Beginner Figure Drawing Class: Upper Body Motions

Learn how to draw parts, motions, and the upper body in this figure drawing class in NYC.


The Brooklyn Loft

The Brooklyn Loft

2.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests     $60
Start you're figure drawing journey in this Brooklyn art class! In this drawing class for beginners, you will learn how to draw parts and motions of the upper body.
After this class, you will be able to draw the upper body by breaking it down into manageable components. This class gives a better understanding of how the upper body moves and how the arms and upper body can have more autonomy in comparison to the lower body.
This class includes a mix of 30-second gestural drawings, 1-minute, 5-minute, and 10-minute poses followed by a final 20-minute pose. Each class will include one model who will be nude during each pose. All phones will be collected at the start of the class and available during breaks.
Instruction Topics:
  • A breakdown of the shapes and forms that make up the different parts of the upper body i.e. arms, hands, neck, shoulders, etc.
  • Visual materials include a drawn diagram of the upper body with very basic muscular system anatomy information followed by a demo of drawing the visual relationship between the parts of the upper body i.e. the range of motions of the arms and how that relates to the shoulders' connection to the torso.
  • There will be an emphasis on visually understanding the shapes and forms that make up the ribcage and pelvis and how they interact with each other.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly!
 
What you'll get
  • 14x17 newsprint paper pad
  • Lyra graphite crayons/sticks
Location

476 Jefferson Street #307, Brooklyn, NY

The Brooklyn Loft is a couple of blocks from the Jefferson L station. Walk to the corner of Jefferson St. and Scott. Ave. Entry is the door on the corner that says 476.

Beginner Figure Drawing Class: Upper Body Motions location
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The Brooklyn Loft
The Brooklyn Loft


The Brooklyn Loft is an art and workshop studio located in Bushwick, dedicated to creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind experiences centered around community for LGBTQ+ and a/Artist individuals. In April 2023, it began hosting figure drawing sessions with a weekly event called Queer Figure Drawing. Since then, The Brooklyn Loft has expanded its offerings to 5-6 sessions a week, pushing the boundaries of traditional figure drawing with themes such as Britney Spears, Barbie, Beyoncé, and burlesque. Additionally, the studio has diversified its workshops to include collage, poetry, and other hobbies beyond figure drawing.

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