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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Arizona
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Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
 480-644-6501
Instructed
Classes include Life/Figure Drawing.
Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 North Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
infoScottsdaleArtSchool.org
480-990-1422
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Figure Drawing, figure painting, and
figure sculpture. Uninstructed Open Studio is held Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday with male and female nude and costumed art models.
Open Studio is open to the public. The School provides a model and
equipment. Participants bring their own supplies to draw, paint
or sculpt. [Monday Open Studio is not held in the Summer - resumes in October.]
TriPal Arts Studio
18609 N 103rd Ave
Sun City, AZ 85373
tripal42cox.net
623-583-4379
Instructed and Uninstructed
TriPal Arts Studio is in the West Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area in Sun City.
Two drop-in sessions available per month. Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:00pm, nude models,
male and female, no instruction. Monthly newsletter sent to all attendees informing
when models will be at Tuesday sessions. For instruction in drawing, consult the
studio website for times and locations. Email for details. Easels and benches provided.
$20.00 each session.
The Drawing Studio
2760 N. Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
managerthedrawingstudio.org
520-620-0947
Instructed and Uninstructed
See above web link for instructed classes.
Uninstructed Open Studio schedule:
Sunday morning, 9:30am-12:30pm, general studies (short to long poses)
Monday morning, 9:30am-12:30pm, general studies (short to long poses)
Monday evening, 6:00-9:00pm, general studies (short to long poses)
Friday evening, 6:00-9:00pm, one long pose, costumed
Fee $10.00 for all open studio sessions. No reservations are required.
An updated art model schedule is posted here: beccart.com/opensketch
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
sacsedonaartscenter.com 928-282-3809
Instructed
See website for figurative art classes and workshops.
Colorado
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Art Students League of Denver
200 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-778-6990
Uninstructed
Throughout the year, members of the Art Students League of Denver can gain experience drawing, painting or sculpting
from a live art model. Short and long pose sesions are offered, using nude and costumed models. Fees: $7 for members
currently enrolled in an instructed class; $9 for members not currently enrolled in an instructed class.
Bulk tickets are also available. Please see the website for more details.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
Fridays, 9:00am-12:00noon
Fridays, 1:00-4:00pm
Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm
REAL Academy of Art Colorado
2055 S. Oneida St, Suite 120
Denver, CO 80224
realacademyofartcoloradogmail.com
720-432-2039
Instructed
Classes include Composition, color, spacial relationships, the human figure.
Students learn how to create strong compositions of still life, landscape, and the figure.
They work from a full palette to complete a copy of a master painting in oil — an exercise
that includes practice in painting facial features. Students who complete this level advance
to painting portraiture and full figures from live models.
Lakewood Cultural Arts Center
470 South Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
crinfolakewood.org
303-987-5436
Uninstructed
Thursday night traditional figure drawing, 6:15-9:15pm $9.
Colorado Gay Men's Figure Drawing Group
Rotating locations in both Boulder and Denver
Boulder, CO 80302
Uninstructed
Monthly figure drawing group meets in various locations in both Boulder and Denver.
Open to sketchers of ALL skill levels with members of many ages and sizes.
Sexuality does not matter as long as you are comfortable with an all male group and nude models
who can occasionally be frisky to overt in their posing. See website for more details,
to RSVP for each session, and to get specific location information.
Boulder Figure Drawing Group
4949 N Broadway #108
Boulder, CO 80304
Call Roger for more information 303-449-0673
rogermordhorstcomcast.net
Uninstructed
Boulder's longest running figure group meets 3 times a week.
Monday long pose 1:00-4:00pm.
Wednesday short pose 6:30-9:30pm.
Saturday short pose: 1:00-4:00pm.
$15 per 3-hour session; we also offer a punch card: 6 times for $72.
Bring drawing or painting materials and a board for support. Easels and benches provided.
Art of Modeling
Boulder, CO 80304
artofmodelinginfogmail.com
Uninstructed
Quarterly Figure Drawing Marathons at various locations in Boulder and Denver,
featuring multiple nude models at a time and various models throughout the day.
See website for venues and dates.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
427 E. Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
infocottonwoodcenterforthearts.com
719-520-1899
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed classes include Expressive Figure Drawing, Figure Quick
Sketch in Oil and Figure Sculpting courses. Uninstructed Life Drawing/Open
Studio with a Model are: Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm (long pose, nude); Fridays
9:00am-12:00noon (long pose, the first Friday of each month is a clothed
session, all others are nude); Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm (gestures:
1 – 20 minutes, nude). Easels and taboret crates supplied.
Atmosphere is fun and focused. $10 per session ($6 members, $5 students)
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Bemis School of Art
818 Pelham Place (behind the Fine Arts Center Main)
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
infocsfineartscenter.org
719-475-2444
Instructed
Art classes include Figure Drawing and Sculpting the Figure in Clay.
Pueblo Draw Club
Steelworks Center of the West Community Room
215 Canal Street at East Abriendo Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
nortonjpcomcast.net
Uninstructed
The Pueblo Draw Club meets 6:30-9:30pm on the second Thursday of the month,
except December. $10 ($5 with student ID). All proceeds go to pay the model and
to fund youth science days at the Steelworks Center of the West.
