Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops,
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Illinois —- sorted by Zip Code
Valley Art Club
Dole Mansion
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
keaton
eatonart.com
Uninstructed
The workshop meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from
7:00-10:00pm in the lower level of the Dole Mansion. Short and long
poses. Plenty of tables and easels are avaialble for artists to
use in the room. Most models are professional life models with an
occasional model in street clothes or costume. Members $8, Non-members $12.
[2010-08-23]
The
Art Center
1957 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-1888
Instructed and Uninstructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing & Painting; Figurative Sculpture;
Life Drawing for Beginner Thru Advanced.
Uninstructed Figure Drawing, Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm; Drop in,
informal workshop for all levels. Work in any media from a live
art model; TAC Membership required for this class.
Uninstructed Drop-In Figure Sculpt/ Draw Studio: All Levels, Wednesdays,
1:00pm-4:00pm; An Informal Drop in workshop for all levels in sculpture
as well as drawing. Work from a live art model.
[E]
North Shore Art League
620 Lincoln Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093-2308
nsalsbcglobal.net 847-446-2870
Instructed
Classes include Figure Art (nude), Portrait Art, and Clothed Figure
Drawing & Painting. Come learn how to draw the figure, either
nude or with clothing and drapery, using colorful setups and compositions.
Students can work in their media of choice. NSAL membership required.
All ability levels welcome.
[2009-10-27]
The Old Court House Arts Center
101 N. Johnson
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-4525
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm. The Old Court House Figurative League was established to provide an
affordable opportunity for a diverse group of artists to draw the human figure from life in a supportive environment
by scheduling weekly sessions, year-round, at the Old Court House Art Center on the Woodstock Square. Artists of different
skill levels may choose to draw and/or paint clothed and nude models which are scheduled on an alternating-week basis.
Throughout history, drawing the figure has been the foundation of an artist's study. The Figurative League is committed
to continuing this tradition.
[E]
Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
847-475-5300
Instructed and Uninstructed
Classes include Figure Sculpture; Figure Drawing and Painting; Drawing
and Painting the Nude.
Uninstructed Open Figure Studio, Drawing and Painting. Figure Studio
offers participants the opportunity to work in their choice of media
from nude art models. Poses range from one to thirty minutes. A classroom
monitor is in charge. Participants must have previously completed
one EAC painting or drawing class. Pay $15 at each class session,
or register for entire 10-week term and save. Monday 9:30am-12:30pm.
[2009-07-24]
Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
opal2004sbcglobal.net
708-386-9853
Uninstructed
Open studio figure drawing, painting, and sculpture from live art models,
male and female, clothed and nude. Particular attention is paid
to lighting and the backdrop to produce the best tonal values for
both portrait and figure painting. All poses are held for the entire
three-hour period (with breaks) and repeated for not less than two
weeks - preferably four weeks. The extended poses make this figure
studio an excellent option for sculptors. Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00noon, Wednesdays
1:00-4:00pm, and Sundays 1:00-4:00pm. $10 per session for members; $15 for non-members.
[E]
Fine Art League of Chicago
Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Scholl Hall, Room 227
Lisle, IL 60532
Contact Ronnie Maziarek rmaziarekhotmail.com
630-408-8055
Uninstructed
Thursdays 7:00pm-9:30pm. Take the 2nd driveway in from Maple on the
corner of Maple and College. It will take you to the parking lot
in front of Scholl Hall. Go in the front door and up the stairway
on the right. Take a left at the top and the room on the immediate
right is 227. We start out with several 90-second to 2-minute gestures,
followed by one long pose. $12. Both male and female art models.
Bring your drawing materials of choice. Feel free to bring in a work to be critiqued during the break.
[2010-08-26]
Fine Art League of Chicago
Naperville Womans Club
14 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Contact Ronnie Maziarek rmaziarekhotmail.com
630-408-8055
Uninstructed
Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm and Fridays 9:30am-12:00noon. The building is an old church.
There is a parking lot around the back off Benton and Central Park Dr.
Come in the back door. If it's locked, just knock - we're right there.
We start out with several 90-second to 2-minute gestures, followed by two long poses.
$12. Discounts available if you sign up for multiple sessions. Both male and female art models.
The workshops are open to both men and women. Bring your drawing materials of choice.
Feel free to bring in a work to be critiqued during the break.
[2010-08-26]
Chicago — sorted by Zip Code
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
cssaic.edu 312-629-6170
Instructed
Classes include Intro to Figure Drawing and Figure Painting: Extended
Poses. Class offerings vary by quarter.
[E]
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
fineart1012sbcglobal.net
312 642-4400
Uninstructed
Open studios with live art models seven days a week! Free to P&C members.
Non-Members are charged $15 per 3-hour session. Easels and tables are provided.
[E]
School of Representational Art (SORA)
116 W. Illinois 7th floor
Chicago, Illinois 60610
sora_artyahoo.com
847-491-6630
Instructed
Classical Life Drawing and Sketching. 6 week classes, Saturdays 9:00am-12:00noon.
This class is an opportunity to learn the traditional academic approach to realistic
life drawing. It is comprised of individual instruction in a group
drawing setting. The theme of the class are a focus on proportion,
line, contour, value, and gesture. Beginning students will be shown
the sight-size method of drawing. Comparative drawing will be shown
to more advanced students as necessary. Students will work from
short gesture studies, single day poses, and multi-day poses. This
class is open to students at all levels of ability.
