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Ann Bridges Art Studio
3875 Wilshire Blvd. 14th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Mid-Wilshire)
ann.bridges
mac.com 
562-547-8978
Instructed
Art classes include Saturday Figure Drawing and Painting. 10:00-1:00pm. $250/month.
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Korpus School of Art + Gallery
1300 Factory Place, Unit 308
Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Arts District)
korpus.infogmail.com
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Figurative Sculpture,
and College Portfolio Preparation.
Uninstructed Figure Drawing Workshops on Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm and Wednesdays
7:00-10:00pm. $15 cash only at door. Bring your own materials and supplies.
Poses for both the uninstructed figure drawing and uninstructed costume drawing workshops
will range from 5-20 minutes. We have around 20 drawing benches and some easels for your
use during our workshops. Photographs of the art model are not permitted.
[2011-09-20]
The
Weekly Scribbler
The Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014 (Downtown)
theweeklyscribblrgmail.com
Uninstructed
Join us for figure drawing at the Hive Gallery every Tuesday 7:30-10:30pm.
Refreshments and music by request provided in addition to a
variety of poses by a professional art model. The Hive anchors a
thriving artistic community in the middle of Downtown L.A. Local
artists of all caliber are encouraged to mingle, scribble, and relax.
Loosely scheduled will be 10 2-minute gestures, 5, 10, and 15 minute
warm-ups, and a few 20 minute or longer poses. Bring your sketchbooks
and/or portable easels, drawing medium of choice, and CDs or MP3 players for music. $15
[2011-08-29]
Figure Drawing at Downtown Art+Space
1611 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015 (South Park)
juanrosillo.com
213-255-2067 or 562-833-6991.
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Session with a live art model every other Tuesday 7:00-10:00pm. Bring your own materials.
Very stimulating atmosphere. $12 per person, Free parking in our parking lot. Please let us if know you are attending.
[2010-02-05]
Red Engine School
1820 Industrial Street, Unit#230
Los Angeles, CA 90021 (Arts District)
redenginestudiosgmail.com
213-488-0542
Instructed
Portfolio Preparation classes include Introduction to Figure Drawing
and Advanced Figure Drawing. This program is not only catered to
young individuals who are trying to build a stellar portfolio for
art school admission, but also is for the individual who needs to
brush up on their basic art skills.
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UCLA Extension
1010 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Westwood)
310-825-9971
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Beginning Figure Drawing,
Advanced Figure Drawing, and Uninstructed Lab: Drawing/Painting from the Nude Figure.
[U]
West L.A. Life Drawing Studio
Graphaids
12400 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (West L.A.)
trentreynoldssmcgmail.com
Uninstructed
Mondays 2:30-5:30pm. Painting or drawing. $15. Instruction is available if wanted. We will begin with two or three
short poses to warm up and the remaining time will be spent on one or two long poses. Nude art models. Easels, tables
and chairs are provided. As participants in this workshop you will also get 30% off any purchase you make in the store.
Graphaids will always be open while we are there. The store manager has asked that we not park in the parking lot behind
that store. You can find maps, pictures and parking info at our website.
[2010-06-20]
Tom of Finland Foundation
1421 Laveta Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Echo Park)
213-250-1685
Uninstucted
Monthly homo-erotic life drawing workshop, usually the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month, 1:00-4:00pm. Nude figure drawing
and painting (NO PHOTOGRAPHY). $25 suggested donation at the door. RSVP Required. Please call Miguel Angel Reyes 323-782-0573.
[E]
Barnsdall Art Center
4814 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Hollywood)
barnsdallartsgmail.com
323-644-6295
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed life drawing workshops employing a nude art model for each session. Long pose and short pose sessions are offered.
We alternate between male and female models. See website for current schedule.
Instructed Life Drawing class is also offered.
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Los Feliz Life Drawing Workshop
4451 Kingswell Ave 3/4 — art studio at the back
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Los Feliz)
Contact Jennifer McChristian: liv4arthotmail.com
Uninstructed
Life drawing and painting workshops Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm.
The workshops are twenty-five minute poses for uninstructed drawing.
The Wizard of Art
1947 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Los Feliz)
malaika4artgmail.com
Instructed
Malaika Zweig instructs a monthly figure drawing class open to teens and adults with all levels of experience. Nude art models.
Poses range from quick gestures to long poses. All materials and drawing benches are provided. Students enjoy a fun and relaxed
atmosphere and loosen up with a variety of approaches and materials. Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm.
