Over the last several centuries, artists have recognized that figure drawing is a basic skill in art instruction. If you can draw the human figure quickly, you can draw anything. Artists bring their medium of choice to the Oak Park Art League Studio, located on the second floor. All classes listed below are Self Instruction Sessions and meet weekly unless it is a holiday. No pre enrollment required. These sessions are fun! Drop in, come be a part of the group. Tea, cookies and classical music are provided. All are welcome!
Fee paid per session – $10. for OPAL members, $15. for non-members

Figure Painting Sessions
Facilitated by Nancy Fong
Members $10 per class/ Nonmembers $15 per class
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00 in the Studio
Description: Working from a live model in a long pose held for 1-2 week sessions, our weekly Figure Painting meets on Tuesday mornings. The session is moderated but no instruction is provided. Artists bring their medium of choice. Tables, horses, easels, drawing boards, and chairs are supplied.

Figure Drawing Sessions
Facilitated by Roberta Raymond-Larson
Members $10 per class/Nonmembers $15 per class
Sundays 1:00-4:00 in the Studio
Description: Work from the live model in any medium you choose. Varied poses will be held throughout the session.

Long Pose Figure Study
Facilitated by Leemarie Gaimari
Members $10 per class / Nonmembers $15 per class
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 in the Studio
Description: Studio painting from live models, male and female, clothed and nude. Particular attention is paid to lighting and the backdrop to produce the best tonal values for both portrait and figure painting. There is no instruction, but lots of sharing. All poses are held for the entire three hour period (with breaks) and repeated for not less than two weeks and preferably four weeks. The extended poses make this figure studio an excellent option for sculptors.