Portfolio Life Drawing Preparation Class

Ottawa figure drawing studio

This is an instructed life drawing class for students who are new to life drawing or who need figure work for a college or university portfolio. It focuses on core Life Drawing essentials, including proportion, basic measuring, methodology, and line quality. Located here at our Ottawa studio at Towngate Shopping Plaza.

Classes run on Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Each Semester is 2 months. Space is strictly limited to 10 students to ensure direct instruction.

The program runs for two months. Tuition is $250 per month, due at the start of each month. A $100 security deposit is required to reserve a spot and holds enrollment for both months. The deposit is applied toward tuition and is non-refundable once the program begins.

Currently Enrolled Students

Students currently enrolled in our academic programs may attend this class as a $100 add-on to their existing tuition. Enrollment is subject to space availability.

Students under 18 require parental consent.
Documentation will be provided upon request.

Semester Schedule

  • Semester 1 / March - April

  • Semester 2 / May - June

  • Semester 3 / August - September

  • Semester 4 / October - November

Now accepting enrollment for: Semester 1

artists’ works from our figure drawing session in October 2025

artists’ works from previous figure drawing sessions

Figure Drawing FAQ

  • Each class will be broken down into individual sittings of 20–22 minutes. Short 5-minute breaks in-between are for the model, while a longer 15-minute break in the middle allows you to stretch, walk around, or check your work. Once the pose begins, please respect the space and return promptly to your drawing.

  • No experience is required. The class is instructed and open to anyone interested in figure drawing, whether as beginners or for portfolio submissions.

  • You may freely use and share your own artwork. Photography of the model, other students’ work, or the session itself is prohibited unless you have clear, expressed consent.

  • Our studio is designed for an optimal drawing experience, with ample lighting and space. Students will be using drawing donkeys in the studio.

  • Because we also have regular classes during the week, we ask students to take their work and materials home with them.