Fridays: Live Model Portrait and Figure Drawing (Adults)

09/18/2026 06:00 PM - 10/30/2026 09:00 PM ET

Category

Adult Classes + Workshops

Location

West Windsor Arts
952 Alexander Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Summary

This class offers artists the opportunity to develop their skills in drawing the human form through direct observation of live models. Each session will explore proportion, gesture, anatomy, and composition, with an emphasis on capturing the structure and expression of the figure and face. Students will work with a variety of drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Demonstrations, short warm-up poses, and longer studies will help participants refine both technical ability and personal style. All levels are welcome—from beginners eager to learn the fundamentals to experienced artists wishing to strengthen their figure and portrait drawing practice!
Students Bring:
Sketchbook (8.5” x11” or larger)
Tracing paper pad (8.5” x11” or larger)
Drawing paper pad (18” x 24”)
Print paper pad (18” x 24”)
Graphite pencil set (B, 2B, 4B, 8B)
2 Kneaded erasers
4 jumbo vine charcoal sticks (soft or extra soft) Refillable Water Color Brush
1 Artist’s chamois
1 Bamboo Wooden Skewers for Shish Kabob, 12-Inch

Teaching Artist: Richard Romero
Adults: Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm: 6 sessions
Sept. 18 - Oct. 30 (No Class Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, Makeup day: Nov. 13)

Early Bird: $360 Member | $396 Non-member
Regular: $396 Member | $436 Non-member

Description

This class offers artists the opportunity to develop their skills in drawing the human form through direct observation of live models. Each session will explore proportion, gesture, anatomy, and composition, with an emphasis on capturing the structure and expression of the figure and face. Students will work with a variety of drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Demonstrations, short warm-up poses, and longer studies will help participants refine both technical ability and personal style. All levels are welcome—from beginners eager to learn the fundamentals to experienced artists wishing to strengthen their figure and portrait drawing practice!

Students Bring:
Sketchbook (8.5” x11” or larger)
Tracing paper pad (8.5” x11” or larger)
Drawing paper pad (18” x 24”)
Print paper pad (18” x 24”)
Graphite pencil set (B, 2B, 4B, 8B)
2 Kneaded erasers
4 jumbo vine charcoal sticks (soft or extra soft) Refillable Water Color Brush
1 Artist’s chamois
1 Bamboo Wooden Skewers for Shish Kabob, 12-Inch


Teaching Artist: Richard Romero
Adults: Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm: 6 sessions
Sept. 18 - Oct. 30 (No Class Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, Makeup day: Nov. 13)

Early Bird: $360 Member | $396 Non-member
Regular: $396 Member | $436 Non-member