Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops, Open Studios
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Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta Street
Marietta, GA 30060
education
mariettacobbartmuseum.org
770-528-1444 x16
Uninstructed
Open Figure Drawing. MCMA hosts figure drawing in its first floor
gallaries. Nude art model in a variety of short and long poses. Dry
Media only. Bring your own boards or easels. $10 admission. Contact
Emily Ryals for schedule (email / phone above).
[2011-03-09]
Shane McDonald Studios
585 Cobb Pkwy, Studio K-1
Marietta, GA 30060
shaneshanemcdonaldstudios.com
770-218-0676
Uninstructed
Shane McDonald periodically hosts an open figure drawing/painting session at the studio.
The meetings are relaxed and friendly. If you're interested in attending for the first time,
please give Shane a call or email. The cost to attend each session ranges between $12-20,
depending on the length of the session and estimated number of artists/students attending.
[2009-08-11]
Cobble Creek Studios
2257 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA 30078
infodeborahkepes.com 770-982-7472
Instructed
The classes are constructed in the Classical Method and are progressive
in nature. These classes are offered weekly and are $30 for a three
hour session. Painting from the art model is offered and concentration
is on Anatomy, Color Theory, Structure and Perspective. Private
classes are also available for $50 per 2-hour session. Class vary
in subject and medium. Children's classes also available. Registration
is available online or by phone.
[2011-03-10]
Ann Litrel Art Studio
8594 Main Street, 2nd floor (above Outspokin' Bicycles)
Woodstock, GA 30188
Instructed and Uninstructed
Eight easels will be available for first-come first-served attendees.
Bring your own drawing board, drawing paper and tools. If you want
to paint, please use odorless mineral spirits. Those using pastels
may want to bring a large towel to lay on the floor to catch dropped
pastels. Many people bring music, wine, or snacks to share.
• Open studio sessions with the live art model. Wednesdays 7:30-10:30pm.
$12 per session for artists or $10 for students. Moderator:
Kristina Havens 770-591-9542
81artistcomcast.net
• Instruction in Figure/Life Drawing. Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm.
6 week session $120. Instructor: John Horne
678-425-7603 johnwhornegmail.com
[2011-03-09]
Farrago Gallery
9 B Greenville Street
Newnan, GA 30263
FarragoGallerygmail.com
770-683-1291
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Open Studio, Wednesdays 7:00-10:00pm. Cost: $15.00.
Students, college age, $12.00. Artists in all levels of accomplishment
are welcome and invited to attend. Artists may bring the medium
of their choice in which to work. Our art model will provide us with
several short "warm-up" poses, usually lasting 30 to 60
seconds, while the artists complete loose gesture drawings. The
remaining time will be used for one or two long poses in 20-minute increments.
[2011-02-04]
Atlanta Artists Center
2979 Grandview Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305
infoatlantaartistscenter.org
404-237-2324
Uninstructed
• Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm. Nude art model. $10.00 AAC members, $12.00 non-members.
We start with gestures, move to one short pose, then a long pose for the duration of the class.
Contact: Laura Abadie lcabadiegmail.com
• Tuesdays 10:00am-1:30pm (bring lunch). Clothed art model.
$10.00 AAC members, $12.00 non-members. Great models, interesting clothes.
Background music is played and coffee is available.
Contact: Lynda Ellis lyndaellisbellsouth.net
• Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm. Life Drawing Short Poses.
$8.00 AAC members, $10.00 non-members. (Fourth Wednesday of the month until 10:00pm, $3.00 more).
Contact: David Diener 770-925-8074.
• Thursdays 11:00am-2:00pm. Portrait and Figure. $10.00 AAC members, $12.00 non-members.
Clothed or nude art model. 3-hour pose. — Reliable models needed.
Contact: Nancy Blum NancyLBlumgmail.com
[2011-03-09]
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30306
infocallanwolde.org
404-872-5338
Instructed and Uninstructed
Life Drawing Studio. These sessions provide the opportunity to draw
from a live art model (gesture/short pose) with no instruction. Model’s
fee is included in tuition. Min. 7, max. 14 registrants. Fee: $50
members ($60 non-members) for 5 weeks, Fridays 7:00-9:30pm.
Instructed classes inlcude Life Drawing, Painting the Figure in
Oil or Pastel, and Portrait Drawing.
[2011-03-10]
Dr.
Sketchy's Atlanta
Clermont Lounge
789 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Uninstructed
Monthly cabaret drawing events. This is an affiliate of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, founded in New York City.
[U]
Bohemian Circus @ Apache Cafe
64 34rd Street N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
infoapachecafe.info
404-876-5436
Uninstructed
This avant-garde evening mixes artist receptions, community figure
drawing classes and music all while dining. Every Monday 7:30-11:00pm.
