Photography meets urban exploration.

From hidden details to iconic landmarks, students will document the people, places, and moments that make Raleigh unique. Through weekly photography challenges, they'll strengthen both their camera skills and their ability to tell compelling visual stories. The experience concludes with a professionally curated downtown gallery exhibit celebrating each student's creative journey.

No fancy camera required.

Meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Fee covers 10 consecutive weeks from Oct 15th - Dec 17th.

What makes a public space inviting? Students will explore libraries, bookstores, parks, and gathering places throughout downtown Raleigh before designing a cozy, community-centered book nook. Along the way, they'll learn principles of architecture, interior design, budgeting, and user experience while creating scale models and presenting their ideas to local stakeholders.

Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00pm.

Fee covers a 10-week course.