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Instructed Figure Drawing

Instructed Figure Drawing

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Study figure drawing and discover numerous drawing approaches in this interactive workshop at Drawing New York. Each class features a live model, welcoming participants of any experience level to deepen their visual abilities. Bring your own materials for a complete learning experience.

(868) All levels 16 and older

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Weeknight Figure Drawing

Weeknight Figure Drawing

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Spend an immersive session working from a live figure model, moving through brief warm-up poses before settling into longer, more developed compositions. The varied format gives students plenty of time to apply technique and produce refined, finished drawings. Open to artists at all levels of experience.

(868) All levels 16 and older

Oct 26th

6:30–9pm ET

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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing

Fear-Free Beginners Drawing

The Art Studio NY See all classes by this school @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY

Bring out your inner artist in this inspiring, judgment-free drawing class. Discover the joy of drawing as you build a variety of beginner techniques and express yourself through subjects like still life, realism, and portraiture. All levels are welcome in this fear-free artistic journey.

(679) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 15th

1–3pm ET

Meets 7 Times

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1–3pm ET

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Nov 17th

11am–12:30pm ET

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7:30–9:30pm ET

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Sun. Nov 15th, 1–3pm ET  (14 hours over 7 sessions)  
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Introduction to Drawing for Beginners

Introduction to Drawing for Beginners

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Tap into your creative potential in this course built for absolute beginners and anyone seeking a structured way into drawing. Work through the essentials, from basic forms and proportions to refined shading. Learn how to use different papers and pencils effectively, and finish the course able to create compelling, well-rendered artwork.

(868) Beginner 16 and older

Nov 10th

6:30–9pm ET

Meets 3 Times

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Tue. Nov 10th, 6:30–9pm ET  (7 hours & 30 minutes over 3 sessions)
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Saturday Figure Drawing

Saturday Figure Drawing

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Join an interactive figure-drawing workshop where you capture the human form through varied pose lengths and professional models. Develop your skills while connecting with fellow artists in an inspiring creative environment. Explore drawing techniques and advance your artistic practice.

(868) All levels 16 and older

Oct 24th

12–3pm ET

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Drawing for Absolute Beginners

The Cooper Union
4.2 45 reviews
  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions
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Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? 

This course - our most popular offering - is designed for you. You'll draw from life and from art reproductions. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to translate a variety of shapes, from the still life to the figure. Learn to see like an artist, and to develop form and space working shading, negative shapes and rules of perspective. Understand what makes a strong composition. Work in black and white with pencils, charcoal and ink. You will engage in informal and encouraging individual and group critiques.

Required materials for the first class:
A few Prismacolor Ebony pencils
Sharpener
Hard eraser
Kneaded eraser
Black conte crayon or compressed charcoal
White conte crayon or compressed charcoal
Masking tape
Vine charcoal
18” x 24” paper-- “sketching” quality sufficient; or “drawing” quality if you want nice paper for longer drawings.
18” x 24” newsprint paper for very fast and warm-up sketches
18” x 24” Strathmore charcoal paper, with label “ASSORTED TINTS” (this paper comes in colors and can be used in lieu of toning the paper yourself for a gray or mid-toned background) You will only need a handful of sheets, so you could split this with other students. Sold at Blick.
Paper towels or chamois for toning paper
Black india ink and brush

Optional: 
Portable drawing board, 23” x 26” 
Tube or carrying case for drawings.
Any pencils of varying hardness that you want to try (2H, F, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B etc. The softer the pencil, the darker the line.

Note: 
  • Additional materials for subsequent classes will be discussed during the first class. 
  • Please bring a $30 model fee, payable to the instructor, to the first class.
Classroom notifications will be emailed prior to the course start date.

Registration fee included
School Notes:
Registration fee is charged only once per semester.

Refund Policy

Refunds are granted if your written request to withdraw is received by our office as per schedule. Requests sent by mail will be considered by the date they are postmarked.

For 4-10 session classes

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you are withdrawing after the first session but before the second, then they are eligible for an E Voucher for 75% of the tuition fee. After the second class session no refunds or credits will be granted. 


For 1-3 session classes and workshops

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you withdraw 1 business day before the first class session you will receive a 75% tuition Electronic Voucher. No refund or voucher once the class starts. 

In case of withdrawal due to medically certified illness, a Cooper Union Letter of Credit/ Electronic Voucher will be issued upon receipt of physician's documentation. A Cooper Union Letter of Credit/Electronic Voucher will be issued for the balance of the remaining class sessions. There will be no monetary refund. Registration fees, model fees and materials fees are not refundable.

Refunds are processed in the order they are received and may take 8-10 business days to be processed.

$25.00 Registration Fee- Non-Refundable

Reviews of Classes at The Cooper Union (45)

(4.2-star rating across 45 reviews)

This class: 3.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    This class was fantastic, I hope Julia will hold the class again or an intermediate class. Most of those students were not beginners anyway. She was fantastic at answering questions and making suggestions. I hope that Cooper or better ASL will have more of her classes. I would like this course to be ongoing so that one can continue to improve. The beginners class is too easy and the intermediate too hard. I do not think it is possible to have a class where everyone is at the same level.

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    Julia is the sweetest teacher you could ask for, caring, approaching your work in a helpful and good willing manner. This class helped me understand the basics of drawing and give me the initial confidence to keep on drawing on my own or in model drawing sessions. Perhaps that a few more basic exercises and more sessions with a model would help improve the program even more ?

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    The teacher was knowledgable and encouraging. Taught us multiple techniques and provided throughout feedback. The facility/tools it's another story. The easels were heavy, difficult to set up and poorly taken cared off.

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    Very liberating

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    Class was extremely basic and then picked up energy towards the end of the course. I think more than one technique/concept can be taught in each class in order to keep interest going.

  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

    I highly recommend this class for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and learn to use new materials. The instructor, Amelia Saddington, is knowledgable, encouraging, and well-prepared for each class.

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  • Drawing for Absolute Beginners

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