Jun 12th
6:30–9:30pm CDT
Meets 12 Times
Explore the art of figure drawing in Chicago, where you can learn techniques to accurately capture the human form through life drawing and anatomy studies.
8 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 5 classes live online are available.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the art of depicting the human form convincingly in portraiture and figurative paintings at the Evanston Art Center. This course will teach you anatomical subtleties and how to interpret them from life using charcoal, red, and white chalk. Explore the function and form of bones, muscles, and tendons to enhance your artistic skills.
Jun 12th
6:30–9:30pm CDT
Meets 12 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and master the art of capturing the human form with precision and style. Learn essential techniques and develop your skills in figure drawing under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Jun 11th
6:30–9pm CDT
Meets 12 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity in a studio environment dedicated to exploring the human form through various artistic mediums. Explore the world of figure drawing and sculpture and expand your creative horizons.
Jun 25th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Meets 9 Times
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash the dramatic allure of light and shadow in your artwork! Explore the captivating world of Chiaroscuro techniques using charcoal, delving into centuries-old methods that infuse emotion and dynamism into your compositions. From still life to figure drawing, experience the evolution of darkness firsthand, culminating in a candlelit finale reminiscent of Carravaggio's mastery. Perfect for artists seeking to elevate their craft with vivacious intensity.
Jun 15th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Jul 27th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Art City @ 1400 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Refine your drawing prowess with our figure drawing sessions. Embrace the challenge of sketching live models and elevate your artistic abilities. Join us to cultivate your talent and explore the art of figure drawing.
Apr 27th
11am–1pm CDT
Apr 30th
7–9pm CDT
Art City @ 1400 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Refine your drawing prowess with our figure drawing sessions. Embrace the challenge of sketching live models and elevate your artistic abilities. Join us to cultivate your talent and explore the art of figure drawing.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Join a comprehensive course that explores the fundamental techniques of portrait drawing, perfect for aspiring artists looking to enhance their artistic abilities and express themselves through captivating portraits.
Jun 11th
6:15–8:15pm CDT
Meets 12 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Refine your portrait drawing and painting skills with personalized guidance and the freedom to work in color or focus solely on drawing techniques. Unleash your creativity in capturing the essence of the model through poses spanning 2-3 weeks. View the instructor's recommended supply list for a head start on this artistic journey.
Jun 16th
10am–1pm CDT
Meets 9 Times
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Explore the art of capturing the human form and face with precision and depth in this immersive drawing course. Master the intricacies of anatomy and bring your figures and portraits to life using a variety of drawing mediums. Join a community of artists online as you work with live models and engage in class discussions and demonstrations.
May 28th
10am–12:30pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
Jun 3rd
10am–12:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom
Unlock your artistic potential with an online art class from The Art Studio NY. Join our skilled instructors as they guide you through the basics of portrait and figure drawing, helping you conquer your fears and create stunning art from the comfort of your own home. Materials not included.
Apr 30th
7:30–9pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
May 21st
7:30–9pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
Jul 9th
7:30–9pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Aug 6th
7:30–9pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Hone your drawing and painting skills with a focus on figures and nature in this comprehensive class. Explore various techniques, from gesture drawing to anatomical studies, under expert guidance. Engage in critiques and choose between drawing and painting mediums to develop a well-rounded artistic practice.
Jun 10th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Meets 12 Times
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Develop your skills in figure and portrait painting from observation of live models. Learn color mixing, structure, proportion, and light and shadow theory in gouache and oil mediums. Capture the model's gesture, likeness, and expression in this comprehensive course.
Jun 3rd
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Unleash your artistic expression and master the human form with this dynamic online course that takes you from graphite to vibrant colored pencils. Join us for an immersive experience in portrait drawing that will sharpen your skills in capturing the essence of the human face.
May 22nd
4–6:30pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
From Head to Toe: Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study Explore figure drawing fundamentals: proportions, gesture, anatomy, line, shape, composition and mass/value, while working in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn. We work with the live models during all sessions. Supply List please click here
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore figure drawing and painting while learning about proportions, line, shape, and value. Work in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel, building up to work with wet media such as ink and watercolor. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn. Begin with gesture drawing and learn to measure as we gradually progress into longer poses. Work with the live model during most sessions; also...
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available. Note: This workshop uses a nude model.
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
In this course we shall start with proportion and foreshortening of the human figure, at which point we’ll simplify the figure geometrically. We shall further explore gesture and character of the human form through study and croquis (quick-sketch) using a live model. Students will also learn basic anatomy of the human body and head. Towards the end of the course a class will be dedicated solely to portrait drawing. Students are strongly encouraged...
The Art Center Highland Park @ 1957 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL , Chicago, IL
Draw or paint from live models. Study form through anatomy, values, color theory, and lighting. Explore a variety of techniques and work in the medium of your choice. All levels are welcome. Required Supplies Optional Supply List (work in the medium of your choice): Charcoal Paper Charcoal (medium vine) Sandpaper Pad Chami Kneaded Eraser Stump Oils Acrylics Pastels Watercolors Plastilina etc… There is an additional...
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
The human figure has inspired artists from ancient times to the present. We will study grace and symmetry of the human form through a variety of media. By observing the figure through various poses, we will cover the basics of anatomy and proportion. Students must at least 18 years old.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Gain confidence as you draw and paint portraits by exploring all its aspects in this studio class. The first approach will be through drawing, learning the morphology and anatomy of the face and the head, progressively building skills of portrait representation. Eventually you’ll learn how to shift from drawing into painting, discovering shading, tone and color applied to portrait. Through examples taken from different artists you’ll...
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