One River School

One River School offers Art Shuffle® in drawing, painting, and mixed media, with materials included. It also offers Art Shuffle® Plus as an open studio class with expert guidance, and Digital Art Shuffle® with materials and software included. For teens in grades 6-12, the program includes art projects in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, plus digital art using Adobe Creative Suite, Moho Pro, and XP Pen Tablet technology.

Programs

• Art Shuffle® — All ages; all skill levels · Weekday, weeknight, and weekend options; start any time · $230 per month · Guided, curriculum-based class in drawing, painting, and mixed media; materials included.
• Art Shuffle® Plus — All ages; all skill levels · Weekday, weeknight, and weekend options; start any time · $250 per month · Open studio class with expert guidance; materials included.
• Digital Art Shuffle® — All ages; all skill levels · Weekday, weeknight, and weekend options; start any time · Digital art program; materials and software included.
• Art Shuffle®: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Mon, Wed & Thu, 5:30-8:00 pm; Saturday options also offered · $225 per month · Core teen art program with projects across drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Digital Art Shuffle®: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Tue, Thu & Saturday options; Wednesday option also offered · Core digital program using Adobe Creative Suite, Moho Pro, and XP Pen Tablet technology.
• Art Shuffle® Plus: Teens (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Tue 5:30-7:30 pm; Fri 5:00-7:00 pm · $290 per month · Advanced teen art class with challenging projects and a longer studio practice time.
• Art Focus®: Manga & Cartooning (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Wed, Thu & Saturday options · Illustration, character design, and world-building class inspired by Manga, comic books, and animation.
• Art Focus®: Painting (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Sunday option; year-round · Painting class covering color mixing, paint application, texture, layering, composition, palette knife, and brushwork.
• Digital Art Focus®: Animation (Grades 6-12) — Grades 6-12 · Year-round · Animation class covering puppet animation, lip syncing, frame-by-frame, and tweening; prior Digital Art Shuffle experience or animation software experience required.
• Digital Portfolio Development: Pre-College (Grades 9-12) — Grades 9-12 · Mon 5:15-7:15 pm; Saturday option also offered · $245 per month · Program for motivated teens preparing a body of work for college admission or personal use.
• Portfolio Development: Pre-College (Grades 9-12) — Grades 9-12 · Fri 5:15-7:45 pm; Saturday option also offered · $325 per month · Program for motivated teens preparing a body of work for college admission.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $225–$325 per month
• General schedule: Classes are ongoing throughout the year; start any time; weekday, weeknight, and weekend options are offered.
• Facility hours: Monday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-8:15 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

About the provider

One River School serves families and students in Ridgewood, Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, Allendale, Ramsey, Montvale, and Waldwick. Member benefits include monthly Open Studio sessions, exclusive multi-class and family discounts, student exhibitions and events throughout the year, early-access to camps and workshops, and members-only Teen Night and Kids Night Out events.

Classes are rolling and you can start at any time. Monthly subscriptions automatically rebill on the 1st day of each month. No waiting for the next session.

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 October 20, 2026.