Figure Drawing Clinic

This 1-day tune-up is designed for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques. The course will focus on proportions, gestures, basic anatomy, and movement. Improve your skill and speed as you move through the course. 
 
 

Class rate: Full day $150, 1/2 day $80

Course times and dates: 23 September 2023 9:30-noon, 1:30-4:00

Supply list:
18×24 inch newsprint pad
Sharpie pens, fine point
Soft vine charcoal 5mm or larger
Kneaded eraser
Chamois

8 Week Figure Drawing Course

This 8-week program is designed for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques. The course will focus on proportions, gestures, basic anatomy, and movement. Improve your skill and speed as you move through the system. 
 
Class rate: $300, $50 drop-in
 
Course times and dates: Mondays 10:00-Noon, 2 October-20 November
 
Supply list:
18×24 inch newsprint pad
Sharpie pens, fine point
Soft vine charcoal 5mm or larger
Kneaded eraser
Chamois
 
 
 

Ongoing Classes

Plein Air Oil Painting

Plein Air painting will get you out in nature and capture the beauty of the Pikes Peak region. Students will meet at the Alvarez Gallery and Art School and then head to various locations in the city. Seasoned painters, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to this workshop to enhance your ability to capture the local landscape.

Course times and dates: Monday 2:00-4:00 Tuesday 9 – 11 am location TBA

Class rates:
Drop-in: $45.00
5 classes: $150.00
Private lessons: $60.00/hr

Open Figure Drawing:

 Non-instructional figure drawing session, focusing on short poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes

Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 PM,

Monthly membership rate: $60.00 Non-member rate: $20 per session 

Open Portrait Drawing:

Non-instructional portrait drawing session

Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 PM

Session rate: $15.00

Please be advised:

We request that if you have had a fever, chills, cough, fatigue, have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 that you do not come to class. Stay home and get well.

 

Call (719) 337-2863 or email chrisalvarezpaintings@gmail.com for information or to sign up for classes.