Our Classes

Create inspiring artwork by tinkering, building, combining and reusing materials in this studio art class. We will explore a wide range of media and techniques that encourage students to embrace the process of creating art! Projects will draw on concepts from contemporary art, crafts, artisanry, sculpture and the ‘maker’ movement. 

• Students will work in 2D and 3D creating original artworks that have a tactile component 
• Projects explore clay, plaster, wax, glass, mixed media, printmaking, collage, upcycling, textile / fiber art, metal and more
• Teachers provide technical instruction as well as draw inspiration from artists and makers from around the world

Teen artists will deepen their knowledge of painting and further their painting skills in color mixing, paint application, texture, layering, composition, palette knife, brushwork, and more. One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential skills in a fun classroom environment. 

• Students work in a variety of painting media including acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, and more
• Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create ambitious paintings
• Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance

Designed for digital art students who love Manga or Comics! Students in this class will be taught how to take their digital artistry & skills further by learning the foundations of panel based Storytelling and illustrative Rendering techniques, based within two major paradigms: Manga & Cartooning. Students of this course will complete projects which explore the differences and similarities between the two stylizations and develop skills which support both. Compelling projects explore: Manga/Comic Layouts, Cell/Soft Shading, Stylized Proportions, Perspective Grids, Visual Effects, and more. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and in depth guidance on rendering techniques such as: shading, highlighting & texture. Along with methods of stylizations for both western or eastern character designs. Projects will use the program Adobe Photoshop and class is open to any student regardless of ability. Welcome to all!

Designed for advanced teen digital artists who want a rigorous digital experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Students complete ambitious digital works while focusing on projects that help them develop both technical and conceptual skills. One River School’s innovative curriculum focuses on todays’ most important artists, designers and animators. Students must have studied in Digital Art Shuffle for 9+ months or have a foundational understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Animate prior to joining this class.

• Compelling projects shuffle across digital design, illustration and animation
• Instructors connect relevant skills and techniques to today’s industry trends
• Students enjoy an intimate studio environment of experienced teen digital artists

Aspiring animators can join this class for a journey into animation techniques, character development and storytelling. Students will explore figure motion, lip syncing, frame-by-frame and tweening as they take their animation skills to the next level. Students must demonstrate experience using Adobe Animate or have previously studied in One River School’s core digital program, Digital Art Shuffle. Experienced educators help you master Adobe Animate Compelling projects allow students to create original animations Students enjoy studying amongst other creative animation lovers