[2011-11-09]
L.A. Classic Pin-Up Model Drawing Workshop
Alley Z Photography Studio
The Brewery Arts Complex
Building 600, Suite 306
600 Moulton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031 (Lincoln Heights)
contact Klee 818-823-5795
Uninstructed
If you are an artist or model that loves pin-up art from the 1940's and 1950's, this groups is for you.
The staging will be for the classic pin-up, including lighting, props and costume. Bring your art materials,
drawing boards, and easels. Seating will be provided (no drawing benches). We do both long and short pose,
and encourage artists from all mediums to come and get inspired or hone their craft.
[2010-04-02]
Kline Academy of Fine Art
3264 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Palms)
art.directorgte.net
310-927-2436
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Figure Painting, Figure Drawing, and Uninstructed Drawing Workshop.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Miracle Mile)
educatelacma.org
323-857-6139
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing—Studio Session.
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Dr. Sketchy's Los Angeles
Titmouse, Inc.
6616 Lexington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Hollywood)
Uninstructed
Our figure-drawing cabaret provides top-notch models, refreshments, prizes, casual networking opportunities,
and artistic inspiration, all wrapped up in a theatrical package. Our regular sessions are held the first
Tuesday of every month at Titmouse, Inc. in Hollywood, and the third Sunday of every month at Studio Servitu,
800 McGarry St. (entrance on Alameda) in Downtown Los Angeles. Special events take place at alternate locations
from time to time. Artists should bring their own art supplies. Photography is not allowed. Participants must
be 18+. This is the L.A. affiliate of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, founded in New York City.
[2010-03-16]
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Hollywood)
323-466-6663
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Gesture Drawing.
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The
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Hollywood)
323-860-7302
Instructed
Life Drawing. Our beginner’s course is for anyone who wishes to learn or refresh their knowledge of the basics
of figure drawing. Our advanced course is for artists who know the basics but need to hone their skills by working
with live models and getting instructor guidance and feedback to help them further polish their abilities.
4-week courses. All models pose nude. Everyone is welcome regardless of sexual-identity, -gender or -orientation.
[2010-10-01]
Adrian Gottlieb Studio and Atelier
Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Elysian Valley)
AdrianGottliebStudios.com
Instructed
Painting the Figure in Oil is a 10-week class offered four times
a year. Adrian Gottlieb trains a maximum of 8 students in his working
private Atelier (studio) located in Elysian Valley, California
not far from Pasadena. The focus of this program is on painting
techniques and specifically figurative painting (including the classic
nude, portraiture, full compositional paintings of the clothed figure
and art models posed with the input of class participants).
[2009-08-19]
Vadim Fine Art
3249 West Casitas Ave #209
Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Atwater Village)
vadimzangroadrunner.com 213-280-9629
Instructed
Alla Prima Figure Painting Workshop with Vadim Zanginian. If anyone is available the last Saturday
of the month and wants to paint with Vadim, sign up for the instructed figure painting workshop.
It will be a 5-hour pose with a female model. The class consists of 10 people.
[2012-01-05]
Avenue 50 Studio
131 N. Avenue 50
Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Highland Park)
ave50studiosbcglobal.net
323-258-1435
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing, Tuesdays 7:00-10:00pm. Different live art model each week.
$12 suggested donation per session. We start with 2 minute poses and go up to 25 minutes.
Art benches provided. Bring your own materials. Free parking at the rear of the building.
[2009-07-14]
Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Westchester)
otisceotis.edu
310-665-6850
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing.
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Israel Martinez Drawing Group
Graphaids
7280 Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Westchester)
imartinezisaol.com
310-702-7163
Uninstructed
Wednesdays 7:00-10:00pm, Figure Painting - Long pose. Thursdays
7:00-10:00pm, Figure Drawing - Short poses: 2,5,10 and 20 minutes.
The studio is a pleasant artistic environment equipped with drawing
benches, easels, and good lighting. Plenty of free parking. Please
call or email to confirm your attendance as space is limited to
15 people. $15 per session.
[2010-03-01]
DrawMelt
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Hollywood)
Dndmeltcomics.com
Uninstructed
Mondays are Extreme Cosplay where models don their most creative art pieces in
extreme poses. Tuesdays are Traditional Life Drawing: a clothed figure drawing
class that focuses on fabric and figure studies. 7:00-10:00pm. $20/person. No nudity.
