn Nichols

Join us for a special Makers Moment featuring internationally acclaimed silversmith and goldsmith Robyn Nichols, whose extraordinary work celebrates the beauty of nature through the artistry of precious metals.

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Pre-College ArtLab

Each summer, high school students nationwide attend PCAL at KCAI. For two weeks, they live in Barbara Marshall Hall, create with faculty in life drawing & studios like Animation, Illustration, Painting, or Sculpture.
The Educators ArtLab participants explore ceramic techniques with Foundation instructor, Elaine Buss.

Educators ArtLab

Art Educators spend one week each summer living on campus, making art, networking, and mastering new skills. They tour KC galleries, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and experience KCAI firsthand.
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Creative CreditLab

KCAI has select undergraduate degree courses open to the community! Learn from our faculty with for-credit or non-credit (audit) options. Seats are limited. Email us at artdesignlabs@kcai.edu to apply!

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