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.
Please report any defunct groups or broken links to directory artmodelbook.com
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Connecticut
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Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street
New Britain, CT 06052
contactalnb.org
Uninstructed
Open sessions. ALNB Members $10, Non-members $12 per session. Drop ins welcome.
• Open Figure Drawing. Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm ongoing.
• Open Clothed Figure Painting. Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm ongoing.
• Creative Looks/Poses. Male/Female Models. Mondays 7:00-10:00pm.
West Hartford Art League
87 Mountain Rd West
Hartford, CT 06107
 860-231-8019
Instructed
Classes include Figure Drawing and Portrait Drawing.
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts
431 Hartford Ave.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
infowethersfieldarts.org
860-436-9857
Instructed and Uninstructed
Figure Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Bargue Drawing offered as 6 week classes.
We have non-instructional figure long pose, but monitored sessions one Sunday a month.
We are looking for experienced models.
Mystic Arts Center
9 Water Street
Mystic, CT 06355
studiomysticarts.org 860-536-7601 x213
Instructed and Uninstructed
Monitored and Instructed Figure Drawing. One of the best ways
to improve your drawing skills is to work from real life. Explore
techniques on your own and under the guidance of the instructor
using a live art model in the nude. Instructed classes will include
critiques of the previous week’s drawings and exercises for
students to use during monitored sessions. We also occasionally offer
portrait or figure painting classes as well.
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
84 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
860-434-5232
Instructed
Classes include Figurative Sculpture, Figure Drawing, and Figure Painting.
Guilford Art Center
411 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437
infoguilfordartcenter.org
203-453-5947
Instructed
Classes include Narrative Figure Drawing and Figure Sculpture.
Creative Arts Workshop
80 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-4927
Instructed
Classes include Drawing the Figure: An Introduction, Interpreting the Figure through Drawing and Working from a Model.
Arts Alliance of Stratford
Sterling House Community Center
2283 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
presidentartsallianceofstratford.org
203-378-2606 Ext 351
Uninstructed
In-person figure drawing 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 6:30-9:30pm.
Model is nude. Poses from 2- to 20-minutes
Fees: Arts Alliance of Stratford members $15.00 (online registrations only);
Non-members $20.00 (online registrations only); Walk-in fee $25.00 (cash only).
Large open room. Tables and chairs provided. Artists bring their own drawing pads,
drawing implements, and easels. Zoom sessions also offered.
Seeking new art models from the Fairfield County and New Haven County regions.
Washington Art Association
Bryan Memorial Plaza
Washington Depot, CT 06794
860-868-2878
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include figure drawing.
Uninstructed Studio Life Drawing Tuesdays 7:30-10:00pm, Thursdays 9:30am-Noon; we run from mid January through early November.
$9 per week for members, $12 per week for nonmembers. Washington Art Association was founded in 1952.
Watertown Figure Drawing Open Sessions
30 Echo Lake Road
Watertown, CT 06795
Uninstructed
Open figure nude drawing/painting sessions every other Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm.
Our space is a newly renovated photography studio located within a historic
old factory building. Drawing desks and easels provided. Poses will consist
of several short warm ups followed by a few longer poses and one last long
pose. Male and female models based on availability. All skill levels welcome.
$12 per session, no sign up required at this time but it is recommended.
Attendance will be limited to 15 artists. We are also seeking professional,
reliable female models only at this time to build up our roster of talent.
The Brant Foundation Art Study Center
941 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
infobrantfoundation.org
203-869-0611
Uninstructed
Open Sketch Night at The Brant Foundation is uninstructed, free of charge and
open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Participants are invited to sketch
from a professional nude model in one of the foundation's gallery spaces.
Please bring your own materials; easels are provided.
See website for schedule.
Silvermine School of Art
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
Schoolsilvermineart.org
203-966-6668, ext. 2
Uninstructed
These sessions provide the opportunity to work in a studio environment from a live
art model in the artist's preferred medium. No prior registration is required.
Sessions meet year round except on national holidays. Silvermine members are charged
one-half the regular fee. This is not an instructional course.
Monday 6:30pm-9:30pm. $18. Short, athletic poses.
Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm. $18. Longer poses.
Friday 10:00am-3:30pm. $24. One pose for the entire session.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
34 Halpin Lane, PO Box 552
Ridgefield, CT 06877
rgoasbcglobal.net
203-438-8863
Uninstructed
Life Drawing. Live models are presented for this open, drop in studio
session. Open to adults of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies.
Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm. $12 members/$15 non-members. Class is ongoing.
Maine
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River Tree Arts
35 Western Ave.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
inforivertreearts.org 207-967-9120
Uninstructed
The Human Form: Open Studio. Register for a set of four sessions. Live art models will be
the basis of this open studio class. Choose your own medium. Experiment with figures, shape
and color in an informal and friendly setting. All skill levels encouraged.
Maine College of Art - MECA
522 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
cstudymeca.edu
207-699-5061
Instructed
Classes include Figure Study/Life Drawing and Portrait/Figure Studies for Seniors.
Bates College Museum of Art
Lewiston, ME 04240-6028
museumbates.edu 207-786-8302
Uninstructed
As a service to the artists in our community, we host a life drawing
session every Wednesday, throughout the academic year, 6:00-9:00pm in Olin 259. Admission
is $7, $6 for members of the museum and discounts are also available
for regular session attendees. We provide art models, drawing benches,
and easels, and artists bring their favorite drawing supplies. Artists
who want to paint must bring their own easel, and must use only
a minimum of solvent stored in a closed container.
The Harlow Gallery
160 Water Street
Hallowell, ME 04347
kvaaharlowgallery.org 207-622-3813
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Group. Sundays 7:00-9:00pm. Serious artists are welcome to draw from the human figure.
Beginners welcome. Artists contribute $8 towards model fees and gallery upkeep. Arrive early to set up —
the doors are locked at 7:00pm sharp. Chairs available, but no easels. Session may not run on a holiday weekend.
Artists and art models may call Joe Klofas for more information at 207-317-6054.
River Arts
241 US Route 1 (North)
Damariscotta, ME 04543
inforiverartsme.org 207-563-1507
Uninstructed
Open Studio Life Drawing, Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm. $15/members, $20/non-members.
Open Studio Life Sculpture - 6 week sessions
ArtWaves
1345 State Highway 102
Village of Town Hill
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-478-9336
Uninstructed
Every Monday 6:00-9:00pm Single pose.
Every Thursday 12:30-2:30pm multiple poses.
Saturdays multiple poses 9:00-11:00am; 3rd Saturday single pose 9:00-2:00pm.
Nude models. $5 an hour. Easels, chairs, tea provided.
Camden Art Association
Life Drawing in the Camden Lions Den
14 Lions Lane
Camden, ME 04843
Contact: davidblanchard555gmail.com
Uninstructed
We are a group of artists who share the cost of space and modeling fees for the purpose of
improving our art skills -- pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, or oils.
We draw nude models, male and female. We have a different model each week for the length
of a given series. Poses range from 1 to 20 minutes. Attendance is open to artists 18 and older.
Artists bring their own supplies. We meet Fall, Winter, and Spring. We take the summer off.
New artists and models are welcome. We meet 6:00-8:30pm Wednesday evenings.
As of July 2017, the drop-in rate is $22 and the subscription rate (4 sessions)
$66/month. Rates are subject to change; please inquire.
Ticonic Gallery + Studios (formerly Common Street Arts)
10 Water Street #106
Waterville, ME 04901
infowatervillecreates.org
207-872-ARTS or 207-831-0154
Uninstructed
Check website for status of Life Drawing Open Studio.
Waterfall Arts Life Drawing Group
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
timwaterfallarts.org
207-338-2222
Uninstructed
The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, with Short Pose and Long Pose sessions.
Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group.
Models are nude. Benches provided.
$15 per 2.5 hour session. Limited to 10 artists at a time. To ensure your spot, please register online.
We are always looking for new models, if interested, please contact facilitator Tim Conte.
Massachusetts
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Figure Drawing Fridays
71 Bradford St.
Northampton, MA 01060
ehoartguygmail.com
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Fridays is a small, private figure drawing group, open to all artists of all stripes.
We meet Friday nights, 6:30-9:30pm; doors open a 6:00 to set up.
Space is limited. We have a few easels and a few drawing horses.
The group is very open, accepting, and easy going with music, chit chat, snacks, and occasionally Emma the studio mutt.
Our models are always nude and we have controlled lighting.
The evening starts with gesture poses (2 and 5 minute) followed by a 10 and 20 minute poses, then
either two 45-minute poses or sometimes a 90-minute pose.
