Fleisher Art Memorial | Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing

Adult Summer Class | Registration opens Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Level: All levels welcome, recommended for beginners.

Date: 6/16/2026-7/21/2026

Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Tue

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Tuition $225.00

Member Tuition $205.00

Model Fee: $62.00

Studio Fee: $20.00

Figure Drawing

Adult Summer Class | Registration opens Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Program Description

Learn the fundamentals of figure drawing through exploring the body's structure, proportion, and gesture. Discussion of basic anatomical structures combined with drawing exercises from the model will round out this highly energetic course.

What you will learn:
1. Fitting the whole figure on the page
2. Comfort with the drawing medium at hand
3. A basic grasp of proportions and knowledge of bodily landmarks

Special Notes

This is an in-person class. Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines.

To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

Required Supplies

For the first class bring these supplies:
• 18" x 24" Newsprint paper
• Charcoal
• Pink Pearl or white eraser
• Artist's chamois

You are free to use any drawing materials you choose. The supply list is composed of suggested materials that reflect the instructor’s demonstrated techniques.

Instructor

Bernard Collins

Exhibitions: Gallery Soho 20, Chelsea NY Gallery Ciano, Philadelphia PA October Gallery: Philadelphia PA Walt Whitman Cultural Center, Camden NJ Fox Gallery, Philadelphia, PA. Zonks Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Art in City Hall, Philadelphia, PA Community College of Philadelphia The African American Museum of Philadelphia, “Silent Voices, Loud Echoes”, 2005 The African American Museum of Philadelphia, “Statements”, 2008 The Smithville Mansion, Burlington NJ, 2006 The Hopkins Heritage House, Camden County, NJ, 2006,2007 Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 2007 The Willingboro Public Library, Willingboro, NJ, 2006

Public Art Mural commissioned by Kingswood Recreational Center, Wilmington Delaware,( Mural project commissioned by The City of Philadelphia, Curran Fulton Correctional Center Mural commissioned by the Cathedral of Fresh Fire, Wilmington Delaware

Graphic Design: “Seasons of Her”, Tonya Marie Evans- Cover design; Illustrated by Bernard Collins Jr “Beyond the Back of the Bus” written by Sandra Turner Barnes; Illustrated by Bernard Collins Jr “Straight from My Heart”, Bill Holmes- Original Book Cover Design; Illustrated by Bernard Collins Jr “Constipated Conversations”, Bro. Life- Cover design; Illustrated by Bernard Collins Jr “1998 Festival of Black Writing” - Poster design Illustrated by Bernard Collins Jr.