One River School Evanston Summer Camps

One River School Evanston Summer Camps offers week-long art and design camps with specific themes such as Digital Manga Webtoons, Experimental Painting, Miniature Toy Design, Fashion Illustration, Pour Painting, Under the Sea, Watercolor Illustration, iPad Painting, Street Art: Banksy Edition, Figure Painting Plus, Kawaii Creations, One Artwork a Day, Illuminated Creations, and Learn to Draw: The Portrait. Camps are held in small classes with individualized attention, and all listed sessions run for one week at a time.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Week-long sessions with camp options in the morning, midday, and late afternoon (for example, 9:30am–12:00pm, 12:30pm–3:00pm, and 3:30pm–6:00pm) during weeks such as June 8–12, 2026 and June 15–19, 2026
• Price: $365–$415 per camp session

Classes are led by practicing artists, animators, and designers who bring real-world experience and industry insights into each class, and teaching artists are described as supportive mentors who provide expert feedback and facilitate friendly group critique. One River School states that it is transforming art education with a unique art and design program for all ages that is convenient, educational, and fun. Students share their work in member exhibitions in gallery spaces throughout the year, including a Winter Student Show. Testimonials from members and parents describe One River as a big source of confidence and guidance in an art journey, “magic” for a child, a respite from the world, and a place where teachers are described as incredible, welcoming, and supportive.

Last updated January 15, 2026.