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

To exercise your muscles, go to the gym. To exercise your art skills, attend a figure drawing session. This is a directory of art schools, ateliers, and studios where artists can paint, sculpt, or draw live art models. Life Drawing groups come and go, and schedules change, so it is wise to confirm with the organizer before attending. Please report any defunct groups or broken links to directoryartmodelbook.com

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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.
[E]

Gerard Studio for Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture
Stutz Business Center
212 West 10th Street, Studio A-455
Indianapolis, IN 46202
gerardstudiogmail.com
Instructed
Classes are offered from 7:00-10:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:00am-3:30pm on selected Saturdays.
[2011-10-07]

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Wheeler Arts Center
in Fountain Square
1035 Sanders Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
waverlysnowartmodels.org 317-489-0277
Uninstructed
All male open studio. Monday nights 7:00-10:00pm. $5 entry fee.
[2011-09-29]

Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-255-2464
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Life Drawing and Figure Drawing, Figure Painting,
Uninstructed Drawing/Painting Figure Study.
[E]

Artlink
Auer Center for Arts and Culture
300 E Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
suzanneartlinkfw.com 260-424-7195
Uninstructed
Ongoing figure drawing sessions held twice weekly. Sessions intended for professional and amateur artist and students. Held Monday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30pm. Both sessions have a half hour of 5 minute warm-up poses. Monday sessions are hour-long poses; Thursday sessions are 20-minute poses. Charge for drawers is $3 per hour to cover model fee. Atmosphere is casual with music playing.
[2012-01-04]

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
102 South Tenth Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-742-1128
Uninstructed
Long Pose Drawing. Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm. 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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[date] = the listing has been verified by (or submitted by) the workshop organizer.

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