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Continuing Education at PAFA

Life Drawing and Painting (In-Person)

with Douglas Martenson

$615

Mondays, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Douglas Martenson 
Twelve-Week Course (36 Hours)
Credit: Non-Credit or 1.0 Undergraduate Credit (See Below)

Join PAFA’s celebrated figurative tradition, combining Eakins-influenced historical techniques with contemporary approaches.  Master the drawing elements of gesture, proportion, volume, anatomy, tone, and composition in charcoal and colored chalk on toned paper.   Progress to oil painting materials and techniques, expanding from limited colors to a full palette.  Ideal for all levels, with options to draw- or paint-only based on experience.  Note: Tuition includes $75 models fee.  

Optional: This course is available for 1.0 undergraduate credit for $770 (including models fee). Select credit option with price adjustment when registering. 

Image: Douglas Martenson.

Register by: September 6 

Materials List 

Fall 2024 CE Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies 

  • Regular: Sep 16 - Dec 2nd, 2024
    Mon for 12 weeks from 12:30 - 3:30 pm

    Will run

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

(215) 972-7600

128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Get directions

Room: 1023

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