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. Mondays 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. Both sessions feature professional nude models and lots of lots angles to draw from in our large classroom.
Monday Evenings
Gestural Poses
6:00 – 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.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Mondays (Gestural—Short and Medium Poses)
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
(No sessions Dec 29)
Poses
30-second poses × 6
1-minute poses × 2
5-minute poses × 3
—— Short break (~5 min)
10-minute poses × 2
—— Short break (~5 min)
20-minute pose
—— Short break (~5 min)
Final 40-minute pose
Saturdays (Long Pose)
September 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
(No sessions Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 28 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 OR you can purchase from the link Link below or from the QR code
*Please consider bringing a couple of dollars for tips for our model. Not required, but appreciated!🤗
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 do have some materials that you are free to use
Easels, folding tables, chairs and drawing boards along with basic pencils and newsprint
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 Monday 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.
Interested in Modeling?
We’re looking for professional and reliable nude figure models for our weekly open drawing sessions.
Mondays – 2 hours (multiple short and medium poses)
Saturdays – 3 hours (single long pose)
Pay is $50 for Monday sessions (2 hours) and $75 for Saturday sessions (3 hours)
We value professionalism, punctuality, and the ability to hold poses comfortably. Both experienced models and newcomers with good focus are welcome. Sessions are professional and respectful, well-run with a moderator, and focused on giving artists strong working time from life.
Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.
Purchase a seat in advance (bring receipt)
Buy a seat for the Open Figure Drawing Session. You can purchase a seat in advance (bring a copy of your receipt—paper or on phone). If you have to cancel or need a refund please email us at classes@3squareart.com with your name and transaction number. Open Figure Drawing session purchases are valid through the date of the next session. Thanks and hope to see you in the Open Figure Drawing Sessions!
Purchase a seat when you come with QR code
Scan the QR code for either the Gestural Session (Monday Nights) or the Long Pose (Saturday Afternoons) to purchase a seat in one of the Open Figure Drawing Sessions at 3 Square Art! Open Figure Drawing session purchases are valid through the date of the next session.
Open Figure Drawing (Gestural)
Practice figurative drawing and painting from live nude models in an open studio setting. Mondays focus on short gestural poses. Multiple short and medium poses designed for energy, speed, and capturing movement. Ideal for gesture practice, warm-ups, and dynamic studies.
Requirements: Artists of all levels are welcome. Nude model session participants must be 18 years or older