OPEN WORKSHOPS
MULTIPLE POSES or SINGLE POSE
WITH A LIVE MODEL
(no instructor)
LIFE DRAWING / PAINTING / MODELING SESSIONS (without an instructor)
Our drop-in workshops are open year-round, Monday through Saturday!
The historic building of the Académie de la Grande Chaumière has now closed.
All of the Academy's activities are currently held at 2 Rue Jules Chaplain (6th arrondissement —Vavin or Notre-Dame-des-Champs metro stations) until we move into our new location.
- Open workshops—no reservation required. Doors open 30 minutes before each session. It can get crowded on some days, so please plan to arrive early.
- Once the session has begun, you will no longer be able to enter the workshops.
- All exits are final.
- Drawing supplies are not provided.
The complete set of rules and regulations is available at the academy.
Our life drawing drop-in sessions are open year-round, Monday through Saturday!
The historic premises of the Académie de la Grande Chaumière have now closed.
All of the Academy’s activities are currently held at 2 rue Jules Chaplain (6th arrondissement – Vavin or Notre-Dame-des-Champs metro stations) until we move to a new location.
- No reservation is required for open classes. Doors open 30 minutes before each session. Since some sessions may be crowded, please plan to arrive early.
- Once the sessions have begun, you will no longer be able to join the workshops.
- All exits are final.
- Drawing supplies are not provided.
The complete rules and regulations are available on site.
OPEN WORKSHOPS - Multiple Exposures
(No reservation required; materials not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop.
Available: easels, stools, boards.
Week of March 16, 2026:
- Monday // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM //Aurélie
- Tuesday // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM // Marie-Laure
- Wednesday // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM //Mickaël
- Wednesday // 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM //Julie
- Thursday // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM //Laurent
- Friday // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM // Monika
- Saturday // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM //Ingrid
Installation schedule:see below
INFORMATION / RATES
One workshop per day, a different model every day, no reservation required (pay on site).
Materials provided: easels, boards, stools.
Showtime:
Full price: €22
Reduced price (students and children under 18 only): €18
5-session pass valid for1 month starting from the first session(for multi-pose workshops only).
Full price: €100
Reduced price. Students and those under 18 only: €80
10-session pass: valid for 6 months from the first session(for multi-pose workshops only).
Full price: €180
Reduced rate (students and those under 18 only): €140
The cards are personal.
Payment methods: cash, checks, or credit card.
Terms and Conditions for Access to Activities at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière (updated on August 27, 2025)
- Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session,
Once the session has begun, you will no longer be able to enter the workshops, - For safety reasons, once you leave, you cannot return.
The complete set of rules and regulations is available at the academy.
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LIFE DRAWING OPEN CLASSES - multi-pose sessions
(subject to change; art supplies not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session.
On site: easels, stools, boards.
Week of March 16, 2026:
- Monday // 2:30–5:00 p.m. //Aurélie
- Tuesday // 2:30–5:00 p.m. //Marie-Laure
- Wednesday // 2:30–5:00 p.m. //Mickaël
- Wednesday // 7:30–10:00 p.m. //Julie
- Thursday // 2:30–5:00 p.m. //Laurent
- Friday // 2:30–5:00 p.m. //Monika
- Saturday // 2:00–5:00 p.m. //Ingrid
Schedule:see below
INFORMATION / PRICES
One session per day, a different model every day, no reservation required (pay on site).
Materials provided: easels, boards, stools.
Session
Full price: €22
Reduced fare: students and those under 18 only: €18
5-session pass valid for 1 month from the first session (multiple-pose workshops only).
Full price: €100
Reduced rate: students and those under 18 only: €80
10-session pass valid for 6 months fromthe first session (multiple-pose workshops only).
Full price: €180
Reduced rate: students and those under 18 only: €140
Cards are personal.
Payment: cash, check, or credit card.
Access requirements for activities at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière (updated on August 27, 2025)
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session;
Once a session has begun, you will not be able to enter the workshop;
For security reasons, all exits are final.
The complete rules and regulations are available on site.
OPEN WORKSHOPS - One-time session / 2 sessions, 1 pose
(No reservation required; materials not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop.
Available: easels, boards, stools.
- Tuesday, March 17 // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM //Eva (f) (1/2)
- Thursday, March 19 // 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM // Eva(f) (2/2)
PRICES
Showtime
Full price: €22
Reduced price (students and children under 18 only): €18
No rescheduling or refunds (unless we cancel)
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SINGLE POSE OPEN CLASS - 2 sessions, 1 pose
(no reservations required; art supplies not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session.
On-site: easels, stools, boards.
Tuesday, March 17 // 2:30–5:00 p.m. // Eva (1/2)
Thursday, March 19 // 2:30–5:00 p.m. // Eva (2/2)
FARES
Session
Full price: €22
Reduced rate (students and those under 18 only): €18
No postponement or refund (except in the event of cancellation by us)
OPEN WORKSHOPS - Sculpture
- The same model is used for 3 or 4 sessions; harnesses are available.
- Registration and advance payment are required
- Monday, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (workshop confirmed the previous Friday based on the number of registrants—minimum of 8)
- Soil not included
SUSPENDED
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LIFE MODELING walk-in sessions
- One model posing for four sessions; turntables available.
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Registration and advance payment required
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Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Classes are confirmed the Friday before, depending on the number of participants—a minimum of 8 is required)
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Clay not provided
SUSPENDED
OPEN WORKSHOPS - Quick Sketches and Movement
Scheduled from time to time and announced via our newsletter and social media.
(No reservation required; materials not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop.
Available: easels, boards, stools.
Dates and models
Coming soon
Movement workshop:see here
PRICES
- No registration required
- Price per session: €22 / €18*
- No rescheduling or refunds(unless we cancel)
(*reduced rate: students or those under 18 only)
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LIFE WALK-IN SESSIONS - shortposes and movement
Scheduled from time to time and announced via our newsletter and social media.
(no reservations required; art supplies not provided)
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session.
On site: easels, boards, stools.
Dates and models
To be announced
Movement workshops:see here.
FARES
- No reservation required
- Price per session: €22 / €18*
No postponement or refund(except in the event of cancellation by us)
(*reduced rate: students or those under 18 only)
