Refine your figure drawing skills and immerse yourself in the artistry of capturing a single pose throughout this dynamic session offered by Drawing New York. Learn from experienced artists, bring your own drawing pad and preferred tools, and get ready for a unique opportunity to enhance your artistic abilities. Register now and let your creativity soar!
Professional model who did great at getting back in the same position every time! And funny warm organizer. Nice and talented people in the session.
This uninstructed figure drawing session provides the opportunity to focus on a single pose throughout the entire class. With regular breaks for the model, this setup allows for more detailed and refined work, giving attendees the chance to create more finished drawings compared to typical short pose sessions.
It’s a great chance for artists of all levels to work on capturing the human form with extended focus and develop their skills in shading, proportion, and composition. Whether you’re looking to enhance your figure drawing technique or simply enjoy a creative evening, this class offers a relaxed, engaging environment with music and refreshments available.
What You'll Learn
How to capture the human form with a longer, sustained pose for more detailed and refined work.
Techniques for using light and shadow to add depth and dimension to your figure drawings.
How to improve your drawing precision and composition through focused, extended sessions.
Supplies and Materials
Supplies and materials are NOT provided. Please bring your own supplies.
Recommended basic drawing supplies include:
Strathmore Medium Drawing Spiral Paper Pad (11" x 14")
Tombow 61001 MONO Drawing Pencil Set
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser - Lead Pencil
Additional Notes
We cannot accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor.
The doors to our events open 15 minutes before each session. Please plan accordingly as there is no room to wait inside the building before then. The doorman will direct you to the classroom.
This event takes place on the third floor of a building without an elevator. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the monitor.
Photography is strictly prohibited when the model is posing.
We kindly ask that any ticket rescheduling requests be made at least 48 hours before the class. Due to limited space, we hold spots for all ticket holders.
No refund unless the school cancels the class.
No refund or credit for missed sessions (No Exceptions).
No credits unless notified 48 hours ahead of the class.
We do honor change-of-date requests for in-person sketch classes with at least 5 business days' notice and for workshops with 8 business days' notice.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students found the Long Pose Figure Drawing class to be an excellent and rewarding experience. They praised the professional organization, excellent models, and the friendly, warm atmosphere of the class. Participants found their classmates to be talented and engaging. Many appreciated that the courses were run smoothly and efficiently with minimal interruptions, and found the friendly environment very conducive for art practice. Students also seemed to value the availability of both long and short pose sessions, which allowed for varied practice. Overall, the students found it to be a great opportunity to practice and develop their figure drawing skills. Quotes: 1. "Excellent class, great value for the price. The session was run very professionally, the model was experienced, and it was wonderful to work with like-minded serious artists." 2. "This class is always a great deal. Share a model for a couple of hours of long and short poses. I recommend these sessions to anyone who wants to practice figure drawing without minimal interruption." 3. "Very nice and warm environment and I was comfortable drawing in the class though I have done it for a few years."
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Drawing New York
Gramercy, Manhattan
15 Gramercy Park South #207
Park Avenue South and Irving Place
New York, New York 10010 Gramercy, Manhattan
15 Gramercy Park South #207
Park Avenue South and Irving Place
New York, New York 10010
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