INNOVATIVE ART & DESIGN CLASSES
FOR CREATIVE KIDS
INNOVATIVE ART & DESIGN CLASSES FOR CREATIVE KIDS
A Balance of Fun & Learning
A Balance of Fun & Learning
At One River School, kids explore their passion for drawing, painting, sculpture, cartooning, and digital art through a dynamic, hands-on curriculum that balances fun with skill development.
Our innovative method introduces young artists to new materials, concepts, and techniques—building their confidence and creativity through each class.
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Pick from our Signature Programs: Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle® - designed for all ages and skill levels.
2. Choose your Start Date
Choose the start date that works for your schedule with a variety of weekday, weeknight and weekend options.
3. Show up and create
Arrive 5 minutes early on your first day! We provide everything you need to get started on your first exciting project!
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Pick from our Signature Programs: Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle® - designed for all ages and skill levels.
2. Choose your Start Date
Choose the start date that works for your schedule with a variety of weekday, weeknight and weekend options.
3. Show up and create
Arrive 5 minutes early on your first day! We provide everything you need to get started on your first exciting project!
Our Signature Programs
Art Shuffle® & DIGITAL Art Shuffle®
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Get started in Art Shuffle® — offered for Grades K-2 & Grades 3-5, our signature programs where students build technical skills, explore a range of media & develop original ideas through inspiring projects.
Art Shuffle® & Digital Art Shuffle®
Our core kids art program allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across a variety of media and subject matter. One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential skills in a fun classroom environment. Digital Art Shuffle® brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software, and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Student will learn how to use the Adobe Creative Suite allowing them to become well-rounded digital artists.
Art Focus®
Strengthen Your Focus
Strengthen your techniques and focus on what inspires you most. Our Art Focus® classes offer a space to dive deeper into: Drawing, Making or Cartooning.
More About Art Focus®
Designed for students who want to focus on mastering technical skills in drawing, making, or cartooning, mediums. Students will explore the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging projects.
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Art Shuffle® & DIGITAL Art Shuffle®
Start Here
Get started in Art Shuffle® — offered for Grades K-2 & Grades 3-5, our signature programs where students build technical skills, explore a range of media & develop original ideas through a series of inspiring projects.
Art Shuffle® & Digital Art Shuffle®
Our core kids art program allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across a variety of media and subject matter. One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential skills in a fun classroom environment. Digital Art Shuffle® brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software, and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Student will learn how to use the Adobe Creative Suite allowing them to become well-rounded digital artists.
Art Focus®
Strengthen Your Focus
Strengthen your techniques and focus on what inspires you most. Our Art Focus® & Digital Art Focus® classes offer a space to dive deeper into: Drawing, Making or Cartooning.
More About Art Focus®
Designed for students who want to focus on mastering technical skills in drawing, making, or cartooning, mediums. Students will explore the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging projects.
THE ONE RIVER METHOD
CONVENIENT. EDUCATIONAL. FUN.
Our kids classes cultivate a vibrant, social experience that supports young artists in their creative journey. Students create side-by-side in a setting where they listen to music, share ideas, and build lifelong friendships.
CONVENIENT. EDUCATIONAL. FUN.
Our kids classes cultivate a vibrant, social experience that supports budding artists in their creative journey. Students create side-by-side in a collaborative setting where they listen to music, share creative ideas, and build lifelong friendships.
Teaching through the lens of Living Artists
Our proprietary curriculum introduces kids to contemporary art / design and real-world themes. This unique approach helps students develop strong personal voice in today’s visual world.
Teaching through the lens of Living Artists
Our original curriculum introduces kids to contemporary art / design and real-world themes. This unique approach helps students develop strong personal voice in today’s visual world.
Screen Time, Reimagined
We turn screen time into creative time-teaching kids how to use digital tools to express their ideas. Guided by digital artists, they learn skills-from illustration and animation to storytelling-that prepare them for the future.
Screen Time, Reimagined
We turn screen time into creative time-teaching kids how to use digital tools to express their ideas. Guided by digital artists, they learn skills-from illustration and animation to storytelling-that prepare them for the future.
Taught by Expert Teaching Artists
Kids learn from real artists, animators, and designers who share their creative skills and behind-the-scenes tips. These pros help students think like artists and bring their ideas to life with purpose and authenticity.
Taught by Expert Teaching Artists
Kids learn from real artists, animators, and designers who share their creative skills and behind-the-scenes tips. These pros help students think like artists and bring their ideas to life with purpose and authenticity.
MEET YOUR TEACHING ARTISTS
Taylor Coleman
Taylor is a multi-media artist and educator that specializes in ceramics, printmaking, and textiles. Graduating with a BFA in Fine Arts from Moore College of Art and Design, Taylor is dedicated to creating a vibrant inclusive classroom and studio where students feel empowered to explore their creative potential. Taylor’s passionate about fostering the creativity of young students and enjoys teaching at One River because the kids are always surprising us with their talent.
Erica Travia
Erica is a visual development artist specializing in environment design and concept art. She recently obtained her bachelor's degree at Savannah College of Art and Design, where she pursued animation with a concentration in storytelling and concept development. Erica is incredibly passionate about teaching and sharing her knowledge with others, especially regarding the positive influence that art can have on students. She truly believes that art can inspire, motivate, and transform lives, and she can't wait to see what her students will create!
Kashi Nanavati
Kashi Nanavati is an educator and artist. She has a BFA and an AAS in Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her personal work includes designing digitally in 3D, character illustration, and graphic design. As a One River teacher, she loves seeing students express themselves creatively and build a genuine love for art.
Explore a variety of media
Learn techniques, experiment with new tools / software and build confidence and skills in your favorite materials as well as ones you've never tried before.
Drawing
Painting
Mixed Media / 3D
Manga / Cartooning
Printmaking
Digital Painting
Character Design
Digital Animation
Explore a variety of media
Learn techniques, experiment with new tools / software and build confidence and skills in your favorite materials as well as ones you've never tried before.
Drawing
Painting
Mixed Media/3D
Manga & Cartooning
Printmaking
Digital Painting
Character Design
Digital Animation
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
"I've never seen him run into any activity on his own so happily."
- Parent of Art Shuffle®: Kids Student
"She explored her creativity & made work she was proud of."
- Parent of Digital Art Shuffle®: Kids Student
"This place has been magic for my daughter."
- Parent of Art Focus®: Drawing Student
"It ignited their creativity & could not stop talking about how fun it was."
- Parent of Digital Art Shuffle®: Kids Student
Inside our Kids Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Our classes are rolling, so you can start at any time! Our teachers will welcome and onboard you to the class on your first day and we recommend that you arrive a few minutes early to make your first class a great experience.
We make it easy to get started, so just bring yourself! High quality art supplies are included with your monthly class tuition. A few exceptions include our photography, video and iPad classes and camps, which require each student to bring their own camera or iPad.
We ask that you attend your weekly classes regularly, because consistency is the keys to developing your skills and building rapport with your teacher and peers. It also allows you to complete your artworks on time and reflect on the outcomes with the group. But we understand things come up, so if you miss a class please let us know so we can schedule your makeup class.
Your first month payment is a partial prorated payment based upon your start date. Then you will be billed on the 1st of every month thereafter.
Our weekly recurring classes meet year-round and many students stay with us throughout the summer. If you need a break we recommend freezing your membership and saving a seat for when you return.
If you plan to return within 6 months, we recommend freezing your membership by pre-paying for your returning month. You can set a restart date or get a credit that is valid for 6 months.
Canceling your membership requires an advance notice via our Cancellation Form with one final membership payment. You can attend classes through your final month with us.