3-minute to 30-minute poses. First come first serve. Limited space: arrive early.
Chairs only (no easels or horses). Casual setting in Meltdown's newest art gallery
space. Classes are moderated by Satine Phoenix who is available should you require
and request instruction.
[2011-11-24]
Melrose Lightspace
7600 Melrose Avenue, Second Floor — between Fairfax and La Brea
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Hollywood)
infomelroselightspace.net
323-651-3893
Instructed
Life Drawing Sundays 2:00-5:00pm with a different professional
art model each week, male or female. We begin with 30 minutes of short
warm-up poses, progressing to longer poses up to 20-30 minutes.
Classes are taught by experienced instructor and Art Center College
of Design graduate Peter Michelena. Every 10 weeks we have a free
Saturday night show of student work. Open to everyone from beginners
to advanced. All media are welcome. Blocks of 5 classes for $100,
10 for $150, or 15 for $175. Paid sessions never expire and don't
have to be used consecutively. Limited space; sign up today.
[2010-10-08]
Brentwood Art Center
13031 Montana Avenue — at 26th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90049-4891 (Brentwood)
infobrentwoodart.com 310-451-5657
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Portrait/Figure Painting, and Figure Sculpture.
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The Drawing Club
3235 San Fernando Rd. #2C
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Glassell Park)
infothedrawingclub.com
626-755-5582
Uninstructed
Thursday nights 7:00-10:00pm and a 3-hour long pose session one Sunday
a month 10:00am-1:00pm. $20 per session. Our drawing and painting workshops
have a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Each session has a story theme with
an art model in character interacting within a set on our stage with
carefully selected music and sound effects. You are welcome to bring
any media and are encouraged to interpret the theme in any way you
like. Host Bob Kato provides one on one instruction for those who
would like some. Enter at the back corner door right next to United Tile and Stone.
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White Raven Fine Art Studios
3423 Verdugo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Eagle Rock)
whiteravenclassesgmail.com 626-437-5638
Instructed
Art classes include The Figure and Portrait: A Traditional Approach. Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm. $250/month.
In this course, students will learn to depict the portrait and figure by studying from a live art model.
Fundamentals such as proportion, light on form, rendering techniques and color theory will be discussed and
demonstrated. Students may choose to draw or paint. All levels. Classes are ongoing. Students may join anytime.
Easels and benches provided. Long-Poses with beautiful controlled lighting.
[2011-11-12]
Artist Co-op 7
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077 (Bel Air)
jeannehahnaol.com
818-885-8306
Instructed
Artist Co-op 7 offers an ongoing art program at the American Jewish
University as part of the Whizin Center for Continuing Education
program. Classes include "Right Brain Figure Drawing: Fearless
Creating." Students of all levels of skill investigate innovative
concepts of expression in pictorial space, structure and aesthetic
content. Emphasis on the multimedia approach.
[2009-08-04]
Beverly Hills Adult School
255 South Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-551-5150
Instructed
Art classes include Figure and Portrait Painting with a live clothed art model. Explore color, shape, value, etc. using acrylic,
oil (with substitute odorless turpenoid). Students need to be familiar with the medium they plan to use and need to bring
their materials to first class. A model fee will be collected by the instructor in class.
[2010-01-22]
Teale Street Sculpture Studio & Workshops
11847 Teale Street
Culver City, CA 90230
310-397-2697
sculpturestudiome.com
Uninstructed
Life Drawing workshop with Model. Long Poses. Thursday nights 7:00-10:00pm. $15.00.
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Studio II Life Drawing at Helms Bakery
8739 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
CHRISHEROaol.com 310-614-6207 (Cell)
Uninstructed
Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm. $10, 2 to 20 minute poses. Every second Sunday of the month early session 9:00am-1:00pm
for extra gesture drawing poses, $15. Tuesday 9:00am-12:00noon, $15, 5 minute and 20 minute poses.
Building entrance is a set of glass doors on Washington Blvd. Studio II is at the end of a long corridor.
Please arrive early to settle in. No photography or media that involve smelly solvents. Limited space for new participants.
[2009-07-20]
Palos Verdes Art Center
5504 W. Crestridge Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
infopvartcenter.org
310-541-2479
Instructed
Art classes inlcude Figure Drawing, Figure and Portrait Painting, and Teen Figure Drawing.
