Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops, Open Studios
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Mesa
Arts Center
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-644-6501
Instructed
Classes include Life/Figure Drawing.
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Scottsdale
Artists’ School
3720 North Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
info
ScottsdaleArtSchool.org
480-990-1422
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Figure Drawing, figure painting, and
figure sculpture. Uninstructed Open Studio is held Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday with male and female nude and costumed art models.
Open Studio is open to the public. The School provides a model and
equipment. Participants bring their own supplies to draw, paint
or sculpt. [Monday Open Studio is not held in the Summer - resumes in October.]
[2009-07-08]
The Drawing Studio
33 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
managerthedrawingstudio.org
520-620-0947
Instructed and Uninstructed
See above web link for instructed classes.
Uninstructed Open Studio schedule:
Sunday morning, 9:30am-12:30pm, general studies (short to long poses)
Monday morning, 9:30am-12:30pm, general studies (short to long poses)
Tuesday evening, 6:00-9:00pm, one long pose, costumed only
Thursday evening, 6:00- 9:00pm, general studies (short and long poses)
Saturday morning, 9:00am-12:00noon, one long pose, nude
Fee $10.00 for all open studio sessions. No reservations are required.
An updated art model schedule is posted here: beccart.com/opensketch
[2009-08-06]
Tucson Art Academy
2930 N Swan Rd, Suite 127
Tucson, Arizona 85712
infotucsonartacademy.com
520.903.4588
Instructed
3 and 4 day intensive workshops in figure/portrait drawing and painting. Students of all levels welcome.
See our website for our schedule of nationally acclaimed instructors.
[2011-02-18]
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
sacsedonaartscenter.com 928-282-3809
Instructed
See website for figurative art classes and workshops.
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Rene's Monday and Wednesday Night Life Drawing
The Other Side Arts
1400 Dallas St.
Aurora, CO 80010
Artists and Art Models contact Rene Farkass 720-690-8190
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00-10:00pm. $10. Denver area's
longest running figure drawing class—over 20 years! Weird
music, milk and cookies, and a whole lot of attitude. Drop in, pay
your money, sit down, shut up, and start drawing. Voted "Best
place to draw ladies" by Westword in 2008.
[2009-09-19]
Art Students League of Denver
200 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-778-6990
Uninstructed
Uninstructed Life Drawing, Painting & Sculpting. Ability: All.
$7 per three-hour session for students currently taking a instructed
class, $9 for students not currently in an instructed class
Must be a current member of the League to attend uninstructed classes.
Long Pose: Mondays 6:30-9:30pm; Fridays 1:00-4:00pm; Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm.
Short Pose: Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm; Fridays, 9:00am-12:00noon.
[2009-07-02]
Core New Art Space
900 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, Colorado 80204
artcorenewartspace.com
303-297-8428
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Group. Come draw with other artists in a relaxed, non-judgmental
atmosphere. Bring pad or easel & drawing supplies. Chairs provided.
Cost: $40 for 5 sessions or $10 for a drop in session.
See website for schedule. No sessions during Summer months.
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Dr. Sketchy's Denver
Illiterate Art Gallery
82 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
Uninstructed
Cabaret drawing events. Every 3rd Sunday of the month 7:00pm. $8.
This is the Denver affiliate of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, founded in New York City.
[2011-05-31]
Denver Life Drawing
Xcentricity Gallery
4020 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80212
Contact Sophia Rose: 303-433-5045 Xcentricityartsgmail.com
Uninstructed
Sketch with us in a creative and fun atmosphere. The gallery offers drop-in life drawing sessions with a nude art model in short
and long poses. We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00pm. (Exception: Nov. and Dec. meet only on 2nd
Wednesday.) Please bring your own sketchbook, non-toxic drawing materials, $10 + optional tip for the model. Chairs, tables and
sketch boards available. Bring an easel if you'd like to use one. Several times a year we have a male or costumed model.
