ALL ADULT PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS ARE DONE VIA EMAIL. Please email "enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com"  to request your application link for our full time program and digital registration form for part-time study. This includes registrations for night classes.

CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025. Please see below for class schedule:

Evening Classes:

• Tuesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM
• Wednesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Princeton Academy of Art does not permit students to enroll in regular adult classes via our course catalog. At this time, our course catalog is used for adult workshops and youth program registrations only.

At Princeton Academy of Art, our academic programs are deeply rooted in the classical tradition, drawing inspiration from the Russian academic tradition and the influential curricula of the Italian and French Academies.

Students learn to begin working with an underpainting in earth tones to establish values and structure, followed by the gradual application of glazes to build depth and vibrancy, as well as direct painting methods. 

These techniques are paired with the study of constructive drawing, a cornerstone of representational art. Students develop a strong foundation by deconstructing complex forms into simple geometric shapes and mastering proportion, perspective, and anatomical accuracy. This approach allows artists to create advanced compositions with precision and accuracy.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING

Thursdays, 6:00PM - 8:00PM; Begins 11/6/2025

Fees: $18 public / $15 students (please email a copy of student ID to enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com  to receive the disccount code)

About: This focused evening session is dedicated to figure drawing from a live model. This open studio is uninstructed and suitable for artists at any stage who wish to maintain a regular drawing practice and refine observational skills.

Format

Live model will participate in short gestural poses as well as longer, sustained poses.

Traditional studio setup with easels, drawing boards, clips and tape are provided.

Recommended For

• Artists building or maintaining figure-drawing fluency.
• Students preparing portfolios who need consistent practice from life.
• Educators and professionals seeking structured time with a model.

What you can Bring

• Vine/compressed charcoal
• Graphite
• Conte pencils
• Kneaded/white erasers, clips or tape
• Newsprint/drawing surfaces
• Watercolor paints

PAA will provide easels, boards, clips, tape, and pencils.

Studio Guidelines

• Ages 18+ (or enrolled teens with prior approval).
• No photography or video of the model.
• Please arrive early to set up; late arrivals should enter between poses.
• Respect the model and fellow artists; follow staff instructions regarding seating and sightlines.