Figure Drawing Workshops, Open Studios,
and Continuing Education Classes in Indiana
Other States and Provinces

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.

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Indiana — sorted by Zip Code

Herron School of Art and Design
735 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
sschooliupui.edu 317-278-9404
Instructed
Drawing from Life. This class focuses on the fundamental principles of drawing using media such as charcoal and pencil. Drawings will be based on in-class observations. The class also provides an overview of the drawing process as a form of visual thinking in relation to rendering. Students will draw from direct observation and create still life, perspective, and portrait/figure drawings.
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Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-255-2464
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Life Drawing and Figure Drawing, Figure Painting,
Uninstructed Drawing/Painting Figure Study.
[E]

Studio Art Classes, LLC
4609 Grape Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
infostudioartclasses.org 574-243-2006
Uninstructed
Open Figure Drawing Mondays 7-10 pm. $12 members/$15 non members, includes studio and model fee. Students enrolled in local schools & colleges: $10. This open studio is an opportunity to draw or paint from a nude model. Participants may work in any medium including oil. All levels of skills welcome.
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Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way East
Massillon, Ohio 44646
jbaconmassillonmuseum.org 330-833-4061
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing. 3 Saturdays. $70 members, $80 non-members. Using pencil and charcoal on paper, draw from a live model focusing on several aspects throughout the course, including movement, form, weight, and shape. Cost includes teaching fee, model fee and art materials.
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Artlink
437 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
suzanneartlinkfw.com 260-424-7195
Uninstructed
Ongoing figure-drawing sessions are held twice weekly at Artlink. Sessions are intended for professional and amateur artists, and university students. Held Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7-10 p.m., a minimal charge of $2 per hour covers the cost of the model.
[2009-08-06]

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
102 South Tenth Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-742-1128
Uninstructed
Long Pose Drawing. Wednesdays 6-9 pm. Fees split amongst participants. Controlled lighting on model so discreet use of individual light sources required. Four to eight 3-hour sessions per pose. All levels of draftsman or painters are invited. For more information, please contact sedart2004yahoo.com
[2009-08-06]

Lafayette Atelier
615 S. 10th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
jcwerner.comgmail.com 877-343-1681
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed: Ongoing Life sessions offer students and artist members the opportunity to work on, long pose, nude and draped academic studies. The program also includes some quick sketching for accuracy and special emphasis on portraiture in oil, charcoal, pastel and watercolor. Uninstructed: Life Drawing $5. See schedule and sign up through Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/lafayetteart/
[2009-07-07]

 


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