[2011-10-10]
Life Drawing Circle
Denver's Dangerous Theatre
2620 W. 2nd Ave. #1
Denver, CO 80219
Contact David Caballero: davecab2000hotmail.com
303-856-8410
Uninstructed
The Life Drawing Circle is held 1:00-3:00pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday
of the month. Please bring your own drawing supplies, a respectful
attitude and $5 class fee. Optional gratuity for the model is appreciated.
Everyone is welcome regardless of artistic skill or experience,
just come and explore your creative potential in an open, friendly
environment. We are seeking reliable art models. Contact David for details.
[2011-02-08]
Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts
470 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
crinfolakewood.org 303-987-5436
Uninstructed
Drop-in Figure Drawing. Mondays 9:00am-12:00noon, $6. Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, $8.
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Classical Art Academy
2810 Wilderness Place, Suite B
Boulder, CO 80301
ClassicalArtAcademygmail.com
303-522-3048
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Figure Painting.
[2009-07-12]
Colorado Gay Men's Figure Drawing Group
Rotating locations in both Boulder and Denver
Boulder, CO 80302
Uninstructed
Twice monthly figure drawing group meets in various locations in both Boulder and Denver.
Open to sketchers of ALL skill levels with members of many ages and sizes.
Sexuality does not matter as long as you are comfortable with an all male group and nude models
who can occasionally be frisky to overt in their posing. See website for more details,
to RSVP for each session, and to get specific location information.
[2011-12-23]
Boulder Figure Drawing Group
4949 N Broadway #108
Boulder, CO 80304
rogermordhorstcomcast.net
Uninstructed
Boulder's longest running figure group meets 3 times a week. $10 per 3-hour session.
Monday long pose 1:00-4:00pm.
Wednesday short pose 6:30-9:30pm.
Saturday short pose: 1:00-4:00pm.
Bring drawing or painting materials and a board for support. Easels and benches provided.
[2009-09-11]
Colorado Coalition of Artists
148 West Oak, Unit C
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Contact John: figurecocoaart.com
970-988-5138
Uninstructed
Figure Sketching and Painting. Mondays 6:30-9:30pm. Come hone your
skills and have fun drawing the figure. Nude art model. No instructor.
Poses range from 1 minute to 30 minutes one week and 3 one-hour
poses the next week—please check the CoCoA calendar for the
weekly schedule. Cost for members is $30/month or $10 drop-in. Cost
for non-members is $40/month or $15 drop-in. All levels of experience
welcome. Individuals under 18 years of age must have parental approval—please call ahead.
[2011-03-08]
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
427 E. Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
infocottonwoodcenterforthearts.com
719-520-1899
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Expressive Figure Drawing, Figure Quick
Sketch in Oil and Figure Sculpting courses. Uninstructed Life Drawing/Open
Studio with a Model are: Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm (long pose, nude); Fridays
9:00am-12:00noon (long pose, the first Friday of each month is a clothed
session, all others are nude); Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm (gestures:
1 – 20 minutes, nude). Easels and taboret crates supplied.
Atmosphere is fun and focused. $10 per session ($6 members, $5 students)
[2009-07-14]
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Bemis School of Art
818 Pelham Place (behind the Fine Arts Center Main)
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
infocsfineartscenter.org
719-475-2444
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Sculpting the Figure in Clay.
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The Art Center
1803 N. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
infogjartcenter.org 970-243-7337
Uninstructed
Mondays 9:00am-12:00noon or 6:00-9:00pm: Nude Model.
Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00noon: Portrait and Clothed Model.
Open Studio Figure. Each session is broken into gesture drawings,
and 20 to 40 minute poses. There is no instructor or materials supplied.
Artists can use art center easels, tables and drawing horses. The
artists will be supplied an art model. Please do not bring toxic or odorous
materials into the studio. Artists must be at least 18 years of
age to draw from the nude models. Artist attending Wednesdays portrait
session must be at least 15 years old. 7 Sessions Tuition: $60 Member/$70 Non member.
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Idaho
Falls Arts Council
498 A Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
csmithidahofallsarts.org
208-522-0471
Instructed
Figure Drawing. Join this five week class and spend your evenings
focusing on drawing the figure and your portrait. We will primarily
focus on charcoal drawing mediums hoever, advanced students may
work from other media. Supplies for first class: 18" by 24"
sketchpad, board, and soft vine charcoal.