Effective Summer 2011: Classes will be held at our temporary, new location at the Promenade on the Peninsula.
[E]
Lubner Studio of Painting
4094-B Glencoe Ave
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Studio 310-823-9725
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Saturdays 9:00am-12:00noon. Drop-in $12. Poses are
two minutes to 20 minutes. 4094 is in the front; 4094-B is farther
down the driveway. Look for a white metal door. For further information
about the life drawing sessions contact Jarka
at 310-476-8941.
[2010-01-20]
Marchese Fine Art Gallery
Fisherman's Village
13763 Fiji Way, E-6C
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
rhmarchesegmail.com
818-445-9778
Uninstructed
Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm. $20. Costumed art models, mostly female.
There will be one 3-hour pose, repeated for 2 or 3 Saturdays.
There are art benches for those who choose to sit. No easels provided.
The gallery/studio is located in the marina. Views are stunning.
As tourist frequent the area, they are allowed to wander in the
gallery and watch during the painting sessions. Odorless thinner is required.
There is parking validation for 2 hours, but can be possibly extended.
There is also free parking somewhat close by.
[2010-10-05]
Rogers Park Community Center
400 W. Beach Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
Contact Bert Acosta 310-679-0068
Uninstructed
Figure drawing workshop Fridays 9:00am-12:00noon. All levels of ability welcome.
Participants share in paying the model fee.
[2010-03-12]
George Small Art Studio
1612 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
georgegeorgesmallartist.com 310-452-1599
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing (mixed media) and Figure Painting.
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YWCA Santa Monica / Westside
2019 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
lgarciasmywca.org 310-452-3881
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Workshop for local artists and art students. Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm, Ongoing. The YWCA is offering an affordable,
uninstructed figure drawing workshop on using high quality, diverse art models. This is a great opportunity
to hone your drawing skills with live models and to meet other artists in a professional, yet comfortable atmosphere.
Limited enrollment. $40 for 4 sessions (YWCA Members); $44 for 4 sessions (YWCA Non-Members);
$12 for 1 session (YWCA Non-Members). Students must present a signed Parent Waiver for Life Drawing Class.
[2009-07-08]
PAINT:LAB
2912 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
infopaintlab.net
310-450-9200
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing from a live nude art model. $20/session with your own materials;
$30 with materials provided. Twice a month on Sunday evening 6:00-9:00pm. See website for schedule.
[2009-09-28]
El Camino College
Art & Behavioral Sciences Bldg., Rooms 205 & 209
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
commedelcamino.edu 310-660-6460
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Marathons, Last Sunday of the month, 10:00am-5:00pm. $18.00 plus $5 materials cost.
Join us for a relaxing Sunday as we open our doors to the Life Drawing
and Painting marathons. Two studios, one offering quick poses, the
other offering one all-day pose, will be open for all artists interested
in painting or drawing the nude art model. Bring your own drawing and
painting materials. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
[E]
Whittier Art Association
8035 S. Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602
Contact: John Williams 951-236-0862
troutbum2earthlink.net
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Forum. The sessions are from 7:00-10:00pm on Friday nights. See our website for the current schedule.
$15/session. At least 5 participants are required to cover the cost of the model, so please RSVP a couple of days in
advance of the evening you plan to attend.
[2011-08-12]
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
danaangelsgateart.org 310-519-0936
Uninstructed
Angels Gate offers uninstructed Life Drawing workshops, 2 days a week!
Tuesdays 7:00-10:00pm. Life Drawing. Classroom G, $10 model fee.
Saturdays 8:00am-12:00noon. Life Drawing and Painting. Classroom G, $12 model fee.
[2009-07-15]
Studio 1021
1021 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing and Painting hosted by Patrick Farrand. For artists
of all skill levels to practice drawing the human form. $15 per
3-hour session or $130 for a block of ten sessions. Pay in advance
online or at the door. Cash, credit cards, and PayPal accepted.
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm (long pose night).
"Second Sunday Portrait/Long Pose Workshop" will be held
every second Sunday of each month—one seated pose with emphasis
on the portrait, but you are welcome to paint and/or draw the entire
figure (model may be fully or partially clothed).
[2012-01-02]
Business Men's Art Institute
2228 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
818-249-4652
Instructed and Uninstructed
BMAI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1930. This is a place
where artists can practice their craft and develop their skills
through instructed and uninstructed live art model and still life painting.
