Drawing Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Figure drawing is part of the foundation of a drawing practice.  In this class we will seek to demystify drawing the body and rediscover the poetry of the human form.  Using a live nude model as inspiration, we will begin with a series of 30 second poses using soft charcoal to loosen up our technique, and then will move into studies of longer...

Returning to the Valley Print Studio in Woodland Hills!  A great PAINTING or DRAWING EVENT for ARTISTS. A NUDE FEMALE MODEL in a 4 HOUR LONG POSE! Paint - Draw - Food - Drinks - Music - Live Model  It comes with a Complementary BRUNCH. Pastries, Toast & Jams, Cheese, Meat, Eggs, Fruit, Salad, Sandwiches, Desert, Coffee, Juice, Champagne...

Learn valuable observational skills and drawing techniques using charcoal, graphite, and markers. Working in the galleries, be inspired by art on view at LACMA to create your own story-worthy work.  Designed for students of all levels. With artist Thom Dower.

The Original Drink and Draw w/ the Gallery Girls. Great Models and Drinks - 5's, 10's & 25 min poses. Come mingle with artists & Draw models. Theme: June 27 - "FUTURE COPS" with Dulcinea Circelli & Jennifer Fabos Patton Note: Price posted is the suggested donation. We request that the artist please provide their own...

Drawing with Graphite 101 + Project Booklet: Monthly Package Indulge your creative side and channel your inner-artist with this fun and informative Drawing with Graphite 101 course from Pastimes For A Lifetime. Your future self will thank you! Ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art class after a long absence. Basic skills are learned...

Always wanted to learn how to draw but didn't think you could? Or are you an experienced artist wanted to firm up some fundamentals or try something new? This is the class for you!For beginners - we start with simple still life set-ups to learn fundamentals of drawing. Yes, it will be a lot of cups and bowls and apples at first, but it is necessary...

Get transported to a European Art academy while learning to draw from the masters... Learn proportions and shading from "Bargue" master drawings & then move into cast heads as the second part of this exciting course rarely offered in the U.S.   All ages & levels ok. This essential practice presents the ultimate challenge...

Come practice your art skills by drawing professional models and try new brews every week. Professional Models are provided by Gallery Girls. Drawing Sessions are held in different brew pubs in the LA area. Walk-ins welcome – use our donated materials or bring your own!

Learn about perspective, proportion, and spacial relationships. Then apply these concepts on paper as you develop your rendering skills. Topics include basic three dimensional objects, still life, and landscape. Additional areas of study include tonal values and composition. This weekly session offers artists of all levels to practice drawing the...

Ready to try your hand at drawing with graphite? Give the Intro to Drawing with Graphite course a try. Tuition includes instruction at Pastimes for a Lifetime's beautiful zen studio, a Project Booklet you may keep and complementary use of school supplies. Ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Learn...

Class is for beginning level students who are interested in pursuing a career in illustration. In this class, the instructor will cover the essential principles to drawing the human figure. Students will strengthen their drawing abilities by analyzing anatomy, proportion, gesture, form, and composition. REQUIREMENT: 18” x 24” Canson Sketch Pad...

It all starts and ends with drawing, the foundation every artist needs. If you struggle with form, core shadows and composition- then begin the class with tailored instruction on perfecting your drawing skills. Open to all ages & levels. What you will learn Learn to draw simple to complex objects Learn how to understand value Work...

All great comics have two things in common: a unique character and a memorable story. That’s why all of our cartooning/manga classes start with character design and evolve into visual storytelling and rendering. Classes topics include: building character from shapes, portraying personality through action line, conveying emotion, building a plot,...

This class is designed as an introduction to the basic principles of visual perception; and more specifically, how light describes form. We will cover the most basic aspects of vision: from purely practical considerations to more advanced concepts of shape, value, and edge. Students will begin to develop a form language, and work towards a fluency...

Introductory course to Car Design. This course is mainly focusing on how to draw a car in right proportion, which is the most important aspect in automotive design industry. Also, students will learn about draw car in perspective and develop line quality to build up mileage. Requirement: Pen / Prismacolor Pencils Sketchbook Laptop Let’s learn...