Life Drawing with Lenore Hansen
Kids Classes | Available
Enjoy a focused and inspiring independent study session featuring a live model each week. Designed for artists of all levels, each session begins with short timed poses and progresses to a long pose, giving you time to develop your work and deepen your understanding of the human figure.
This is an instructional class on live figure drawing and students will have the oppurtunity for critique and feedback upon request—making it a supportive environment for growth without formal lessons.
Bring your preferred art materials; all drawing and painting media are welcome. Easels and seating are provided for in-studio use. Model fee is included.
• Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
• The suggested levels are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
• Late registrations are welcome. Call to have your tuition adjusted
• Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies
- Bring your art materials of choice to each class. Any drawing and painting materials are welcome and encouraged. Easels and seating supplied for in-studio use.
Lenore Hanson
Lenore Hansen brings more than 30 years of experience as former Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she served as both an instructor and mentor in the highly respected College Preparatory Portfolio Program. Huntington Fine Arts has long been recognized for preparing students for competitive college art programs, and during her tenure Lenore guided countless young artists through every stage of the application process—from developing strong portfolios and photographing artwork to refining essays, writing slide descriptions, and evaluating college programs. Her students have been accepted into top college art departments across the country, many earning merit scholarships.
Lenore’s teaching emphasizes both strong technical foundations and the development of an authentic artistic voice. She believes that observational drawing is a critical skill for any serious art student and incorporates it as a core element of her instruction, much like a college foundation program. At the same time, she encourages students to experiment with a wide range of materials, scale, and processes so they can expand their creative thinking and discover their own visual language.
Drawing on her experience with materials, casting, installation, and construction, Lenore works closely with students to solve creative and technical challenges as they develop their work. Through individualized guidance and thoughtful critique, she helps students build portfolios that are not only technically strong but also conceptually meaningful—preparing them for the expectations of highly selective college art programs.