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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. 12:00-3:00pm. $225/month.
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Michael Newberry
900 E 1st St #309
Los Angeles, CA 90012
MTNewberrygmail.com
310-913-8986
Instructed
Wednesday night figure drawing/paing class.
7:30-10:30pm. $60/session.
[2012-11-25]
Korpus School of Art + Gallery
1300 Factory Place, Unit 308
Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Arts District)
korpus.infogmail.com
Art classes include Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Figurative Sculpture, and College Portfolio Preparation.
Uninstructed Figure Drawing Workshops will begin again on Saturday, March 16th, 2013, and meet 5:30-8:30 pm.
$20 cash only. Please bring your own materials + supplies. We have plenty of drawing horses and easels for your use.
Light refreshments provided. Please do not arrive before 5:30 pm. Please see our Workshops page for more info.
[2013-03-09]
Downtown Los Angeles Figure Drawing & Painting Workshop
546 S Los Angeles St, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013
inforobertpatin.com
626-380-5774
Uninstructed
Uninstructed Life Drawing & Painting Session (Short and Long Posing Available).
Every other Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm (Stay for as long or as little as you would like).
$15 Per Session. Maximum of 35 Students so call now to reserve your seat.
[2013-01-10]
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.
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The Rochester Art House
1355 Westwood Blvd., Suite 209
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Westwood)
Contact: Dario Mellado at DNMelladoaol.com or
424-236-1288
Uninstructed
The Rochester Art House will be hosting its Nude Model Figure Drawing Workshops every Wednesday 7:00-10:00pm.
$20. Contact us to reserve your spot. Bring own materials, sketchbooks, portable easels, etc.
Artists of all caliber are welcome! Enjoy working with some of the top models in Los Angeles
in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere! Long Poses! Wine is always available!
[2012-08-13]
West L.A. Life Drawing Studio
Graphaids
12400 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (West L.A.)
Contact stacyoilpaintgmail.com
Uninstructed
Mondays 2:30-5:30pm. Painting or drawing. $15. We begin with two or three
short poses to warm up. The remaining time is spent on one or two long poses. Nude art models.
Easels, tables and chairs are provided. Participants get 30% off any purchase in the store.
Graphaids will always be open during the workshops.
The store manager has asked that workshop attendees not park in the parking lot behind the store.
[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.
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Barnsdall Art Center
4814 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Hollywood)
artcenterbarnsdall.org
323-644-6295
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed life drawing workshops employing a nude art model. 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.
[2012-03-07]
Los Feliz Life Drawing Workshop
4451 Kingswell Ave 3/4 — art studio at the back
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Los Feliz)
Contact Jennifer McChristian: jennifer.mcchristian28gmail.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]
deb3321
3321 Pasadena Avenue — corner of W. Avenue 34, across from Mom's Tamales
Los Angeles, California 90031 (Lincoln Heights)
deb3321gmail.com
Uninstructed
deb3321 is a new artist's studio conducting uninstructed figure drawing sessions on
Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm. Artists pay $5.00 for each hour
(or partial hour) they attend, in order to accommodate a variety of busy schedules:
$20 for the 4-hour session, $15 for 3 hours, $10 for 2 hours. Quicker poses in the first hour,
followed by longer poses in the afternoon, but flexible by consensus of the participating artists.
Alternating between female and male nude models. Ten drawing horses, a few easels, and tables
available. Snacks, iced tea, and coffee are provided. Critique discussion starts at 3:30pm.
[2012-07-09]
Kline Academy of Fine Art
3264 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Palms)
klineacademyatt.net
310-927-2436
Instructed
Art classes include Quick Sketch, Life Drawing and Figure Painting.
[2013-05-20]
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. 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. Aspiring artists with little or no experience will get all the basic skills necessary
for developing your untapped telents. Experienced artist who already know the basics but want to further
hone their skills by working with live models and getting instructor guidance and feedback to help them
further polish their abilities will find this course the perfect blend of education and development.
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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DrawMelt
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Hollywood)
Dndmeltcomics.com
Uninstructed
Cosplay Life Drawing at Meltdown Comics. Every Monday 7:00-9:45pm. $20/person.
