Our Classes

Designed for pure beginners, seeking thoughtful introductory experiences across projects that shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Classes are project-based with a fun and engaging curriculum that allows students to learn essential skills across art making through teacher led demonstrations, material explorations and hands-on assistance.

One River School has developed a unique Portfolio Development Program for motivated Teens that approach to Art and Design education. Based on years of research, our program provides compelling teen students with the most comprehensive and current understanding of contemporary art practices. Students will work with their instructor to analyze & evaluate the work they are developing in class, independently and through a second One River Advanced Class. Collectively the program will conver contemporary approaches of art making, how best to establish a competent portfolio & artist statement, and how to articulate the personal motivation behind their art. As a result, each student will be guided to establish a unique & comprehensive body of work which demonstrates an experimentation with materials, ideas and an overall approach to art making that is investigative, ambitious and individualized. Learn more about our Online Portfolio Development class here. Monthly cost includes enrollment in one other One River course.

Our core teen art program that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun digital classroom environment.

The core digital art and design class at One River School that brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students shuffle projects across digital drawing, digital paintings, graphic designs and animation.

Teen Focus on Design is specifically designed for digital artists interested in commercial and graphic design who want to explore industry relevant skills such as: branding, logo creation, visual identity, and layout. Students will establish their unique artistic voice as a designer as they create designs with a focus on practical and professional use.  *Students must demonstrate experience using Adobe Photoshop or have completed a minimum of one year in One River School’s core digital program, Digital Art Shuffle.

Designed for students who want to become experienced drawers with strong technical skills. Students learn the principles of using line, tone, light, texture, composition, spacial depth and perspective.

Teen Focus on Manga allows students to develop skills across illustration, character design and storytelling while concentrating on traditional and contemporary Japanese Manga style. Students use illustration markers, Sakura pens, Kuretaka ink nibs and watercolors to create inspiring artworks that represent their unique artistic voice inspired by Manga.

Inspired by some of the most iconic street artists of our time, this class allows teens to develop their own street art style while mastering a variety of media. Students will explore guerilla art, graffiti / reverse-graffiti and the origins of street art while learning about artists like Bansky, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Stik, Retna, Barry McGee and many more. 

• Students work in a variety of media including spray paint, acrylic paint, illustration pens, stencil art, mosaic, wheatpasting, woodblocking and yarnbombing
• Compelling curriculum allows students to develop an original concept and create an ambitious artwork 
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance

Kids Art Shuffle PLUS is our advanced art program for students in Grades 3-5 who want a more rigorous art experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Young artists complete ambitious artworks across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment.

The core digital art and design class at One River School that brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students shuffle projects across digital drawing, digital paintings, graphic designs and animation.

Designed for students who want to become experienced drawers with strong technical skills. Students learn the principles of using line, tone, light, texture, composition, spacial depth and perspective.