Instructional opportunities are open to anyone in the community
along with our members. The BMAI also provides hundreds of still
life props together with the necessary set-up stations, draperies
and easels. Our studio lighting is a blend of warm and cool fluorescent
tubes and is excellent. For more information, leave a message at the above number.
[E]
McGroarty Arts Center
7570 McGroarty Terrace
Tujunga, California 91042
directormcgroartyartscenter.org
818.352.5285
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Drawing from Life.
Uninstructed Model Painting Workshop uses costumed models. Mondays 9:30-12:30pm. $15/class.
[2009-07-10]
Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, CA 91103
acanartcenter.edu 626-396-2319
Instructed
Classes include Introduction to Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, and Head & Hands.
Note: Some classes take place at South Campus: 950 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105.
[E]
3Kicks Fine Art Studio
55 Waverly Drive, Suite 109
Pasadena, CA 91105
contact3kickstudio.com
626-466-5043
Instructed
Art classes include Beginning Figure Painting, Advanced Figure Painting,
Gesture Drawing, Drawing and Anatomy, Advanced Figure Drawing, Head
Drawing, Head Painting, and Advanced Portraiture Painting.
[E]
Concept Design Academy - CDA
55 Waverly Drive, Suite 104
Pasadena, CA 91105
contactconceptdesignacad.com
818-669-4657
Instructed
This school specializes in design & fundamental training tailored
for the entertainment design industry (film, game, & animation).
Figure classes include “Analytical Figure Drawing” and
“Advance Figure Drawing” taught by design professionals.
Great study environment for anyone who wishes to develop their portfolio
or improve skills. AC, snack, drinks and drawing horse are provided in class.
[2009-07-27]
MakeSpace ARTS
2797 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91107
makespaceartsgmail.com
626-888-5600
Instructed and Uninstructed
Night Moves Uninstructed Life Drawing. Thursdays 7:00-10:00 pm. Bring your own materials. 18+. $15.00 at the door.
Our facility cannot accommodate oil painting.
Classes include Sculpting the Human Figure.
[2012-01-26]
Studio Sinaloa
3763 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
jostudiosinaloa.com
626-993-4021
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art After Dark is an uninstructed figure drawing workshop, alternating
costumed and nude art models each week. Art After Dark happens every Wednesday, 7:00-10:00pm.
Instructed classes include Faces and Figures: Intro to Life Drawing for Teens and Adults.
[2010-05-21]
Brand Library Studios
1601 W. Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91201
818-548-2184
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing and Figurative Sculpture.
[U]
Cope Studios - Figurative Sculpture & Academic Drawing
926 Western Ave, Suite A
Glendale, CA 91201
figurativesculptorhotmail.com
818-913-7187
Instructed and Uninstructed
A variety of sculpture classes are offered: Half Life-Size Figure
Sculpture; Life Size Torso Sculpture; Half Life-Size Reclining Pose;
Relief Sculpture; as well as Sight Size Academic Drawing Classes.
Cope Studios also offers studio space to rent.
Uninstructed figure drawing or painting. Wednesday evenings 7:00-10:00pm.
All levels welcome. Single long pose. $15 cash or check.
[2009-05-15] [E]
GalleryGodo
Vaan Manoukian
6749 San Fernando Rd. #C
Glendale, CA 91201
818-641-4369
Instruced and Uninstructed
The Uninstructed Figure Drawing Sessions feature 25-minute poses with nude themed female art models, Fridays 8:30pm-12:30am. $20.
We have some drawing horses, and chairs. Bring your art supplies.
Instructed workshops: 1) CREATIVE FIGURE DRAWING: Visual Development, Concept Design, Portfolio Building,
Exercise your Creativity. $50 per workshop. 2 ) FIGURE DRAWING: Skeletal, Muscular structure of the human figure.
Composition. Line quality, Proportions. $50 per workshop. 3) ANIMATION: Process of establishing shots, learning staging,
backgrounds, layouts, conceptual storytelling from script, choosing techniques or materials for presenting the
final pieces, pitching a style to the production team. $100 per workshop.
[2010-08-20]
Jeremy Lipking Studio
28233 Agoura Rd., Suite A
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
daniellelipking.com 818-451-7675
Instructed
• 8-week Figure Painting class, Tuesday nights 7:00-10:00pm at Jeremy's Studio. There is limited space in this class so please contact us before paying. $480.