Springfield Technical Community College Fine Arts Department
One Armory Square, Suite 9000
Springfield, MA 01102-9000
fmriddlestcc.edu
413-755-5288
Instructed
Fall Semester Figure Drawing Class meets Monday and Wednesday 8:00-10:30am on our historic campus as part of our Fine Arts Transfer major.
Dr Sketchy's 413
Location changes monthly but always within the 413 area code.
Western Massachusetts/Berkshire County/Pioneer Valley 01247
DrSketchys413gmail.com
Uninstructed
First Thursday of each month draw a rotating cast of guest models with a different costumed theme each month.
Follow on Facebook for location announcements.
Bring your own art supplies 7:00-10:00pm. $12 at door $8 students/veterans.
Life Drawing in Sheffield
Bushnell-Sage Library
48 Main St.
Sheffield, MA 01257
Kimmelmanmac.com
Uninstructed
Open figure drawing, Wednesdays from 5:00-7:30pm, $10. Some individual instruction available.
IS183 Art School of the Berkshires
PO Box 1400
13 Willard Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
registeris183.org
413-298-5252 ex100
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed art classes include Figure/Portrait
Drawing/Painting/Collage/Ceramics/Photography. See our website for current listings.
• Uninstructed Life Drawing Open Studio: Mondays 6:00-9:00pm (year-round except
holidays). $15 or $50 for 5 sessions. This drop-in open studio provides ongoing
access to a live art model, both short and long poses. The model is nude. Bring your own materials.
Most mediums welcome, no photography. Drop-ins welcome.
New England School of Fine Art
51 Union Street, #004, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 01608
nesfa.worcestergmail.com
508-963-7777
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Non-Instructional: Open to artists or students at any skill level. The format is one traditional
long pose per session with nearly 360 degree view of the model. Artists may set up a fixed station for
the evening or move about (respectfully) to obtain different vantage points of the pose. Reservations recommended,
not required.
• Instructional: Students will be introduced to several methods of measuring, including sight-size,
as well as how to block in a figure and whittle the rough form into an accurate drawing. This 8-week course alternates
between male and female models for the first four classes followed by a 4-week long pose with one model.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Email Jesse Rives at jesserivesworcesterartart.org for more information.
508-793-4333
Instructed
• Classes include Life Drawing, Figure Painting, and Oil Painting From the Figure.
See our website for current course offerings.
• Nude Drawing in the Galleries. Thursdays 2:00-5:00pm. Free with Museum admission. Visitors are invited to set up
their drawing boards in the galleries for the rare opportunity to draw from live nude models posing among masterworks by
such artists as Veronese, El Greco, and Rembrandt. Beginners and seasoned artists alike are welcome to join a studio class
faculty member as they teach new skills and techniques, all within the inspirational setting of the museum.
Bring your own supplies. Stools will be provided.
Danforth Museum of Art
123 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702-8291
DMASchooldanforthmuseum.org
508-620-0937
Instructed
Classes include Portrait and Figure Drawing. Learn structure, composition and proportion as it relates to the figure
in this excellent class for students at all levels of figure drawing experience. Lessons include detailed instruction
on the head and facial features, anatomical drawing, taking accurate measurement, and using value to create form.
A one-day figure drawing workshop is also offered.
Concord Art Association
37 Lexington Road
Concord, MA 01742
educationconcordart.org
978-369-2578
Instructed
Classes include Figure and Portrait Drawing & Painting with a Live Model.
Post Road Art Center
1 Boston Post Rd. East
Marlborough, MA 01752
Randipostroadartcenter.com
508-485-2580
Instructed
Classes include Figure Painting.
Essex Art Center
56 Island Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
infoessexartcenter.org
978-685-2343
Instructed
Classes include Painting the Figure, Classical Figure Drawing, and Simplified Anatomy for Artists.
See our website for current schedule.
Montserrat College of Art
23 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
cemontserrat.edu
978-921-4242 x1202
Instructed
See website for current course offerings, such as • Figure Drawing: This drawing class will use the figure as a basis
for understanding basic drawing elements such as line, form in space, spatial relationships, value, gesture, and composition.
• Portrait Painting: This class focuses on direct observational portrait painting from a live model.
The course emphasizes 'seeing', simplifying, and the importance of beginning a painting well. We will discuss color as
it relates to skin tones and better understand how to achieve a 'likeness' of the sitter. Open to the beginner as well as
the advanced painter. • Drawing for Beginners: In this foundation course, we will explore the basic elements of drawing
including line, proportion, relationship, value, contrast, form, and perspective. We will work from still life, room
interiors, and a model.