Event is open to both sketch artist and photographers.
Arrive when you want and bring your own supplies. Art models are different
each week and are sometimes nude, partially nude, and on occasion
costumed. Length of poses are 15 minutes. Drawing takes place in
a cafe setting in which the kitchen and bar is open and serving
while dj's spin throughout the evening. Cost: $5 for photographers and sketch artists. 18+.
[2011-03-10]
ASIFA-Atlanta Figure Drawing Class
Studio Outpost (above the SunTrust bank in the East Atlanta Village)
514 Flat Shoals Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Contact: joepeeryme.com
Uninstructed
The class is a two hour nude figure drawing session, Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm.
The fee is $5—please bring exact change. The first hour is one and two minute poses, followed
by a short break, followed by a series of 10, 15, and 20 minute poses. Chairs provided. Bring your own easel if you need one.
The atmosphere is casual. BYOB if you please. This class is run by ASIFA-Atlanta board member Joe Peery.
[2011-10-10]
Abernathy Arts Center / Fulton County Arts Council
254 Johnson Ferry Road, NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-613-6172
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and portrait drawing.
[E]
The Art School in Sandy Springs
5197 Roswell Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
dthomas555aol.com
678-755-1079
Instructed
• Figure classes in oil, charcoal, pencil, and pastel - clothed and nude. Portrait classes in oil.
• Advanced 2-D Art Studio for Teens is a 6-week intensive course is intended for teenagers who are interested in
seriously pursuing art beyond high school and interested in developing their skills and creativity towards a polished
and well-rounded portfolio. The course will focus on drawing from life, including from live, clothed models, as well as
give an overview of different materials and techniques. Specific topics covered will include: gestural drawing, figure drawing,
portraiture, and composition and design. Assistance with art school applications will be provided.
[2012-01-06]
Chastain Arts Center
City Of Atlanta Office Of Cultural Affairs
135 West Wieuca Road, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30342
cac135atlantaga.gov 404-252-2927
Instructed
The Center offers several figure drawing classes.
[E]
Quinlan Art Center
514 Green Street NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
infoquinlanartscenter.org 770-536-2575
Instructed
Check the schedule for upcoming figurative classes and workshops such as: Figure and Portrait Painting;
Painting the Figure and the Portrait Simply; Figure Painting Watercolor Sketching.
[2011-11-01]
Pat Aube Gray Studios
253 Highway 515 East
Blairsville, GA 30512
patzg007gmail.com
706-745-9735
Uninstructed
Life Drawing and Painting sessions. Artists and students may draw
or paint from an art model in the medium of their choice. Easels and
tables are provided. Just bring your materials and supplies. Call for schedule.
[2010-08-02]
Studio 222
222 8th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
706-825-4547
Instructed
Figure drawing class meets from 7:00-9:30pm on Thursday evenings.
[?]
Telfair Museum/Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St
Savannah, GA 31401
kistttelfair.org 912-790-8823
Instructed
Classes include Figure Painting - Beginners to Intermediate and Figure Painting - Intermediate to Advanced.
[2009-09-14]
North Carolina — sorted by Zip Code
Greensboro Cultural Center
200 N. Davie St.,
Greensboro, NC 27402
artalliancegsogmail.com
336-373-2725
Instructed
Classes include Drawing the Human Figure, Sculpting the Human Figure, Drawing Portraits, and Painting Portraits.
[E]
Artspace
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
infoartspacenc.org
919-821-2787
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Tuesdays 7:30-10:00pm, except during holidays. Education Room. Walk-in basis. Bring own supplies (easels provided).
Cost: $8 general, $7 Artspace members and students (ages 18 and up). Life Drawing is a non-instructional session that
includes short gestures with several longer poses. To be informed of the Life Drawing schedule, you may want to join the
Figure Study email list. Participants are encouraged to work in any media except photography as long as it does not include
noxious fumes. Ring the doorbell to the right of Artspace's front door for entrance into the building.
[E]
Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art (RICA) LLC
424 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
inforicanc.com
919-800-0208
Uninstructed
Live model drawing sessions every Thursday 7:00-10:00pm. This is a great opportunity to brush up on those drawing skills.
$10 ($8 for currently enrolled students). No pre-registration necessary. Please join us on Thursday nights!
[2011-02-04]
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak Street, Unit 1
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-8823
Uninstructed
Figural Drawing. This drop-in class will meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings of each month (excluding holidays).
Occasionally we meet on Tuesday evenings with a themed model (such as a ballerina) … call to confirm any
upcoming dates/themes for Tuesdays. Cost: $15, or $13 for residents of Cornelius, payable at the door before the start
of each session. This class is for students 21 years of age and up.