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Boise Figure Artists Group
4257 Adams Street
Boise, ID 83714
Contact: Gary Holland garyhollandgallery.com
Uninstructed
Live model, uninstructed, Mondays 6:00-8:00pm. There is also a short class preceding the group for those who
desire instruction in figure drawing and painting. $125/month, or $100/month if you commit to the full semester.
Space is available for 10, possibly a few more, but the first 10 who send their check for their deposit and
first month will be accepted. Please sign up to ensure your place. Models: Suggestions with names/phone/emails
gladly accepted.
[2011-12-26]
Terry Lee Studio
1675 W. Lee Court
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
Terryleeartverizon.net 208-765-9131
Uninstructed
Open Life Drawing Sessions. Nude art model, usually female. Every Monday
night 5:30-8:30pm. Cost is $15. Drawing horses and easels
are provided. Poses are 30 min long. The Second and Fourth monday
is clothed model , one pose all night, for portrait painting or
drawing. Average attendance is 10. Professional atmosphere. Beginner
to advanced, all are welcome. No need to pre-register, just show
up. On going every week, year round. Sculpture class on Tuesday
night. Nude model. Same price, same time. These sessions have been
on going in my Studio for the last 15 years.
[2009-10-13]
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Missoula Art Museum
335 North Pattee
Missoula, MT 59802
406-728-0447
Uninstructed
OPEN LIFE DRAWING is an ongoing session that provides artists an
opportunity to draw from a live art model in a relaxed and supportive
atmosphere. Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm. Must be 18 years or older. Please
note: this evening class will NOT be held during June, July and
August. Figure Drawing will resume the first week in September.
[2009-07-08]
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Nevada Museum of Art — E.L. Cord Museum School
160 West Liberty Street
Reno, NV 89501
artnevadaart.org
775-329-3333 x260
Instructed and Uninstructed
Classes include Drawing the Figure, Life Drawing: Open Studio, and
Time-Period Costume Drawing: Open Studio. An instructor is present
in the Open Studios to coordinate class and offer instruction when
requested. See the website for more information or to register as a student.
[2011-03-11]
Contemporary Arts Center
107 East Charleston Blvd., Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89104
infolasvegascac.org
702-382-3886
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Workshop. Tuesdays 7:00-10:00pm in the CAC gallery at
the Arts Factory. There is no instruction involved. Most all media
is accepted. Artists bring their own materials. Six horse benches,
an easel and chairs are provided. You may bring you own easel, etc.
$4 to $10 depending on how many artists attend, to pay for the models.
If you have further questions, please contact Stewart Freshwater
at 702-878-2208, 702-373-7202 or e-mail smfreshwaterearthlink.net
[2009-08-12]
Dr. Sketchy's Las Vegas
Dino's Lounge
1516 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
lasvegasdrsketchysyahoo.com
Uninstructed
Cabaret drawing events held the third Tuesday of every month from
7:00-10:00pm. This is an affiliate of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, founded in New York City.
[2010-05-17]
New Mexico — sorted by Zip Code
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Harwood Art Studio
1114 7th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
infoharwoodartcenter.org
505-242-6367
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed 8-week classes include The Human Figure: Drawing From
the Model.
Uninstructed Open Drawing Sessions with the Model. Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm.
No meetings in August. All levels welcome. $10/class or 5 classes
for $35 with purchase of punch card. Bring your own materials.
[2009-08-06]
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Register online or call
505-277-0077
Questions? Contact Dora Delgado-Raby, Sr. Program Manager: ddelunm.edu
or 505-277-6320
Instructed
Classes include Human Anatomical Drawing: The Skeleton and Human Anatomical Drawing: The Muscles.
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The Artist Studio
8200 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Contact: Marilyn Drake marilyndrakecomcast.net
505-400-2571
Uninstructed
Open sessions are held Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30-12:00noon.
