Figure Drawing
Workshops, Open Studios, and Continuing Education Classes in Minnesota
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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Minnesota
College
of Visual Arts
344 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
charriscva.edu  651-757-4000
Uninstructed
Open figure drawing co-op. Drawing Studio, Room 404, First floor:
At the northwest corner of Selby and Western avenues, enter through
the gallery. The College of Visual Arts will host an open drawing
co-op for individuals who wish to enhance their figure drawing skills.
Artists must provide their own supplies. Participants under 18,
please download and complete Figure Drawing Permission Form. $10
per session - cash only. Saturdays 1:00 - 3:30 p. m. during Spring
and Fall - See website for schedule.
White
Bear Center for the Arts
2228 4th Street (in the old Armory)
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
wbcawhitebeararts.org 651.407.0597
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include No Fear Figure Drawing.
Uninistructed Land-Marker's Life Drawing Open Studio.
Minnetonka
Center for the Arts
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391
informationminnetonkaarts.org
952-473-7361
Instructed
Classes include figure drawing.
Minneapolis
Drawing Workshop
Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art
Studio 228
250 Third Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Uninstructed
Wednesdays, 9-12 (Short poses), 12:30-3:30 (One long pose each day).
10-week session prepayment is $100 for the morning or afternoon
sessions, or $150 for both. Drop-in rate is $15 each for morning
or afternoon, or $20 for the whole day. Easels and drawing boards
are supplied.
The Blake School-Northrop
Campus
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
rteslowblakeschool.org 952-988-3712
Uninstructed
Figure drawing open studio Tuesdays 7-9 PM during the academic year.
Nude figure models for any media other than photography. Fee for
non-Blake students is $3 high school, $5 post secondary. This program
brings young and old together in a comfortable location by the Walker
Art Center because of similar serious attitude toward the nude figure
in various media.
Minneapolis
College of Art and Design (MCAD)
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
continuing_studiesmcad.edu
612-874-3765
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Co-op. Mondays 7-9 p.m. -- These open drawing sessions
focus on drawing from the live model. Drawing boards, drawing horses
and easels are provided. An MCAD staff member is present to facilitate
the co-op, however there is no instruction available. Cost per session
is $5 for general public, $4 for MCAD alumni, faculty and staff
and no charge for MCAD degree-seeking students. No registration
required.
ArtiCulture
2613 Franklin Avenue East
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-5151
Uninstructed
The Articulture Figure Drawing Cooperative meets weekly. The Co-op
is self-led with a different nude male or female model each week.
ArtiCulture provides a limited number of easels and drawing boards.
Bring your own supplies or purchase them here. ArtiCulture is a
mixed-used space with high ceilings and a funky feel. The Co-op
meets on Mondays from 7-9:30pm. Call for details on dates. Fee:
$50 full quarterly session or $9 drop in. Note: Artists younger
than 18 need parental permission.
Mpls
Photo Center
2400 North Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
infomplsphotocenter.com
612-643-3511
Instructed
Classes include Photographing the Nude: Art & Issues. Expand
your photographic skill while working with the human figure, not
as an abstract or anonymous object but as catalyst for artistic
collaboration with the model, both male and female.
The
Atelier
1681 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55414
mailtheatelier.org 612-362-8421
Instructed
Figure classes are in both drawing and painting. Pencil, charcoal,
pastel and oil are used depending on the class and student. Life
drawing is at the core of any serious program of fine arts. Each
drawing is created over a period of several sessions, developing
the student's eye for accurate proportions, gesture, and anatomy.
The
Florence Hill Figure Drawing Co-op
California Building
2205 California Street NE, Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55418
fhill510aol.com 612-782-0353
Uninstructed
Florence Hill has hosted the Figure Drawing Co-op since 1976. 2-5
pm every Sunday. $7. Tables, horses, easels, and chairs are supplied.
Florence says, "Make art and therefore be happy!"
The
Edina Art Center
4701 W. 64th St.
Edina, MN 55435
artcenterci.edina.mn.us 952-903-5780
Instructed
Life Drawing - Drawing the figure is one of the great traditions
still practiced in the visual arts, and it provides the foundation
of much of what is important in drawing. It is also great fun, challenging
and learnable. In this class we will explore and grow our understanding
and expression of the human form through drawing the nude model.
Techniques of contour and gesture drawing, as well as blocking in
and shading will be covered. Anatomical concepts important to the
artist will be discussed. No experience necessary. Must be 18 or
have written permission from parents.
Crossings
Gallery
320 East Avenue
Zumbrota, MN 55992
crossingscrossingsatcarnegie.com
507-732-7616
Uninstructed
Open Studio - Life Drawing. Selected Sundays, 1-4pm -- call for
specific dates. Participants are requested to register by phone.
$18 per session or $30 for two. Includes model fee. A great opportunity
for artists, at any level of expertise, to practice and hone their
skills, and expand their ability to "see." Professional
and emerging artists, as well as fine art students developing their
portfolios, motivate each other with their own abilities, critiques,
and encouragement. Each artist works independently in the medium
of their choice. Live models, natural light, welcoming and creative
setting.
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