This figure drawing and portraiture class offers professional artists uninstructed studio time to work directly from live models. We feature professional models on an elevated stage with professional studio lighting. The workspace operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with easels, tables, and chairs available for all participants.
These sessions are taught by professional artists who hold fine arts degrees and bring substantial experience to their teaching. Instructors can provide you with as much guidance and information as you seek, so asking questions is highly encouraged throughout the class.
What to Expect:
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Long Pose Sessions: Our professional model holds a compelling long pose, giving you the luxury of extended time to explore your complete artistic process, whether you are sketching, sculpting, painting, or experimenting with your preferred medium
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Welcoming to All Levels: Beginners and experienced artists alike will find a supportive space to develop their craft and express their creativity, free from instruction requirements or constraints
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Bring Your Preferred Medium: Experience the freedom to express yourself in the medium that resonates with you; whether it's painting with brushes, drawing with pencils, sculpting in clay, or working with any other artistic material
What Makes This Special:
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Artistic Freedom: Experience the joy of creative liberty as you interpret the live model in your unique personal style, fostering a deeper connection with your creative self
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Unrestricted Exploration: Challenge yourself and overcome artistic boundaries in a supportive environment where there is no right or wrong; only the magic of your authentic creative expression
Our Community Approach:
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Inclusive Artistic Space: Join fellow artists on a meaningful journey of creative self-discovery, where individuality is celebrated, and diverse artistic expressions are warmly embraced
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Positive Environment: Surround yourself in an atmosphere filled with positivity and creative inspiration, where every stroke, line, or sculpting gesture becomes a meaningful step toward artistic development and growth
Supply Lists:
Studio supplies are available for class use for an optional $5 fee (some exclusions apply).
- 11-inch by 14-inch grey toned Strathmore sketchbook
- Generals charcoal pencils in hard, medium, and soft grades
- White charcoal pencil
- Vine charcoal, preferably Coates or Winsor and Newton brand
- Pencils in grades HB, B, 2B, 4B, and 6B; Tombow brand recommended
- Faber-Castell perfection eraser pencil
- Kneaded erasers
- Plastic erasers
- Chamois cloth or blending stumps
- Pencil sharpener and/or single-edge razor blade (optional)
- Sanding pad
- Inexpensive bristle brush, flat style, size 6
- Paper towels in cloth-like material, such as Viva or blue shop towels
