CLASS SERIES: Figure Drawing (Ages 18+)

Name: CLASS SERIES: Figure Drawing (Ages 18+)
Start: 2026-05-07T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-07T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Panama City Center for the Arts

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Panama City Center for the Arts | Panama City, FL

From first lines to refined form, learn figure drawing with a live model.
Ready to bring the human figure to life on paper?
This 4 session figure drawing class led by Gregory Newberry gives you the unique opportunity to draw from a live model, helping you develop your observation skills and deepen your understanding of the human form.
Designed for all levels, from beginners to advanced artists, you’ll explore essential techniques such as gesture sketching, contour drawing, and more detailed renderings to build accuracy and confidence! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a supportive space to grow at your own pace.
Working from a live model allows you to see real movement, form, and light in ways photos simply can’t capture, making this an invaluable experience for any artist.
Come as you are and leave with stronger skills, sharper eyes, and more confidence in your drawing.
Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
-Develop observational skills for drawing the human form
-Apply contour and gesture techniques effectively
-Create proportionally accurate and expressive figure drawings
-Experiment with a variety of drawing mediums
-Incorporate detail and structure into longer studies
Session 1: Introduction & Contour Drawing
-Course overview and materials
-Introduction to drawing mediums (graphite, charcoal, etc.)
-Basics of proportion and observation
-Blind and modified contour exercises
-Short contour studies from live model
-Homework (optional): Practice contour drawings (10–15 minutes daily)
Session 2: Gesture Drawing
-Understanding movement and flow of the figure
-Timed gesture sketches (30 seconds to 5 minutes)
-Capturing action and weight
-Gesture studies using varied mediums
-Group critique and discussion
-Homework (optional): Gesture sketch series (10–20 poses)
Session 3: Structure & Proportion
-Basic anatomy and figure construction
-Measuring techniques and proportions
-Combining gesture with structure
-Mid-length studies (10–20 minutes each) from live model
-Homework (optional): One longer study (30–45 minutes)
Session 4: Studied Detail & Final Drawing
-Refining drawings: light, shadow, and detail
-Exploration of preferred medium
-Longer sustained pose (45–60 minutes) with live model
-Individual feedback and guidance
-Final critique and wrap-up
Supplies Provided:
• 18x24 Newsprint
• Standard Eraser
• Charcoal
Optional Supplies:
• Kneaded Eraser
• Ebony Pencil
• Any paper to draw on other than Newsprint
• Any other desired drawing mediums
Every Thursday, May 7-28 • 5-7pm
Ages: 18 & up
Cost: $125 Member / $135 Not-Yet-Member
Classes:
Thursday, May 7
Thursday, May 14
Thursday, May 21
Thursday, May 28
Sign up by Wednesday, May 5 in person, by phone (850.640.3670) or at the link attached here.
Refund Policy:
All classes, workshops, and series offered by the Center for the Arts are non-refundable.
Please email us at [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for any classes.