Male or female models are nude, sometimes draped. Artists work seated at tables
or bring their own easels if they choose. Watercolor and paint is OK but artists
are urged to be careful. No supplies are provided. Sessions start with six one-minute
warm-up poses, then move to five, 10 and 20-minute poses. All skill levels are welcome.
Uninstructed, but academic and professional artists attending are happy to help.
Idaho
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Idaho Falls Arts Council
498 A Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
csmithidahofallsarts.org
208-522-0471
Instructed
Figure Drawing. Join this five week class and spend your evenings
focusing on drawing the figure and your portrait. We will primarily
focus on charcoal drawing mediums hoever, advanced students may
work from other media. Supplies for first class: 18" by 24"
sketchpad, board, and soft vine charcoal.
Terry Lee Studio
1506 W. Lacey Ave.
Hayden ID, 83835
terryleestudiogmail.com
208-659-4182
Uninstructed
Open Life Drawing Sessions. Nude art model, usually female. Every Monday
night 5:30-8:30pm. Cost is $15. Drawing horses and easels
are provided. Poses are 30 min long. The Second and Fourth monday
is clothed model , one pose all night, for portrait painting or
drawing. Average attendance is 10. Professional atmosphere. Beginner
to advanced, all are welcome. No need to pre-register, just show
up. On going every week, year round. Sculpture class on Tuesday
night. Nude model. Same price, same time. These sessions have been
on going in my Studio for the last 17 years.
Montana
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Missoula Art Museum
335 North Pattee
Missoula, MT 59802
406-728-0447
Uninstructed
OPEN LIFE DRAWING is an ongoing session that provides artists an
opportunity to draw from a live art model in a relaxed and supportive
atmosphere. Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm. Must be 18 years or older. Please
note: this evening class will NOT be held during June, July and
August. Figure Drawing will resume the first week in September.
Nevada
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Nevada Museum of Art — E.L. Cord Museum School
160 West Liberty Street
Reno, NV 89501
artnevadaart.org
775-329-3333 x260
Instructed and Uninstructed
Classes include Life Drawing Open Studio; Figure Drawing on Toned Paper; Art High - Sketching the Figure (for teens);
Portrait Painting in Oil or Acrylics; Portrait Painting Open Studio; Time-Period Costume Drawing Open Studio.
An instructor is present in the Open Studios to coordinate class and offer instruction when requested.
See the website for current schedule and to register as a student.
Las Vegas Life Drawing
Slonina ARTSpace
901 E. Fremont Street, Suite 174
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Contact Stewart Freshwater:
cell 702-373-7202,
smfreshwaterearthlink.net
Uninstructed
Life Drawing Workshop. Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm (except NOT on the Thursday just before the first Friday of every month, and holidays).
All levels welcome. Most all media is accepted. Artists bring their own materials. Chairs are provided.
Artists may use two chairs, propping art boards against one. No drawing boards are available.
You may bring your own easel, etc. $15 fixed charge. You may pay cash at the workshop or sign up online: use the link above,
scroll down to the life drawing workshop, and click on the link to Buy Tickets.
Stewart Freshwater has been a facilitator of life drawing workshops in Las Vegas for over 30 years.
New Mexico
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Harwood Art Center
1114 7th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
infoharwoodartcenter.org
505-242-6367
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed 8-week classes include The Human Figure: Drawing From the Model.
Uninstructed Open Drawing Sessions with the Model. Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm.
All levels welcome. $10/class or 5 classes
for $35 with purchase of punch card. Bring your own materials.
The Artist Studio
8200 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Contact: Marilyn Drake marilyndrakecomcast.net
505-400-2571
Uninstructed
Open sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30am-12:00noon.
• Wednesday sessions have clothed model in a single pose for the morning.
• Thursdays have nude models in short poses from 1 to 20 minutes each.
Fee for either session is $7, plus an optional, but recommended, $2 model tip.
Studio is located at the rear of the Hoffmantown Shopping Center (Menaul and Wyoming).
Ample free parking. Inquire about periodic instructed workshops.
New Mexico Art League
3409 Juan Tabo NE (behind the Juan Tabo Library)
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-293-5034
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed Studio Art classes and workshops include Portraiture, Life Drawing and Figure Painting.
• Uninstructed Open Life Drawing Sessions:
Fridays 9:00am-12:00noon, short and long poses, nude and costumed.
Sundays 1:00-4:00pm, extended poses, nude and costumed. For artists in dry media, acrylic, and water-based media and oils
(no solvents, Gamsol only). Session Fees: Members: $7; Non-members: $9 plus tips.
Argos Studio/Gallery
1012 Marquez Place, #103A
Santa Fe, NM 87505
staffargos-gallery.com
505-988-1814
Instructed and Uninstructed
Live-model drawing groups. Please arrive with some time to get settled.
The groups are operated at cost to cover model fees and overhead expense.
