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The Atwood Atelier fosters a diverse community of artists passionate about exploring the craft of classical drawing and painting from life.
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09/01/2026

Extended long poses make their return this Sunday, September 6th! On the first Sunday of every month you can join us for a full day pose, 9am - 4pm, with a lunch break from 12-1.

These extended long poses tend to feature more dynamic poses and sets, and are always a lot of fun!

Want to join us? Here’s how:
- Already have a punch card? The extended pose counts as 1 punch!
- Already a studio member? The extended poses are included!
- Want to drop in? We’d love to have you! There’s no pre registration, so just come on by :) Drop in fees for the extended long pose are $50, which you can Venmo or bring cash!

Upcoming Dates: September 6th, October 4th, November 1st, December 6th

See you soon!

08/24/2026

Portraits of June from last Monday’s long pose. A dramatic light source made for some incredibly dynamic shadows, offering opportunity’s to play with the color within.

Artists featured are listed below in order, and are tagged when able:
🖼️ Brigitte Boucher, soft pastels - June is her kiddo!
🖼️ Amber Lim, oil pastels
🖼️ Ray Speiss, oils
🖼️ Andrew Mulhearn, gouache
🖼️ Katie Hogan, oils
🖼️ Townsend Baird, oils
🖼️ Taylor Elkins, oils
🖼️ Marinela Manastirli, oils & graphite

08/20/2026

Join Philip Salamone at the Atelier this fall for two portraiture courses 💀

Ready to sign up? Go to www.atwoodatelier.com

💀Portrait Drawing: Likeness, Form, and Anatomy (3 Wednesday evenings, Sept 30th - Oct 14th)
- Discover the beauty of portrait drawing using toned paper, charcoal, and white chalk in this three-week workshop. Working on toned paper allows you to build both shadows and also include highlights, creating more convincing portraits with greater depth and realism. Each weekly session will focus on essential portrait skills, including facial proportions, value, form, and capturing light.

This class is suitable for beginners with some drawing experience as well as intermediate artists looking to strengthen their portrait skills. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual feedback, you’ll complete a series of studies while building confidence in your ability to draw expressive, lifelike portraits.

💀 Portrait Anatomy (Saturday, November 7th; 9:30am - 4:30pm)
- This workshop is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of human portrait anatomy and how to apply them to their drawings. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students will gain a deeper understanding of the human portrait and develop their ability to create accurate and expressive drawings. Topics to be covered include cranial anatomy, muscle structure and movement, and proportions. By the end of the workshop, students will have a solid foundation in anatomical knowledge and the skills necessary to create lifelike drawings of the human portrait. Whether you are an aspiring artist or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of portrait anatomy and its drawing applications.

Learn more and sign up by going to www.atwoodatelier.com

08/14/2026

2 Figure Drawing Courses are coming this Fall at Atwood Atelier, seats are already filling up!

Ready to register? Go to www.atwoodatelier.com

FIGURE DRAWING: PROPORTION, FORM AND VALUE with Lydia Zoells - 3 Thursdays, September 3rd - 17th

FIGURE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS with Katie Hogan - 3 Saturdays, December 5th - 19th

Beginners and up are welcome in both classes, and will work from a live model in each session - truly the best way to learn to draw the human form.

Go to www.atwoodatelier.com to learn more and sign up!

08/09/2026

Guess what?! This falls full class schedule is now online! Featuring courses in drawing and painting, courses focused on fundamentals and those focused anatomy, and more, there’s a little something for everyone. To register, to www.atwoodatelier.com

Full Course Lineup:
🎨 Figure Drawing: Proportion, Form, and Value (with Lydia Zoells); 3 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm, Sept 3rd, 10th, 17th
🎨 Portrait Drawing: Likeness, Form, and Anatomy (with Philip Salamone); 3 Wednesdays. 6-8:30pm, Sept 30 - Oct 14th
🎨 Solvent-Free Oil Painting (with Lydia Zoells); Saturday, October 17th, 10am - 4pm — supplies included option available
🎨 Guided Oil Painting Studio (with Katie Hogan); 8 Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm, Oct 21st-Dec16th
🎨 Intro to Oil Painting (with Katie Hogan); 8 Thursdays, Oct. 22nd - Dec 17tg, 6 - 8:30pm
🎨 Portrait Anatomy (with Philip Salamone) ;Saturday, Nov 7th, 9:30am - 4:30pm
🎨 Mix it Up! Soft Pastels & Mixed Media (with Brigitte Boucher); Saturday, Nov 14th, 9:30am - 3:30pm
🎨 Figure Drawing for Beginners (with Katie Hogan); 3 Saturdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Dec 5th, 12th, 15th

Questions about classes? Feel free to send us a DM, or email us at [email protected]

See you soon!

07/31/2026

Paintings and drawings of Freya and Rowan - a wonderful two model pose!

Artists featured are listed below in order, and have been tagged when able:
🎨 Katie Hogan, oils
🎨 Brigitte Boucher, soft pastels
🎨 Kahero, oils
🎨 Marinela Manastirli, oils
🎨 Gail Hutchinson, oils
🎨 Ray Speiss, oils
🎨 Taylor Elkins, oils

07/22/2026

Explore Soft Pastels at the Atelier in this upcoming 4 week course with Brigitte Boucher!

Do you love playing with color, but sometimes find it challenging to get the results you want? In this workshop, learn how to make color theory work for you through the unique medium of soft pastels.

Because pastels don’t require pre-mixing or drying time, they are ideal for trying new things and exploring the rainbow. Learn creative pastel techniques while building your color knowledge in ways that are fun, approachable, and practical.

We’ll cover techniques for achieving lifelike, naturalistic color, and then experiment with ways to push color in bold, expressive directions. In the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for making confident color decisions in your work—whether you continue in pastels or apply what you learn to other mediums.

Ready to sign up or learn more? Go to www.atwoodatelier.com to register! Questions? Feel free to send us a message!

07/17/2026

Drawings and paintings from last Thursday morning’s long pose with Lizzie ✏️ Vibrant colors like Lizzie’s hair are always a fun challenge, easier to capture in some mediums than others!

Artists are listed below in order, and are tagged when able:
✏️ Jennifer, charcoal
✏️ Katie Hogan, oils
✏️ Judy Coss, watercolor
✏️ Beth
✏️ Philip Salamone, watercolor
✏️ Gail Hutchinson, oils
✏️ Marinela Manastirli, oils

07/13/2026

Next week, join for a three day Drawing Fundamentals class at the Atelier ✏️

Dates: Monday July 20th - Wednesday July 22nd
Time: 9am - 4pm (lunch 12 - 1)

Registration is still open, sign up by going to www.atwoodatelier.com

This workshop, aimed at people looking for a foundation in representational drawing, gives students the tools to build and strengthen their observational skills in order to make drawings that are convincing and true to life.

Using a step-by-step process, participants will discover a number of principles to help see, interpret, and express the world around them. Demonstrations, slideshows, and personalized critiques guide students through each stage of the process.

This workshop will be a good introduction for students without much experience, but it also has a lot to offer for experienced artists who are looking to strengthen their observational and drawing skills. All ages, including teens, are welcome to join.

Ready to join? Go to www.atwoodatelier.com to register today!

07/10/2026

Beautiful works from when the lovely Sara (Sarah Oren) sat for us dressed as Lady Jane!

We don’t have all the artist credits for this one, so if we missed you, please let us know! Included artists (confirmed) are Steph Hagens (watercolor), Judy Fleming Coss (watercolor), Jan L. Richardson (oils).

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931 E. Main Street Suite 16
Madison, WI
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