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. Please report any defunct groups or broken links to directory artmodelbook.com See submission guidelines if you would like a free listing.

• Listings are sorted by Zip Code • 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: joepeery me.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

education mariettacobbartmuseum.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.

LaGrange Art Museum

112 Lafayette Parkway

LaGrange, GA 30240

art lagrangeartmuseum.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

info atlantaartistscenter.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 info atlantaartistscenter.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 lyndaellis bellsouth.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 breitart bellsouth.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. Fall, Winter, Spring live model classes for all levels, beginner to advanced: Tuesday evening figure class (7:00-9:30pm), Wednesday morning figure class (10:00-12:30pm), Wednesday afternoon portrait class (1:00-3:30pm). Figure classes are nude. Portrait class is costumed. Male and female models. Usually two 50-minute poses per session. The last 30 minutes is critique. Classes have run since 2001 and are usually quite well attended with a variety of skilled student artists. Dry media and wet.

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

chastainarts atlantaga.gov 404-252-2927

Instructed

The Center offers several figure drawing classes.

Quinlan Art Center

514 Green Street NE

Gainesville, GA 30501

info quinlanartscenter.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

info thestudioschoolsavannah.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: Bradleyk telfair.org 912-790-8823

Instructed

Classes include Figure Painting - Beginners to Intermediate and Figure Painting - Intermediate to Advanced.

