Elevate your artistry at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, America’s oldest artists’ club. Our
Saturday figure drawing workshops offer a unique, dual-track experience designed for everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned professionals.
Join us every Saturday in our historic upstairs gallery. Whether you prefer the freedom of an open studio or professional mentorship, you’ll find a welcoming community dedicated to the tradition and craft of drawing from life.
- Guided Tier: Receive personalized, 1-on-1 instruction and live demonstration. Master the fundamentals of anatomy, proportion, and measuring techniques.
- Open Studio Tier: Enjoy a traditional, self-guided drawing environment at an accessible price point.
Flexible Sessions & Long Poses
To help you move beyond quick sketches, we offer two distinct sessions featuring extended poses.
- Morning Workshop (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Focus your energy on a one-week long pose, perfect for capturing a complete study in a single morning.
- Afternoon Workshop (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM): Deepen your practice with two-week long poses, allowing for the highest level of refinement over two consecutive Saturdays.
Winter 2026 Morning Instructor Schedule
- Jan 31: Quinn Boothe
- Feb 7: PJ Smalley
- Feb 14: Quinn Boothe
- Feb 21: PJ Smalley
- Feb 28: Quinn Boothe
- March 7: PJ Smalley
Winter 2026 Afternoon Instructor Schedule
- Jan 31 & Feb 7: Melissa Halbrook
- Feb 14 & 21: Andrew Gomsi
- Feb 28 & March 7: Jeffrey Filbert
- Feb 28 and March 4: Pepper Hayes
Pricing & Access
No pre-registration or long-term commitment required—simply drop in with your preferred art supplies. We provide the easels, tables, and chairs.
- Guided Tier: $25 Members | $30 Non-Members
- Open Studio Tier: $10 Members | $15 Non-Members | $9 Full-time Students
Refine your vision. Join the tradition. See you this Saturday at the Philadelphia Sketch Club!
Workshop Guidelines
- Please arrive early to find an optimal spot to work in and not disrupt the session during workshop time.
- Fees will be collected by the monitors after the first twenty minutes. Please have cash on hand. Tipping the models is highly encouraged.
- When setting up, please give space for others behind or in front of you. Make sure those in back can see the model.
- Please make every effort to wipe down your easel when leaving and make sure around your easel is clear of charcoal or pastel dust.
- Please observe the easel arrangement in the storage closet and replace your easel in the same manner.
- Please do not use turpentine for oils and bring your own container to dispose of used minerals safely. Wash all brushes ONLY in basement utility sink.
- Please do all aerosol spraying outdoors, front or back yard.
- If there is a need to adjust the pose, please inform the monitor directly, instead of the model.
- Taking pictures of the models is not allowed, unless explicitly permission is granted by the model.
- Anyone who needs a locker or has fees for a locker should contact the office at workshops@sketchclub.org.
- Attendees under 18 require permission slip from legal guardian.
- We always appreciate your feedback. Let us know if you have any suggestions or feedback.