Portside Arts Center
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Located in Portside Studio #5 @ Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia 

Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Ages 16+
$125


4-WEEK WORKSHOPS:
February 17th - March 10th
April 7th - April 28th
May 5th - May 26th


This all-levels workshop taught by local artist Chris Windle gives
beginners the opportunity to study the basics of figure drawing
while more advanced students hone their craft. 

Students will work from live models IN COSTUME! Each week has a fun, new theme and our models will dress up as ancient Romans, Shakespearean players, and more! Students will have the chance to experiment with different drawing techniques and materials, creating drawings ranging in detail and duration of pose.

Upcoming Weekly Themes:
February 17th: Ancient Rome
February 24th: Philadelphia Mummers
March 3rd: Shakespeare
​March 10th: Roaring 20's

During the winter and early spring months, figure drawing classes are held in one of Cherry Street Pier's heated studios. When the weather warms up we make use of the Pier's spacious and inspiring gallery space.

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FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO @Cherry Street Pier
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
$35 per class

Sign up for a single class during any session!

During the two and a half hour class led by artist Chris Windle, intermediate and advanced students will have the opportunity to improve their figure drawing skills while working from a live model in costume. 

Students will experiment with different drawing techniques and materials, and create various drawings ranging in detail and duration of pose.

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Figure drawing classes take place at Cherry Street Pier located at 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 

​Please bring the following materials with you to figure drawing class: 1 small newsprint pad, 1 large newsprint pad, assortment of cante crayons (white, red), kneaded eraser, thick charcoal, charcoal pencils, masonite drawing board
You can visit Artist & Craftsmen at 307 Market Street to purchase a supply package for just $37.30. Be sure to tell them that you are a student for this class. For more information, call them at (267)861-6008.

INTERESTED IN BEING ONE OF OUR FIGURE MODELS? 
If you are 18 years or older -- be a figure model and receive a $35 coupon towards another figure drawing class or single session.  Portside figure drawing classes use only clothed models.  Message us at ​portsideartscenter@gmail.com for more information.
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