Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans (DRA) offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Session Types
Gesture Sessions (two hours)
These two-hour sessions are composed primarily of dynamic 1 to 5 minute poses.
Short/Long Pose Sessions (three hours)
The three-hour short/long pose sessions start with some short 1 to 5 minute warm-up poses and progressively move into longer poses lasting 10 to 45 minutes.
Long Pose Sessions (three hours)
These sessions are generally composed of two long poses with perhaps a few warm-ups at the start.
Upcoming Spring 2016 Sessions
Sessions feature nude models unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, March 20, 9:30-11:30am, Gesture
Wednesday, March April 23, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long
Wednesday, March April 23, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Wednesday, April 6, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long
Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Wednesday, April 13, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Sunday, April 17, 9:30-11:30am, Gesture (clothed)
Wednesday, April 20, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long (clothed) – The April 20th session will be FREE! Come early to get a spot!
Wednesday, May 11, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Sunday, May 22, 9:30-11:30am, Gesture
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long
Wednesday, May 25, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Wednesday, June 8, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
Sunday, June 19, 9:30-11:30am, Gesture (clothed)
Wednesday, June 22, 2:00-5:00pm, Short/Long (clothed)
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-9:30pm, Long
If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Rand (Life Drawing Coordinator) at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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LIFE DRAWING: Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions to hone your figure drawing skills. Just drop in with your supplies to draw our live models. Fee: $8-$12. View the calendar: calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org
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LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar for dates and times: calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org