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First pose
Everything is ready when you arrive
Your paper, charcoal, and pencils are waiting for you. There is no expectation of perfection, only an opportunity to look closely and make your first marks.
No Phones Friday · Part of the Mindful Fridays series
Mixed Mediums
Figure Drawing
An Evening of Life Studies
Friday, September 25, 2026
For centuries, artists have learned by drawing from life: studying movement, gesture, and the human form one line at a time. Join us for a beginner-friendly figure drawing session where a professional instructor guides you through a series of live poses using charcoal and graphite.
No experience required. Just bring your curiosity. We provide the materials and guidance to help you begin your figure drawing journey.
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$45 per person · Live model · Professional instructor · All materials included
Mixed Mediums, A live class in session, 2026. Mixed Mediums.
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The long pose
Your hand starts to see
Beginning with shorter gesture poses and moving into longer studies, you'll learn to capture the energy, balance, and character of the figure in front of you. Your instructor will guide you through techniques artists have used for generations while encouraging you to develop your own style.
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By the end
You leave with your own collection of studies
By the end of the evening, you'll have a collection of sketches created through the same practice that has shaped generations of artists. Each page is a record of your observation, experimentation, and growing confidence.
Every great painter first learned the body by drawing it plainly, in black and white, one careful line at a time.
Michelangelo Buonarroti, Studies for the Libyan Sibyl, c. 1510 to 1511. Public domain, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Mixed Mediums, 1770 W Berteau Ave Suite 407, Chicago, IL 60613
Figure Drawing: No Phones Friday
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The oldest way to learn to see.
Long before cameras, digital tools, and modern classrooms, artists learned by observing the human body directly. From Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo, drawing from life was the foundation of understanding movement, proportion, and expression.
Our figure drawing sessions bring that tradition into a relaxed modern studio setting: one model, one instructor, and a welcoming space where anyone can learn to observe and create.
For every skill level
A traditional art practice, made approachable
Figure drawing has long been a cornerstone of artistic training, but you do not need years of experience to begin. Our sessions are designed for curious beginners, hobby artists, and anyone who wants to explore drawing in a supportive studio environment.
Our live model poses in undergarments throughout the session. The focus is on learning, observation, and creative expression in a comfortable and respectful setting.
This session is also a No Phones Friday, our installment of the Mindful Fridays series. Phones go in a basket at the door for the evening.
One model, one instructor· every session
No two nights are the same
One instructor walks the room through a sequence of poses, short gestures building into one longer hold, while our one live model works with you for the evening. The model and the poses both change from night to night, so the page you leave with is never quite like the one from the session before. Sit wherever you like, work at your own pace, and no one is grading anything but your own eye.
Good to know
- What will we draw?
- A live model through a series of guided poses. The session begins with shorter gesture drawings before moving into longer poses where you can explore proportion, form, and details.
- Is the model nude?
- No. Our model poses in undergarments throughout, never nude.
- Do I need experience?
- Not at all. Figure drawing has been practiced by master artists for centuries, but everyone starts with a first mark. Our instructor will guide beginners while giving experienced artists space to continue developing their skills.
- What is included?
- We provide everything you need to begin: drawing paper, charcoal, pencils, and drawing boards. Feel free to bring your own favorite supplies as well.
- Can I bring a drink?
- Yes. BYOB, bring whatever you like.
- Can I come alone?
- Most people do. You will not be the only one.
- What if I need to reschedule?
- We do not offer refunds or reschedules for Figure Drawing. This session is offered very infrequently as a special one-off at our studio, so please make sure you can attend before booking.
- Where is it?
- 1770 W Berteau Ave, Suite 407, Chicago.
After Jacques Fabien Gautier d'Agoty, Anatomie, Le Squelette vu de côté, 18th century. Public domain, Wellcome Collection.