About

If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything! In no other subject does the artist encounter such complex and mysterious demands as the challenge to draw the human figure.

Details

• Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you have time to set up your area and prepare for the session. Doors will close promptly at 5:30 p.m. 
• At the start of the two-hour session, there will be a brief introduction to studio culture and the week’s model.
• The session will then begin with a series of five short gestures (dynamic poses not easily held for longer than a few minutes) as warmup for both artists and models.
• After a short break, the remaining time will be structured into four 20-minute poses, relieving the model with 5-minute breaks.
• Easels are provided. All dry materials and watercolor are welcome. Please no acrylics, oils, India Ink or turpentine.
• The class fee covers compensation for the model. If you wish to show extra appreciation for the model's skill, time, and professionalism, you are welcome to leave an anonymous tip in the box provided at each session.

We encourage all participants, especially those new to figure drawing, to attend the Orientation to Live Figure Drawing. 

Details

• No materials are provided for this class. 
• Artists should bring any drawing materials they prefer: drawing pads, newsprint, vellum, drawing pencils, willow charcoal, gray-scale conte, graphite, smudge sticks, kneaded erasers, rags, etc. Watercolors are also welcome, though acrylics, oils and India Inks are not currently invited.

Prerequisites

• Those who draw often and have ready skills for three dimensional drawing are welcome to join even if new to drawing the figure.
• Those with no three dimensional drawing experience are required to complete an Introduction to Figure Drawing class (coming soon) before attending Live Figure Drawing sessions. If you'd like to be notified when the first Introduction to Figure Drawing class goes live at BARN, please send an email to registrar@bainbridgebarn.org. 

Class Policies

To ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of everyone, please note the following:

• Models should be treated professionally and with respect. 
• No photography, video recording, or image sharing via text, online or in print. 
• No personal questions or remarks directed towards or about the model.
• No inappropriate gestures, touching or repositioning the model.
• Only registered participants can be present during class.
• Classes featuring unclothed models are limited to participants age 18 or older. 
• Only enter and exit the studio room when the model is robed.