[2011-10-03]
Waterworks Visual Arts Center
123 East Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
educationwaterworks.org
704-636-1882
Instructed
Life Drawing class offers professional demonstrations and instruction.
Learn different methods to make figure drawing easier. Students
draw from nude art models. For beginners and repeat students ages 18 and up.
[E][E]
Charlotte Art League
1517 Camden Road
Charlotte, NC 28203
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Saturdays 8:30-10:30am. $10. This is an ongoing class,
open to artists of all skill levels to work with a live art model in
the study of the figure. No Pre-Registration required, but please
email shantmarieaol.com to
confirm, particularly around holidays.
[2011-03-10]
Mint Hill Arts
11205 Lawyers Road, Suite A
Mint Hill, NC 28227
lifedrawingminthillarts.org
Uninstructed
Life Drawing sessions are held on the third Tuesday of each month 7:00-9:00pm. Please RSVP — if we do not have at least five
people committed to attend, we cancel the model. Please arrive early to set up your easel or chairs before the model begins working.
We stay quiet during the posing time in order not to distract each other. Life Drawing is the best and quickest way to improve your
drawing skills and your visual perception. Drawing from life is truly the basis for learning to draw anything well.
[E]
Academy of Classical Design
115 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Southern Pines, NC 28387
administratoracademyofclassicaldesign.org
910-692-9743
Instructed
Classes include Portrait and Figure Drawing, Portrait and Figure Painting, and Advanced Figure Painting.
[2011-03-11]
Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461
Gallery: 910-457-5450
Figure drawing coordinator: Jan Boland at jboland1ec.rr.com
Uninstructed
Gallery, painters gather to draw and paint with a live art model. There is no instruction,
but we do offer support to each other. Workshop members rotate in leading the class, arranging for models, providing
refreshments, and room clean-up. The cost is $10 per session or $25 a month. Open to new participants.
[2011-03-11]
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts — a program of Appalachian State University
Classroom 3200
423 West King Street
Boone, NC 28608
turchincenterappstate.edu
828-262-3017
Uninstructed
Appalachian State University staff, students, and community are invited to draw from a live nude model
Tuesdays 7:00-10:00pm. All levels are welcome to these ongoing, open studio sessions. Bring your own materials.
Sessions include a mix of long and short poses using both male and female models. Life drawing voucher cards can be
purchased at the Turchin Center welcome desk during regular business hours: 1 session for $5; 5 sessions for $15;
10 sessions for $25. Up to 20 artists can be accommodated on a first come first served basis.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to reserve your spot.
[E]
Tryon Painters and Sculptors
26 Maple St.
Tryon, NC 28782
contact Christine Mariotti for more info at cmariottiwindstream.net
828-859-8392
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Introduction to Drawing. Tuesdays 9:30am-12:00noon. $75/$90(non-members) 6 week class.
• Figure Drawing Studios. No instructor. Thursday evenings 7:00-10:00pm and Saturday mornings 9:00am-12:00noon.
small model fee.
[2012-01-31]
Elevate
34 S Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing with a live clothed model. Ages 14 and up. We will go over proportions
and basic drawing skills. In each class we will warm up with several quick sketches of standing poses
and end up with a longer seated pose. The class also provides an overview of the drawing process as a
form of visual thinking in relation to rendering the human figure. Students are encouraged to study
both portrait and figure drawing and use whatever media they feel most comfortable with. Please bring
your own materials. — Note: We are not seeking new models at this time.
[2011-12-14]
Fine Arts League of the Carolinas
362 Depot Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Holtfineartsleague.org
828-252-5050
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Night Drawing Sessions every Tuesday and Thursday 7:00-9:00pm. $5.00.
Long and short poses. Bring your own supplies.
[2009-07-21] [E]
South Carolina — sorted by Zip Code
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main Street, PO Box 2068
Columbia, SC 29202
contact Leslie Pierce lpiercecolumbiamuseum.org 803-343-2208
Uninstructed
About Face is a group of artists that share a figural model in the Museum's studios.
This group, representing a wide range of ages and abilities, offers a supportive and
friendly atmosphere in which to hone artistic skills. About Face Weekly Drawing Sessions:
• Mondays: Topics vary 10:00am-noon
• Tuesdays: Portrait Drawing 6:00-8:00pm
• Tuesdays: Figure Drawing 7:15-9:15pm
• First Wednesday & Friday: Long pose 10:00am-1:00pm
First visit is free. $7 ($5 for About Face members). $10 for both Tuesday sessions ($8 for About Face members).
[E]
Charleston Figure Drawing Group
Street address varies.