Intimate sized class includes light refreshments & cool music. Models are costumed in Cosplay themes.
Short poses: 4 3-minute, 10-minute all night, and 3 15-minute at the end. Chairs only available.
Always looking for Art Models with elaborate themed costumes.
[2013-05-16]
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 and Figure Drawing, Contemporary Figure Painting, and Figure Sculpture.
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Art Division
623 S. Rampart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
infoartdivision.org
213-703-4209
Instructed
Art Division is looking for committed, motivated students from communities all over Los Angeles.
Application to the program is open to high school graduates and students 18 and older.
Art Division is a non-profit organization dedicated to training and supporting underserved youth
who are committed to studying the visual arts. Art Division distinguishes itself by focusing on
providing in-depth services to young adults aged 18-25 in the Rampart District of Los Angeles.
Classes include Figure Drawing, Portfolio Preparation, Pen and Ink Drawing, Printmaking, Art History, and Creative Writing.
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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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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]
Freedom Fighters Art Saloon
12440 Yellow Hill Rd
Malibu, CA 90265 (Malibu Zip Code, but located in Ventura County)
freedomfightersartsaloongmail.com
424-781-7278
Uninstructed
This is an Uninstructed workshop that meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month.
Freedom Fighters Art Saloon conducts uninstructed figure drawing/painting workshops.
These workshops are open to anyone with an interest in the arts. All we ask is that you bring an open mind
and a professional attitude and of course any art supplies you may need. You will be working from one or more models
(costumed and/or nude). The workshops are held on our picturesque 27-acre ranch just minutes from Oxnard, CA.
Keep in mind that this is a multi-million dollar private residence and we are guest.
With that said there are only two rules, no pets and no children.
[2012-09-27]
Manhattan Beach Art Department
1727 Artesia Blvd, Suite A
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-379-5879
Instructed
Intro to Figure Drawing: This course is an introduction to drawing the human form with a variety of materials.
Beginning with capturing the essence of the gesture, students will be taught the principles of proportion, form,
tonal relationships, and how to capture the character of the subject. Utilizing nude art models in a large workshop
atmosphere, observational, intuitive, short and involved exercises may be employed. Students will receive multiple live
demonstrations, as well as one on one critiques.
[2012-06-06]
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,
550 Deep Valley Drive #261, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.
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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]
Rogers Park Community Center
400 W. Beach Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
Contact Arturo Fribourg 310-649-6086
Uninstructed
Figure drawing workshop Fridays 9:00am-12:00noon. All levels of ability welcome.
Participants share in paying the model fee, usually $10 or less, depending on attendance.
This friendly group has been meeting for over 20 years in a casual atmosphere.
[2012-09-21]
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
310-452-3881 for general information
sdonaldsonsmywca.org for specific information
Uninstructed
For over 20 years, the YWCA Santa Monica / Westside has been running a
popular uninstructed life drawing class in its gymnasium every Tuesday
night from 7:00-9:30pm using high quality, diverse nude models. Both
long and short poses used in a comfortable, yet professional atmosphere.
Single session is $12, or buy 4 and save money.
The YWCA is right next to Santa Monica College in Santa Monica.
[2013-05-05]
PAINT:LAB
2912 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
infopaintlab.net
310-450-9200
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Figure Drawing, third Sundays each month. Alternates between long pose (even months) and short pose (odd months).
Nude model, closed doors, reservations required. Call for more details and workshop hours.
[2009-09-28]
Lance Richlin Atelier
20950-I Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90502
lancelancerichlin.com
310-782-2773
Instructed
Lance Richlin offers classes in classical painting on Sundays 10:00am-2:00pm. $190 Cash for 4 consecutive Sundays.
Private lessons available at times of your choosing for $35 per hour.
Nonrefundable. One absence is allowed if it is arranged for when signing up for the 4 lessons.
Your level of skill doesn't matter -- I will give you skill. Beginners welcome.
[2012-05-17]
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.
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Whittier Art Association
8035 S. Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602
Contact: John Williams 951-236-0862
troutbum2earthlink.net
Uninstructed
Life Drawing sessions 7:00-10:00pm on the first Friday night of each month.