• 3-day Figure Painting workshop. The first two day's you will be painting the figure in the studio and the last day you will paint the figure outdoors. Each day Jeremy will do demonstrations and critiques. $495.
[E]
VAS/Visual Art Studio
3800 La Crescenta Ave., suite 208
La Crescenta, CA 91214
infohjmacademy.com
213-359-8846
Instructed
Since 1993, VAS has specialized in portfolio prep for students who
plan to attend art college. Figure class includes "Beginning
Life Drawing" , "Intermediate Life Drawing" and "Digital
Life Painting". Digital class using Photoshop, Maya, and ZBrush
is open for anyone who wishes to develop their digital portfolio,
Saturday 4:00-7:00pm. Professional art models. Monthly registration required.
[2010-02-08]
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
818-677-2348
Uninstructed
The CSUN Department of Art offers self guided figure drawing workshops
during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The sessions include
beginning to advanced students. Usually, there are 13 or 14 sessions
each semester that are scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
5:30-9:30pm in Art and Design Center rooms 602 or 604.
Attendees do not have to be enrolled at CSUN. The fee is either
$55.00 for the whole semester or $5.00 per session and can be paid at the workshop.
[E]
Artists of C M Cooper Studios
27447 Whitefield Place
Valencia, CA 91354
cmcooperca.rr.com
661-297-5918
Uninstructed
Tuesdays 10:00am-5:00pm with an hour lunch break at La Iguana. Cost $20 per 5-hour session.
Uninstructed sessions with a professional female artist's model
in a warm inviting atmosphere with fun music. Usually clothed models.
Varies one to three week same pose. Mostly painters in oil. All mediums welcome.
ODORFREE TURPS ONLY PREFER NATURAL SOY SOLVE. Six front spots close to model.
North light studio space (339 sq. feet). Four easels and six drawing horses/side tables for supplies.
Professional lighting for model/ balanced daylight fluroscents high above.
Nice new studio. Limit to 6 painters. Attached to home so selective participants. Please RSVP.
[2011-09-23]
California Art Institute
2977 Willow Lane
Westlake Village, CA 91360
caicalartinst.com 805-496-6906
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Head & Figure Drawing, Figure Quick Sketch,
Head & Figure Painting Fundamentals, The Figure in Watercolor,Traditional
Principles & Methodologies of Figurative Art, and Sculpting the Figure.
Uninstructed figure workshops. Long pose. $20. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm.
[2010-05-19]
People Sketchers
Hillcrest Center for the Arts
403 W. Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-381-2747
Uninstructed
People Sketchers is a drop-in life drawing class with live art models
at the Hillcrest Center across from the Oaks Mall. Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm.
$15 dollars per class. All skill levels welcome. For more details
call Sheila Fein 818-879-6120 or Charlie Malone 805-497-2883.
[2010-03-15]
Note: Camarillo listings are on the 93### page.
The Valley Art Studio School (San Fernando Valley)
5210 Collier Pl.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-390-2215
Instructed and Uninstructed
Figure drawing is Saturday 3:30-5:30pm. Portraiture is Friday 5:00-7:00pm.
Classes are small, fun, and productive (usually high schoolers working on portfolio)
and use both male and female art models. A month of instruction in Life-drawing is $125.
A month of Portraiture is $110. We offer free trials on the first class. We offer uninstructed
time at $12 per class. Benches supplied. Bring your own board.
[2011-02-14]
Sheldon's Art Academy
626 Lindero Canyon Road
Oak Park, CA 91377
sheldonsartacademysbcglobal.net 818-706-9444
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing with a Model, Figure Drawing (no model), and Head Drawing.
[E]
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-708-9232
Instructed
Art classes include Head Drawing in Charcoal, Figure Quick Sketch, 2D Anatomy, Head/Figure Drawing, Life and Imagination,
Ecorché/3D anatomy, Alla Prima Head/Figure Painting, Alla Prima Portrait Painting, Color and Composition, Life Painting,
Contemporary Head/Figure Painting, Head Painting, Portraiture/Figure Painting, Caricature Watercolor.
[E]
Morris Art Studio
15414 Cabrito Rd. Unit F
Van Nuys, CA 91406
oishiasanohotmail.com
Instructed
• Figure Painting is a 7-week oil painting course. The focus will be on building a painting in stages through seven
6-hour sessions using both direct and indirect methods. The subject will be a live model, either nude or costumed.
Easels are provided.
