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Explore the art of figure drawing with a variety of classes in NYC. Learn the fundamentals, improve your skills, and unleash your creativity with expert instructors in this captivating art form.

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Beginner's Figure Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Draw your heart out with the human figure as your muse! The beauty of the human figure has inspired artwork throughout the ages. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, all are welcome in this relaxing, inspiring, and fun live figure drawing class in NYC that will ignite your inner-artist. In this encouraging art class, you will: Receive expert art instruction from a professional NYC artist Learn to draw the human figure with...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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Figure Drawing Workshop

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole. Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights.  Open to students of all levels.

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$125

2 sessions

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Studio Time with a Live Model

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

What Typically Happens at a Life Modeling Session? Live model sessions will explore unique possibilities of the ‘quick sketch’; occasionally poses for 2-weekends, or with multiple models will be offered.  

(44) All levels 13 and older
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First Friday Art Social: Drawing Night

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Draw and socialize! Join us on the first Friday of (almost) every month for an evening of open, artistic fun, while you get to know your Brooklyn neighbors. Start your weekend here, then explore the awesome bars and restaurants Greenpoint and Williamsburg have to offer.   Draw from a clothed model, or draw what you like – artist’s choice! Our instructor is on hand to help get you started, and if you need any pointers along the way – but...

(557) All levels 21 and older
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Figure Drawing with Live Model

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Whether you are a beginner or want to refresh your skills, learn the basic proportion of the human body and methods of capturing the figure on paper. Working with a live nude model, you will start with quick gestures and progress to longer poses while drawing with charcoal on paper. Material List: • Newprint Paper Pad- 18” x 24” • Drawing or Sketch Pad- 18”x 24” • Vine or Willow Charcoal- Soft • Charcoal Pencil- HB, 4B, 6B (General...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$180

4 sessions

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BYOB Beginner's Figure Drawing 101

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Does the idea of drawing a live figure excite you, but you’re not quite sure where to begin? Everyone is welcome in this relaxing, inspiring, and fun 1-night live figure drawing class for All Levels. In this encouraging art class, you will: Receive expert art instruction from a professional NYC artist Master charcoal drawing techniques such as shading, composition, gesture and line Feel encouraged to express your unique self-expression ...

(631) Beginner 21 and older
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Will Weston Figure Drawing Workshop

Drawing New York @ 456 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop teaches a clear, and simple figure construction technique suiting today’s modern educational (and professional) environment where students have to learn more in a short period of time. It is updated from classical drawing traditions, but is easier to grasp and more quickly learned in the beginning The approach allows students to address figure composition more easily and assumes students will soon want to draw figures in motion,...

(691) All levels 16 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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Introduction to Figure Drawing with a Model

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Come experience the fun of figure drawing! Whether you are a beginner or want to re-fresh your skills, learn the basic proportion of the human body and methods of capturing the figure on paper. Working with a live nude model the entire session, we will start with quick gestures and progress to longer poses. We will work with charcoal on paper. No previous experience required.

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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Figure Drawing - Short Pose Workshop

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Emphasis on action poses, and teaching students to imbue their figure drawings with energy, motion and fluidity. Learn how the  muscles and angles of the body work together to create a seamless holistic entity, as well as techniques for making the type of quick accurate judgements that ground drawings in reality. Materials and model fee included.

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Figure Drawing - Long Pose Workshop

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This workshop will help students build the body up from a single line to a finished and polished drawing. Emphasis is placed on lighting, anatomy, proportion, foreshortening and multi media (water color and ink are encouraged even for students who have never used them before). Workshops is held in an environment where every student receives  personal attention and time is made to assist everyone, attending to their weaknesses and building their...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils (Int/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils (Intermediate/Advanced) Sharpen your portrait drawing skills in this intensive workshop focused on color! Artist Nancy Johnson will give you a crash course in using this versatile medium, discuss color theory, and guide you through how to mix colors to render realistic skin tones. Supply List Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination. Masks are highly recommended at 92NY.

(1062) Intermediate 18 and older
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$450

3 sessions

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Introduction to Anatomy

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Within this popular course on anatomy we will focus on better understanding the anatomical constructions of the human body as it relates to its essential skeletal system "architecture" and to its musculature system which provides its "dynamic force." We will start by covering the skeletal system of the body and learning about the various  planes  and  variations  that are essential to providing the structure necessary to the...

(143) All levels 16 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Figure Drawing Wine and Snacks- Sketch and Sip

Drawing New York @ 13 Grattan Street, New York, NY

Join new friends for 2 hours of figure drawing in our amazing new space in Bushwick.  Poses will range from 1 minute up to 20 minutes with 5-minute breaks every 20 minutes. We play music and this is a BYOB event so please do not plan on a pin-drop quiet drawing. We look forward to a great vibe and positivity all around. Please bring your own materials. We will have some for you to use but as we start out our sessions it is better to make sure...

(691) All levels 21 and older
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Anatomy for Illustrators and Cartoonists

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Develop your characters! Learn how bones, tendons and muscles build the human form and give your drawings a real sense of proportion, movement and personality.  Important thing to note:  One or more sessions feature figure models. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$235

6 sessions

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Structural Figure Drawing

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basic structures of the portrait and figure in order to create solid form and proportion in drawings from observation and imagination. The class will cover basic anatomy of the skeleton and musculature to give students the tools to depict the body in three dimensions. Students will draw from a live model and key concepts will be taught with short illustrated lectures and individual coaching. In this class you will be encouraged to work in pencil and/or charcoal. Please bring pencil drawing materials to ...

(1062) Beginner 18 and older
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$609

13 sessions

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Draw With Fashion Designer & Illustrator Renaldo

Fashion Drawing Session @ 520 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The workshop aims to expand creative boundaries and give artists insight into the world of professional illustration. Please bring the materials and mediums you are most comfortable using, plus… 9x12 or 11x14 Marker Pad 9x12 or 11x14 Tracing Paper Various pencils, pens, and markers

All levels 18 and older
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Portrait Drawing Intensive

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Take your portrait drawing skills to the next level with an immersive art experience that explores traditional proportions, dynamic compositions, and expressive approaches. Discover new techniques and unleash your creativity as you work with various drawing media in this intensive course. Sign up today and elevate your artistic talent.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$315

2 sessions

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Artistic Anatomy for Visual Artists

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Uncover the intricacies of the skeletal system and explore the world of muscles in this captivating lecture series at 92nd Street Y. Drawing inspiration from artistic depictions in painting and sculpture, you'll have the unique opportunity to work with a live model for guided drawing or sculpting. Enhance your artistry by delving deep into the anatomy of the human body.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$375

7 sessions

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Figure Drawing: Model Draw (BYOB) 5 Pack

ESS Community Projects @ 70 Eckford St, Brooklyn, NY

Explore your talents and enjoy an evening focused on figure drawing from one of our carefully selected, professional live models.  No need to be a pro! Enjoy an evening of putting pencil to paper. Required Materials:   You need to bring your own materials like pencil, marker, ink, charcoal, etc. (no fumes, please).

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$100

5 sessions

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Figure Drawing (In-Person)

ESS Community Projects @ 129 Russell St, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening practicing your life drawing skills! Spend two hours with teaching artist Ashley Chapman and one of our carefully selected professional models. Open to all levels; just bring your favorite materials (no fumes, please) and enjoy an evening of putting pencil (marker, ink, charcoal, etc.) to paper! What you'll learn drawing sketching What To Bring drawing materials (pencil, marker, charcoal, etc.) sketchbook...

(64) All levels 21 and older
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