NOW OFFERING GIFT CERTIFICATES:

See website for complete schedule of offerings

NEW INSTRUCTED OFFERINGS BEGIN FEBRUARY 5th:

Four Professionally Instructed Workshops

Registration Now Open

EXTENDING THE GESTURE

Two Sundays, Feburary 5 & 12

Instructed by Emil Robinson

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE FIGURE DRAWING

Five Thursdays, February 9 – March 8

Instructed by Daniel O’Connor

FIGURE DRAWING FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS

Two Separate Offerings, Saturday & Sunday, Feb.18/19 and/or March 17/18

Instructed by Charlie Berger

TONAL STILL LIFE DRAWING IN CHARCOAL

Five Thursdays, March 22 – April 19

Instructed by Jonathan Queen

WEEKEND DRAWING MARATHON IS BACK!

Saturday and Sunday, February 25th and 26th

12 total hours of uninstructed open life drawing with the live model.

This special offering is generally intended for longer more extended poses, and to give professionals, students, and novices a chance to access the model in a condensed time period. Participants are welcome to work in various media besides drawing, while taking into consideration other participants and the integrity of the studio space. Artists are also welcome to come and go during the scheduled time frame, accessing the model and our space at their convenience throughout the weekend.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday February 25

9:30 – 12:30 part 1

12:30 – 2:00 lunch break (option for group lunch off-site)

2:00 – 5:00 part 2

Sunday February 26

9:30 – 12:30 part 3

12:30 – 2:00 lunch break (option for group lunch off-site)

2:00 – 5:00 part 4

PRICE: $60

($30 for students with academic reference and valid current student I.D.)

Free for Drawing League members as of the date of offering.

A special opportunity to study portrait drawing with a world-class teaching

artist for four full days!

ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT IN THE 4-DAY WORKSHOP!

Brooklyn-based Artist DAVID KASSAN

Four-day Portrait Drawing Workshop

March 10-13, 2012

Public Demo and Q&A

Friday, March 16, 2012 6-10p.m.

Registration Open!

In conjunction with a solo exhibit of Kassan’s drawings at Manifest Gallery, the Brooklyn based artist will be offering two distinct studio experiences at Manifest’s Drawing Center. An intensive four-day portrait drawing workshop continues Manifest’s ongoing series of such courses instructed by prominent nationally known artist-instructors. The second offering, a more bite-sized opportunity for the general public, students, and artists alike will be a nearly four hour public demonstration the evening of Friday, March 16th, complete with wine and cheese reception and question and answer session.

INFORMATION and REGISTRATION

Contemporary Portrait Drawing with David Kassan

March 10-13, 2012 – 10a.m.-5p.m.

Tuition: $550 (Student Rate: $400*)

Payment and registration required in advance.

Class Size:

Minimum: 10 / Maximum: 20

Description: An intensive, 4-day workshop focusing upon drawing the portrait from a live model. Participants should anticipate a rigorous, yet lively course covering a full investigation of facial anatomy, accurate observational measurement strategies, proper rendering techniques for the capture of dramatic light and shadow, and direction on how to create a compelling contemporary portrait. This offering is open to all levels of experience, however, the workshop is best suited for those with previous basic drawing training.

* Student rates only with valid current academic student i.d.

Course registration also requires a current academic reference.

The Portrait Now: Public Drawing Demonstration by David Kassan

Friday, March 16, 2012 – 6-10p.m.

Admission: $20 (Student Rate: $10*)

Payment at the door or in advance with RSVP.

Description: Open to the public, during this focused session, David Kassan will draw from the live model, demonstrating the techniques of observation, accurate measurement, and rapid recording of likeness. The artist will draw for approximately 3 and a half hours with a brief wine/refreshment intermission and concluding with a half hour question and answer session. Seating will be provided, and will be on a first-come first-served basis. Observers are welcome to come and go quietly throughout the evening’s demonstration.

We request that attendees RSVP by registering using the link below. The admission fee may be paid in advance, or at the door. Pre-paid attendees must check in at the door. Each attendee must register separately. Academic

reference is NOT required for student rates for this event. Valid school i.d. will be verified at entry.

* Student rates only with valid current academic student i.d.

Course registration also requires a current academic reference.

OPEN FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS ONGOING

STUDENTS NOW HALF-PRICE FOR WALK-IN VISITS!

PLUS FREE HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLER*

Uninstructed moderated study sessions with a live model

Weekly Open Figure Sessions

Tuesdays, 7-9p.m.

Wednesdays, 7-9p.m. (multi-day long poses)

PRICE: $80 per 10 week session, start up any time ($40 for students with academic reference and valid current student I.D. Free for current Drawing League members.) or $10 per walk-in ($5 students with current valid school I.D. and reference.)

Half-price college or high school student rates!

Open Figure Walk-Ins Welcome: Walk-ins (one-time or part-time participants) are welcome. Each visit on a walk-in basis costs $10 per person ($5 student rate). This allows those who cannot find time to participate every week to take advantage of the value of Manifest’s studio program. NOTE: Walk-ins still must register via our registration page (see link below) and select the ‘walk-in’ option and include the date to be attended.

*FREE HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLER SESSION: Tuesday, February 28 High school students and teachers are invited to experience Manifest’s Open Figure drawing session about four times each year. Online registration is required in advance (free of charge – see link below). Students must provide contact information for their teacher as a reference. Space is limited to first-come-first served. (FREE)

Manifest Drawing Center location

Studio Program Instructors

Course Registration

Visit us for more information on each course and online registration details.

* All Manifest Drawing Center Studio courses/sessions are offered at the Whetsel Avenue facility in Madisonville. See website for directions.