Northeast Art Workshop Retreats
19 Kettle Cove Lane, Building C7
Gloucester, MA 01930
infonortheastartworkshops.com
Uninstructed
Live professional art models! Choose Tuesdays (clothed models) or Thursdays (nude models) 10:00am-1:00pm
(bonus open studio time until 3:00pm). We provide the well-lit studio, model, easels, tables and kitchenette
with coffee/tea, refrigerator, and microwave. First half hour will be shorter gesture poses followed by one-hour poses.
Bring your own supplies and lunch to enjoy after session. Uninhibited by instructor's influence... open studio free play!
12 Weeks: $199 (covers model fees and studio rental). Open to all levels, all art mediums and in all styles
(representational and non-representational) - All welcome! Please go to Northeast Art Website to register.
Marblehead Arts Association
located at the King Hooper Mansion
8 Hooper Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
infomarbleheadarts.org
781-631-2608
Uninstructed
Wednesday mornings, 9:00am-12:00noon. members $12, non-members $15. Monitored, no instructor. Nude art model, generally female.
Warm-ups of varying length, conclude with long pose of 1.5+ hours. Very laid back, friendly. Bring your medium of choice.
If working with paints, bring your own drop cloth. Easels available. Please call and leave contact information if you have questions.
Acorn Gallery School of Art
41 State Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
AcornGalleryMarbleheadgmail.com
781-631-6030
Instructed
• Portfolio Classes for high school students and adults. The intent of this class is to generate varied works
to complete a portfolio for the explicit intent of applying for colleges and scholarships. This class works
primarily with the figure and there are models (wearing bathing suits) present during every scheduled class time.
Our figure classes meet on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00-2pm.
• Pre-Portfolio Class (ages 11-14) includes an introduction to figure drawing and anatomy.
Newburyport Art Association, Inc.
65 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
NAAnewburyportart.org 978-465-8769
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed Figure Drawing with Live Model. Wednesdays 7:00-9:30pm. $6 members/$8 nonmembers per session.
Instructed classes incldue figure drawing and figure sculpture.
Rockport Art Association
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
inforockportartassn.org
978-546-6604
Uninstructed
Fridays — Figure Sketch Group, 1:00-4:00pm. $15 per person. Short and Long
poses. Artists may work in any medium. No instruction is provided. The
sketch group meets year-round in the Studio of the Rockport Art Association.
Entrance is located at the back of the RAA on Stone Barn Lane.
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA 02025
infossac.org 781-383-2787
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Uninstructed Life Drawing and Painting Studio. Mondays 7:00-10:00pm. Develop your skills in drawing
from the art model in this ongoing class. $10 per session. Model fee payable at class.
Please call the Coordinator, Michael McNabb, at 781-545-4991 if you plan to attend.
• Instructed classes include Introduction to Sculpting from Life and Drawing & Painting from the Figure.
North River Arts Society
157 Old Main Street, P.O. Box 307
Marshfield Hills, MA 02051
northriverartsgmail.com
781-837-8091
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed classes include The Academics of Drawing and Painting the Figure.
• Uninstructed Life Session — to be announced in near future.
Academy of Realist Art
112 South Street, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02111
academyofrealistartbostongmail.com
617-426-3006
Instructed
Classes include Long Pose Figure Drawing, Figure Constructs, Portrait Drawing and Painting,
and various figure/portrait workshops.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
cemassart.edu
617-879-7200
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing; Anatomy for Life Drawing; Figurative Clay: The Human Body; and
Anatomy (Écorche): The Form of The Human Body.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
230 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
conedsmfa.edu 617-369-3644
Instructed
Instructed courses include Figure drawing.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
artclassesmfa.org
617-267-6100
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed art classes include Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Portrait Drawing, Portrait Sculpture.
• Uninstructed Drawing in the Galleries, every Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm.
Drop-in and sketch from from objects in our galleries.
Boston Center for Adult Education
122 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
informationbcae.org 617-267-4430
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing.
The New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University
Continuing Education
75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
sporthsuffolk.edu 617-994-4235
Instructed
We offer courses for all levels of learners. Courses include Foundation Drawing I and II, Introduction to Drawing,
Drawing: Structure and Expression, and Experimental Drawing & Painting.
Eliot School
24 Eliot St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
infoeliotschool.org
617-524-3313
Uninstructed
Drop-In Figure Drawing. All levels. Every Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm, $15. No registration required.
