A night of figure drawing for ANYONE wanting to let loose and work on their skills in the comfort of our studio with great music. Each time we will have a different model- it could range from a burlesque dancer to a professional life drawing model in costume or a nude model. THIS IS NOT A DRAWING CLASS. This is setup to be a time to work on skills and just have some fun! ***Artists should bring their own drawing or painting materials (Or you are welcome to try out some of our materials) Chairs, and drawing boards and a few easels available for use at the studio. We start with (2) 5 minute poses for a warm up, then move into (2) 10 minute poses, followed by (2) 20 minutes poses.
Our Sketch Nights happen on the Second Thursday of each month. We offer a “Nude Sketch Night” on the 4th Thursday of each month as well (maybe 4-6 times a year) so let me know if you are interested in posing nude as well! Here are the themes we’re planning throughout the year: feel free to suggest or tweak ideas if you have them! January – “Winter Luxe” (fur coats, hats, boots) or “Ski Bunny” (vintage ski wear) February – “Valentine’s Day” (romantic reds, lace, hearts) March – “Ides of March” (Roman togas), “St. Patrick’s Day” (emerald greens), or “March Hare” (Alice in Wonderland) April – “Floral Spring/Gardener” (flower crowns, overalls, botanical elements) May – “Navy Theme” (sailor uniforms, nautical stripes, maritime vibes) June – “Afrofuturism” July – “4th of July/Lady Liberty” (patriotic elements, draped fabric) August – “Beachy” (swimwear, coverups, sun hats, tropical vibes) September – “Back to School Teacher” (glasses, books, academic themes) October – “Gothic Romance” or “Halloween Spectacular” November – “Steampunk” December – “Winter Solstice Magic” or “Holiday Elegance”
Live, clothed or nude models in traditional and themed poses. Bring your own art supplies or purchase some at the gallery. Bring your own art supplies or purchase some at the gallery. You only need your preferred sketchbook or drawing paper and a pencil, but you may bring any materials you prefer to use for figure drawing. We have stand-up easels and tabletop easels available. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary, we will coach those new to drawing or new to figure drawing.
This drop-in figure drawing course is suitable for all skill levels. Untrained new artists will learn multiple approaches to figure drawing while seasoned artists will have the opportunity to hone their skills and further train their eye. Each class will feature a nude model and begin with quick gesture poses. The remaining time will be spent on the artistry of longer poses. The goal is to train all artists to more quickly and fluidly capture the gesture of the entire figure.
Friday night figure drawing session. Easels, chairs, and stools are provided. Bring your own art tools. For session details and registration contact: [email protected]
Gesture and portrait open sessions available. A monitor coordinates all sessions, but instruction is not provided. Participants must bring their own art materials. Classroom easels are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm (Nude Model; Long Pose) ages 18+ Saturdays, 2:00-5:00 pm (Clothed/Costumed Model) all ages welcome Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal setting at Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group’s drop-in drawing sessions. No registration required, all skill levels are welcome. Ages 18+ for Tuesday Nude Model Sessions. Tuesdays: A live, nude model is present at each session. Sessions consist of several short warm-up poses and a single sustained pose for the duration of the session. Bring your own art supplies; drawing boards and chairs provided. Ages 18+. Saturdays: A live, clothed/costumed model is present at each session. Variable pose length- some long pose sessions, some short pose sessions. Bring your own art supplies; drawing boards and chairs provided. All ages welcome.
Beginners are welcomed to come to learn basic foundational techniques, and more advanced participants are encouraged to use this time to work with a model as best suits their needs. Whether it’s proportion, anatomy, value, or atmosphere, the instructor will provide constructive feedback to help participants get the most out of this class. Each session will focus on long poses, 10–15-minute poses, and proportions, use of paper/material, how to measure/scale the body, and perspective. Third Thursday of the month 6-8pm !
Established and experienced artist seeking a model of color for a ‘Eve’ project. Description of model sought and details below. Model Requirements: Gender: Female Young( Age 30 – 35) Model of color(African American/Black) Skin Tone: Fairly dark/dark Look: Natural, not ‘made up’ Project: Seeking a model to pose as Eve for a painting project. Model would be posing for reference photos that would be used to create the painting. Photo session would be 15-20 min and pay would be $150 total. Flexible with dates and times the model is available, but because this is photography it needs to occur during daylight hours. If you meet the model requirements and are available please contact me – email: [email protected]
The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you. Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour. Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below. Both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. We are offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.