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FUNDAMENTALS of FIGURE DRAWING I – LINE
Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30pm
January 2026

Tuition: $225 includes model fee

Email info@alia-fineart.com to be placed on the waitlist.

January is the first month of the Figure Series taught by Alia El-Bermani. As an introduction to life drawing, we will be working from a nude model using just line to develop your understanding of human proportions, basic anatomy, form, weight and gesture of the figure. With a series of drawing exercises each day, we will build your ability to observe and analyze the human form. This month will focus on developing these skill while using only line.

This Figure Series builds skills from month to month, starting with the basic fundamentals of drawing the figure, then over the course of several months working our way through to painting the figure in oils. Students are welcome to start at any month in the series, though it is recommended that the entire series be taken in order to maximize your development. This class will strengthen your understanding of the human form as well as your drawing and painting ability whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced student. Class is limited to 15 students.

HERE IS THE SERIES MONTH BY MONTH:
January: Figure Drawing Fundamentals I – Line
February: Figure Drawing Fundamentals II – Value
March: Fundamentals of Figure Painting
April: Indirect Figure Painting
May: Alla Prima Figure Painting

MATERIALS LIST (students must bring these to each class):
18” x 24” Newsprint Pad
18” x 24” White Drawing Paper Pad (Strathmore 400 series or Canson equivalent).
Drawing board w/ clamps to hold paper and pads
Charcoal Pencils (generals is a good brand) 2B, 4B, 6B
Soft vine charcoal (several sticks, thin and thick)
Chamois (you can find a huge chamois for cheaper in the auto section of Target and such stores. This can be cut down.)
x-acto Knife
sandpaper block
Kneaded eraser