One River School Evanston

One River School Evanston provides comprehensive art education programs for students of all ages and skill levels, from pre-kindergarten through adults. The school offers studio art, digital art, design, and animation classes taught by practicing professional artists, designers, and animators who bring real-world expertise to every session.

The summer camp program is particularly extensive, offering over 90 weekly camp options across 10 weeks. Camps are available in half-day sessions (morning 9:30am-12:00pm, afternoon 12:30-3:00pm, or late afternoon 3:30-6:00pm) that can be bundled for full-day experiences. Early drop-off begins at 8:45am for morning camps.

Camp curriculum draws inspiration from contemporary artists and includes popular offerings like Street Art Painting, Cartooning, Cosplay, iPad Art, Learn to Draw The Portrait, Character Design, Manga, Animation, Portfolio Development, and many more. New camps include Learn to Use Resin, Toy Design, Blacklight Painting, Fantasy Creatures, and 3D printing. Specialized Teen PLUS camps offer advanced, rigorous experiences in Observational Drawing, Life Drawing, Portrait Painting, and Animation.

The weekly camp structure includes creative ideation on Monday, meeting contemporary artists on Tuesday, learning techniques on Wednesday, skill-building on Thursday, and a Friday showcase where families celebrate student work. All materials and tools are provided except for Procreate camps, which require students to bring their own iPad and stylus.

Beyond camps, the school offers ongoing classes, adult workshops, teen classes, and special events. The curriculum is age-appropriate, engaging, and designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression. Students benefit from small class sizes, individual attention, and a supportive artistic community.