Shaped by Light

An expressive, dry media figure drawing class. Capture the light and shadows of the human body using charcoal, pastels, and even the eraser!

Why Shaped by Light at Drawing Room?

  • A full-body figure/gesture drawing intro

    Figure drawing can be intimidating! But what’s more beautiful than the human figure? We want to make it as easy as possible to become more confident in drawing the body while practicing with a live model!

    Free yourself of expectations – we focus less on details and perfection and more on capturing movements, shapes, and emotion…layering mediums and trying various exploratory techniques.

  • Professional instruction & model

    Professional, beginner-friendly instruction provided by our wonderful instructor, Adriana Gramly.

    When Adriana isn’t teaching, you might find her dancing! So, you’ll notice this is as much a physical workshop focused on grounding oneself to the body as a drawing instrument as it is about the drawing techniques themselves! Demos and guidance provided throughout.

  • Emphasis on connection

    Drawing from the Body is more than just a workshop. At Drawing Room we’re all about connection through creativity. These are great to come to solo or with friends; we all gather around shared tables to chat and have a great time.

What to expect

  • Background and demo on gesture drawing, from sketching to refining.

    A professional artist model on-site provides creative poses and movements. Apply learned techniques to render their form and experiment.

    Instructor will be available to offer 1-1 help and guidance.

    • Various mediums to experiment with, charcoal, wax pastels, and erasers, and more

    • Lots of paper! Three larger pieces of paper for your final series!

  • Enjoy our loose-leaf tea station! Additional beverages and snacks are available for purchase.

This workshop is available as a drop-in—but if you’re craving creative growth within a supportive community, consider joining our Cohort Program.

We believe well-designed experiences can create a certain magic—one that fosters connection and joy. With repeated touchpoints, group projects, and thoughtful instruction, the Cohort offers a steady rhythm to deepen your skills and relationships, all within an environment designed to spark inspiration.