Our Classes

Designed for pure beginners seeking thoughtful introductory experiences across engaging projects and a variety of materials and concepts. Classes are project-based with a fun and engaging curriculum that allows students to learn essential skills.

• Compelling projects shuffle across drawing, painting and mixed media
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical hands-on instruction
• Learn foundational skills as you begin to develop your artistic voice

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.

• Direct one-on-one guidance on your artistic development
• Dynamic instruction taught by a live instructor, through Zoom
• Engaging conversations about art and technique live and in between sessions

One River School has developed a unique Portfolio Development Program for motivated teens who are preparing a body of work for college admission. Based on years of research, our program allows teen students to demonstrate an approach to art making that is investigative, ambitious and individualized.  Monthly cost includes enrollment in one other weekly One River class.

• Experienced educators help students analyze and evaluate their artwork through discussions, critiques and exercises through live instruction on Zoom
• Students learn how best to establish a competent portfolio, artist statement, and how to articulate the personal motivation behind their art
• Each student will be guided to establish a unique & comprehensive body of work which demonstrates an experimentation with materials and ideas

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 an innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun online classroom environment.

• Engaging and dynamic live instruction about art and technique through Zoom
• Access to a classroom hub for content, collaboration and critique
• Personalized attention via live demos and instructor feedback

Our core digital art class brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software, and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students of any level explore compelling projects that shuffle digital painting, design, illustration and animation.

• Fun and engaging live instruction through Zoom
• Instructors connect relevant skills and techniques to today’s industry trends
• Students required to have their own Drawing Tablet or iPad w/ Pencil and an Autodesk Sketchbook subscription

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.

Students draw inspiration from both classic and current Manga and Anime series to develop skills in the Japanese style of cartooning. Students can expect to explore figure proportions and gestures, facial expressions, character design, and rendering techniques.

• Compelling projects explore line art, cel shading techniques, and more
• Teacher-led demos explore illustration markers, brush pens/fine liners, and watercolors
• Students create artwork that showcases original characters in their own Manga style

This class allows aspiring photographers to experiment with different approaches to taking photos while strengthening their ability to think creatively and see the world through the camera’s lens. Students explore the technical and conceptual skills needed to realize their creative photography visions. Students must have their own DSLR camera for this course.

• Compelling projects explore a wide range of photography concepts
• Learn how to operate your DSLR camera and professional lighting
• Enhance your photographs by learning post production with Adobe Photoshop

Our core art program for kids allows young creatives to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across a variety of medium and subject matter. 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.

• Compelling curriculum allows allow students to develop an original concept and create an ambitious artwork
• Projects shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance

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 a variety of media and subject matter. 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.

• Compelling curriculum allows students to develop an original concept and create an ambitious artwork
• Projects shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance

Our core digital program for kids opens up the world of digital art making by exposing young artists to the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students develop their digital drawing, painting, illustration and design skills in a fun, social class environment.

• Fun and engaging live instruction through Zoom
• Instructors connect relevant skills and techniques to today’s industry trends
• Students are required to have their own Drawing Tablet or iPad w/ Apple Pencil and Autodesk Sketchbook

Designed for students who want to focus on learning technical skills in the drawing medium. Students will master the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging drawing projects in portraiture, animals, landscapes and imaginative imagery.

• Fun and engaging live online instruction through Zoom
• Small and intimate class size with personalized attention
• Access to a classroom hub for added content and collaboration

Our core art program for Grades K-2 that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking 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.

• Compelling curriculum allows students to develop an original concept and create an ambitious artwork
• Projects shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance

Designed for students who love working with their hands, creating three-dimensional objects. Students will master the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging sculptural projects. 

• Compelling projects explore sculpture and mixed media
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction in the use of clay, plaster, wire and collage
• Students have creative freedom within each project to develop their own concepts and ideas