Life Drawing & Portrait Open Studio
Thursdays and Fridays
Irene, by Todd Smith
All Skill Levels Welcome!
Our public drawing sessions are a prefect way to keep your creative skills fresh. All skill levels are welcome.
We are currently offering two open studio drawing options which meet on a weekly basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times subject to change, so we recommend you contact the event coordinator or call Columbia Center for the Arts to find out the most up-to-date information.
Two Types of Sessions
See details below.
Portrait Model Open Studio
WHERE
Columbia Center for the Arts Studio, 215 Cascade Street, Hood River
WHEN
Every other Friday, 9am – noon
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Most Recent Portrait Model Open Studio Details
COST
$10 per artist
DETAILS
Long pose (20 minutes on, 5 minutes break, etc.); clothed model
Enter the studio via the orange door on Cascade; it is about ½ a block east of the main gallery entrance.
Be sure to contact the event coordinator to find out the most up-to-date information and schedule.
Event coordinator for Portrait Model is Rachel: portraitdrawing@columbiaarts.org.
Life Drawing Model Sessions
WHERE
Columbia Center for the Arts Studio, 215 Cascade Street, Hood River
WHEN
Every other Friday, 9am to noon.
Click here for specific dates and related information:
Most Recent Life Drawing Details
COST
$12 per artist
DETAILS
Poses vary in length; nude model The usual format is:
- One and two-minute poses (20 min), followed by a five-minute break
- Five 5-minute poses (25 min), followed by a five-minute break
- Two 10-minute poses (20 min), followed by a 10-minute break
- 20-minute poses interspersed with 5 minute breaks to the end of the session
Enter the studio via the orange door on Cascade; it is about ½ a block east of the main gallery entrance.
GUIDELINES FOR ARTISTS
- For oil painters, please use odorless mineral spirits, preferably Gamsol; please, no turpentine.
- Pastels are welcome; please be cautious about blowing the dust.
- Please do not photograph the model without permission. This should be discussed with the model privately, on a break or after session.