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Figure Arts Open Studio

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Age

18+

Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

Class Details

Schedule

Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

This class meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month

*Session duration and pricing will change starting June, 2025

Location

276 East Napa Street
Sonoma, 95476

Ages

Adults

Skill Levels

All Levels
Not sure which level is right for you? Click here.

Registration Cost

$30 per class

About the class

On the first and third Saturday of each month we offer artists the opportunity to work uninstructed from a nude model in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The session begins with two-minute gesture poses, followed by 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute poses, concluding with a one-hour pose. The model takes a break every twenty minutes. Easels, tables, and art boards are provided. Bring your own art supplies; all two-dimensional media are allowed, provided there is no odor. Age 18+ only. Artists of all levels are welcome.

Advance registration is recommended. Walk-in’s are accepted only if space is available. All participants must sign an etiquette agreement.

Class FAQ

All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.

If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.

Not a member? View more information about our monthly and yearly plans here.

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.

  • All Levels
  • Welcomes participants from beginning through advanced. Instructor provides a balanced and flexible curriculum suitable for participants with any level of experience.
  • Beginning
  • Participant has little to no experience with this medium and needs or expects guidance at every step during the class. Participant wants to learn about materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the medium.
  • Intermediate
  • Participant is comfortable with the medium and expects both guidance and time to work alone with the medium.
  • Advanced
  • Participant is very confident with all aspects of the medium. Participant is self-motivated; ready to experiment and develop their artistic voice.

We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.

Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.

All credits must be used within 1 year.

Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.

We are always looking for new instructors. You can find more information about the process here, or fill out the form directly here.

You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.

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