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Explore the art of figure drawing with a variety of classes in NYC. Learn the fundamentals, improve your skills, and unleash your creativity with expert instructors in this captivating art form.

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Life Drawing (w/ Model) for Adults - BYO Materials

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the art of life drawing at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Sharpen your observational skills and develop your style as you capture the essence of the human body with a live model. This self-led workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists of all levels to practice their craft in a supportive and creative environment.

(179) All levels 18 and older

Figure Drawing

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

Experience the beauty and complexity of the human form through the expressive medium of figure drawing. Join a community of artists at FIELD COLONY as you explore the nuances of line, tone, and space, capturing the features of the nude model. Discover new techniques and perspectives as you witness the creative process of fellow artists in this immersive and enriching studio environment.

(42) All levels 18 and older
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Teen Figure Drawing (13-17 Years)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn about gesture, proportion, anatomy, and more while working with a live model via online conferencing. Develop your drawing skills and explore different mediums such as graphite, charcoal, and ink. We will hone our practice with a variety of timed poses ranging from quick sketches to fully realized drawings. Whether you are interested in developing realistic rendering skills, or looking to improve character anatomy, figure drawing will provide...

(1061) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$445

8 sessions

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Figure Drawing with a Brush

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The immediacy of mark making will be extended from dry media to the fluidity of ink washes, calligraphic lines and structured value studies. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE. PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$300

2 sessions

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Figure Drawing: Focus on Human Anatomy

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn to draw the human form in a more informed manner by developing an understanding of its anatomical and planar/muscular structure with artist Jeffrey Morabito.  Emphasis will be placed on proportion, light/shade, weight, gesture, and the basic structural units of the human body. Class work will progress from quick poses to prolonged studies. Review of both old master and contemporary art will provide multiple...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$355

6 sessions

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Dynamic Core: Drawing the Figure from the Inside Out

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Using Michelangelo as our inspiration, explore how form and energy in a figure drawing springs from the "core" of the figure: the head, rib cage and pelvis. Learn the basic structures of these forms and how to relate them to one another to get exciting and original figure drawings. The class will work from a live model to identify anatomical landmarks and to see how surface muscle ties the core forms together.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$260

2 sessions

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Finding Puccini's Music Box

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Scholars have long sought the source for two major themes in Madama Butterfly. One is associated with Butterfly herself and the second with her patrimony. The assumption has been that Puccini, attempting to achieve exotic authenticity, based these themes on Japanese melodies. But Professor W. Anthony Sheppard has discovered a different theory: Puccini's source for these themes was a Swiss-made music box playing Chinese tunes. Evidence indicates...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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Beginners Acrylic Painting

The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of acrylic painting in this nurturing art class at NYC's top-rated studio. With personalized instruction from a professional artist, explore fundamental techniques and unlock your inner artist. Join a supportive community and create beautiful masterpieces to decorate your home.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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$399

7 sessions

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Figure and Composition: Complete Traditional Skills

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This class will introduce historically based skills and concepts for figure drawing and oil painting. Each lesson will discuss principles such as proportion or gesture and clearly define and demonstrate a path to improvement.  The instructor will start by showing how to simplify the subject into accurate shapes and values which are essential for achieving a likeness of the subject. Later, the discussion surrounding light, anatomy, and color...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Constructing the Figure

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Learn to construct solid and anatomically correct figure and portrait drawings. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction, this course will cover the anatomical, structural, and surface forms of the head and figure. With a focus on the gesture as our starting point, we will identify the line of the body and develop the constitution of the figure through sequentially longer poses. There will be an emphasis on proportion, perspective,...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Drawing: Anatomy & Artistry

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of figure drawing in this captivating art course. Learn the art of anatomy and explore the techniques used by old masters to create expressive figure drawings. Whether you prefer charcoal or pencil, this course will teach you the skills to bring your drawings to life.

(75) Beginner 18 and older
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$330

8 sessions

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4-Week Fashion Figure Drawing

Esaie Couture Design School @ 265 W 37th St, New York, NY

This class is an introduction to drawing the human body. Students will illustrate the human body, learn the fundamentals of the human figure, explore creativity and design. Students will utilize techniques to draw the human body including proportion, light, and shadows, and use different media: pencil, charcoal, and watercolor.  Students are required to attend lab hours to enhance their work and work on projects. Homework is required as a part...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

4 sessions

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Mixed Level Drawing: Figures + Portraits

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your artistic potential as you explore the art of drawing figures and portraits. Discover various techniques used by artists throughout history and gain inspiration from contemporary depictions. Develop your confidence and expand your drawing repertoire in this immersive in-person course.

(432) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$550

10 sessions

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Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Edmond Rochat

Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Artist Edmond Rochat - Mondays, April 17th, 24th and May 1st, - 6:30 -9:30pm all sessions.  Students will improve in three main areas of portrait drawing in this course: proportion/gesture, perspective and lighting form.  Each session starts with a demonstration by the instructor clearly showing what students will achieve during the session. Drawing from a live portrait model, students receive individual...

(690) Intermediate 16 and older
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$185

3 sessions

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Figure Drawing

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This beginning course is designed as an introduction to basic life drawing techniques using a nude model. This class will explore a variety of drawing mediums and is open to the use of paint later in the class.  The first half of class will focus on a more fast paced method of figure drawing and the second half will allow time with one model and one position to work from. The Instructor will provide fundamental techniques to train the eye how...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$320

7 sessions

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Two Day Figure Drawing Pastel Workshop

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Drawing New York is thrilled to offer Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop - with artist Emil Robinson.  Emil Robinson has a unique approach to figure drawing, drawing techniques and drawing methods. Robinson’s response to the figure is both physical and tender, often utilizing unexpected color and texture.  On day one, Robinson will introduce his materials and methods. He will flesh out his goals with the aid of art...

(690) Intermediate 18 and older
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Figure Drawing with Live Model Workshop

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

*A live model WILL be used in this class. Learn how to figure draw in just one day, in this inspiring beginner's figure drawing workshop! Drawing is easier than you think and we will teach you all of the drawing techniques, tricks, and tools that you need to know. If you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” it’s time to think again! In this hands-on, step-by-step,...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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Figure and Fashion Drawing: 4 - Hour Intensive Workshop

Drawing New York @ Studio 505 5th Fl 18th W 18 St, New York, NY

Join the amazingly talented Conde Nast graphic designer/illustrator, Leonard Cadiente for a four hour drawing intensive. Attendees should be prepared to work for the entire session with limited breaks. There will be a live model starting in leotards and adding draped clothes as we progress. Important Things to Note: This intensive session is for people with at least some drawing experience (email me if you have questions). It is...

(690) Intermediate 16 and older
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Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Kelly Foss

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY

During this 3-Session Portrait Drawing Class students will learn how to more easily draw from life (1 pose for all sessions) with artist Kelly Foss. Session 1:  Students will learn how to set up the model and space to their advantage. Using vine charcoal and graphite pencils, they will draw the larger portions of our subject, working from the outside in. With the help of observing darks and lights, they will subdivide the masses and place the...

(690) All levels 12 and older
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$165

3 sessions

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Pre-College Figure Drawing

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

College Admissions Counselors love to see observational drawing in your art portfolio. In Ashcans Figure Studies Course you will learn the tools to draw an accurate rendering of the human form.   In this class you'll examine and explore: Anatomy Proportion Perspective Movement  After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by the Instructor, to delve in to personal ways to depict the figure.  Q&A...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$780

7 sessions

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