'Figure Drawing and Painting' classes begin

COEUR d'ALENE - Newly scheduled "Figure Drawing and Painting" classes by the Coeur d'Alene Art Association will be sponsored from 5:30-8:45 p.m. every Thursday from March 1 through May 31.

These will be uninstructed session setups for Live Model figure drawing and painting.

Models will be set up with professional lighting, drapery and costuming for a three-hour continuous pose. Models will be clothed, and tastefully presented.

Hobbyist, amateur or professional, all artists 18 or older are encouraged to attend.

Though uninstructed, other artists will be available if anyone has questions or needs artistic direction.

Cost is $10 for CAA members, $15 for non-members and bring your own supplies. For more information visit: http://www.meetup.com/figurepainting.

All meetings and activities are held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall at 501 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d'Alene.