Figure Drawing Classes San Francisco

1 class in-person in San Francisco has spots left, and 5 classes live online are available.

Manga for Adults

Art School of SF Bay @ 1603 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This course is designed for adult manga lovers, who are eager to master their favorite art style. A professional manga artist Austin Bath will guide you through this journey. The class will be held IN-PERSON in our San Francisco Studio.  High-quality art materials are provided and included in the course price. Detailed Schedule: Day 1: Introduction: what is manga? Defining the characteristics of the manga style and how to begin...

Saturday Oct 28th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

 (18 sessions)

$450

18 sessions

Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined

92nd Street Y

Dive into anatomy and discover how to render realistic figures and portraits. Use graphite, charcoal, or your other favorite drawing medium to create lively drawings while honing your skills in understanding the proportions and intricacies of the human body. Work from live models via online video conferencing and participate in class demonstrations and discussions. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 6th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$345

6 sessions

Portrait and Figure Painting (All Levels)

92nd Street Y

Develop figure and portrait painting skills from observation of the live model.  Demonstrations in color mixing, establishing structure, proportion, and light and shadow theory will be presented in both gouache and oil mediums. Emphasis is on capturing the model’s gesture, likeness, and expression.  For Supply List please CLICK HERE. An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

Monday Nov 6th, 1–3:30pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$345

6 sessions

Portrait Drawing: Black & White to Color

92nd Street Y

Work from live models via online video conferencing to develop expressive and dimensional drawings. Begin in graphite and move to colored pencils to create expressive drawings while honing your skills in understanding the proportions of human face. Click here for the supply list

Wednesday Nov 1st, 4–6:30pm Eastern Time

 (7 sessions)

$345

7 sessions

Quick Sketch Life Drawing

The Gallery Girls

Zoom Life Drawing *ONLINE* with a Model - Draw a live model in short poses & keep social with other artists while staying home. Draw a live model in Quick Sketch poses. (3s, 5, & 10s min poses) We will send you the link & passcode to the Zoom channel.

Thursday Oct 5th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

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Beginners Comics and Cartooning Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Calling all creative comic book, manga, and cartoon drawing lovers who are eager to express themselves creatively AND have FUN in the process! In this engaging and inspiring comics, cartoons, and manga drawing art class, learn to express yourself creatively while tapping into your inner artist! Learn the fundamental techniques of drawing comics, cartoons and manga while unlocking your unique artistic voice and personal, authentic self-expression....

Wednesday Nov 8th, 7:30–9pm Eastern Time

 (7 sessions)

$275

7 sessions

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Long Pose Figure Drawing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

This course is an intensive figure study. Instructor will address the fundamentals required to make accurate drawings, with the emphasis on structure, form, proportion, light and shadow. Students will gain greater technical skills and a deeper understanding of rendering. The shortest pose in this class is 45 min. and the longest post is 3 sessions. Previous figure drawing experience recommended.

No upcoming schedules
$285

8 sessions

Fundamental Figure Drawing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Learn and practice approaches to drawing the figure such as gesture, contour, blind contour and sighting, using a variety of materials.  Advanced students are welcome to work independently.  Model fee included.

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$180

5 sessions

Figure Drawing: People and Faces

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Learn to draw the figure, facial expressions, and portraits. We will focus on proportion and anatomy, line quality, value and composition strategies to improve your technical skills.  Explore different methods and approaches while drawing from reference, observation and a live model.  Class 1: The Head - Proportions & Structure Class 2: The Figure - Proportions and Introduction to Drawing from Life (with model) Class 3: Portraits and...

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$300

6 sessions

Figure Drawing & Painting Studio

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Students will work independently from a live model. All non-fuming 2D media welcome. Sessions will include longer and shorter poses, and new poses each week.  Model fee included. This is an uninstructed class lead by a studio monitor. Required Materials: Bring any odorless 2D media that your are comfortable using. Please use only odorless solvents.

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$175

5 sessions

Figure Drawing Studio

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Students will work independently from a live model with a studio monitor.  Water-based 2-D and 3-D media welcome.  Model fee included.

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$120

4 sessions

Figure Drawing with Model: Open Studio II

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Students work independent of instruction from a *clothed* model via Zoom. Go all-out with your work station, use any conventional or unconventional media you like, and blast your favorite music (just remember to keep your Zoom on ‘mute’) in this virtual figure-drawing class. This class is open to students wishing a draw from a live model.

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Figure Drawing with Model: Open Studio I

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Students work independent of instruction from a nude model via Zoom. Go all-out with your work station, use any conventional or unconventional media you like, and blast your favorite music (just remember to keep your Zoom on ‘mute’) in this virtual figure-drawing class. This class is open to students wishing a draw from a live model.

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The Figure: Starting Out

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Ever felt you need help drawing people? Our hang ups and preconceptions can get in the way of representing fellow humans in art. This class will use exercises and learn shortcuts for really seeing what people look like. Projects using multiple media activate different areas of perception to connect those pathways in your understanding. Model fee included. Required supplies for this program: Large Pad of newsprint Heavy drawing paper with tooth...

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$220

6 sessions

Evening Figure: Drawing to Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Fast and slow drawing, working from the inside structures and outside reference points, training eye and intuition: We'll approach our understanding of our fellow human bodies using charcoal, cut paper, chalk, and paint.  The best way to gain skill is to practice! Class is for beginners or experienced artists, following exercises or working more independently. Class sessions will begin with 30 minutes of warmup drawings, followed by 20 and...

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$345

10 sessions

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