Figure Drawing
Workshops, Open Studios,
and Continuing Education Classes
in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
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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Arizona
- sorted by Zip Code
Downtown
Phoenix Figure Drawing Group
801 N. 6th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact Billy: billyreidbusseygmail.com
or  602-369-2523
Uninstructed
We meet every Saturday, 4:00 pm sharp to 6:00 pm. Our models pose
nude, and include both males and females. We start with short poses,
2-5 minutes and work up to longer poses, 15-20 minutes. Bring your
own supplies. All sessions are free. The gallery is an old house;
we have our session in the front room & try to keep the environment
as relaxed as possible. We do not allow spectators or children.
Scottsdale
Artists’ School
3720 North Marshall Way
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
infoScottsdaleArtSchool.org
480-990-1422
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed 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 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.]
Art
by the Creek
40845 N 51st Street
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
pamelaartbythecreek.com 480-321-7906
Uninstructed
Art by the Creek provides opportunities for all levels of artists
(beginner to professional) to work independently with a live model
in a supportive group environment. Drop-in sessions are held every
Monday and Thursday 10am-1pm. We provide easels, benches, stools,
coffee and fresh baked goods. Fees range from $15-$10 depending
on the number of artists that show up. Models are normally unclothed.
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, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM, general studies (short to long
poses)
Monday morning, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, general studies (short
to long poses)
Tuesday evening, 6 - 9 PM, one long pose, costumed only
Thursday evening, 6 - 9 PM, general studies (short and long poses)
Saturday morning, 9 AM - Noon, one long pose, nude
Fee $10.00 for all open studio sessions. No reservations are required.
An updated model schedule is posted here: beccart.com/opensketch
Sedona
Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road
Sedona, Arizona 86336
sacsedonaartscenter.com 928-282-3809
Instructed
A 6-session Figure Drawing class is offered year-round.
Colorado
- sorted by Zip Code
Rene's
Monday & Wednesday Night Life Drawing
The Other Side Arts
1400 Dallas St.
Aurora, CO 80010
Artists and models contact Rene Farkass
303-837-0667
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-10 pm. $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.
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 - 9:30 p.m.; Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.;
Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Short Pose: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
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.
Life Drawing
Circle
Summerlands Community Center
5300 W 44th Ave — The group is currently
seeking a new location
Denver, CO 80212-7335
Contact David Caballero: davecab2000hotmail.com
303-856-8410
Uninstructed
The Life Drawing Circle is held 1:00-3:00 pm 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 still seeking reliable models. Contact David
for details.
Lakewood Heritage,
Culture & the Arts
470 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
crinfolakewood.org 303-987-5436
Uninstructed
Drop-in Evening Figure Drawing. $8. Thursdays 67:30-9:30 pm.
Classical
Art Academy
2810 Wilderness Place, Suite B
Boulder, CO 80301
ClassicalArtAcademygmail.com
303-522-3048
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing and Figure Painting.
Boulder
Figure Drawing Group
4949 N Broadway #132
Boulder, CO 80304
rogermordhorstcomcast.net
• Ted 303-258-7273.
Uninstructed
Boulder's longest running figure group meets 3 times a week. $10
per 3-hour session.
Monday long pose 1 to 4 PM.
Wednesday short pose 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Saturday short pose: 1 to 4 PM.
Bring drawing or painting materials and a board for support. Easels
and benches provided.
Colorado
Coalition of Artists
Poudre River Arts Center Gallery
406 N. College Ave., suite 105
Fort Collins, CO 80524
infococoaart.com 970-221-3019
Uninstructed
Mondays 6:30 PM-9:30 PM: Figure Sketching and Painting. Come hone
your skills and have fun drawing the figure. Nude 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).
Loveland
Art Academy
183 SW 12th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
LynnLovelandArtAcademy.org
970-663-1915
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Quick Pose Sessions, Saturdays, 9 am - 12 noon, Artist
model, $10/Session.
Session cancellations will be posted on the blog: LovelandArtAcademy.blogspot.com
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 6-9 PM (long pose; nude); Fridays
9 AM-Noon (long pose; the first Friday of each month is a clothed
session, all others are nude); Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM (gestures:
1 – 20 minutes; nude). Easels and taboret crates supplied.
Atmosphere is fun and focused. $10 per session ($6 members, $5 students)
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
Classes include Figure Drawing and Sculpting the Figure in Clay.
The
Art Center
1803 N. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
infogjartcenter.org 970-243-7337
Uninstructed
Mondays 9:00am - 12:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Nude Model.
Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm: 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 a 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 15yrs old. 7 Sessions Tuition: $60 Member/
$70 Non member.
Idaho
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.
Terry Lee Studio
1675 W. Lee Court
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
Terryleeartverizon.net 208-765-9131
Uninstructed
Open Life Drawing Sessions. Nude model, usually female. Every monday
night from 5:30 to 8:30. 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 portraite 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.
Montana
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 model in a relaxed and supportive
atmosphere. Wednesdays 6-8pm, 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.
Nevada
Nevada
Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street
Reno, NV 89501
artnevadaart.org 775-329-3333
Instructed and Uninstructed
Classes include Drawing the Figure and Life Drawing Open Studio.
Contemporary
Arts Center
107 East Charleston Blvd., Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89104
infolasvegascac.org 702-382-3886
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Workshop. Tuesdays 7-10 p.m. 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
New
Mexico - sorted by Zip
Code
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 6:30-9:30
(no meetings in August). All levels welcome. $10/class or 5 classes
for $35 with purchase of punch card. Bring your own materials.
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.
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 to
noon. 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.
The
New Mexico Art League
3407 Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-293-5034
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Life Drawing and Figure Painting: The
Art of Seeing.
Uninstructed Open Live Model Sessions, each Thursday, 9:30 AM -
12:00 PM. 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.
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.
Santa
Fe School of Art
1002 Oro Court
Los Alamos, NM 87544
kellysantafeschoolofart.com
505-695-0365
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing using the Reilly Method.
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 - 9:30 pm. Sundays 10am - 3pm (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.
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 6:30-9:30 p.m., please join local
Taos artists in drawing the figure. We have a model every week with
poses from 2 to 25 minute poses. This group has been on going for
over 35 years. Nancy Delpero, Monitor.
Utah
- sorted by Zip Code
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 class with nude models runs in 6 week
increments on a quarterly basis. $75 for 6 classes or $15 drop in
fee. Wednesday evenings.
Spiro
Arts
PO Box 682625
Park City, UT 84068
infospiroarts.org 435-649-6258
Uninstructed
Open Studio: Life Drawing. Weekly sessions, Thursdays 6-9 pm. Participants
are to bring their own art supplies, easels or drawing boards. BYO
light refreshments to share. A suggested donation will be accepted
to cover model fees. Life Drawing is part of Spiro Arts Open Studio
series. There is no instructor--All Open Studio evenings are offered
as an opportunity for independent study. For additional information
please contact V/R Brady Canfield at 801-309-7533.
Salt
Lake Fine Art/Photography Group
West Jordan, UT 84088
Uninstructed
Fine art photography group. See above link for more information.
Open Figure
Drawing
250 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Contact: patriciakimball05msn.com
Uninstructed
We meet every Wednesday evening at 6:30-9:30 pm. Models are both
male and female, 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.
Hein
Academy of Art
16 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2731
infoheinacademyofart.com
801-502-9185
Instructed
The goal of the academy is to eliminate artistic boundaries by building
a strong academic foundation through classical training and practice
using time tested methods and techniques. Each student is given
a personal work area (include easel and model stand) to which they
have regular access. They are given assignments, such as still life,
cast drawing/painting, painting and drawing from live nude models
and perspective drawing to build technical skills as well as to
be challenged creatively. The studio is open 24 hours and there
are regular critiques. The total enrollment is 11 students. Cost
is $320 per month. Instructor: Jeff Hein.
Kings
Gallery and Academy of Art
2233 South 700 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
sgallaartyahoo.com
801-486-5019
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Life Drawing Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm and Fridays 10:00am-12:30
am. $7 per session.
Instructed workshops inlcude Figure Drawing and Figure in Oil. See
website for schedule.
Salt
Lake Figure Drawing Group
Salt Lake City, UT 84128
Uninstructed
Our figure drawing group provides a quiet atmosphere in which to
draw a live, undraped model. A variety of male and female models
of different body types are scheduled. Because these drawing sessions
are held in a home setting, drawing supplies should be kept simple—drawing
pads, pencils, pens, charcoal. If you need an easel, make sure it
is small and portable.
Bridge
Academy of Art
148w 600s
Provo, UT 84601
infobridgeacademyofart.com
801-623-0351
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing/Painting.
Wyoming
Art
Association of Jackson Hole
240 S. Glenwood St.
Jackson, WY 83001
signupartassociation.org
307-733-6379
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed workshops include: Figure and Form; Figure in Watercolor.
Uninstructed Life Drawing Open Studio every Wednesday night open
to artists of all skill levels.
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