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There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

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.

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...

Curious about digital Art? Want to create characters in a digital landscape? This core digital art and design class brings fine art and technology together. Get the essentials in a full class course syllabus, in a matter of a few weeks learn how to draw, color and manipulate images using digital tools as you make art on a virtual canvas under the tuition...

Learn the fundamentals of Illustration in this hands-on live session online design studio. Illustrators are visual thinkers who create comics, computer and film animation, video games, children’s books, graphics for skateboards, images for magazines and newspapers, and many other kinds of visuals. Students are introduced to the types of projects...

This online art class is designed for more Advanced Teen Students (13-16 yrs) who have already completed beginner art classes and/or show keen promise in art, or for anyone hoping to apply to an art program & dreaming of a career in the visual arts. If you don’t get enough time in school to work on personal projects or artistic goals and you...

This class will get students set up with the basics of drawing and painting and is designed to be both fun & educational. The course will start with preliminary drawing exercises & these will involve studies in still life, techniques in shading, perspective & ways of seeing, how to employ light and shadow. The second half of the course...

Learn how to draw  your own cartoon characters in this super beginner’s class. Design your own characters as you learn line and form and how to add color- how to construct fun facial features, eyes, hands, feet, hair, costumes and how to push and pull your designs to manipulate your characters into your very own distinct style. Study anatomical...

Want to learn how to paint? Not sure where to start? This after school beginner painting class will set you up with the basics. Painting keeps young minds engaged & inspired, while encouraging creative development and awareness, and guaranteed to promote fine motor skills and develop self-confidence. Each week we will choose subject matter &...

Important: Instructor permission is required to attend this class. So much of school involves a “you got it right” or “you got it wrong" mentality. Improv differs in that it encourages making choices, any one of which can lead to a creative outcome. Empower your tween to trust their creative and intellectual instincts. Let them learn to think...

Want to learn how to draw? Drawing is the most essential tool to have for all the visual arts, the perfect starting point. If your child wants to learn how to draw this class will set you up with the essentials and perfect before moving on to other media. In a few short weeks, see confidence grow as progress is made. Every week your instructor will...

For students who are already on their way in the portfolio building process, this course offers an opportunity to explore more complex projects. Emphasis will be placed on creating conceptually based works that demonstrate process and planning, while showcasing technical skill. Each student’s individual interests and educational goals will be addressed...

Get an inside look into the exciting world of Anime & Manga cartoon art and design. In this course learn how to capture the fundamentals of facial features & anatomy within the Manga, Anime Art tradition culminating in designing your own characters. Design unique characters- Human, Animal or Fantasy subjects in the anime style and how to...

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 &...

This is the perfect introductory class to the important skill of traditional drawing. In just a few weeks-develop confidence working with sketches & demonstrate strong compositions. Explore classical principle techniques for achieving accurate proportion & a comprehensive approach to linear perspective.  In the first few weeks, we will...