Looking for a supportive and friendly environment to hone your artistic skills? About Face Drawing Sessions are for you! There’s no instructor, but there is a group of inspired artists, representing a wide range of abilities, who love to draw from the live model. Drawing sessions are held at the historic 701 Whaley venue throughout museum renovations. Must be 18 or older to participate. First Session is free.
Figure drawing or painting with a live model in my Allston studio. Sundays from 1 to 3:30 PM, Mondays from 7 to 9:30 PM, and Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 PM. Easels are provided. Music and conversation.
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.
No instruction, just draw. Model fee included. Preregistration needed. *Water-based media welcome.
During an Art League Life Model drawing session, there will be a model, male or female, most often time nude, surrounded by artists. The model will be posing for different durations. From shortest to longest. The poses can vary from 2 minutes to 10 minutes, then followed by a long pose of 20 to 30 minutes. The exact time and number of poses can vary from session to session. The shorter poses are meant to loosen you up, make you more comfortable with your lines and warm up. During the short poses, many artists do gesture drawings. Gesture drawings are meant for more difficult poses that the model cannot hold for a long period of time. These are great for more advanced artists but might seem a bit intimidating for beginners. That is okay, remember this is only for you! Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite. pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil, or, go back after the session and add in additional media. Feel free to bring and use whatever you desire.
Drawing sessions are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and the last Sunday of each month. Easels, chairs, drawing boards, and side tables provided for participant use.
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”
In -person figure session runs the third and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Online sessions: Runs the first and third Wednesdays of each month(short poses). Runs the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month(Long pose session).
Arts Center East offers a monthly life drawing session, the last Tuesday of the month. Artists are welcome to come to the Arts Center for an un-instructed Life Drawing session to sketch live nude models. Artists are expected to be respectful of the models and of one another. Individuals whose behavior is deemed disrespectful, confrontational, or otherwise inappropriate will be asked to leave.
The weekly Figure Drawing Lab is an opportunity that welcomes artists of all skill levels to practice with intention and work alongside professional artists. Space is limited, so when you register in advance, your place is guaranteed. The live models rotate weekly to keep the exercises varied and challenge the artists to improve each week.
Join us for three hours of weekly life drawing sessions with live nude models. All skill levels welcome! The session begins with short poses and moves to longer ones as the session advances. No experience necessary—sessions are facilitated by our monitor and are designed for practice and self-improvement without the pressure of formal instruction.
This open figure drawing sessions features a live model performing a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction. Easels, charcoal, and basic supplies are provided. 18 and over, under 18 allowed with parental attendance! Drop-ins welcome.
Weekly monitored life drawing sessions, without instruction, open to individuals of all levels of experience. Participants may register in advance for individual sessions. Participants are also welcome to “drop-in” to an open studio session and pay in the AVA office, but we cannot guarantee that a spot will be available.
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.
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the group can run and if we may hire a model for the day.
This group has been drawing from life models for decades. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to draw from a male or female life model. The model poses first in 2 minute gestures, then 5 and 10 minute poses followed by 20 minute poses. No instruction is given, all skill levels welcomed. Some easels are available, bring your own art supplies. No solvent based painting materials allowed.
Weekly 3 hour drawing session for people at all levels of drawing ability, We are currently meeting via ZOOM. Quiet, supportive, respectful atmosphere. An opportunity to draw fantastic models and share your work. Mixture of short and long poses. $15 drop-in fee. Please send your email address to: [email protected] to receive announcements/ zoom links.
Figure Drawing with live model: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card. If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come.
No instruction, just an opportunity to develop or sharpen your life drawing and painting skills with an artist’s model, nude or clothed. Each five-hour session will feature multiple poses with at least one long pose per session. You are not required to stay for the entire session, but please be prompt for the start. Bring the drawing or painting materials you like (only odorless solvent allowed, please) and get to work!