Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops,
and Open Studios in Michigan
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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Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
1516 S. Cranbrook
Birmingham, MI 48009
infoBBArtCenter.org
 248-644-0866
Instructed
Classes include Introduction to Life Drawing (with college credit
option), Advanced Life Drawing - Anatomy for Artists, Intermediate
- Advanced Figure Drawing Intensive, Anatomical Details: The Arm
and Hands Anatomical Details: The Arm and Hands, The Still Life
& Figure, Anatomical Details: The Leg and Foot, Figure Painting:
Color & Form, The Figure & Portrait in Oil, and Direct Wax
Modeling: Modeling the Figure.
College for Creative Studies
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202-4034
ccecollegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7456
Instructed
Classes include Drawing the Human Figure, Realist Painting, and
Sculpting the Human Figure. Students ages 16-17 enrolling in courses
taught using nude art models must submit a signed Parental Consent Form.
Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Instructed
Classes include Anatomy and the Figure. This class is geared towards students with past drawing
experience looking to begin exploring the nuances of rendering the nude human figure.
Students will work from live models and engage with concepts of anatomy and composition.
Students are encouraged to bring their drawing medium of choice to the first class where
additional materials will be discussed. We offer this class every season.
Downriver Council for the Arts
81 Chestnut
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-720-0671
Uninstructed
Monthly Live Model Sessions in the Gallery.
Artists are invited to join us in-person for
sketching, drawing, painting and rendering from a live clothed model.
Open to artists of all skill levels, these sessions are self-guided
and intended to provide time and space for members of our local community
to share in this art practice. Participants must supply their own art materials.
Ages 14 and up. Cost per session: $5 for DCA Members, $10 for non-members.
Payable on day of session. Free for students ages 14-22.
Sessions are generally Thursdays 5:30-8:00pm plus some Tuesdays;
check the Events section of our website for dates.
The Scarab Club
217 Farnsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48202
galleryassistantscarabclub.org
313-831-1250
Uninstructed
For more than a century the Scarab Club has hosted Sketch Sessions, where artists can draw a live model.
Visit the website for updates on the schedule and format of sketch sessions.
Open Life Drawing
1600 Clay Street
Detroit MI, 48211
Contact Thomas Crews: thms_crewsyahoo.com
810-531-0371
Uninstructed
We offer figure drawing, alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm
and Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. The studio is huge with a lot of space to spread out.
There are easels, tables, and amazing natural light.
The Grosse Pointe Art Center
16900 Kercheval (in the Village)
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
gpaagrossepointeartcenter.org 313-821-1848
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing.
Paint Creek Center for the Arts
407 Pine Street
Rochester, MI 48307
pccapccart.org 248-651-4110
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing.
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
artedflintarts.org
810-234-1695
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing-Basic Approach and Figure & Portrait Drawing.
MSU Life Drawing Open Studio
MSU Kresge Art Center
600 Auditorium Rd #113
East Lansing, MI 48824
For more information contact:
Jim McClurken 517-230-1856,
jmcclurkenmcclurken.net
Uninstructed
Sessions meet Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:30pm in either Room 202 or 208;
inquire for current dates.
Model Fee: $2 Students (MSU, LCC, High School), $5 Regular.
Nude Models Only. Draw on your own; no instruction provided.
Please bring all drawing/painting supplies. Easels, drawing benches,
and masonite drawing boards are available in the studio.
Livingston Arts Council Open Studio
The Opera House
123 W. Grand River Avenue (Please use Walnut Street entrance to The Opera House)
Howell, MI 48844
517-540-0065
Uninstructed open studio every Tuesday 12:00noon-3:00pm. $10. Nude, occasionally draped, male and female art models.
Pose length typically 5-30 minutes, sometimes longer. Tables and chairs available. Relaxed, informal atmosphere.
REACH Studio Art Center
1804 S Washington Ave
Lansing MI 48910
inforeachstudioart.org
517-999-3643
Instructed
Join us virtually (nude models) or in-person (clothed model or still life)
for drawing sessions with an instructor. We will explore all aspects of drawing
from life using a range of techniques from traditional to experimental.
All are welcome, come as you are, no experience needed. This program is FREE,
with an optional suggested fee of $10 per session per person.
Virtual sessions: a zoom link is e-mailed at registration.
In-Person sessions: Pre-registration preferred, not required; sessions have a
hard limit of 10 participants and are first come, first serve.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S. Park St.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
barbskiarts.org
269-349-7775 ext. 3101
Instructed and Uninstructed
Open Modeling Session. Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm. 8 weeks session: Members $85, Non-Members $105.
A live female or male art model will be available for students and professional artists.
Participants in the group decide on type and length of pose.
Instructed classes include Figure and Portrait Drawing as well as Figure Painting.
Ella Sharp Museum
Studio 2
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
Questions? Contact Mary Hertler Tallman
517-960-3683 or
MaryHertlerTallmangmail.com
Uninstructed
Figure drawing with nude models and occasional costumed models for portraits.
$8 for the three hour session. Open to the public.
We meet every Thursday morning 9:30am-12:30pm during the school year; we take summers off each year.
Easels, tables, and chairs are provided. Bring your own art supplies.
We are also always looking for new models, so please contact Mary if you are interested.
Sponsored by JCAA and Ella Sharp Museum. Click above link for current schedule.
Artworks of Hillsdale
42 Union St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Uninstructed
Weekly uninstructed life drawing group for adults and college students in a great studio space.
We meet every Monday 6:00-8:00pm. Cost is $10 for artists. We have a variety of clothed and costumed models
sometimes staged with props. We have easels, tables, and chairs. Within the same building is a coffee shop
with adult beverages as well. Contact us through our Facebook page for more information.
Ox-Bow
3435 Rupprecht Way, P.O. Box 216
Saugatuck, MI 49453
programox-bow.org
269-857-5811
Instructed
Summer classes include Drawing Marathon:
This drawing intensive for beginning and advanced students expands the
experience and definition of drawing. Drawing exercises emphasize figure/
ground, composition, color and scale while exploiting materials and technique
to push the perceptual conventions of the still life, the landscape and the figure.
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
17 Fountain St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
kcadyouthandadultsferris.edu
800-676-2787
Instructed
See website for current scheudle of classes.
Grand Valley Artists
1695 Service Road NE. #106
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Uninstructed
Portrait Sketch Group, Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm.$5.00 for members.
Long Pose, Thursdays, 10:00am-4:00pm. $10 for members.
Figure Sketch Group, Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. $5.00 for members.
Figure Drawing at Royce's Studio
10781 E. Cherry Bend Road (Corner of Cherry Bend and M-22)
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-883-1681
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Uninstructed figure drawing on Tuesday nights 6:00-9:00pm.
$15 for 3 hours. Bring your drawing materials, painting is ok too.
Call with any questions or if you need directions.
• Inquire about periodic instructed workshops.
Crooked Tree Arts Center
461 E Mitchell St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-347-4337
Uninstructed
Classes include Figure Studio Open Draw: This is open studio time for artists
of all skill level to get together and draw (or paint, or pastel) with a nude figure model.
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