Figure Model Sundays - Morning Session - March 23 with Michael

(Images provided by the model.)

MAA Figure Model Sundays continues at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD!  

The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour.  Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below.  Both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

We are offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  

Cost of each session to register:

• MAA members:  $10 per person, per session
  
• Non-MAA members:  $20 per person, per session

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.  

Upcoming Figure Model Sunday event dates and models include:

• March 2, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Jay
• March 9, 2025 - No Sessions
• March 16, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Brian
• March 23, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Michael
• March 30, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Charles
• April 6, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii
• April 13, 2025 - No Sessions
• April 20, 2025 - No Sessions
• April 27, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• May 4, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Jalene
• May 11, 2025 - No Sessions
• May 18, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Harry
• May 25, 2025 - Morning and Afternoon - Nataliya

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the March 23 Morning session only; the March 23 afternoon session information can be found here. Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
• Time:  Morning Session: 9:00 am ET - 12 noon ET
• Model: Michael
• Poses: Subject to change.  Tentative pose schedule:  5 x 2 minutes; 4 x 5 minutes; break; 3 x 10 minutes; break; 2 x 15 minutes; break; long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes or as appropriate until end of session).  Model will be unclothed or wearing light clothing.
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: 

• - MAA members:  $10 per session in person or via Zoom. 
  - Non-MAA members (including non-member guests of MAA members):  $20 per session in person or via Zoom.
  - Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the registration fee applies for each session.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: TBD at time of session by the model.
• Getting there: The Compass Atelier's location is at The Compass Art Center, 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A large free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Anastasia Walsh at maatreas@gmail.com or Andrew Iskowitz at aiskowitz@gmail.com.