See website for Figure Drawing Marathons schedule.
Rocco Ricci Studio
119 Braintree Street, Studio 306
Allston, MA 02134
roccoriccimac.com
617-592-7070
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Sessions.
$25/session. Inquire by email for current schedule or if you have questions.
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
42 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-6789
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Figure Drawing with Oil Pastels, Dynamic
Figure Drawing, Advanced Figure Drawing. Uninstructed classes include
Drawing and Acrylic Painting Open Studio. Some classes take place at 56 Brattle Street.
Boston Figurative Art Center (BFAC)
Vernon Street Studios
6 Vernon St
Somerville, MA 02145
infobostonfigurecenter.org
617-834-7967
Uninstructed
Figure drawing/painting. Monday nights 7:00-10:00pm.
$10/sesion for members or $25 for nonmembers; membership is $25/month.
Malden Sketch Group
Commerce Place Building, Lower Level
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Contact Judy Greulich: Judy.Greulichcomcast.net
Uninstructed
Note: Building is locked so arrive promply, no later than 7:00 pm to gain
access.
• Mondays 7:00-9:30pm. Life Drawing with a nude art model. First Monday of
each month is one long pose for the whole session. On the other Mondays the
model takes short poses, ranging from 3 to 20 minutes. No art equipment
provided, only chairs. Bring your easel, if desired, or just a sketchpad.
Artists of all levels of ability and experience are welcome. $6/session.
2014 marked our 20 year anniversary of weekly (drop in) figure drawing!
• Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm. Portrait Night. At this session a clothed model
holds one simple pose for the whole evening (with breaks) for a portrait.
Often, the pose will be repeated for a second week. $6/session. We are
always looking for new portrait sitters.
Quincy Art Association
26 High School Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
Dan Myers, model coordinator: danielmyersiiime.com
617-894-8854
Instructed and Uninstructed
QAA Life class currently meets every Tuesday evening from 7:00-10:00pm.
Nude female models are preferred, but males and occasional draped model accepted.
Poses are for 3 hours with breaks and social break at 8:30.
$20/hour guaranteed with $25/hour for reliable models ($60 to $75 per evening).
Yes, we are seeking new models. Comfortable poses (with furniture) are provided in
heated and AC building. All models must be VACCINATED FOR COVID 19 as are all of our artists.
We have a 20 year impeccable record of respect for our models and are registered
with New England Model Association. Check out our website or visit some Tuesday night in person.
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
130 Waltham St
Lexington, MA 02421
781-862-9696
Instructed
Drawing as Meditation workshop is an opportunity for people of all drawing abilities,
from absolute beginner to pro, to come together around the act of drawing from a live model
in a meditative way, by slowing down and paring away everything external to the process of
observation and creation. Attendees will sit together in a warm and comfortable space, listening
to calming music, and observing as the teacher demonstrates simple ways to relax into the process
of drawing. Each participant is free to follow their own meditative and learning path during the sessions.
Come draw and relax your heart, brain, and spirit through an experience of communal learning.
See class schedule on our website for dates and additional details.
Brookline Arts Center
86 Monmouth Street
Brookline, MA 02446
officebrooklineartscenter.com
617-566-5715
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Figure Drawing class: This class is designed to invigorate your drawing.
Through a detailed investigation of the human body, students will
learn how to rebuild the body on paper. Start with gesture drawings
and muscular studies; finish with articulated drawings of the figure.
This class welcomes new and returning students to work in their favorite media.
• Life Drawing Open Studio Drop-In: Designed for the artist who wishes
to work from a live art model in a comfortable atmosphere. Poses range
from 1 minute to 1 hour. Bring your own supplies. No instruction provided.
Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA 02459
artsjccgb.org 617-558-6522
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed sessions include Multimedia Drop-In Live Figure Class:
Member $10/class, nonmember $12/class; Clothed and nude female and
male art models will be set up for both short and long term poses.
Instructed classes include Figure and Anatomy Drawing: Students
will be introduced to the principles of drawing the human figure
and anatomy necessary to depict the figure whether from the live
art model, reference photos, memory, or from the imagination. We will
have demonstrations and critiques, which serve as a tool to strengthen
the understanding of the figure. Occasional live model. High school students welcome.
New Art Center in Newton
61 Washington Park
Newtonville, MA 02460
infonewartcenter.org
617-964-3424
Instructed
Classes are offered specifically in figure drawing with other courses in sculpture and painting
featuring models throughout the term. Call for more information.
