Painting courses can help you learn foundational techniques such as color theory, brushwork, layering, and composition. You can build skills in observing form, mixing pigments, and developing different painting styles across subjects. Many courses introduce materials, digital tools, or studio practices that support experimenting with textures, refining details, and creating expressive visual work.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Digital Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Positivity, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Empathy, Resilience, Empowerment, Curiosity, Liberal Arts, Stress Management, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Design Software, Creativity, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Design, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, File Management, Visual Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Habit Formation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Creative Design, Design Software, Constructive Feedback, Apple software proficiency
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Storytelling, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Digital Publishing, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Design Reviews, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student Engagement, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Aesthetics, Art History, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Learning Styles, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Literacy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Editing, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Curriculum Planning, Game Design, Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Graphics Software, Digital Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks