Figure Drawing Open Studios, Workshops,
and Continuing Education Classes
in Central 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 to confirm with the organizer before attending—website, email and/or telephone is listed for each group. Please report any defunct groups or nonfunctioning links to directoryartmodelbook.com.

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Arts Visalia
214 E. Oak Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
559-739-0905
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing.
[E]

San Luis Obispo Art Center
1010 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
edusloartcenter.org 805-543-8562
Uninstructed
Life Drawing and Sculpture. Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm.
Life Drawing. Wednesdays 9:00 am–noon, in the Nybak Wing.
Bring your own art supplies. Tables and some easels are available. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.
[2009-08-20]

The C Gallery
466 Bell Street, PO Box 907
Los Alamos, CA 93440
conniethecgallery.com 805-344-3807
Instructed
Friday Night Figure Drawing. Instructed by Ken Doud, who holds a Masters of Fine Arts from UCSB. Only five people drawing from a live model and periodically critiquing the drawings. Class is on-going, and registration is month by month. Drop-ins are welcome if reservations are made in advance and if there is room. Most materials are provided, as are refreshments.
[2009-11-29]

Morro Bay’s Community Center
1001 Kennedy Way
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Uninstructed
Draw and paint a live model in this informal art group led by Jan Mannering.
Bring your own supplies including easel, paper-support, and medium. Please no oils with turpentine.
Fridays 9 AM-NOON. Fee: $20/month or $6/class.

The Pacific Grove Art Center
568 Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
pgartmbay.net 831-375-2208
Uninstructed
Wednesday Figure Drawing, 6-9 pm, Model fee: $10. Call instructor Mark Farina 373-0886.
Saturday Figure Drawing Workshop. First Saturday of month. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Drop-in model fee: $10 member, $12 non-member.

[2009-08-19]


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