The Wednesday sessions are clothed, with a single pose for
the morning. Thursdays are nude with short poses from 1 to 20 minutes
each. The fee is $6.00 for the morning, plus an optional model tip.
The studio is in the Hoffmantown shopping center at Menaul and Wyoming.
Inquire about periodic instructed workshops.
[2009-09-26]
The New Mexico Art League
3407 Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-293-5034
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Life Drawing and Figure Painting: The Art of Seeing.
Uninstructed Open Live Model Sessions, each Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm.
Short and long poses for artists in dry media, acrylic,
and water-based oil (no solvents). Model Fees: Members: $6; Non-members:
$8. Ten 1-minute poses, Five 2-minute poses, Followed by single pose.
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Ryder Studio School
Second Street Studios, Studio #31
1807 Second Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
anthonyjrydermac.com
Instructed
Various figure drawing and portrait painting workshops. Anthony
J. Ryder, principal instructor and founder, is the author of The
Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing. Workshops and programs
at the Ryder Studio run six hours a day, five days a week, and range from two weeks to nine months.
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Valdes Art Workshops
1006 Marquez Pl.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-0017
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Figure Painting.
[2011-02-17]
Felix Voltsinger Workshops
2200 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87507
felixvoltsingeryahoo.com
505-490-8110
Instructed
In these small classes, I emphasize a classic approach to drawing from the figure. My teaching philosophy is rooted in
the training that I had at the St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts, and my long study in this area. The classes and
workshops are oriented towards drawing the figure from observation, with an emphasis on composition, proportion, and
anatomy of the human body, giving the student a fundamental understanding of the classic approach.
Classes use both nude and costumed models, and are held in a bright high-ceilinged studio near downtown Santa Fe.
[2012-02-01]
Life Drawing at Village Arts
216 DP Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Moderated by Ken Nebel kennebelgmail.com
505-690-1715
Uninstructed
Life Drawing meets in the back classroom space at Village Arts.
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm. Sundays 10:00am-3:00pm (lunch 12:15-1:00).
No registration is necessary, drop-ins welcome. All levels welcome.
No photography. No class fee, but students split the model fee.
We provide easels. You bring the rest! The Wednesday evening sessions
give artists the opportunity to hone their skills depicting the
human form in a variety of poses. On Sundays, the focus is one long
pose, for painting or detail work.
[2010-02-25]
Taos Open Figure Drawing Group
Visit the blog or call for current location
Taos, NM 87571
taosartgmail.com 575-613-5340
Uninstructed
If you are in Taos on any Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, please join local
Taos artists in drawing the figure. We have an art model every week with
poses from 2 to 25 minute poses. This group has been on going for
over 35 years. Nancy Delpero, Monitor.
[2009-08-12]
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Bountiful/Davis Art Center
745 South Main Street
Bountiful, UT 84010
infobdac.org
801-292-0367
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Figure Sculpture with costumed models
or draped models.
Uninstructed figure drawing sessions with nude art model. Ongoing, Wednesdays 7:00-9:30pm.
You must be 18 or older to attend. Drop in: $10, with student I.D: $7, 6 weeks: $42.
[2009-07-07]
Spiro Arts
Park City, UT 84068
Contact: Lola Beatlebrox 435-640-0682
Uninstructed
Life Drawing sessions, Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm at the Aztec Art
Ranch in Brown's Canyon near Park City, only six miles away from
the high school. POT LUCK Dinner 1st Wednesday of every month at
5:30pm. Take I-80 to Exit 146 - Hwy 40. Take I-40 to the Park City/Kamas
exit (4 miles). Turn LEFT of the exit ramp onto state road 248 toward
Kamas. Go ONLY 2 miles. Look for a sign on your right for Oakley-Peoa-Browns
Canyon. The turn will be on your left about 300 yards after the
sign. After turning LEFT onto Brown's Canyon Rd toward Peoa/Oakley.
Go 1.9 miles. OPPOSITE A LARGE WHITE BARN AND GATE, turn RIGHT onto
Desert Mountain Rd. Go up the dirt road 1 mile (up a large hill,
road turns left and continues). The Aztec Art Ranch is the first
driveway on your RIGHT. Green house. Road
Map
[2010-11-06]
Salt Lake Fine Art/Photography Group
West Jordan, UT 84088
Uninstructed
Fine art photography group. See above link for more information.
