Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops,
and Open Studios in Georgia
Since 2009, this directory has listed art schools, ateliers, and studios where artists can paint, sculpt, or draw live art models.
Life Drawing groups come and go, and schedules change, so it is wise to confirm with the organizer before attending.
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Alpharetta - Figure Drawing/Painting Group
Photoplex Studios
1005 Alderman Dr #101
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Uninstructed
Founded and run by local artists and photographers, we wanted to create a friendly and casual group
for artists to practice their craft and draw/paint from live models. Sessions are typically $15
and run 3 hours in a professional photography studio with 12-20 artists participating.
We provide studio rental, lighting, props, and talented models. You just need to bring your own
art supplies, a snack/drink if you wish, and your enthusiasm.
Excellent venue, amazing models, good lighting, and great atmosphere.
ASIFA-Atlanta Figure Drawing Class
The location of this group changes from time to time. Check website for current venue.
Decatur, GA 30030
Contact: joepeeryme.com
Uninstructed
The class is a two hour nude figure drawing session, Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm.
The fee is $5—please bring exact change! Bring quick media- we do lots of gesture poses.
The first hour is one and two minute poses, followed
by a short break, followed by a series of 10, 15, and 20 minute poses.
Chairs and desks provided. Bring your own easel if you need one.
Show up 10-15 minutes early for a good seat.
The atmosphere is casual. This class is run by ASIFA-Atlanta board member Joe Peery.
Location may change. See website for before attending.
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta Street
Marietta, GA 30060
educationmariettacobbartmuseum.org
 770-528-1444 x16
Uninstructed
Open Figure Drawing. One Saturday evening each month, MCMA hosts figure drawing in its first floor galleries.
See website for schedule. Nude art model in a variety of short and long poses. Dry Media only.
Bring your own boards or easels. $10 admission.
Norcross Gallery and Studios
116 Carlyle Street
Norcross, GA 30071
770-840-9844
Instructed and Uninstructed
Norcross Gallery and Studios is an artist run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
NGS has offered life model events including open studio on Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm
as well as classes and workshops at various times ongoing since May 2022.
Models may be nude, costumed or wearing street clothes and may be of any gender or age.
Length of pose varies (single session thru multi-session). Easels/tables are provided.
Fees are reasonable and depend on the event. Art models are welcome to contact us. Please join us.
LaGrange Art Museum
112 Lafayette Parkway
LaGrange, GA 30240
artlagrangeartmuseum.org
706-882-3267
Instructed
Studio Alive Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 5:30-7:30pm.
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing
from live models. The group meets in the LaGrange Art Museum's Center for
Creative Learning. Please contact the LaGrange Art Museum for current dates,
times, and contact information for Studio Alive.
Atlanta Artists Center
2979 Grandview Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305
infoatlantaartistscenter.org
404-237-2324
Uninstructed
• Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm. Nude art model. $10.00 AAC members, $20.00 non-members.
We start with gestures, move to one short pose, then a long pose for the duration of the class.
Contact: Tom Quinn infoatlantaartistscenter.org
• Tuesdays 10:00am-1:30pm (bring lunch). Clothed art model. $10.00 AAC members, $20.00 non-members.
Great models, interesting clothes. Background music is played and coffee is available.
Contact: Lynda Ellis lyndaellisbellsouth.net
• Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm. Life Drawing Short Poses. $10.00 AAC members, $20.00.
(Fourth Wednesday of the month until 10:00pm, $3.00 more). Contact: James Taylor 404-237-2324.
• Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm. Portrait and Figure. $10.00 AAC members, $20.00 non-members.
Clothed or nude art model. 3-hour pose. Reliable models needed.
Contact: Evelyn Breit breitartbellsouth.net
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-872-5338
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed classes include Life Drawing & Portrait Drawing on Wednesday evenings,
and Portraits in Charcoal or Pastel on Thursday evenings. Courses with instructors
change quarterly.
• Friday Night Life Drawing Studio provides the opportunity to draw from a live art
model (gesture/short pose) without instruction. Model's fee is included in tuition.
Fee: $80 members ($90 non-members) for 8 weeks, Fridays 7:00-9:30pm.
Abernathy Arts Center / Fulton County Arts Council
254 Johnson Ferry Road, NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-613-6172
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Portrait Drawing.
Spruill Center for the Arts
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
770-394-3447 x 0
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing - All Levels; Figurative Clay Sculpture; Introduction to the Figure in Pastel;
Painting from the Figure - Abstract and Beyond.
Chastain Arts Center
City Of Atlanta Office Of Cultural Affairs
135 West Wieuca Road, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30342
chastainartsatlantaga.gov
404-252-2927
Instructed
The Center offers several figure drawing classes.
Quinlan Art Center
514 Green Street NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
infoquinlanartscenter.org
770-536-2575
Instructed
Check the schedule for upcoming figurative classes and workshops such as: Figure and Portrait Painting;
Painting the Figure and the Portrait Simply; Figure Painting Watercolor Sketching.
The Studio School
1319 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401
infothestudioschoolsavannah.com
912-596-3873
Uninstructed
Weekly figure drawing, every Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm (no instruction).
Portrait, figure and basic drawing and painting classes and workshops also offered.
Telfair Museum/Jepson Center
207 W York St
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact Kip Bradley: Bradleyktelfair.org 912-790-8823
Instructed
Classes include Figure Painting - Beginners to Intermediate and Figure Painting - Intermediate to Advanced.
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