Drawing the Figure Grades 8-12

NRAS is excited to offer a clothed figure drawing opportunity for students, grades 8-12, who may be interested in drawing the figure or require figure drawing for college applications. The open studio will be guided by Mike DiRado and students will have the opportunity to draw the figure in various poses over the course of 2 hours.

Model Fee: $10

Mike received his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art & Design. While at Mass Art he studied painting with George Nick, Paul Celli, Rob Moore and Richard Yarde. Mike began a 29-year long teaching career. First as a teacher in Boston and then in Abington, Mike taught art K-12, but most of his career focused on middle school grades. He eventually became the Director of Art (K-12) for the Abington Public Schools until his retirement in 2020.