Falmouth Art Center
137 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
infofalmouthart.org
508-540-3304
Instructed
Friday Figure Group, 9:30am-12:00noon. Members only. Drop-in class. Meets around the
new Falmouth Art Center. Class takes place is the Guild's Gallery
when there is bad weather. The class is designed to practice drawing
the clothed figure. There are specific assignments and constructive
criticism at the end of class. All medias/ Levels welcome. $10.00 Model fee.
Featherstone Center for the Arts
30 Featherstone Lane, PO Box 1145
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 (Martha's Vineyard)
featherstonefeatherstoneart.org
508-693-1850
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing. Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am. $10 per session. New participants are welcome.
This is a figure drawing session, open to the public. There is no instruction.
Participants paint or draw as they wish.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Road - Route 28, PO Box 2042
Cotuit, MA 02635
lenorecotuitcenterforthearts.org 508-428-0669
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing. Working from a live, nude art model, the artists will be exposed to a variety of media as they
explore some of the many different approaches to depicting the human form. An instructor is on hand
for as little or as much instruction as the student would like. This class is for beginners and advanced students.
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Route 6A
Dennis, MA 02638
registrarccmoa.org
508-385-4477
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Life Modeling with Clay.
Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM)
460 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
infopaam.org 508-487-1750
Instructed and Uninstructed
Uninstructed: Drop In Life Drawing Sessions. Tuesdays and Fridays
year-round 9:30-11:30am. $10 individual sessions or $45 for a packet
of five sessions. Draw from the art model in the Museum School’s
light filled front studio. Bring drawing materials; easels and drawing horses provided.
Instructed workshops include Mixed Medium Figure Drawing. See website for current schedule.
Black Pond Studio
165 Fairview Avenue
Rehoboth, MA 02769
blackpondstudiogmail.com
Uninstructed
Open Model Sessions. See webiste for schedule and registration.
$40 for a six-hour model session. Single pose all day.
No instruction, just a chance to paint or draw uninterrupted.
Price includes model, beverages, and snacks. Bring your lunch.
Bring a portable easel and painting or drawing supplies.
Only odorless solvent (Gamsol), if used. Limit: 10 participants.
Westport Art Group
1740 Main Road
Westport Point, MA 02791
infowestportartgroup.com
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing Workshop, Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00noon. Open to all.
$40 for a 4-week month. $50 for a 5-week month. $15 per session.
New Hampshire
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Studio 550 Art Center
550 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
info550arts.com
603-232-5597
Uninstructed
Figure Drawing and Figure painting are both welcome.
There is no organized instruction for this workshop, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Cost is $15. Easels will be provided.
Contact us for dates and times.
Artists' Loft
meets at Lakes Region Community College
379 Belmont Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
Contact: Paul Foote pfoote40gmail.com
Uninstructed
The on-campus studio classroom provides a private and safe environment
for our nude figure drawing sessions, Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00pm.
Models are paid $50 cash for each 2-hour session. Sessions generally
begin with 1, 2, 5 and 10-minute poses in the first hour. The model then gets
a 10-minute break. The second hour is a mix of 10, 15, and possibly a 20-minute pose.
There are typically no drawing sessions during the summer, but Artists' Loft meets
even when students are on break or between semesters. We are always looking for figure models.
We will provide instruction for new models. Female models are preferred.
The Art Center
1 Washington Street, Suite 1177
Dover, NH 03820
theartcenterdovergmail.com
603-978-6702
Uninstructed
Join a two-hour figure drawing session with a nude or semi-nude model with timed poses.
All experience levels are welcome. There is no instruction or critique,
but artists may share artwork at the end of the session.
You are responsible for bringing your own materials. These sessions are open to
members and non-members, pre-registration necessary. Class minimum is 10.
You should assume the session is filled unless otherwise notified.
Rhode Island
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Newport Art Museum
Coleman Center for Creative Studies
26 Liberty Street
Newport, RI 02840
401-848-2787
Instructed and Uninstructed
• RI Open Drawing. Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm. A drop in open studio with a figure model facilitated by
RI Open Drawing group. $13 Model fee per session; simply pay the monitor on-site.
• Pay-What-You-Can Figure Drawing: Open Studio with Model.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm. Great for artists with a tight schedule or wallet, the Coleman Center offers this
studio session almost every Tuesday evening. No registration required. Just drop-in, contribute what you can and draw!
