Open Figure Drawing & Painting from Life
Practice figurative drawing or painting with a nude model at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins
Open Figure Drawing Session with Live Nude Model
Practice figurative drawing and painting from live nude models in an open studio setting. Tuesdays focus on short gestural poses. Saturdays offer a single sustained long pose. All skill levels welcome. No instructor — just focused time to work from life.
Tuesday Evenings
Gestural Poses
5:30 – 8:00pm
Multiple short and medium poses designed for energy, speed, and capturing movement. Ideal for gesture practice, warm-ups, and dynamic studies.
Saturday Afternoons
Long Pose
1:00 – 4:00pm
One sustained pose with breaks. Perfect for deeper observation, value studies, and painting.
Both sessions feature professional nude models and 360° viewing in our large classroom.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Tuesdays (Gestural—Short and Medium Poses)
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
(No sessions Dec 22 or 29)
Poses
30-second poses × 6
1-minute poses × 2
5-minute poses × 2
—— Short break
10-minute poses × 2
—— Short break
20-minute pose
—— Short break
Final 40-minute pose
Saturdays (Long Pose)
September 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12, 19
(No session Oct 31 or Dec 26)
Poses
One sustained pose for the full session with short breaks every 20–25 minutes. Optional short gesture warm-up at the start.
Pricing & Payments
$20 per session
Cash or credit card at the door.
Existing punch cards accepted as full credit.
Space is limited — arrive a few minutes early.
What to Bring / What’s Provided
Bring your own materials
Sketchbook, paper, canvas, charcoal, graphite, pastel, watercolor, ink, acrylic, or oils (odorless mineral spirits only).
We provide
Easels and chairs
Requirements
Open to all skill levels
Participants must be 18 years or older
Respectful studio environment
Location
3 Square Art - Classroom (2F)
2415 Donella Ct, Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80524
*Please note: there is currently no elevator access to the second floor.
Questions? Email info@3squareart.com or call 970-388-1969.
Ready to draw from life?
Drop in for a Tuesday gestural session or Saturday long pose.
$20 • All levels • Live nude models
Simply arrive a few minutes early. Space is limited.
Cash or card at the door. Existing punch cards accepted.