ADULT ART CLASSES
FOR ALL LEVELS
ADULT ART CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS
Small Classes. Personal Attention. Big Results.
Small Classes. Personal Attention. Big Results.
One River School’s unique approach empowers adults of all skill levels to reignite their creative journey with confidence.
Whether you're a beginner or returning after years away, our classes combine expert guidance and genuine encouragement.
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Pick from our Signature Programs: Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle® - designed for all ages and skill levels.
Choose the start date that works for your schedule with a variety of weekday, weeknight and weekend options.
3. Show up and create
Arrive 5 minutes early on your first day! We provide everything you need to get started on your first exciting project!
GET STARTED IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. FIND YOUR CLASS
Pick from our Signature Programs: Art Shuffle® or Digital Art Shuffle® - designed for all ages and skill levels.
2. Choose your Start Date
Choose the start date that works for your schedule with a variety of weekday, weeknight and weekend options.
3. Show up and create
Arrive 5 minutes early on your first day! We provide everything you need to get started on your first exciting project!
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Art Shuffle®
Project Based
Follow a thoughtfully designed curriculum of month-long projects focused on growing your skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media.
More About Adult Art Shuffle®
Students who want to hone their knowledge can follow our curriculum-based program for skill building and inspiration. These classes involve a day of material exploration and a related prompt for a finished artwork. The social and relaxed atmosphere of the class is beneficial for those seeking stress relief and provides a low-pressure environment for those just beginning or getting back into their art practice.
Art Shuffle® Plus
Personalized Approach
A dynamic experience where your creative goals and personal interests guide your creative journey, with expert instruction every step of the way.
More About Adult Art Shuffle® Plus
Intermediate to advanced students can attend our open studio classes to work on projects of their choosing in a variety of media with their instructor's guidance. This class type invites students to take their work at their own pace. Versatile and knowledgeable mentors provide their expert feedback and facilitate friendly group critique. The diverse subject matter and materials our adult students use provides an inspirational setting for them to work and feel at home.
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Art Shuffle®
Project Based
Follow a thoughtfully designed curriculum of month-long projects focused on growing your skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media.
More About Adult Art Shuffle®
Students who want to hone their knowledge can follow our curriculum-based program for skill building and inspiration. These classes involve a day of material exploration and a related prompt for a finished artwork. The social and relaxed atmosphere of the class is beneficial for those seeking stress relief and provides a low-pressure environment for those just beginning or getting back into their art practice.
Art Shuffle® Plus
Personalized Approach
A dynamic studio experience where your creative goals and personal interests guide your creative journey—with expert instruction every step of the way.
More About Adult Art Shuffle® Plus
Intermediate to advanced students can attend our open studio classes to work on projects of their choosing in a variety of media with their instructor's guidance. This class type invites students to take their work at their own pace. Versatile and knowledgeable mentors provide their expert feedback and facilitate friendly group critique. The diverse subject matter and materials our adult students use provides an inspirational setting for them to work and feel at home.
THE ONE RIVER METHOD
A Social Experience
It’s more than just a class—it’s a creative community. This is a place to unwind, connect, and enjoy making art alongside like-minded people.
A Social Experience
It’s more than just a class—it’s a creative community. This is a place to unwind, connect, and enjoy making art alongside like-minded people.
Your Studio at Your Pace
No experience? No problem. Our studios are warm, inclusive spaces for all skill levels. We’re here to help you discover—or rediscover your creativity in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere.
Your Studio at Your Pace
No experience? No problem. Our studios are warm, inclusive spaces for all skill levels. We’re here to help you discover—or rediscover your creativity in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere.
Convenient Schedule & Flexible Makeups
We get it—life is busy. That’s why we offer a wide range of class times and unlimited makeup options—so you can enjoy art-making without the stress of missing a class.
Convenient Schedule & Flexible Makeups
We get it—life is busy. That’s why we offer a wide range of class times and unlimited makeup options—so you can enjoy art-making without the stress of missing a class.
Mentorship Support from Teaching Artists
Our teaching artists are supportive mentors who meet you where you are and guide you forward. We’re here to help you grow artistically and creatively.
Mentorship Support from Teaching Artists
Our teaching artists are supportive mentors who meet you where you are and guide you forward. We’re here to help you grow artistically and creatively.
MEET YOUR TEACHING ARTISTS
Maija Krasts
Maija received her BFA with honors in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design and a BA in International Relations from American University. Before moving to Westport with her family, she worked as a senior designer for a national womenswear brand in NYC. In addition to teaching at One River, she was an instructor at the New England Fashion+Design Association. As an illustrator, she works primarily in marker, gouache, watercolor and ink. Maija has spent years sharing her love of art and design with kids in local public schools and is excited to help students of all ages and abilities find their inner artist through the unique One River experience. She also loves that her youngest students know her
as “Maija Papaya”!
Katia Claude
Katia Claude was born and raised in France before moving to Montreal where she studied Fine Art at the University of Quebec in Montreal. She was an instructor at the French American International school and studied at the San Francisco Studio School in Contemporary Art for her own practice. Katia is a visual artist with oil painting being her strong medium of expression. She moved to Connecticut in 2019 and has found a great fit at One River School.
Lory Tomassi
Lory is a studio artist and experienced teacher who believes that everyone is creative and that making art should be joyful, exploratory, and a little bit fearless. She’s taught students of all ages in schools, co-ops, and community settings, encouraging them to build skills, express themselves, and enjoy the process. She’s also a lifelong learner and proud One River student, always exploring new techniques and materials to bring fresh energy into her classes. When she’s not teaching or creating, Lory is spending time with her family.
Explore a variety of media
Learn new techniques, experiment fearlessly, and build confidence and skills in your favorite materials as well as ones you've never tried before.
Graphite
Watercolor
Pastel
Acrylic
Collage
Oil Painting
Gouache
Charcoal
Explore a variety of media
Learn new techniques, experiment fearlessly, and build confidence and skills in your favorite materials as well as ones you've never tried before.
Graphite
Pastels
Watercolor
Acrylic
Oil Painting
Collage
Gouache
Charcoal
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
"This class is my respite from the world."
"This class is my respite from the world."
"I walk in feeling anxious, but I leave feeling calm and centered."
"I walk in feeling anxious, but I leave feeling calm and centered."
"The teachers are incredible. I always feels welcome and supported."
"I always feels welcome and supported."
"I am my zen self at one river."
"I am my zen self at one river."
Frequently Asked Questions
Our classes are rolling, so you can start at any time! Our teachers will welcome and onboard you to the class on your first day and we recommend that you arrive a few minutes early to make your first class a great experience.
We make it easy to get started, so just bring yourself! High quality art supplies are included with your monthly class subscription. A few exceptions include our photography, video and iPad classes and camps, which require each student to bring their own camera or iPad.
We ask that you attend your weekly classes regularly, because the consistency and repetition are the keys to maximizing your experience. It also allows you to complete your artworks on time and reflect on the outcomes with the group. But we understand things come up, so if you miss a class please let us know. You can attend a makeup class in any of our weekly classes on the schedule, pending availability.
Your first month payment is a partial prorated payment based upon your start date. Then you will be billed on the 1st of every month thereafter.
Our weekly recurring classes meet year-round and many students stay with us through the summer. If you won’t be around in the summer we recommend freezing your membership and saving a seat for when you return.
If you plan to return within 6 months, we recommend freezing your membership by pre-paying for your returning month. You can set a restart date or get a credit that is valid for 6 months.
If you need to cancel your membership, you will be billed for one final membership payment on the 1st of the next month. You can attend classes through the end of your final month with us.