# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Instructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: “Students both beginning, intermediate and advanced can learn from Francesco’s excellent teaching methods, knowledge, humor, passion for the human form and all aspects of fine art. Students are fortunate to have an artist of his level as instructor.”

This class is ideal for students of all levels (ages 18 and up), from beginners to advanced. Rather than simply copying, you will learn to see and draw by interpreting the figure through gesture, form, and structure. 

Each session begins with a 30-minute demonstration by Francesco, followed by 2.5 hours of drawing from a live model with personalized guidance throughout.

Topics Covered:
-Gesture drawing fundamentals
-Building the figure with essential forms
-Using contour lines and landmarks for volume and perspective
-Understanding overlaps, foreshortening, and weight distribution
-Differentiating core and cast shadows
-Sighting techniques and simplified anatomy

Whether you are just starting out or refining your figure drawing skills, Francesco’s instruction will help you grow with clarity and confidence.

Event Dates & Time:
4-Week Series: Wednesdays, in October
⏰ 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Member's Price $180 | Non-Member's Price $220
Instructor: Francesco Gillia
Location- Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/instructed-life-drawing-gestural-and-structural-approach-to-the-figure/200030758288520
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **lat**: 26.5948
- **long**: -81.8907
- **full address**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure being held?
  - **A:** Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am at 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure?
  - **A:** Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure is organized by Alliance for the Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Alliance for the Arts's events?
  - **A:** Alliance for the Arts has 205+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Alliance for the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Instructed Life Drawing - Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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