[2009-11-1]
Open Figure Drawing
255 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Contact: patriciakimball05msn.com
Uninstructed
We meet Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm. Both male and female art models, usually undraped. A few easels and several donkeys
are available. Number of participants ranges from 2 to 10, averaging around 6. Cost is $10 per session or $36 dollars
for a four week card. Atmosphere is friendly but professional. We usually do three 15-20 minute poses followed by one
2-hour long pose. However, individual requests can usually be accommodated.
[2011-03-15]
Hein Academy of Art
16 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2731
infoheinacademyofart.com
801-502-9185
Instructed
Weekly Class: Figure/Portrait Painting and Drawing. This class is
for beginning to advanced students interested in bettering their
skills in painting and drawing the draped figure and portrait. Easels
and draped art model are provided. Every Tuesday 6:00-9:00pm.
Class Size: 15. Price: $160/month.
[2009-09-11]
Kings Gallery and Academy of Art
2233 South 700 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
sgallaartyahoo.com
801-486-5019
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Life Drawing Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm and Fridays 10:00am-12:30am. $7 per session.
Instructed workshops inlcude Figure Drawing and Figure in Oil. See website for schedule.
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Visual Art Institute
2901 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
staffbox.vaigmail.com
801-474-3796
Instructed
Figure Drawing / Figure Painting Independent Study for junior high and high school students.
Through this course students will learn to draw and/or paint the human figure, while
expanding their abilities with the principles and elements of art. Students will
attend open studio figure drawing sessions in the community and meet with a faculty
member once a week at VAI to discuss their progress in-depth, receive critiques of
their work, and discuss the work of contemporary figurative artists. This course is
for students who are self-motivated and willing to create a lot of work on their
own to develop strong portfolio artwork.
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
infoart.utah.edu
Uninstructed
Open figure drawing. Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm. $5 per session or $40 per semester (16 weeks).
Nude model. Third floor of art building.
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Bridge Academy of Art
148w 600s
Provo, UT 84601
bridgeacademyartgmail.com
801-623-0351
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing/Painting.
[2009-09-11]
Provo Art & Frame Art Classes
201 West Center (Located in the Classroom above the Art Store)
Provo, UT 84601
pafartclassesgmail.com 801-375-1150
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing. See website for current offerings.
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Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
va-frontdeskbyu.edu
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Continuing education classes include Figure Drawing for Illustrators and Advanced Life Drawing.
• Open studio figure drawing. Fridays 9:00am-12:00noon. No Charge. Model wears swimsuit. Room B561 Harris Fine Arts Center.
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The Center for Academic Study and Naturalist Painting (CAS)
43 E. 200 S.
Springville, UT 84663
infocas-utah.com
801-822-8802
Instructed
Workshops include Figure Drawing/Painting.
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Springville Art Store
Springville, UT 84663
Uninstructed
Open studio figure drawing. Saturdays 10:00-1:00pm. $7. Nude model.
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Figure Drawing Classes at the Hynds
Hynds Building
1602 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
artsygeorgiayahoo.com
229-546-5183
Uninstructed
Nude Figure Drawing session, Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm. $15. Lots of sharing and encouragement.
Clothed Figure Drawing Classes at the Hynds every 2nd Thursday of the month as part of Art Design and Dine.
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Art Association of Jackson Hole
240 S. Glenwood St.
Jackson, WY 83001
signupartassociation.org
307-733-6379
Uninstructed
• Life Drawing open studio every Wednesday night 6:00-9:00pm. Open
to artists of all skill levels. All media and disciplines including
sculpture are welcome. A nude art model will be present and easels will
be available. Bring your own drawing or painting supplies. $10 for
members ($20 for nonmembers).
• Portrait Club. Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm. One pose, clothed art model.
Bring your own materials. $10 for members ($20 for nonmembers).
[2011-03-10]
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