One River School Evanston

One River School Evanston offers ART SHUFFLE® for kids, with options that include studio art and digital art. The program also lists ART FOCUS® classes in drawing, manga and cartooning, painting, and animation, along with portfolio development for pre-college students in Grades 9-12.

Programs

• ART SHUFFLE®: Adults — Adults · Tue, Thu, Sun, and Fri; times vary by class · $225–$245 per month · Curriculum-based and open studio options; ongoing throughout the year; start at any time.
• ART SHUFFLE® PLUS: Adults — Adults · Sun 1:00pm-3:30pm; Fri 1:00pm-3:00pm · $245 per month · Guided open studio class; ongoing throughout the year; start at any time.
• ART SHUFFLE®: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Sat 11:00am-12:30pm; Sun 11:30am-1:00pm; Wed 4:00pm-5:30pm; Mon 5:30pm-7:00pm · $220 per month · Core teen art program; ongoing throughout the year; get started at any time.
• DIGITAL ART SHUFFLE®: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Sun 1:30pm-3:00pm; Sat 1:00pm-2:30pm; Thu 4:00pm-5:30pm; Tue 5:30pm-7:00pm · $220 per month · Core digital program; ongoing throughout the year; get started at any time.
• ART SHUFFLE® PLUS: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Tue 4:30pm-7:00pm · $285 per month · Advanced teen art experience; ongoing throughout the year; get started at any time.
• ART FOCUS®: Drawing (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Tue 4:30pm-6:00pm; Sat 2:30pm-4:00pm · Teen drawing class.
• ART FOCUS®: Manga & Cartooning (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm · Teen Manga and Cartooning class.
• ART FOCUS®: Painting (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Thu 4:30pm-6:00pm; Sat 1:00pm-2:30pm · Teen painting class.
• DIGITAL ART FOCUS®: Animation (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Sat 11:00am-12:30pm · Aspiring animators class.
• PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: Pre-College (Grades 9-12) — Grades 9-12 · Sun 1:15pm-4:15pm · $320 per month · For motivated teens preparing a body of work for college admission; ongoing throughout the year; get started at any time.
• ART SHUFFLE®: Kids — Kids · weekday, weeknight, and weekend options · Build skills and explore studio and digital art.
• Art classes in Evanston, IL

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $220–$320 per month
• General schedule: Classes are ongoing throughout the year and can start at any time.
• Facility hours: Monday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

About the provider

The program’s mission statement is “Explore. Create. Belong.” It lists student exhibitions and events throughout the year, monthly Open Studio sessions, early-access to camps and workshops, and members-only Teen Night and Kids Night Out events. Classes are ongoing throughout the year and can start at any time.

Classes are rolling, so you can start at any time. Monthly subscriptions automatically rebill on the 1st day of each month. Our Gallery is open by appointment only.

What families say

“It is a perfect opportunity to disconnect from your day and simply enjoy painting.” — Vassy S., Student

“I find the class fun, endlessly inspiring and always engaging.” — Paula B., Student

“One River allows me complete independence to explore my creativity.” — Ramona R., Student

Last updated August 25, 2026.