See our website for the current schedule. 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.
All media welcome (bring your own supplies).
[2013-05-17]
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
infoangelsgateart.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, $15 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.
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm.
• 1st Wednesday of every month is short (2 min) and building up to long (40-50 min) poses; figure.
• 2nd Wednesday of every month is long pose costume (1 pose for the evening).
• 3rd Wednesday of every month is short (2 min) and building up to long (40-50 min) poses; figure.
• 4th Wednesday of every month is long pose figure (1 pose for the evening).
[2012-02-11]
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.
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McGroarty Arts Center
7570 McGroarty Terrace
Tujunga, CA 91042
denisemcgroartyartscenter.org
818-352-5285
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Drawing from Life and Classical Figure Sculpture.
Uninstructed Model Painting Workshop uses costumed models. Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm. $15/class.
[2012-06-28]
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.
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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.
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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
Classes include Sculpting the Human Figure, Figure Drawing, and Portrait Drawing.
[2013-05-20]
Art Classes of Pasadena
formerly Studio Sinaloa
3763 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
jostudiosinaloa.com
626-993-4021
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art After Dark is a biweekly uninstructed figure drawing and painting workshop.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday night of the month from 7:00-10:00pm.
We have costumed models in fun themes some weeks, and sometimes we have classic undraped figures.
It is always one long 3-hour pose for painting or detailed drawing.
Admission is a $15 at the door the night of the event, or you can pay online with any credit card using Paypal.
Instructed classes include Faces and Figures: Intro to Life Drawing for Teens and Adults.
[2012-04-16]
Brand Library Studios
1601 W. Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91201
818-548-2184
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing and Figurative Sculpture.
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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]
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.
First Friday on the month 10:00pm-1:00am. $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.
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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 -- see above link for current schedule.
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.
[2012-07-10]
Artists of C M Cooper Studios
27447 Whitefield Place
Valencia, CA 91354
cmcooperca.rr.com
661-297-5918
Uninstructed
Thursdays 11:0am-4:00pm. Uninstructed sessions with a professional female artist's model
in a warm inviting atmosphere with fun music. Clothed models only.
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.
[2012-07-03]
California Art Institute
2977 Willow Lane
Westlake Village, CA 91360
caicalartinst.com 805-496-6906
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Beginning Constructive Figure Drawing,
Traditional Figure Painting & Drawing,
Quick Sketch Figure Drawing,
Painting the Head and Figure,
Painting and Drawing the Portrait,
Beginning Portrait and Figure Sculpting.
Uninstructed sessions include:
Monday 2:00-5:00pm, $20. Long Pose for drawing, painting, sculpting.
Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm. $20. Quick sketch / gesture drawing with a nude model.
Friday 7:00-10:00pm. $20. Costumed model, short and long poses.
[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
Life Drawing classes are held Sundays 10:00am-12:00pm, $175/month.
Programs are open throughout the year with rolling admissions, so students may join in at any time.
[2012-05-28]
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.
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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.
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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
jenfabpat2yahoo.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.
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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
• Fridays 9:00am-12:30pm. Figure Painting in Oil. Beginning-advanced. $45; Uninstructed $20
• Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm or 1:00-4:00pm. Beginning/intermediate/Advanced Figure Drawing. $40
For information on these classes call Julia Diller 818-943-6854.
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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]
Walnut Figure Drawing & Painting Group
ADL Art School
19768-B E. Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Contact Andrew Lu 909-468-1888
Uninstructed
Uninstrcuted figure drawing Mondays 4:00-6:30pm. See link above for upcoming dates. Fee is $15. 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 session.
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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
Studio Phone: 626-246-6650
Uninstructed
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm; $15. 3, 5, 10, and 25 minute poses. Figure.
Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm; $20. 4-hour pose. Figure, semi-costumed, or costumed. Painters welcome.
Thursdays 6:00-10:00pm, $20. 4-hour pose. Figure, semi-costumed, or costumed. Painters welcome.
The studio is located down the alley behind the Special Signs store.
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Spring Valley, CA 91977 is on the San Diego page.
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