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TEEN ART CLASSES IN Englewood, NJ
TEEN ART CLASSES IN Englewood, NJ
One River's teen art classes are where creative teens in Grades 6-12 explore studio art, design, illustration, and animation. Guided by real working artists as mentors, our innovative curriculum and dynamic rotation of projects help teens create original work and think in new ways. Explore your ideas in a space built for serious young artists.
Our Signature Programs
Art Shuffle® | DIGITAL Art Shuffle®
Your Art. Your Way.
Get started in Teen Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle®: your project, your way. New medium, new project, new reference every month. A community of peers who take their work seriously.
Art Shuffle® & Digital Art Shuffle®
Our core teen 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® | DIGITAL Art Focus®
Deepen Your Practice.
Your project, your way. Art Focus® & Digital Art Focus® classes let you dive deeper into Drawing, Painting, Manga, Cartooning, Procreate, or Animation, with mentors who are real working artists.
More About Art Focus®
Designed for teen students who want to focus on mastering technical skills in drawing, painting, cartooning, manga or animation mediums. Students will explore the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging projects.
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OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Art Shuffle® & DIGITAL Art Shuffle®
Your Art. Your Way.
Get started in Teen Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle®: your project, your way. New medium, new project, new reference every month. A community of peers who take their work seriously.
Art Shuffle® & Digital Art Shuffle®
Our core teen 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® & DIGITAL Art Focus®
Deepen Your Practice.
Your project, your way. Art Focus® & Digital Art Focus® classes let you dive deeper into Drawing, Painting, Manga, Cartooning, Procreate, or Animation, with mentors who are real working artists.
More About Art Focus®
Designed for teen students who want to focus on mastering technical skills in drawing, painting, cartooning, manga or animation mediums. Students will explore the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging projects.
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Browse Art Shuffle® and Digital Art Shuffle®: rotating projects in drawing, painting, digital art, and more. All skill levels welcome.
2. START ANY TIME
Weekday, weeknight, and weekend options. Start any time. No waiting.
3. SHOW UP AND MAKE SOMETHING
We handle the materials. You handle the creativity. Just show up.
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Browse Art Shuffle® and Digital Art Shuffle®: rotating projects in drawing, painting, digital art, and more. All skill levels welcome.
2. START ANY TIME
Weekday, weeknight, and weekend options. Start any time. No waiting.
3. SHOW UP AND MAKE SOMETHING
We handle the materials. You handle the creativity. Just show up.
THE ONE RIVER METHOD
A COMMUNITY OF PEERS
A community of peers who take their work seriously. Our teen classes cultivate a vibrant studio environment where students create side-by-side, share ideas, and build lifelong connections.
A COMMUNITY OF PEERS
A community of peers who take their work seriously. Our teen classes cultivate a vibrant studio environment where students create side-by-side, share ideas, and build lifelong connections.
WHERE CURIOSITY BECOMES CREATIVITY.
Our mentors are real working artists who bring their own practice into the room. Teens engage with contemporary art and the people making it, not just art history.
WHERE CURIOSITY BECOMES CREATIVITY.
Our mentors are real working artists who bring their own practice into the room. Teens engage with contemporary art and the people making it, not just art history.
SKILLS THAT GO BEYOND ART CLASS.
Mentors who are real working artists help teens think critically, solve visual problems, and develop a personal style they can carry into college and beyond.
SKILLS THAT GO BEYOND ART CLASS.
Mentors who are real working artists help teens think critically, solve visual problems, and develop a personal style they can carry into college and beyond.
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
Teen members exhibit their work twice a year in real gallery shows. Not a school display, but a real exhibition open to family, friends, and the community.
Exhibitions & Events
Teen members exhibit their work twice a year in real gallery shows. Not a school display, but a real exhibition open to family, friends, and the community.
REAL MENTORS.
REAL ARTISTS.
Practicing artists, animators, and designers bring real-world experience and industry insight into every class, not just classroom teaching.
REAL MENTORS. REAL ARTISTS.
Practicing artists, animators, and designers bring real-world experience and industry insight into every class, not just classroom teaching.
Explore a variety of media
Painting, drawing, digital art, animation, and more. Art Shuffle® keeps the work rotating so members develop breadth. Art Focus® lets them go deep on what they love.
Drawing
Painting
Mixed Media / 3D
Manga / Cartooning
Graphic Design
Digital Painting
Digital Illustration
Digital Animation
Explore a variety of media
Painting, drawing, digital art, animation, and more. Art Shuffle® keeps the work rotating so members develop breadth. Art Focus® lets them go deep on what they love.
Drawing
Painting
Mixed Media / 3D
Manga & Cartooning
Graphic Design
Digital Painting
Digital Illustration
Digital Animation
Build a Portfolio Colleges Can't Ignore
Art Shuffle® Plus
Push Your Creative Limits.
Take your practice to the next level with Teen Art Shuffle® PLUS. Designed for serious teen artists: extended studio time, curated exhibitions, artist talks, and student-led projects. Open Studio sessions now available.
Art Shuffle® Plus: Teens
Designed for advanced teen artists who want a rigorous art experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Students complete ambitious artworks while working on projects that help them develop both technical and conceptual skills. One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists stimulates their imagination and helps them develop advanced skills in a fun classroom environment.
Portfolio Development
Prepare for College.
Build a standout portfolio with dedicated support from our mentors. Guidance on concept development, technical execution, and presentation: everything you need to apply with confidence.
More About Portfolio Development
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.
Build a Portfolio Colleges Can't Ignore
Art Shuffle® PLUS
Push Your Creative Limits.
Take your practice to the next level with Teen Art Shuffle® PLUS. Designed for serious teen artists: extended studio time, curated exhibitions, artist talks, and student-led projects. Open Studio sessions now available.
More About Art Shuffle® Plus: Teens
Designed for advanced teen artists who want a rigorous art experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Students complete ambitious artworks while working on projects that help them develop both technical and conceptual skills. One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists stimulates their imagination and helps them develop advanced skills in a fun classroom environment.
Portfolio Development
Prepare for College.
Build a standout portfolio with dedicated support from our mentors. Guidance on concept development, technical execution, and presentation: everything you need to apply with confidence.
More About Portfolio Development
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.
From One River to the nation's top
Art Schools
One River teen alumni have been accepted to RISD, SCAD and top art programs across the country. A strong portfolio starts with a strong practice, and that starts here.
Elan Head, Savannah College of Art and Design
Muhammad Iqbal, Thomas Jefferson University
Myra Dale, Mount Holyoke College
Adison Becker, Tufts University
Erik McTeranan, Maryland Institute College of Art
Maya Collado, Parsons School of Design
Rex Cook, Rhode Island School of Art & Design
Lilianna van de Zilver. Rutgers Mason Gross School for the Arts
Finn Goring, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Zoe Manino, Rochester Institute of Technology
More About Adult Art Shuffle® Plus
Intermediate to advanced students can attend our open studio classes to work on projects of their choosing in a variety of media with their instructor's guidance. This class type invites students to take their work at their own pace. Versatile and knowledgeable mentors provide their expert feedback and facilitate friendly group critique. The diverse subject matter and materials our adult students use provides an inspirational setting for them to work and feel at home.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
"Without One River, I would have no idea I wanted to pursue art as a career."
"Without One River, I would have no idea I wanted to pursue art as a career."
"It is a safe space where I can be myself."
"It is a safe space where I can be myself."
"One River has become like a second home for my son." - Parent
"One River has become like a second home for my son." - Parent
"My teacher has supported me so much during my time here."
"My teacher has supported me so much during my time here."
Inside our Teen Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
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 an Open Studio session.
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.