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Life Figure Drawing Workshop with Kyle
September 25 , 2026
Draw from life in our Life Figure Drawing Workshop with artist Kyle Reidmiller!
The 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3:30 PM. (unless space is unavailable)
Kyle will teach you the process of drawing the human figure. Students will learn the basics of working on a figurative drawing from life, a draped/partially clothed, or nude model. Gesture drawing, simplified shapes and forms, and contour drawing will be discussed; all methods to measure and proportion to achieve outstanding observational drawings. This workshop is intended to teach the basics, but all levels of experience are welcome. Those with experience can use the workshop as live model time.
Cost: $15 per session or $10 per session for BW Members.
You must be 18 years old to register or be registered and accompanied by a parent/guardian.
About the instructor/moderator:
Kyle Reidmiller is a figurative painter based in Western PA. He received his BFA in Studio Arts-Drawing from IUP in 2016 and his MFA Painting from Edinboro in 2019. As an emerging artist, his practice revolves around drawing and painting people; he has led classes and workshops on portraiture and figure drawing for the last four years.
Supplies:
Your supplies are up to you! A sketch pad and pencil are recommended for starters, but you can feel free to work in your preferred medium. (Charcoal, pastel, graphite, paint…etc.)
If you are interested in being an art model, please email us at mlamb@bottleworks.org
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