Ridgewood Classes NYC, New York

Teen Digital Art Shuffle is One River School’ core digital art and design class 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 using the latest software...

Learn the technique of lost wax casting – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the class,...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

Day One: The first hour of class you will learn various wax carving and manipulation techniques. The instructor then works individually with each student to get them started based on their skill level. Beginners will learn how to form the wax for their piece. By the end of day one, the wax piece will be invested (a sacrificial mold will be made of...

Our portfolio development program offers a comprehensive and rigorous preparatory experience that provides a unique experience for teenagers looking to pursue art in college. Students will create a body of work that demonstrates an experimentation with materials, ideas, and an overall approach to art-making which is investigative, ambitious, and individualized....

Truly unique program for experienced students who want to work in a small group setting exploring the medium and subject matter of their choice. Professional artist educators guide students through individualized projects by providing one-on-one guidance and inspiration.

Focus on Drawing is designed for teen students who want an opportunity to become experienced drawers with strong technical skills in a fun and engaging environment. Students build foundational drawing skills as they master the principles of using line, tone, light, texture, composition, spacial depth and perspective. Projects explore portraiture,...

Photo Shuffle explores the technical and conceptual skills needed for teen students to realize their photography visions. Students experiment with different approaches to taking photos while strengthening their ability to think creatively, see the world through the camera’s lens and create photography as a form of artistic expression. Master...

Teen Focus on Illustration allows aspiring teen illustrators to enrich their digital drawing, painting & vector based skills by creating inspiring imagery with narrative intent. Students will develop enhanced techniques by discovering new methods of storytelling for use in publications such as posters, books, magazines and comics. Prerequisite:...

This class is for teen artists who want a rigorous art experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Students complete ambitious artworks in drawing, painting and sculpture while developing formal, technical and conceptual skills. Teen Art Shuffle Plus is as close as you can get to an authentic college-level studio art experience....

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...