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Life Drawing - Instructed

Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA

Unlock the secrets of the human form in this captivating art class, where you'll learn classical techniques and master the art of capturing form, shadow, and anatomical articulation. Join us for an immersive life drawing experience that will leave you inspired and eager to create.

(7) All levels 10 and older

Self-Portrait Drawing

Element Art Center @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Unleash your inner artist and capture your unique essence in this engaging drawing workshop. Discover the art of self-portraiture as experienced instructors guide you through the process, teaching techniques to bring your features to life. No experience is necessary, just a desire to explore and create.

(16) All levels 18 and older

Life Drawing - Uninstructed

Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA

Experience the timeless art of life drawing at Valley Art Workshop. Discover the beauty of classical poses, master the art of form and shadow, and explore the intricate details of anatomical articulation. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the captivating world of figure drawing.

(7) All levels 10 and older

Figure Drawing

Element Art Center @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the art of Figure Drawing Class. Study the human form from a live model using graphite and charcoal, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all skill levels. Join us for creative exercises and long poses to capture the beauty of the human body.

(16) All levels 18 and older

Portrait - Intermediate

The Art Studio @ 6450 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA

Refine your portrait drawing skills and explore new techniques in this intermediate-level art class. Perfect for students who already have a basic understanding of drawing the head and want to enhance their work. Discover the secrets to creating stunning black-and-white studies before diving into color. Don't miss the chance to take your portraits to the next level.

(3) Intermediate 7 and older
$240

6 sessions

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Life Drawing

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $469
  • 16926 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA
  • over 8 sessions

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  • $469
  • Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art @ 16926 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
  • over 8 sessions
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this figure drawing class:

With everyone so different, how can we justify any one way of working as being more important than any other? Figure drawing has many different temperaments and this class will travel down many a divergent path exploring many of these tool sets. From construction to massing, from line to pick out, and from powdered charcoal to graphite, we will explore different starts, different ways of measuring and different approaches to a satisfying finished figure drawing. And if that wasn’t enough, we are also going to focus on three points of interest within a pose, the Figure, the Hands and Feet. We will learn some shortcuts that will speed up defining these complex forms without getting hung up on the details that can overwhelm us.

Supply List:
  • 18″x24″ newsprint pad-preferred smooth but rough will also work
  • A roll of tracing paper the width of the pad for doing tracings over your work to correct information you have already drawn
  • Charcoal Pencils Preferred Generals Brand at the 4B or 6B density/softness
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Drawing Board
  • Razor Blades to sharpen the pencils
  • Sketchbook and pen to take notes
Workshop etiquette
  • If you arrive late, please enter quietly. If you have equipment to set up, please wait for a break to set up so that you do not disrupt the class.
  • The front row of benches is reserved for individuals who are sitting. Standing in the front row will block the view of those behind you. Personal easels are not allowed in the front row, unless they are low enough that it does not obstruct any portion of the view of the people behind you.
  • Please be mindful of the amount of space you and your equipment occupy. Economize your work space to accommodate fellow artists.
  • Please be polite to the models, and ask first before taking their pictures. The model may require a fee.
  • Please do not talk while class is in session. Save all discussions for outside the studio.
  • Be sure to switch cell phones and pagers to silent model.
  • Don’t comment on others’ work unless it is solicited.
  • Animals are not permitted at school for health reasons. Assistance dogs for the disabled are allowed.
  • Please clean up your work area and properly dispose of your waste after class. Use the brush cleaning closet, not the bathroom sinks, to clean your hands, paintbrushes and other art tools.
  • No turpentine or smelly solvents and mediums are allowed. Odorless mineral spirits is preferred.

Refund Policy

LAAFA reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is cancelled, students will be issued a full refund or may transfer with no fee to another class. If an instructor must leave after a term has begun, and no suitable substitute is available, the student will be refunded a pro-rated amount.

Refunds & Transfers

All classes, uninstructed workshops, visiting artist workshops and artist demonstrations are non-refundable. You may request to drop for credit or transfer into another class. You have two weeks to evaluate each class and decide whether you want to drop for credit (a dollar amount calculated based on the receipt of request) or transfer into a new class. Requests must be submitted before the start of the third session. A $25 drop/transfer fee is assessed. Credit will be valid for a full year and is non-refundable. It can be applied toward any extension course, workshop or visiting artist event at LAAFA. All artist demonstrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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