Artist Instructor: Sagan Newham

Why Figure Drawing? "When you draw from life you’re attempting to capture the world as it really is. This means studying forms, proportions, perspective, shading, and all the fundamentals that go along with learning to draw. [...] Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones. It’s about movement, weight, balance, and tension. It’s about studying the model’s weight-bearing leg or how they position their hips to hold a certain pose. As you study these minor details through figure drawing you’ll learn to see them everywhere." - Concept Art Empire Learn more about Sagan’s teaching philosophy & explore her portfolio here.

This course will be structured as a studio sessions providing beginner and advanced artists an opportunity to draw the human figure. There will be one nude art model during the series, attending each session. Each session will have the model in varying poses and time increments led by the instructor.

Experience Level: Open to beginner and advanced artists. Sessions will be self-directed with an instructor present for specific help, guidelines, and examples.

Supplies/Materials: Horses and easels are provided, but students must bring their own materials. Recommended materials: 18 x 24 Newsprint (for shorter poses), 18 x 24 Drawing Paper (Sketch, Drawing, or similar for longer poses), Compressed Graphite, Vine Charcoal

Enrollment Cost: $180/6-week Session

Sliding-scale pricing options are available for anyone in financial hardship. Find more information here.

PLEASE NOTE:  2023 Cancellation Policy

• This class will be safely held in a large classroom for a maximum of 12 people (10 students, 1 instructor, 1 model).

• If you exhibit signs of COVID19 or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, we ask that you candidly report to us. We will ask you to self-isolate at home and will pro-rate a refund for any missed class.