Figure Drawing
Open Studios, Workshops,
and Continuing Education Classes
in Souhern California
This is a directory of places
where artists can draw, paint, or sculpt the human form from live
art models. The list includes instructed and uninstructed sessions.
Drawing groups come and go, and schedules change, so it is wise
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California cities with Zip Code 92### including San Diego, Orange
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Lynn
Forbes School of Sculpture
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 102
Carlsbad, CA 92008
lforbeslynnforbessculpture.net
 949-444-1926
Instructed
We have sculpture classes every day except Sunday, and weekend workshops
about every two months.classes use nude and clothed models. The
school offers the following instruction: Portrait classes; Anatomy
classes; Various full-bodied poses; Nude studies; Facial expression
studies; Group classes; Youth, children's classes.
Cuyamaca
College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92019
brook.harveygcccd.edu 619-660-4000
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Open Studio. Mondays from 4-7pm. See website for schedule.
Communication Arts Building "B" Room 368. This is an excellent
opportunity to draw or paint from a model in our beautiful, spacious
drawing studio. Come brush up on your skills, meet new friends,
and spend an enjoyable afternoon under our vaulted ceilings. Bring
your own drawing or painting supplies. Model begins with 5-10 minutes
of quick (1-2 minute) gestures, followed by 20-minute and longer
poses, depending on participant input. Participants chip in to pay
for the model, generally between $6 and $15 depending on how many
artists attend.
Studio
2nd Street
528 2nd Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
studio2ndstreetyahoo.com
760-479-1848
Instructed and Uninstructed
Numerous instructed figure and portrait drawing and painting classes.
Uninstructed Costumed Life Drawing/Painting on Thursdays 7:30-10:30pm.
$12 Model Fee.
Watts
Atelier of the Arts, LLC
171 Calle Magdalena Ste. 103
Encinitas, CA 92024
adminwattsatelier.com 760-753-5378
Instructed
Numerous classes and workshops including 20-minute Figure Lay-ins;
Long Pose Drawing - Head and Figure; Figure Quicksketch; Reilly
Abstraction - Head and Figure; Costumed Figure Painting; and Life
Drawing Workshop.
Highland
Valley Studios
18528 Highland Valley Rd
Ramona, CA 92065
hvstudios1gmail.com 858-602-6969
Instructed and Uninstructed
Life Drawing, Figure Sculpting, Figure Painting. We have live models
and a comfortable setting. See the website for upcoming workshops
and open studios.
The
Art Academy of San Diego
3784 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
frontdeskartacademyofsandiego.com
619-231-3900
Instructed
Classes include Life Sculpture and Life Drawing
Artists
Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
artistscouncilpsmuseum.org
760-322-4850
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Workshops are non-instructional and are meant to provide
an opportunity for artists at any level, working in any medium,
to have access to a live, undraped model in a casual and creative
atmosphere.
Class fee for Artists Council members is $20. Nonmembers pay $30.
All workshops are on Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See
website for dates.
Laguna
College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
workshoplagunacollege.edu
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing/Painting Workshops, Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Drop-In
Fee: $10.00.
Studio 8 - (Long-Pose) Painting Workshop; Studio 9 - (Short-Pose)
Drawing Workshop.
Our uninstructed Figure Drawing/Painting Workshop enable students
to practice and perfect drawing and painting the human form from
direct observation. Pose lengths range from 2 minutes to five hours.
If you are under 18, a consent form must be signed by your parent/legal
guardian with regards to the undraped model.
SoCal
Artists Atelier Program
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, Studio F3
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
infosocalartists.org
Uninstructed
Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Long Pose)
Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 (Drawing, with 2, 5, 10, 15 & 25
Minute poses)
Thursdays - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 (Long Pose)
Saturdays - 2 p.m. to 5:00 (Long Pose)
Workshops utilize nude and costumed models. Gamsol is required for
Oil Painters. Check our Master Calendar on our home page, as the
schedule may change to accommodate holidays and special events.
Drop-in fees are $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. Members
have a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription available at significant savings.
Annual membership is currently $65.
San
Clemente Art Supply
1531 N. El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-369-6603
Uninstructed
Open Life Drawing, Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, $12, Model Fee Included.
Courbet
Art Circle
104 W. 2nd St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
courbetartcirclegmail.com
714-568-1071
Uninstructed
Tuesday 6:30-9:30 p.m., figure short poses, $10 model fee
Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m., figure or costume long pose, $10 model
fee
Saturday 1:00-6:00 p.m., figure or costume long pose, $12 model
fee
No Workshop on the first Saturday of the Month
Anaheim
Figure Drawing and Painting
1551 S. Douglass Rd. Rm 205
Anaheim, CA 92806
Uninstructed
Tuesday nights -- Traditional Figure Drawing. Thursday nights --
Concept Art with costumed models.
Meet others who are interested in drawing or painting the figure.
Sessions are four hours long. Offering a variety of formats. ALL
SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. Easels, drawing boards and horses provided.
If you're just getting started or forget something, come anyway,
we have extras. Room for up to 15 comfortably. Tutoring/troubleshooting
available on request. 4 hour Sessions. Price $15.00 per person.
Easy to find, tons of parking. See Meetup for schedule.
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