Charleston, SC 29401
cianabellegmail.com
Uninstructed
Come join us the first Thursday and third Wednesday of every month
from 6:30-8:30pm for snacks, figure drawing, and to meet other
artists and models and learn from each other. We'll all chip in
$10 to hire a nude art model and meet in an available space like someone's
home or a studio. The equipment available depends on the location,
but generally desks and easels are not provided, so please bring
your own equipment and supplies. RSVP through the Meetup website
(link above). All skill levels are welcome. Art models: if you'd like
to model for this group, please contact me, Ciana, through Meetup.
[2009-07-06]
Eye Level Art
103 Spring St.
Charleston, SC 29403
infoeyelevelart.com
843-278-2374
Instructed
Work from Life: Painting and drawing sessions with a live art model, for beginning and experienced artists with instruction
from Chris Dotson (as little or as much as you like). Mondays at 6:30-8:30pm. $15. Call the gallery for more information.
[2011-03-08]
Redux Contemporary Art Center
136 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29403
reduxclassesgmail.com 843-722-0697
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Figurative Oil Painting, Figurative Drawing,
Costume Figure Drawing and new list of figure drawing/painting classes are offered every 3 months.
Drop-in Figure Drawing Sessions, Sundays 5:00-7:00pm. $10. This independent figure drawing class allow students to work
from a nude art model in a variety of artistic mediums. Students ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced are welcome
to drop-in any week! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to work independently with the live art model at their own pace.
Easels, chairs, and boards are provided. Artists need to bring their own drawing and/or painting materials. No registration is required.
[2009-07-07] [E]
Power of Positive Painting with Rob Maniscalco
5 Penn Avenue
Charleston, SC 29407
robertmaniscalcogallery.com
843-486-3161 or 313-689-2993
Instructed
Portrait Painting: Participants explore value-based "light on form" painting methods to create
expressive, professional level portraits. Using live art models, the focus is on gaining a deeper understanding
of values to achieve form, character and likeness. Rob's focus is on breaking down the fundamentals, the ones many
teachers tend to gloss over or skip altogether. This is where the magic (and true joy) of representational painting
has to start, creating the illusion of form. Weekly classes are ongoing. 2-3 day workshops and private lessons are also available.
Beginning to advanced welcome. Call or email for rates and schedule.
[2009-08-31]
Village Studios and Gallery
in the Pendleton Art District
1278 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC 29611
villagegalleryinfogmail.com
864-295-9278
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing sessions on Sunday afternoons 3:00-5:00pm. $10. Students should bring
their own materials and easel. All media permitted; sink is provided for clean up.
[2009-10-01] [E]
Tega Cay Art League
Glennon Community Center
15083 Molokai Drive
Tega Cay, SC 29708
Contact Shanti Marie: shantmarieaol.com
704-678-4442
Uninstructed
We have drawing sessions once a month on Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm. $10.00 per person. The art models are in regular
street clothes or costumes. Call or email to find out the date and time each month as these details change periodically.
[2011-03-10]
Friday Arts Project
Space 157
157 East Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Contact Stephen: scrotts86gmail.com
or 803-554-1826
Uninstructed
Our Monday night portrait drawing sessions are every week at Space
157 Studios in Old Town Rock Hill. We have a clothed model for a
two-hour pose. Sessions are open to experienced individuals who
desire to work with a live art model. Tables and chairs provided, please
bring any other materials. No instruction will take place. There is a $5 suggested fee.
[2011-03-10]
West Virginia — sorted by Zip Code
Taylor Books Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
gallerytaylorbooks.com
304-342-1461
Uninstructed
Life Drawing open studio for those who like to practice, practice
and more practice. We provide the art models and easels. Models may
be nude or clothed. Poses range from few seconds to sustained for
more detail drawings. Drawings from class may be exhibited in the
gallery once a year, generally in the spring. Classes run 8 weeks
in the evenings 6:00-9:00pm and cost $75.
[2009-08-25] [E]
Huntington Museum of Art
2033 McCoy Road
Huntington, WV 25701
bbostonhmoa.org
304-529-2701
Uninstructed
In Open Studio Figure Study you will enjoy the benefits of working
with a live art model. Bring whatever materials you prefer. Since this
is an open studio, there will be no instruction. A monitor will be present for oversight.
[E]
Renaissance
Art Gallery
900 8th Street, Suite 20
Huntington, WV 25701
Gallery: gallerywvyahoo.com
or 304-525-3235. Instructor:
bhbowersockgmail.com
Instructed
Life Drawing class is held 6-8 weeks each fall and spring. Three
different live art models are available each Saturday afternoon during
these classes from 1:00-4:00pm. Students are free to use any medium
they desire. Tuition and model fee stated before each course begins.
Email or call the Gallery for more information. Bruce Bowersock monitors and instructs.
[2010-09-17]
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