Members (Cast Class)

京都の画塾・関西美術院 石膏室。中央の大きい窓からは自然光が挿し、周囲におかれた石膏像を照らす。

Overview

京都の画塾・関西美術院 石膏室。台の上に石膏像が並び、下には研究生が描いた石膏デッサンが並ぶ。

Hone your observational and drawing abilities by cast drawing … Kansai Bijutsuin’s cast class,

At the “cast class”, you can gain a solid foundation for accuracy in form, understanding of structure, and expression of shading using a plaster casting. This curriculum is perfect as a step before drawing the human form.

Observe how the light strikes and how the form changes. Polish your skill in drawing three dimensions.

We provide even beginners with easy to understand instruction and support aspiring professionals as they work to develop more advanced drawing skills.

Workshop


The following workshops can be joined:

WorkshopContentDatesTimes
Cast drawingMonday to Sunday08:00 to 18:00

Quick Pose Sessions

Members participating in the cast classes can join the quick pose sessions by a discounted fee.

Flow of Admission

The general flow until admission is as follows:

  1. Inquiry:
    If you are interested in our Institute and would like more information on membership, please send us an inquiry by e-mail using the inquiry form.
    The staff in charge will quickly respond.
  2. Explanations or Consultations:
    We will provide additional information on membership and answer any questions you may have by e-mail.
  3. Membership Process:
    Once you decide to become a member, please arrange a suitable time to meet with our staff and pay a visit to the Institute. We will handle the membership process there.
    The process consists of filling out a membership form and paying an initial membership fee and first month tuition.
  4. Start of Workshop:
    Once you finish the membership process, you can join the workshops from the nearest start date.
    Check the schedule, join a workshop, and start learning drawing!
    Keep on participating and improve yourself through the classes!

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by the inquiry form.

Tuition

The tuition for members (cast class) is as follows:

Initial membership fee:20,000 yen
Monthly tuition:12,000 yen
Revised January 28, 2023

Schedule

The schedule for members (cast class) is below:

The term runs from the first to the last day of every month. The castings and positions in the cast drawing room are assigned on the first Monday of every month.


*If the schedule calendar is not updated, it is because the yearly schedule is still undetermined. Sorry, but please directly inquire about the schedule by e-mail etc.

Workshop Etiquette

It is important that we respect other participants and the environment in our cast drawing classes and mind our manners so as to create a good atmosphere for study.

Please observe the following when joining a workshop. Violators may be asked to leave.

  1. Let’s not behave noisily or talk too loudly so as to enable other participants to concentrate.
  2. Castings which you are not using may be being used by other members. Please do not move them or change their direction without checking. Further, the castings are fragile. Please handle them carefully.
  3. During the drawing classes, let’s keep our equipment etc. neat so as not to bother other participants. Let’s keep our workspace clear so as not to obstruct people around us or cause accidents.
  4. During the drawing classes, we use erasers, charcoal, paints, and other materials. Let’s pick up garbage and clean up any messes so as to keep our work environment sanitary and not place a burden on others or the facilities. Please take your unneeded equipment, garbage, etc. home with you.

Proper manners in the drawing class are important for smooth joint creative activities. Let’s work with other participants and support each other in our artistic growth.

Additional Notes

・The castings and positions in the cast drawing room are assigned (cast position determined) on the Monday of every month.
・Please pay the tuition for each month before the first Wednesday of every month.
・We clean up the rooms after the end of the life class workshops on the Saturday of every week. Please help.
・We do a major cleanup two times a year – in July and December. Please help.
・Every year, we host a Kansai Bijutsuin exhibition of our members’ works. All members are welcome to display their works.
・The Institute sometimes closes if Kyoto city issues an alert or special advisory. For details, see the following:
Regarding emergency closure due to approaching typhoons etc.