Figure Drawing Workshops, Open Studios,
and Continuing Education Classes in Ohio
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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Ohio - sorted by Zip Code


Wild Goose Creative
2491 Summit Street
Columbus, OH 43202
Contact Sara Adrian: mightymightysaraadrian.com
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing. The second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6-8 PM. $7. Open to everyone (18 and up). If you've never worked with a live model, or just want to work on your skills, I'm here to give guidance. If you just want to work on your own, that's fine too!
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Columbus College of Art & Design
107 N. Ninth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-222-3248
Instructed
Figure drawing is the pictorial representation of the human body in various forms and positions. Working from the nude model, explore proportion, anatomy, perspective, foreshortening, analysis of form, and planer structures of the figure. Create drawings with particular attention to line and value.
[2009-07-08]

Cultural Arts Center
139 West Main Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-7047
Uninstructed
Classes include Draw or Paint the Nude. This class is designed for all levels as an independent study course. An Instructor is available to answer questions and to conduct class discussions. Model fee is $20 and is due at the FIRST class.

[2010-01-27]

Terra Community College
Kern Center for Community & Industrial Development
2830 Napoleon Road
Fremont, OH 43420
kernterra.edu 419-559-2255
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing. Learn to draw the human figure realistically. Anatomy, proportion, bone/muscle structure, and foreshortening problems investigated. We will have
a live model to draw from. Use charcoal, graphite or pen and ink.

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The Cleveland Institute of Art
11141 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
800-223-4700 cecia.edu
Uninstructed
LIFE DRAWING: Every Wednesday Night, 7-9pm. $15.00 at the door, no pre-registration needed.
Bring I.D. (must be 18+ to enter class) or written parent permission.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a drawing space, Max Class size is 25 students.
[2009-07-13]

BAYarts
28795 Lake Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
infobayarts.net 440-871-6543
Uninstructed
Pre-registration is required for the Figure Drawing and Portrait Studio Workshops. You must call to pre-register as there is limited space. A minimum of 4 students is required. Drawing the Human Figure meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7-9 pm. $10 fee. Pay as you go. Bring all of your own supplies. A nude model will be available from which to work. The portrait studio is every Friday 10 am to 1 pm.
[2009-08-14]

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
cvartcentersbcglobal.net 330-928-8092
Uninstructed
Uninstructed figure drawing Tuesday evenings. $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers.
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Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242
330-672-2192
Uninstructed
Open drawing sessions are conducted most Fridays during the academic year, from 10am to noon. Check in the School of Art office 330-672-2192 to confirm time and location.
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Peninsula Art Academy
1600 West Mill Street
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
infopeninsulaartacademy.com 330-657-2248
Uninstructed
Open Draw with Shannon Casey - There’s no substitute for drawing from life. Build on your existing skills or draw the figure for the first time in an open drawing session! Class meets Saturdays from 2-5pm, check the website to see this month’s date. Portrait artist Shannon Casey will facilitate and offer basic instruction as desired. Students will practice quick gesture drawings as well as longer poses from the clothed model. $10. Bring your favorite drawing materials or use the instructor’s materials for an additional $5. Pre-registration is required. For teens under 18, a parental consent/medical form must be on file.
[2009-07-05]

Akron Society of Artists
140 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
Uninstructed
Every Friday 9:00 AM to noon Open Studio Session with model. $5 at the door.
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Fitton Center for Creative Arts
101 South Monument Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-863-8873
Instructed
Figure Drawing. 6-week sessions offered year-round. Whether just beginning or more advanced, the techniques learned will help you develop your personal style and skill level. We will explore realistic and expressive interpretations of the human figure in both black and white and color. Supply list available upon registration. Model fee included in cost of class. Students age 16+ welcome with parental consent. Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Fitton Studio West.
[2009-08-20]

Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-562-8748
Instructed and Uninstructed
Classes include Figurative Sculpture in Clay, Figure Drawing, Life Drawing, Oil Painting the Figure,
Open Studio allows artists to work independently from a professional nude model in both long and alternating poses on a weekly basis.
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Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
2727 Woodburn avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
infomanifestgallery.org 513-861-3638
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Open Figure Drawing: Weekly study sessions with the live model Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Saturdays. Drawing Marathons and Free High School sessions are also offered. Instructed workshops include: Life Drawing - Introduction to Anatomy; Advanced Life Drawing. See website for details.
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