Figure Drawing Classes, Workshops,
and Open Studios in Washington, DC
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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Foundry Gallery
2118 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact Matt Malone: malonenetgmail.com (Please write "figure drawing" in the subject line)
Uninstructed
Figure drawing sessions Tuesday nights 6:00-9:00pm. $20.
We tend toward long poses, sometimes lasting two sessions, so that you can do a finished drawing.
Bring your own materials, easel, and drawing board. It's a serious scene in which artists work on their own.
Please email in advance so we know we have room.
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
 202-547-6839
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed: Life Drawing. In this class students will increase their understanding of and comfort with rendering
the human figure. It is assumed that all students have some prior drawing experience.
• Uninstructed: Working from Figure. This is an opportunity for artists to work on drawings or paintings in
front of a live art model. Please bring your own drawing materials. Easels are available. Cost: $60 for a 4-session pass
or $20/session drop-in. Call or check our website for dates and times.
Winter Palace Studio
1054 31st Street NW (courtyard)
Washington, DC 20007
wintrpalceaol.com
301-263-0000
Instructed
Classical realism epitomizes this long running art studio in DC founded by academically trained artists.
The studio has an exceptional atmosphere, small groups, and personal approach.There are several life model
courses in drawing and painting:
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm Figure Drawing;
Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm Figure Drawing;
Sunday 1:30-4:30pm Portrait Painting.
The studio is equipped with easels, stools, etc. We practice long several session poses as well as gesture drawing.
Anatomy, proportions, tonal modeling, movement, character are just a few topics covered. We hire figure models.
Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Court NW
Washington, DC 20008
Public Program Coordinator: programsartsandartists.org
202-338-0680
Interested in modeling? Contact Paul Pietsch: pietsch_paulyahoo.com
Uninstructed
Life drawing. Monday 6:00-9:00pm. This is the perfect opportunity to practice
your skills at your own pace in your choice of media, with access to a live nude model. Artists are required to bring
their own drawing materials. Easels, chairs, and artistic ambiance are provided by Hillyer.
5 Week Bundle = Member $30/ Non-Member $35. Drop-in = Member $10/ Non-Member $12. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Located just blocks from the Dupont Circle metro stop (Red line).
Washington Studio School
2129 S Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
adminwashingtonstudioschool.org
202-234-3030
Instructed and Uninstructed
Instructed Art classes include Figure Drawing and Figure Sculpture.
Uninstructed sessions are monitored. $18.00 per session or you may purchase ‘packs’ of sessions
for a discounted price. Drop-ins are welcome as space allows:
Open Life Drawing with the Model. Mondays 7:00-10:00pm and Friday 1:00-4:00pm.
Open Life Painting with the Model. Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm.
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