[E]
Fulton Street Collective
2000 West Fulton Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Contact Mary Blake Donoghue: Maryfultonstreetcollective.com
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing sessions every Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm. Long Poses.
Nude and costumed art models will rotate monthly. Easels will be provided.
Artist brings all other supplies. BYOB. FSC Members are Free. Visitors
$15, $10 with advance signup, $35 with 4 sessions advance signup.
[E]
JK Chicago
1800 W. Cuyler Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
Contact Alan 773-501-7730
Uninstructed
Artist Alan Emerson Hicks hosts a figure drawing workshop in his
studio located at JK Chicago. Sundays 11:00am-2:00pm. Open to all skill
levels. $10.00. Bring yourself and the drawing materials of your choice.
[2011-10-04]
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
generalinfohydeparkart.org
773-324-5520
Instructed and Uninstructed
Open studio figure drawing. Instructed classes include Sculpture - Portrait & Figure; Figure Drawing;
Portrait & Figure Painting and Drawing; and Anatomy for Artists. Classes change quarterly; see website for schedule.
[2009-08-06]
Platform Studios
1821 West Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60622
platformstudioschicagogmail.com
Uninstructed
• Figure Drawing Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm.
Live, nude art model, starting with 1-minute gesture sketches, then progressing to 5 and 10 minute drawings.
The remainder will be either one long pose (hour and a half) or two medium length. Bring your drawing materials.
Instruction available upon request. $10/session and always just drop-in. No sign-up is needed.
• Monthly Figurative Illustration Workshop is a modified figure drawing session including a themed costume,
props and other scenarios. $20.
[E]
Vitruvian Fine Art Studio
1735 N. Ashland Avenue, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
contactVitruvianStudio.com
312-519-7206
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing, Drawing the Figure in Pastel, Portrait
Drawing, Figure Painting, Portrait Painting, Life Size Sculpture,
Portrait Sculpture, Life Casting, and several Anatomy classes.
[2011-08-19]
Greenleaf Art Center
1806 W. Greenleaf
Chicago, IL 60626
infoGreenleafArtCenter.com
773-465-4652
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing. Draw or paint the figure. An exploration
of the figure as subject matter. Learn how to render the figure
through observation of a live art model. Emphasis will be on color,
shading, and gaining an understanding of the nature of the human
form. Some nude, some costumed classes.
[E]
University of Chicago
Cobb Hall, Room 403
5811 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
otl.uchicagogmail.com
Uninstructed
Outside the Lines is a University of Chicago organization hosting
weekly figure drawing sessions on Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm from second
week to ninth week of each quarter.
There will be a live art model at each session. Paper, easels, drawing
boards, and other supplies will be available. Poses increase in
duration over the three-hour period.
All are welcome. Events are free for University of Chicago undergrads,
$2.00 for University of Chicago grad students, and $10.00 for those not
affiliated with the University.
[2010-05-11]
The Drawing Workshop
4410 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
drawingworkshopmindspring.com
773-334-4412
Instructed and Uninstructed
Drop-in figure drawing sessions take place on Sunday morning 10:30am-1:30pm
and Wednesday evening 6:30-9:30pm. No enrollment required. $15.00 per session.
Basic Drawing class using the live art model. Continuous enrollment.
10 weeks enrollment or 10 consecutive classes from the date you
start. Monday 6:30-9:30pm, Thursday 6:30-9:30pm. $275.00.
[E]
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
lillstreetlillstreet.com
773-769-4226
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing, Portrait Drawing, and Drawing and Painting the Nude Figure.
[E]
Studio 935 Adult Art Classes & Workshops
1257 North Milwaukee Ave. 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
daviddavidabed.com or text 773-734-5426
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Open Studio on Thursday 6:30-9:30pm with 1,000 square feet space with good lighting for
you to set up in. Easels provided. Instruction on request. Start with short poses, gradually work into a long poses.
All levels welcome. $12 for three hours.
[2011-04-09]
Rumble Arts Center
3413 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
rumbleartsgmail.com
773-278-4441
Instructed
Figure Drawing Workshop: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. $8-10. Students will
work intensively with the human figure. Students will learn how
to draw the human form and will experiment with a variety of mediums.
We will begin with simple black and white sketches and move towards
color composition of extended poses in both paint pastel. Our final
project will be the completion of a large, nude composition. No
prior experience with the figure is necessary. Those in high school,
college and beyond all levels will find the class challenging. Instructed
by Brook Woolf. Live art model. Equipment and supplies are provided.
[2010-05-19]
Tom Robinson Studios Figure Workshop
2416 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
tomtomrobinsonartist.com
773-227-3144
instruction/critique available
Life drawing class at the beautiful studio/gallery of artist Tom Robinson. Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm $20 instruction available.
Usually nude female art model. Artists must be 18 and behave in a professional manner. Small friendly relaxed group.
Learn by watching. Short and long poses. Some benches and easels.
[2009-09-09]
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
Emilybeverlyartcenter.org 773-445-3838
Instructed
Classes include Figure & Portrait.
[E]
MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing)
McGown Studios
5801 W Springfield
Champaign IL 61822
Monitored by RJ Karlstrom: welddrawingyahoo.com
217-355-3650
Uninstructed
Mondays 7:00-9:00pm. $7. All 2D media are welcome, and we provide chairs,
stools, table space and tray tables. Easels are also welcome.
[2009-09-01]
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