Discover a fresh, expressive approach to painting the head and figure in this dynamic workshop with Janet. Open to all levels, the class combines lively demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and personalized instruction to help you paint with greater spontaneity and confidence. You’ll explore color, light, and shadow to create lifelike portraits filled with energy and personality, while learning to “see” your subject in new, intuitive ways. Whether working from your own photos or Janet’s, you’ll gain the tools to capture the essence and emotion of the human form.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Janet Rogers
Cost: $475
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Figure drawing can feel intimidating, even for experienced artists, but strong results come from solid foundations. This immersive two-day workshop introduces time-tested classical principles of figure drawing, focusing on Structure, Line, Form, and Gesture—fundamentals that support all styles, from expressive sketches to highly realistic work. Students will practice building the human figure with clear underlying structures, study examples from historical and contemporary masters, and explore working from photo reference, Zoom, and live models. The workshop concludes with a special guided Zoom drawing session with internationally known artist’s model Mariano DaMonte, offering a rare opportunity to study the male figure in a focused, instructional setting. Additional model fee applies, $55 per person payable by cash or check to the instructor.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Nettie Spiwack
Cost: $300
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712