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OPEN DRAWING

Open Figure Drawing

Our Open Drawing sessions provide a valuable opportunity for artists of all skill levels to work from a live model in a structured studio environment. A monitor is present to set the poses, keep time, and ensure a prompt start. Easels, stools, and drawing horses are available for use. Attendees are responsible for bringing their own art supplies.

Figure model sessions feature nude male and female models; models will be clothed for portrait sessions.

Sessions last three hours, and are $20 per session.

Register and pay online, or drop-ins may pay in cash at the door.

Fall Open Studio sessions will start the week of October 2, 2023.

Sessions will be held in the Stobart Studio and we suggest using the north parking lot for closest access.

Are you a high school student? Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Open Drawing sessions are free for you! Come join us in the studio! Questions? 860-434-5232.

Saturday Morning Open Figure Drawing
10 am-1 pm
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Stobart Studio
Monitor: Various

Need a drawing warm-up? We offer weekly Open Figure Drawing sessions featuring a series of short poses: We start with ten 2-minute gesture drawings, two 5-minute gesture drawings, and one 10-minute pose, followed by one longer, 1 ½ hour, pose. Open to all levels.

Saturday Afternoon Open Figure Drawing
1:30-4:30 pm
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Stobart Studio
Monitor: Various

Are you looking for the opportunity to draw or paint a figure model over an extended period of time? Join us for our five- to six-week poses and work alongside our students and community members. Sessions take place in our beautifully illuminated studios, working through long poses from live models. This is a great opportunity to develop more finished drawings and paintings and to build your endurance as a figurative artist. Open to all levels.

Saturday Evening Open Figure Drawing
5-8 pm
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Stobart Studio
Monitor: Thomas LaPine

Are you looking for the opportunity to draw or paint a figure model over an extended period of time? Join us for our five- to six-week poses and work alongside our students and community members. Sessions take place in our beautifully illuminated studios, working through long poses from live models. This is a great opportunity to develop more finished drawings and paintings and to build your endurance as a figurative artist. Open to all levels.