Suggested fee: $8 per session.
• Instructed classes include Portrait Drawing Basics, Portrait and Figure Painting, Figure in the Landscape.
See website for current schedule.
Mad Dog Artist Studios
65 Blackstone Ave, Second Floor
Pawtucket, RI 02860
norval.garnettmaddogartiststudios.com
401-339-9311
Uninstructed
Figure drawing sessions using nude models are held on most Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:30pm.
Sessions start promptly at 6:00pm. Registration fee is $10 per session and may be paid in advance online
(credit / debit card) at the above link. If paid in person at session exact change is appreciated (cash only).
Limited to fifteen people per session. Stools are provided and a limited number of easels are available.
Feel free to bring your own equipment. Pose length varies between gestural to 20 minutes.
These sessions are co-sponsored by Mad Dog Artist Studios and the Rhode Island Art Educators Association;
Mad Dog Artist Studio members and Rhode Island Art Educators Association members pay a reduced fee of $7 per session.
Pawtucket Arts Collaborative Life Drawing
Mill Gallery
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket RI 02860
Contact: Fjlstudio33gmail.com
401-486-0394
Uninstructed
Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. Chairs and some benches provided. Bring your own easel. We begin with short poses
of 2 to 5 minutes, then 2 or 3 longer poses (40 to 60 minutes each). $10 non-members $8 members.
AS220
115 Empire St.
Providence RI, 02903
infoas220.org
401-831-9327
Uninstructed
Every Tuesday from 6:00-8:30pm. Work Benches provided. Nude art models.
Pose Length vary between gestural to 20 minute poses. $6.
Kate's Studios
The Providence Picture Frame
27 Dryden Lane, 3rd floor
Providence, RI 02904
Contact Kate Huntington: katesstudiosyahoo.com
401-440-5997
Uninstructed
Open Life Drawing is held most Thursday afternoons 2:00-5:00pm.
The life drawing consist of a variety of poses (nude model).
Portrait Painting on Tuesday afternoons 2:00-5:00pm.
One 3-hour pose with a clothed model.
$10.00 per session. Open to everyone.
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas Street
Providence, RI 02903
infoprovidenceartclub.org
401-331-1114 ext. 16
Instructed
Art classes include Life Drawing & Painting, Figure Drawing, and
Portraiture. Founded in 1880, the Providence Art Club is one of the nation's oldest art clubs.
Classes are open to members only--see website for membership information.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903 USA
cemailrisd.edu 401-454-6201
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing.
Vermont
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Burlington City Arts
The BCA Center
135 Church Street, next to City Hall
Church Street Marketplace
Burlington, VT 05401
802-865-7166
Instructed and Uninstructed
Life Drawing Drop-in for Adults (ages 16+). Mondays 6:30-8:30pm.
Closed on holidays—please check our website for specific dates.
Open to all levels. Facilitated by a BCA staff member and a professional
model. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration
necessary. $8 per session, $7 for BCA members. Purchase a Life Drawing
class card and get the 6th visit for free.
Instructed classes include Contemporary Figure Painting.
Milton Artists' Guild
199 US-7 South
Milton, VT 05468
infomiltonartistsguild.org
magvtworkshopsgmail.com
802-891-2014
Uninstructed
We host one professional nude model for the evening, male and female models in
alternating sessions. The sessions begin with quick warm-ups, followed by short poses
and then moving into longer poses. All levels welcome! Bring your own drawing and or painting supplies.
We have tabletop and stand up easels for artists to use, and plenty of seating and standing room.
Scheduled Mondays every month, $15 a person. Check the website for further details.
Register online or come with supplies and payment in hand.
Rutland Area Art Association / Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main St.
Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-0356
Uninstructed
Figure drawing open studio. 3rd Wednesday of each month.
All medium and all skill levels are welcome. Live, nude art models with timed poses.
Benches and easels are provided. No instruction. $20 per person or 4 months for $60.
Jungle Art Studio
560 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
wendyjkukyahoo.com
802-424-1515
860-705-9180
Uninstructed
Open figure drawing. One Saturday a month 10:00am-4:00pm: dates to be posted on website.
Nude and occasionally costumed models. We meet in a studio with beautiful light.
Chairs are available and a limited number of easels. 10:00am-12:00pm short poses, 1:00-4:00pm one long pose.
Open to all levels. $20 for the full day when paid in advance. Please see website for more information.
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