Drawing Classes New York

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 PM

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing.

Saturday Figure Drawing

Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM

Join us for Saturday Figure Drawing from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. We draw from a live model. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the moderator's discretion to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. Thank you for being so understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing.

From Bodies Of Work: Figure Drawing

Class dates: November 16\, 23\, & 30 \| 6:30\-9:30pm Learn to shade and render complex forms on the human figure in graphite, working with one model and the same pose for three sessions. Gaby will guide you from capturing accurate gesture and proportion, to understanding light physics and gradients to render realistic volumes. This class is suited for intermediate and advanced artists. Demos and individual critiques daily. **Materials:** Strathmore 400 series Drawing Paper, smallest 9”x12” or largest 18”x24” 4H, 2H, H, HB pencils (Staedler brand recommended) Kneaded eraser Tombow mono zero eraser, round tip (highly recommended)

5 attendees

Bodies Of Work: Figure Drawing

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 AM

Join us for an evening of drawing from a live model. [Purchase Tickets here, $27 (use discount code DRAWWITHUS for your first visit)](https://calendly.com/harveststrength/bodies-of-work-figure-drawing?month=2026-10) **Bodies of Work** is a figure drawing series focused on celebrating the dynamic human body. We're fascinated with how the body works, and we feel like you just might be too. We work with models who have a physical practice: boxers, climbers, dancers, lifters, athletes. Poses are directed to put the body's mechanics on display. This event is hosted by Dan Boterashvili of Harvest Strength Training, a personal trainer and visual artist, alongside Alexander Singer, community engagement professional and bartender. [Purchase Tickets here, $27 (use discount code DRAWWITHUS for your first visit)](https://calendly.com/harveststrength/bodies-of-work-figure-drawing) Bring your favorite materials and drawing/painting supplies. We will also be providing basic materials and a limited amount of drawing boards. **Every experience level welcome, first-timers welcomed.** **Doors open at 6:40pm. Poses run 7:00–9:30pm**, from short gestures to long holds. Stick around after to share work and meet other artists. Note: Doors will be kept open until 7:15. If for some reason you are delayed please reach out to @bodiesofworkdrawing on Instagram and we will come downstairs to let you in. We have a **STRICT NO PHOTO** policy while the model is posing. Keep your phones in your bag or keep them pointed away from the model. If you see someone photographing the model please inform either Dan or Alexander and we will handle it. Tickets are nonrefundable after purchase. If a session is canceled by Bodies of Work, ticket holders will be offered a refund or transfer to another session.

From Greenpoint Figure Drawing - Weekly Drink and Draw

Monday Night Drink and Draw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Tue, Nov 17, 12:00 AM

4.8

In each 3-hr session, we will draw from a live model, beginning with quick poses to warm up, and then gradually extend the pose length to a final 1 hour pose to finish the evening. First timers welcome. All levels of experience and skill are invited. This is an uninstructed event is for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a nude figure model. Do your own thing. The environment is laid back, yet professional, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves. No photography allowed. Bring your own beverages. Great tunes will be played, great models will be hired, and we'll make some fantastic artwork. These sessions are moderated by David Bell and Joe Scarpulla, who run Big Object animation studio. David and Joe are stop-motion animators and visual artists, and David is an instructor at Parsons and SVA. RATES 3-hr session: $20 cash / $25 venmo Please RSVP. We operate on a first come-first serve basis. WHAT TO BRING: Your drawing/painting materials (no oils), $20, BYOB. Directions: We are a few blocks from the Greenpoint station on the G and from the Greenpoint stop on the East River Ferry. Note: When you get to the building, sometimes the elevator access is limited in the evenings to tenants with scan cards. If they restrict elevator access, there will be signs indicating who to call to get upstairs. We are on the 3rd floor. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greenpoint_figure_drawing STUDIO ETIQUETTE -Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a seat before the model begins. The poses begin promptly at 7:00. If you arrive late, please quietly find a place, and pay your admission during a 5 minute break. -Switch cell phones to silent until the break. -Please respect the model and the other artists present and refrain from talking while the model is posing. If you need a pose adjustment during the long pose, tell the monitor in a way that does not disrupt the quietness of the room. -No photography of the model. -Please clean up after yourself. INTERESTED IN MODELING? Great! We really value our models and hold them in the highest regard. Prospective model info will be kept on file, but do not post your info to the Meetup site. Send a image and resume to greenpointfiguredrawing@gmail.com https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/7/9/600_459104921.jpeg

3 attendees

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 PM

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.

3 attendees

Monday Night Figure Drawing

Mon, Nov 23, 11:30 PM

Join us for Monday Night Figure Drawing from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. We draw from a live model. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. PLEASE NOTE: * we can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the moderator's discretion to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. Thank you for being so understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing. Looking forward to seeing you! We encourage attendees to purchase tickets through the [Drawing America](https://drawingamerica.com/events) website!