April Long Pose Day

This coming Saturday, April 30th is the last Saturday of the month. Which means Long Pose Day where we will start the day with the usual ten 2 minute gesture poses, followed by one singular pose until we end at 1pm (in 20 minute intervals with a 5 minute break for the model). Our model for the April long pose day is…

Saturday, April 30th is Sajda (long pose day)
Saturday, May 7th is Yoni
Saturday, May 14th is Michelle
Saturday, May 21st is Matisse

As of this post, we are still only meeting once a week. But we are working with/in negotiations of when/if we can meet another day besides Saturday. We will keep you posted once we have word from the Rec Center.

As a reminder, the North Park Recreation Center requires all attendees to wear masks while inside. We also like to remind you that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

April’s model schedule in the works

Here’s a quick model schedule update for April and some of May. It’s still in the works, but here is what we have…

Saturday, April 2nd is Jarron
Saturday, April 9th is Matisse
Saturday, April 16th is Quinn

Saturday, April 23rd is Lori
Saturday, May 14th is Michelle

As of this post, we are still only meeting once a week. But we are working with/in negotiations of when/if we can meet another day besides Saturday. We will keep you posted once we have word from the Rec Center.

As a reminder, the North Park Recreation Center requires all attendees to wear masks while inside. We also like to remind you that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

Some quick reminders and the model schedule for March 2022

Just quick reminder and review for some new changes we’ve incorporated for this new year of 2022. Due to the times, we’ve had to increase our attendance fee to $10. This is still cash only so please bring exact change if you can. Also we’ve incorporated a model tip jar to help out the models for these trying times. If you can spare a little for the hard work that they do, we and the models would appreciate it.

For the month of March our model schedule goes as…

Saturday, March 5th is Yoni
Saturday, March 12th is Jacqui
Saturday, March 19th is Shakti 
Saturday, FeMarch 26th is Ossenya(Long Pose Day)

As of this post, we are still only meeting once a week. But we are working with/in negotiations of when/if we can meet another day besides Saturday. We will keep you posted once we have word from the Rec Center.

As a reminder, the North Park Recreation Center requires all attendees to wear masks while inside. We also like to remind you that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

Model Schedule for February

It’s February and here is the following model schedule for the this month…

Saturday, February 5th is Michelle
Saturday, February 12th is Matisse
Saturday, February 19th is Sherman
Saturday, February 26th is Shuanna (Long Pose Day)

As of this post, we are still only meeting once a week. But we are working with/in negotiations of when/if we can meet another day besides Saturday. We will keep you posted once we have word from the Rec Center.

As a reminder, the North Park Recreation Center requires all attendees to wear masks while inside. We also like to remind you that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

Model Schedule for January and introducing the Model Tip Jar for 2022

Apologies to all, but here is a late model schedule for the month of January. As models have lives and life happens, so it is with us at the staff of the North Park Drawing Group.

Saturday, January 15th is Adelaide
Saturday, January 22th is Matisse
Saturday, January 29th is Zara

As of January we will are now incorporating a Model Tip jar to help our the models. There is no pressure to put money in the tip jar. Times have been tough all around, but if you can show some appreciation for the fine people who work hard on the model stand it would be great.

As of this post, we are still only meeting once a week. But we are working with/in negotiations of when/if we can meet another day besides Saturday. We will keep you posted once we have word from the Rec Center.

As a reminder, the North Park Recreation Center requires all attendees to wear masks while inside. We also like to remind you that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

A quick model schedule update…

Apologies to all for last minute posting, but here is a model schedule update for the rest of December.

December 11th is Sajda
December 18th is Michelle
December 25th is Closed for Christmas Day
January 1st is Closed for New Year’s Day
January 8th is Yoni

As usual, we would like to state that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.

We’re back…

We’re happy to announce the reopening of North Park figure drawing workshop. We the staff have missed everyone in the art community and look forward to seeing old and new faces.

The first session is currently set for Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 1pm. As of this moment we will be only meeting on Saturdays. Thursday classes will be closed until further notice. The city of San Diego has mandated that all attendees must wear a mask and that we must limit the amount of attendees to around 20 people. We will be meeting at our usual room at the North Park Recreation Center (4044 Idaho Street) and the attendance fee will now be $10, cash only. Please bring exact change.

We will post the model schedule soon. These are some unusual times and circumstances, so please be aware that things can change. If there are any changes from now until re-opening, we will post here.

Thank you Richard Nolan, We will miss you

It is with a heavy heart that we at the North Park Drawing Group are saddened at the loss of our dear friend Richard Nolan.  Richard was a more than just a regular attendee.  He was a staple of our drawing community who helped run the group throughout the decades.  Richard was a talented artist who always had a smile and story to enlighten you of North Park’s history.  We hope that you will join us in keeping Richard & his surviving family in your thoughts, prayers, condolences & well wishes in these most trying times.

San Diego Recreation centers are still closed to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.  Once the recreation centers re-open, we will post when North Park Drawing Group is able to commence.  Stay safe everyone.

Rec Center Closes Out of Precaution

On Saturday, March 14, 2020 – We received word from the director of the North Park Recreation Center that they will be shutting down the the facilities out of precaution for the Coronavirus. Tentatively, the Recreation Center will re-open on April 6^th.

Thursday, March 19th is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Saturday, March 21st is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thursday, March 26th is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Saturday, March 28th is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thursday, April 2nd is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Saturday, April 4th is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

We apologize to all the models and our regular attendees for the sudden cancellation & we are hoping to resume in April. We will be posting updates here on our website and on all of our social media. To everyone in the San Diego art community, take proper precautions and be safe.

Road work continues on Idaho Street

On Thursday, February 27th, construction was still occuring on Idaho Street right in front of the North Park Recreation Center. Most of Idaho street north of Lincoln Ave and south of Howard Ave was blocked off with detour signs.  As of this post we don’t know if the construction and detours will continue for Saturday, February 28th or for how much longer the construction work will continue.  So just a heads up: prepare for an even more challenging parking than usual.

Here is an update for our model schedule…

Saturday, February 29th is Christine
Thursday, March 5th is Sajda
Saturday, March 7th is Jacqui
Thursday, March 12th is Christine
Saturday, March 14th is Lori
Thursday, March 19th is Jarron
Saturday, March 21st is Yoni
Thursday, March 26th is Samela
Saturday, March 28th is Jessica
Saturday, April 4th is Michelle

Checkout our instagram for some amazing artwork by our attendees.

We again would like to state that the model schedule is subject to change, because models are people too and life happens. Click on the About tab at the top of the site to see where and when we meet.