Figure Drawing Classes Coming up in New York
Weeknight Figure Drawing
at Drawing New York - Gramercy, New York
This is an uninstructed class though we are happy to discuss your drawings with you. This is a two hour drawing session to work from a live (nude) model. We will start with short 2 minute poses and work up to a 20 minute pose by the end of the session. We take a 5 minute break every 20 minutes. Important Things to Note: Access to a sink is available...
Weekend Figure Drawing
at Drawing New York - Union Square, New York
This is a three hour drawing session to work from a live (nude) model. We start with 5 minute poses and work up to 20 minute poses by the end of the session. We take a 5 minute break every 20 minutes. There are seats for everyone tables and several light weight easels. Access to a sink is available for watercolor artist. Important...
Be first to know about new figure drawing classes
Add this topic and we'll let you know about new classes, trending topics and last minute discounts
The Vital Line - Improving Your Figure Drawings
at Drawing New York - Union Square, New York
Drawing New York is thrilled to offer The Vital Line - Improving Your Figure Drawing - with artist and instructor Greg Follender. This five hour figure drawing workshop is limited to 15 students. We will work from a live model for the entire session. Workshop Description: Learning to draw the human figure...
Figure Drawing (Weekly)
at Brooklyn Art Space & Trestle - Gowanus, New York
Figure drawing drop-in sessions are open to everyone. Artists may come, set up, and work directly from the model at their own pace. Chairs and drawing boards are provided. These sessions are held on: Mondays: A Series of short poses (BYOB) Wednesdays: One three-hour pose (BYOB) Saturdays: One three-hour pose Important...
Figure Drawing
at 92nd Street Y - Upper East Side, New York
Increase your understanding of anatomy and proportion and learn how to draw using charcoal and pencil. Work from models to make drawings that convey the strength and subtlety of the human form. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing Supply List: Supplies depends on the instructor assigned. Please contact CourseHorse after registration for the Supply...
Introduction to Figure Drawing
at National Academy School of Fine Arts - Upper East Side, New York
Learn the basic skills necessary to approach figure drawing, including shading techniques, simple anatomical concepts, the comprehension of line, building solid planes, and a variety of other topics. Working with a live model, poses will range from quick gesture poses to longer poses. This class is designed for beginners and those seeking to...
Figure Drawing: A Foundation
at National Academy School of Fine Arts - Upper East Side, New York
Working from the live model, learn to draw the structural landmarks of the human figure by combining the variations of form and plane. We will begin by simplifying light and shadow to create shapes with a step-by-step approach, which will then allow you to build the detail of the body and achieve a likeness with human expression. You will learn...
Figure Drawing: Theory and Practice
at National Academy School of Fine Arts - Upper East Side, New York
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. Important Things to Note: Open to students of all levels. ...
First Friday Art Social: Drawing and Wine Tasting
at Brooklyn Craft Company - Greenpoint, New York
Introducing a creative get together on the first Friday of (almost) every month. Join us for drawing, drinking and just for fun. Bring friends, or make new ones. It’s a great way to start the weekend. 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...
Drawing from Life
at Chelsea Classical Studio - Chelsea, New York
Working from the live model, students will learn to draw the live model where they will aim for strong gesture and draftsmanship. Poses will be relatively short, to focus on capturing the movements and fundamental construction of the figure, and understanding the abstract rhythms that make the figure such an important and captivating subject....
CourseHorse Gift Card
The CourseHorse Gift Card can be used on any of the 70,000 classes on CourseHorse, comes in any denomination and never expires.
Constructing and Composing the Figure
at Chelsea Classical Studio - Chelsea, New York
Working from memory, imagination and students’ drawings, this class will focus on composing the figure and understanding how it is constructed. Students will practice making up figures, then adjusting and composing them in groups. There will be constant demonstrations as well as critiques to better understand human anatomy and conceptions...
Drawing from the Figure
at Cooper Union
Improve upon your skills and explore the expressive possibilities of drawing from the human form. Experiment with materials and mark making. Learn how to make a strong composition. Look to how the figure has been portrayed in both art historical and contemporary examples. Emphasis will be placed on seeing the figure in context, as part of the physical...
Figure in Environment
at Shoestring Press - Crown Heights, New York
Go beyond the human figure by exploring context, background, and texture in extended poses with live models. Add a world to your drawings and paintings of the human figure in the studio and at locations around Brooklyn with perspective and still-fife techniques as well as observational drawing practice. All levels welcome, but experience with figure...
Drawing and Painting the Portrait
at Art Studios @ JCC in Manhattan - Upper West Side, New York
This class will give students the basics necessary to draw and paint the human face. Learn how to use light and shadow to create the 3D forms of the human head. A live model will be used each session. Important Thing to Note: Drawing supplies will be emailed a week in advance.
Figure and Color
at Shoestring Press - Crown Heights, New York
Working from life with models each session, expand on the basic tenets of gesture, line quality, sighting and measuring, value, anatomy and portraiture with color materials. We'll explore watercolor, ink washes and chalk pastel, as well as basics of color theory for adding emphasis and emotion to your art, with long poses giving you time to...
Made in NYC