FIGURE DRAWING CLASS
Beginner / Intermediate Group
Every Saturday 1:30-3:00 PM
Figure drawing is an essential skill for artists, helping to refine observational abilities and enhance understanding of the human form. My Figure Drawing Classes in Vancouver provide a practical, hands-on experience for all skill levels. You can join as a complete beginner or as an intermediate/experienced artist looking to enhance your skills.
Every class we learn a new topic. My syllabus is created to cover all the necessary topics for 8 cohesive months.
After the first class, you’ll be a lot more comfortable with drawing. After 6 classes, you’ll see an improvement in your drawing skills.
Why Take Figure Drawing Classes?
Figure drawing helps artists develop a deep understanding of human anatomy, proportions, and movement. Through practice, you’ll gain the ability to capture the nuances of the human body in various poses and expressions.
Develop Technical Skills: Enhance your ability to draw accurate proportions and realistic anatomy
Boost Creativity: My figure drawing classes push you to think quickly and experiment with new artistic techniques
Capture Movement: Learn how to depict dynamic poses and gestures in your drawings
Combine this class with my Urban Sketching and you won't recognize your skill level in a couple of months!
What You Will Learn:
In my Vancouver Life Drawing Classes, participants receive professional instruction while drawing from live models in a relaxed, supportive environment.
- Anatomy and Proportions:
Master the fundamentals of human anatomy and understand how different body parts relate to each other
- Gesture Drawing:
Practice quick sketches to capture the energy and movement of the model
- Shading and Depth:
Learn how to use light and shadow to create depth and volume in your drawings
- Composition Techniques:
Develop skills to create balanced and interesting compositions, ideal for figure studies
Lesson structure:
warm-up
theoretical part
observation drawing with my supervision
the show/final discussions for the session and personal strategies
By the way, we take photos to share on Social Media, email newsletter, promo etc. Take a bunch!
Key Features of the Drawing Course:
- Life Drawing Classes for Beginners:
If you’re just starting, these sessions provide step-by-step guidance on how to observe and sketch the human figure.
- Vancouver Figure Drawing for All Levels:
These classes are designed for both beginners and advanced students, with individualized feedback to help you grow as an artist.
- Gesture Drawing Classes in Vancouver:
Short timed poses to train your eye to quickly capture the form and motion of the model.
- Anatomy and Proportions Drawing Class:
Focus on learning correct proportions and body structure through direct observation.
Why Choose My Vancouver Life Drawing Course?
- ARTIST-LED Figure Drawing Class in Vancouver:
Get hands-on guidance from a professional artist and architect with 20+ years of practicing figure drawing and anatomy
- Variety of Models:
Draw from a range of various poses and models in clothes, helping you expand your ability to capture everyday life
- Beginner to Experienced:
Open to all levels from beginners to experienced participants. The instructor will adapt the class according to the participants.
- Quick Progress:
My structured approach ensures you’ll gain the skills necessary to improve your figure drawing, regardless of experience level
LOCATIONS:
We meet in different locations in Downtown Vancouver.
MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE-CHECK THE MEETING POINT THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH CLASS, as it could be changed if rainy/wet. SUBSCRIBE to get email notifications: aniasalmina-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Classes run year-round. In good weather, we meet outdoors. On fall-winter, we are meeting indoors.
Art Supplies to Take for the Figure Drawing Class:
Art supplies of your choice. The best option for the first lesson would be graphite pencils (HB-6B) + eraser + sketchbook or plain paper on a sturdy surface (board/book). Instead, you can bring an iPad, fineliner pens, gel pen.
Weather-appropriate clothes for outside locations (wear +1 layer warmer than you think)
(optional) Something to sit on (consist of location, folding chair or foam pad would be great)
Meeting Point confirmation will be emailed to all registered participants every Friday!
single class
$29 for any 1.5-hour group class
(pick Urban Sketching OR Figure Drawing)
$42 for 2-in-1 Saturday session:
Urban Sketching + Figure Drawing
(3 hours of drawing total)
BEST CHOICE ⬇️
6 lessons course
$174 $144 for 1.5-hour classes
$252 $234 for 2-in-1 sessions
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2-in-1 Saturday Drawing Session: Urban+Figure
Beginner/Intermediate
Every Saturday 12:00-3:00 PM
Come for 1 or both!
All levels, Adults/Kids
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The way I teach is based on fundamental knowledge and you'll be able to...