• Figure Drawing is 7-week drawing course. The focus will be on tonal drawing techniques. Each session will feature a nude model.
Topics of lecture will include proportion, accuracy, anatomy, values, edges, and composition. Drawing benches are provided.
[2012-01-05]
Gallery Girls
Los Angeles, CA 91411
jenfabpat2gmail.com 818-535-5761
Uninstructed
Figure and costumed art models for art gallery openings and other events. Led by Jennifer Fabos Patton.
[2009-07-08]
American Animation Institute
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505-2528
infoanimationguild.org 818-766-0521
Instructed
Art classes include Head, Hand, and Foot Drawing; Life Drawing; Head
and Figure Painting; Figure Drawing from Top to Bottom; Composition
for Animation and Film; Drawing for Composition; Color and Composition.
[E]
Art Directors Guild
Studio 800, 1st Floor
11969 Ventura Blvd (corner of Radford Ave)
Studio City , CA 91604
RSVP: Nicki La Rosa, Special Projects Coordinator nickiartdirectors.org
818-762-9995
Uninstructed
Figure drawing workshop. Tuesdays 7:00-10:00pm. $10.00. All are welcome. We start with quick poses,
and move to longer poses throughout the workshop. We have 13 drawing horses, and 3 easels. Music, refreshments,
and creative expression! Please bring your own sketch pad and drawing utensils, and have some fun! Free parking
located behind the building, next to Samuel French Bookstore. Press red button on gate; gate will lift.
[2010-10-04]
Carter Sexton Artist's Materials
5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Store: infocartersexton.com
818-763-5050
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Figure Painting / Oil. Beginning-advanced. Fridays 9:00am-12:30pm. Uninstructed (art model only) $20.
• Figure Drawing. Beginning-advanced. Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm. $40.
For information on these classes call Julia Diller 818-943-6854.
[E]
Jim Weaver's Painting Workshop
North Hollywood, CA 91607
robzugnoniyahoo.com 818-762-3745
Uninstructed
Since 1995. We are a group of people who get together every Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm in Valley Village to paint clothed models.
The model commits to three consecutive Saturdays, and continues the same pose for all three sessions. The cost is $12.00 per
person per week. You can come and do a day session, or two weeks, or all three.
[2009-11-16]
Chaffey Community Art Association Museum of Art
The North Wing of the J. Filippi Winery
12467 Base Line Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Uninstructed
Clothed/Costumed Model. First Thursday of every month 11:00am-3:00pm. Artists can either draw or paint from a live, clothed
art model who holds the same pose for the entire four hours. Attendees may use any medium. $10 with a minimum of 5 people.
If interested in attending contact Gayle Stratford, 909-944-8641 or gstratfordatt.net
[2009-07-19]
The dA Center for the Arts
252-D South Main Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1630
daartcentergmail.com
909-397-9716
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing. Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-12:00noon. $10 for Adults, $5 for Students w/ID.
Develop and strengthen your figurative skills through observation of live models and staged environments.
[2010-06-21]
Studio 117B
117B North San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Uninstructed
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm; 3, 5, 10, and 25 minute poses; Suggested $15 donation for the Morning.
Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm; 4-hour pose, painters welcome; Suggested $20 donation for the Afternoon.
The studio is located down the alley behind the Special Signs store.
[U]
Walnut Figure Drawing & Painting Group
ADL Art Studio
1199 Fairway Dr. Suite 100
Walnut, CA 91789
Contact Andrew Lu 909-919-0789
Uninstructed
Meetup time is 7:00-10:00pm. See link above for upcoming dates. Fee is $20 (major credit cards accepted). We have brand
new easels, but art materials are not included. The host can give instructions to anyone without additional fee. Minimum
3 RSVPs; please confirm your status one day prior to the scheduled meetup. Free parking: more than 50 spaces available.
[E]
Nucleus Sketch Book Society
210 East Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-458-7482 infogallerynucleus.com
Uninstructed
Figure drawing sessions: Every Wednesday night from 7:00-10:00pm we
have a nude art model doing short poses from 5 minutes up to 15 minutes.
It is a nice group of consistent attendees and takes place in a
nice upstairs gallery setting. With always beautiful and professional
models, we provide drawing horses and chairs. All for only $15 a session.
[2009-07-07]
Spring Valley, CA 91977 is on the San Diego page.
[date] = the listing has been verified by (or submitted by) the workshop organizer.
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