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
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Saturday Drawing Group
Linfield College Art Department
Miller Fine Arts Building A off Keck Drive
McMinnville, OR 97128
Contact: Sue at suejl
onlinenw.com
Uninstructed
We meet on Saturday from 9:30am-1:30pm. Our art models are nude, male and female. We start with gesture drawings from 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, then go to longer poses of 10 minutes up to 45 minutes. Once a month we have one pose that lasts the full 3 hours. Bring drawing materials of newsprint and heavier drawing paper for the longer poses. Also bring charcoal, pencils, pen and ink. Some people like to work in watercolor or oil or acrylic. Wooden benches (horses) are provided. Also easels are provided most of the time. The group has been in existence since 2000.
[2010-05-25]
Chehalem Cultural Center
415 E. Sheridan St
Newberg, OR 97132
infochehalemculturalcenter.org 
503-487-6883
Instructed
Sessions will occur on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm, $180 for 5 weeks, or drop-in fees $12 per hour. The figure drawing class will allow participating artist to work expressively with charcoal, graphite, ink, and experimental media. Working from female and male nude forms the class will focus on gesture and expressive mark making, starting with shorter warm up poses and leading into to 20 minutes or longer poses. All skill levels are welcome, participants must be 18 or have a signed permission from a parent or guardian. Drawing horses & easels provided, all other materials must be brought by participants.
[2017-03-02]
The Drawing Studio
3614 SE Division
Portland, OR 97202
503-232-9749
Instructed
Classes inlcude Introduction to Drawing and Intermediate Drawing. Most sessions in the Intermediate course will have live art models. In the Intro course, students work from photos, reproductions of other artworks, the mirror, and the human figure, using graphite, charcoal, and pen. Classes meet evenings and weekends and are designed for anyone from true beginners to experienced artists who want to get their work rolling again.
[2013-05-30]
Oregon Society of Artists
2185 S.W. Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
infoosartists.org 503-228-0706
Instructed and Uninstructed
Check the website for the current schedule of figure drawing and figure panting classes, as well as open studio sessions.
[2019-04-18]
Hipbone Studio
1847 E. Burnside #104
Portland, OR 97214
503-358-0898
Uninstructed
Drop-in life drawing sessions. On-going. Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm, Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm, and Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm. Beginners are welcome. Drawing benches and boards, easels and tables are provided. Typically, we start with gestures and work toward poses of 30-45 minutes $10 / session or $45 / 5 sessions. LONG TERM POSES Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm. Ideal opportunity to work from an extended pose (3 Thursday evenings) each month. You’ll have more time to develop a drawing or series of drawings or complete a pastel or painting. Art model and pose changes monthly. $12 / single session or $30 / commit to 3 session (same pose).
[2009-07-13]
High Low Art Space
936 SE 34th Street
Portland, OR 97214
highlowartspacegmail.com
Instructed and Uninstructed
Weekly drop-in life drawing in SE Portland, $10:
• Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm Long Pose
• Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm Short Poses
See website for current schedule of instructed portrait and figure classes.
[2022-06-17]
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
503-823-ARTS (2787)
Instructed and Uninstructed
The Multnomah Arts Center offers courses and workshops in drawing, sculpting, and painting the figure. Courses are offered year round and are scheduled daytime and evenings. Go to MAC's website for a complete listing of offerings. The Multnomah Arts Center has been offering courses in the arts for forty years. Join our community!
Uninstructed Open Life Drawing: $12 per session or $100 for 10 sessions.
[2013-05-30]
Maude Kerns Art Center
1910 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
staffmkartcenter.org 541-345-1571
Instructed and Uninstructed
• Instructed art classes include Figure Painting: A One-Pose Study (a comprehensive study of the human figure as you work from one pose over eight class sessions) and Studio Painting: Still Life & Figurative.
• Open Studio Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Figure Sculpture. The Art Center invites artists to become a part of our Open Studio Sessions. Model poses vary and are selected to accommodate artists' needs. Drop-ins are welcome. $11 Drop-In Fee. Sign up for the whole term and receive a sizeable discount.
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Emerald Art Center
500 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97477
541-726-8595
Instructed and Uninstructed
See website for current schedule.
[2015-10-07]
Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett St
Medford, OR 97501
adminroguegallery.org 541-772-8118 x 302
Uninstructed
Rogue Studio Figure Drawing Sessions. Drop-in Tuesday evenings for 2 1/2 hours of moderated, uninstructed figure drawing sessions with a live model. Adults 18 years and older from beginning to advanced levels are welcome. The sessions will include short gestures and longer, sustained poses. Students must provide their own drawing materials. Drawing boards, worktables, and easels are available for use. Pre-register for individual or all sessions, or drop in and pay at the drawing session. $10 per session; $45 for a 6-session series.
[2018-09-18]