• Tuesday 9:30am-12:00pm. Mixed-length poses. $15/person. Walk-in.
• Tuesday 6:30pm-9:30pm. Mixed-length poses: 2 to 40 minutes. $10/person. RSVP.
See website for more information.
Ryder Studio School
Second Street Studios, Studio #31
1807 Second Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
anthonyjrydermac.com
Instructed
Various figure drawing and portrait painting workshops. Anthony
J. Ryder, principal instructor and founder, is the author of The
Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing. Workshops and programs
at the Ryder Studio run six hours a day, five days a week, and range from two weeks to nine months.
Los Alamos Life Drawing Group
Fuller Lodge Art Center
2132 Central Avenue
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Moderated by Ken Nebel: kennebelgmail.com
505-690-1715
Uninstructed
Los Alamos Life Drawing group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm and Sundays from 10:00am-3:00pm
(with a lunch break from 12:15-1:00). No registration required, drop-ins welcome. Artists split model fees.
We provide easels, horses, backing boards; the rest is up to the artist! Wednesday evening sessions consist
of a variety of shorter gestural poses. On Sundays, the focus is one long pose, for painting or detail work.
Los Alamos Life Drawing Group has been gathering since the mid 1950's before Los Alamos was recognized as a town,
and sees a variety of artists from every walk of life.
Taos Open Figure Drawing Group
Taos, NM 87571
Contact: quikdrawtaosnet.com
or gcstudiomsn.com
Uninstructed
Thursday nights 6:30-9:30pm. Drawing horses are available, average fee is $10.00.
Poses from 2 to 25 minute poses. This group has been ongoing for over 40 years.
Tajmagarage directions, in Seco. Go north from Taos, on 64 (paseo del pueblo Norte)
to the 150 intersection (old blinking light) and turn right 5 miles or so and take
the left on highway230 to the dead end on rim road. Go right and stay right for a mile
or so to Vista drive, (green sign on short wall entrance, go right to first driveway
on left and drive to the back, you are there.
Utah
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Bountiful Davis Art Center
90 North Main Street
Bountiful, UT 84010
infobdac.org
801-295-3618
Instructed
Our instructed Life Drawing class is beginning/intermediate class with live clothed/costumed models that meets on Saturdays.
King's Cottage Academy of Art
2233 South 700 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
sgallaartyahoo.com
801-486-5019
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Uninstructed Life Drawing Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm and Fridays 10:00am-12:30pm.
The sessions are $10 each or a five-session punch card for $40.
These two life drawing sessions every week have been held continuously for 40 years by Susan Gallacher.
• Instructed figure and portrait drawing and oil painting workshops are taught by a
University of Utah Professor Emeritus and are incredibly informative. See website for schedule.
Visual Art Institute
2901 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
infovisualartinstitute.org
801-474-3796
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed Figure Drawing classes are held Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm in 12-week sessions.
We also run our Figure Academy Workshops for Teens during July.
We offer two 2-week intensive workshops of Drawing and Painting the Figure,
students attend 9 hours each day. Independent Study classes available.
• Uninstructed Figure Drawing Open Session. Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30pm. $10 per session. All levels welcome.
Models are both draped and undraped, male and female.
Atmosphere is friendly but professional. Easels or donkeys provided.
Participants should bring their own drawing materials.
Contact for the open session: Patricia Kimball pkimball05gmail.com
Sentient Academy
1200 Towne Centre Blvd #2090 (second floor of Provo Towne Center near the food court)
Provo, UT 84601
sentientacademyhqgmail.com
Uninstructed
Long Pose Sessions on Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm. Nude and Portrait sessions rotate week to week.
All skill levels are welcome. Must register for a ticket online at our website, $10 per session.
Attendees may use whatever drawing or painting materials they wish.
Sentient Academy has a limited number of easels and drawing horses for use, first come first served. Personal setup is welcome.
The Masters Academy of Art
43 E. 200 S.
Springville, UT 84663
infomastersacademyofart.com
801-822-8802
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Open Figure Drawing and Painting. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm. $5 per session.
• Open Portrait Drawing and Painting. Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm. $10 per session.
All skill levels welcome. Attendees are welcome to use whatever drawing or painting materials they wish.
The Masters Academy has a limited number of easels for use, first come first served.
Instruction is available with advance arrangements for an additional fee.
• Figure Construction Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm. $125/month.
• Portrait Class. Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm. $125/month.
• Long Pose Figure Drawing. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-6:30pm. $500/month.
Wyoming
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Art Association of Jackson Hole
240 S. Glenwood St.
Jackson, WY 83001
signupartassociation.org
307-733-6379
Uninstructed
• Life Drawing open studio every Wednesday night 6:00-9:00pm. Open
to artists of all skill levels. All media and disciplines including
sculpture are welcome. A nude art model will be present and easels will
be available. Bring your own drawing or painting supplies. $10 for
members ($20 for nonmembers).
• Portrait Club. Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm. One pose, clothed art model.
Bring your own materials. $10 for members ($20 for nonmembers).
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