Seattle Area Figure Art

Kirkland Arts Center Thursday Long Pose Drop-in Drawing or Painting, hosted by Min Zhong. $20 per session. No reservation needed.

This series was started decades ago at the University of Washington School of Art #uwsoa304 (which was unable to resume in that building since 2020).

From January 15, 2023-January 4, 2026, we held sessions at Artist & Craftsman Supply Seattle (where we will ADD an AFTERNOON session 3-6pm as of March 1, 2026).

*RETURNED TO #UWSOA304* as of January 11, 2026!

Uninstructed Figure Art Weekly on Sundays 10:30am-1:30pm

PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Feel free to arrive *through the loading dock ONLY* between 10:00-11:00am! Exit ONLY through loading dock door (any other door will trigger a LOUD alarm to campus security). The door monitor will greet you and direct you to the elevator up to the 3rd floor, room 304. The session will start promptly at 10:30am and end promptly at 1:30pm.

CAN YOU JUST SHOW UP??
Yep, as long as you arrive between 10a-11a through the loading dock only. Exit ONLY through loading dock door (any other door will trigger silent alarm to campus security).

DO NOT use Meetup RSVPs as an indicator if we are meeting or not. If we are listed, the event IS HAPPENING.

18+ or parental chaperone required.

COFFEE/SNACKS We provide coffee + snacks for $2 + free refills

ROOM NOTES/FURNITURE/SUPPLIES
30 is the capacity of the room. So far in January & February 2026 we've had ~20 artists each session, give or take. We’ve always had a decent mix of regulars and new artist over the years. We’ve never had to turn anyone away, so far.

This top floor classroom is a bit larger than our previous venue but still can get quite cold. There ARE easels, some horses and irregular-sized boards. There are currently NO chairs in the room, and NO tables. Please DO bring your own paper + pens/pencils/paints (though no gamsol or stinky stuff, please!) Digital art is fine too...just make sure you cover any cameras with tape out of respect to the nude model.

COMMUNITY: During breaks, guests can choose to share work with each other if they wish. Community is a big reason to join us!

COST:
*$10-30 sliding scale cash/venmo/cashapp/paypal/zelle/Apple Pay (Single Model, most weeks)
*$20-60 sliding scale cash/venmo/cashapp/paypal/zelle/Apple Pay (Double Model on first Sundays in March, June, September & December)
Current students (with ID) at any school are half price ($5-15 sliding scale for one model or $10-30 sliding scale for two models). While we want to make sure we cover operation costs, we understand that times are tighter on some than others. If you can pay extra, you will help us keep this series Model tips are encouraged but not expected.

HOW TO PAY: If paying electronically, please comment with your payment: the date of the session, how much is session vs. model tip, and if you are paying for more than one artist.
* cash is of course welcome
* paypal.me/ShawnaHolman (add 2.89%+$0.49 to cover fee or send to "family/friends" for no fee) or
* venmo @Shawna-Holman or
* cash.app $ShawnaArtModel or
* zellepay (pay to 206.753.8887) or
* Apple Pay to 206.753.8887

**SINGLE MODEL POSE LINE UP (most weeks):
10:30-10:50 ~ 10 x 2 minutes
10:50-11:05 ~ 3 x 5 minutes
11:05-11:15 ~ 1 x 10 minutes
11:15-11:25 ~ 10 minute break
11:25-12:05 ~ 2 x 20 minutes
12:05-12:20 ~ 15 minute break
12:20-12:40 ~ 1 x 20 minutes
12:40-12:45 ~ 5 minute break
12:45-1:05 ~ 1 x 20 minutes
1:05-1:10 ~ 5 minute break
1:10-1:30 ~ 1 x 20 minutes

**DOUBLE MODEL POSE LINE UP (first Sundays in March, June, September & December):
10:30-10:50 ~ 4 x 5 minutes
10:50-10:55 ~ 5 minute break
10:55-11:15 ~ 2 x 10 minutes
11:15-11:20 ~ 5 minute break
11:20-11:40 ~ 1st half of a 40
11:40-11:45 ~ 5 minute break
11:45-12:05 ~ 2nd half of a 40
12:05-12:20 ~ 15 minute break
12:20-12:40 ~ 1st third of a 60
12:40-12:45 ~ 5 minute break
12:45-1:05 ~ 2nd third of a 60
1:05-1:10 ~ 5 minute break
1:10-1:30 ~ final 3rd of a 60

Hosted by @ShawnaArtModel

Different nude model every week. We aim to include models of all gender, size, ethnicity, etc.

MASKS
Masks are encouraged but not required.

DIRECTIONS:
By car, I find that Google Maps recognizes “e stevens way ne & chelan ln” as a good locator.

From I-5, exit east onto NE 45th St. Travel east to Memorial Way NE. Turn left onto E Stevens Way NE. See "Parking" below for lot locations closest to the Art Building.

By train, the U District light rail station is located close to the university and several buses pass through the university to get closest to the gallery. There will be a short walk from each bus stop but there are paved sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians. Consult the King Country Metro’s trip planner tool for the best directions.

By bike, plan the safest route with the city of Seattle’s Interactive Bicycle Map. We have bike racks next to the north entrance and a bigger bike storage area a few steps away from the building.

PARKING:
All UW lots (EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE MARKED) are FREE on Sundays! Artists have had luck with most of these lots in past years (please note that the loading dock next to the building NO LONGER offers Sunday exceptions):

* N-3 SMALL LOT closest to the Art Building has 8 spots that are not handicap: https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!ce/99201?ct/86397,102328?m/1079506?s/
* N-5 LARGE LOT close to the main campus entrance off of NE 45th St: https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!ce/99201?m/1079507?s/
* N-16 through N-18 @ Padelford (except on campus event days): https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!m/1079516?s/
* C-1 through C-6, under Red Square: https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!ce/99201?m/1079482?s/