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2022-2023 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
2022-2023 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
You can find our fall schedule on the "Schedule and Pricing" page, and you can register below by clicking "Register for our classes".
Questions? Send us an email at [email protected]
Hope to see you in class soon!
Developing God-Given Talents, One Child at a Time
Developing God-Given Talents, One Child at a Time
At The River Fine Arts, we offer a full range of dance, music, theatre, and art classes for the entire family.
Looking for a creative outlet for your family? Join us at The River and you will find:
* Arts education from a Christian worldview where we integrate faith and art every day in every class.
* A loving, supportive environment, with class options in dance, theatre, art, and music for the entire family.
* Attentive, caring instructors who are focused on their student's artistic development as well as their physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
* Economical pricing for families- our registration fees cap out at $50 per family no matter how many students you have and we offer discounts for 2 or more classes. Recital fees are only $70 for dancers ages 2-5 and $80 for those 6 and up.
* Tuition-free dance ministry classes; a program for students ages 6 and up that includes bible study, dance, and service opportunities within a weekly class where we focus on connecting faith and dance.
* A wide variety of classes with options for Mommy & Me, Boys dance, Preschool art exploration, theatre performances, and much more in addition to our standard technique classes.
If you are looking for a home for your creative family, we hope you will consider The River.
We would love to talk to you anytime to answer questions and tell you more about the studio at 432-262-0298.
Come grow at The River!
NEW ART CLASSES STARTING OCT 24th!
NEW ART CLASSES STARTING OCT 24th!
Painting Freely with Abstracts: Adults
Thursdays 6:00-8:00
6 weeks starting Oct 27th
$120- includes supplies
Painting Freely with Abstracts: Adults
Thursdays 6:00-8:00
6 weeks starting Oct 27th
$120- includes supplies
Learning Basics of Mixed Media: Adults
Mondays 6:30-8:30
6 weeks starting Oct 24th
$120- includes supplies
Learning Basics of Mixed Media: Adults
Mondays 6:30-8:30
6 weeks starting Oct 24th
$120- includes supplies
Book Arts:
Jr High & Highschool
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 Starting Oct 27th
$60 month includes supplies
Book Arts:
Jr High & Highschool
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 Starting Oct 27th
$60 month includes supplies
Watercolors, Acrylics, & Oils:
Jr High & Highschool
Thursdays 1:00-2:00
Starting Oct 27th
$60 month includes supplies
Watercolors, Acrylics, & Oils:
Jr High & Highschool
Thursdays 1:00-2:00
Starting Oct 27th
$60 month includes supplies
Basics of Mixed Media:
Jr High & Highschool
Mondays: 1:00-2:00
$60 month includes supplies
Basics of Mixed Media:
Jr High & Highschool
Mondays: 1:00-2:00
$60 month includes supplies
Art Journaling
Adult Workshop
11:00-3:00
Nov 5th
$60 including supplies
Art Journaling
Adult Workshop
11:00-3:00
Nov 5th
$60 including supplies
Bookbinding
Adult Workshop
11:00-3:00
Dec 3rd
$60 including supplies
Bookbinding
Adult Workshop
11:00-3:00
Dec 3rd
$60 including supplies
Fall Intersession Special Classes
Fall Intersession Special Classes
Join us as we learn about and thank our community heroes through dance, art, and theatre!
Register via your account by clicking "current family" or "register for an account" above.
No special supplies needed- everything is provided!
November Kids Create Night
Nov 12th 6:00-8:15PM
Prepare yourself for all the corny puns- it is going to be popping!
Pre-registration required.
November Kids Create Night
Nov 12th 6:00-8:15PM
Prepare yourself for all the corny puns- it is going to be popping!
Pre-registration required.
Christian Fine Arts Studio in Midland, Texas
Christian Fine Arts Studio in Midland, Texas
The River offers a joy-filled, Christ-centered environment for the entire family to explore their creative sides. We love artistic expression in all forms and want to provide a place where students can nurture those expressions while also growing in their faith.
We offer technique classes in dance, theatre, music, and art for all levels from beginner to advanced- and we can't wait to create with YOU!
Come gather at the River!
Every living thing that gathers where the river goes will live... Ezek 47:9
Meet Our Owner
Meet Our Owner
Lauren Knowles
Lauren Knowles
Owner and Creative Director
Lauren's love for dancing began in a Mommy and Me class at the age of 2 and was fostered over the years by many wonderful teachers and experiences. Music and theatre were loved and encouraged in her family and from grade school to college she was involved in various productions. Lauren chose to pursue dance as a career and studied dance education, theatre, and psychology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She graduated with a B.A. degree in Dance Education for grades K to 12 and Psychology Education for grades 7 to 12. It was here that she received the tremendous gift of dancing and working with the Sacred Dance group under the love and leadership of Maxine DeBruyn which greatly shaped her views on the intersection of faith and art. Following her graduation, Lauren moved to Midland, Texas to teach dance at Art and Soul. She stayed there and eventually directed for 6 wonderful years until moving to Ohio for her husband’s new job. In 2018, Lauren and her family returned to Midland, this time for her husband to step in as the director of Christmas in Action. Believing that art is not only a wonderful tool to develop children mentally, socially, and emotionally, but also a vehicle for ministry and spiritual growth, Lauren is excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be teaching and mentoring students again.