Special Workshops — Ichen Art Academy
Figure Drawing Workshop with Live Models
Art-major College Prep
Build the figure-drawing fluency that admissions committees look for in Illustration, Animation, Game Design, Character Design, and Entertainment Design portfolios. Students work long and short poses with both male and female live models — the same discipline every character artist trains on.
Schedule
Every other Friday, 5:30–8:30 pm
Prerequisite
Intro to Portrait/Figure Drawing
Location
IAA Fremont
Drop-in rate
$60 / class, if space allows
8 classes
01
8/21
02
9/4
03
9/18
04
10/2
05
10/16
06
10/30
07
11/13
08
12/4
$330 for 8 classes · no makeups · non-refundable · limited seats, first come first served
Art Competition & Supplemental Portfolio Boot Camp
Art Competition and Supplemental Portfolio
This production-focused workshop helps students create high-quality original artwork for art competitions and supplemental college portfolios.
Recommended Enrollment
Rising Juniors & Seniors (Grades 11–12): Enroll in both Session A and Session B to maximize portfolio production and prepare for college applications and competitions.
Grades 7–10: Enroll in one session (A or B) to steadily build competition-quality artwork alongside regular IAA classes. Prerequisite: Completion of IAA's advanced foundation training (e.g., DS23, Oil Painting, or equivalent).
Schedule
Every other Saturday, 12:30–3:30 pm
Location
IAA Fremont
Tuition
$680 per session
Session A · first two weeks consecutive
01
8/15
02
8/22
03
9/19
04
10/3
05
10/17
06
10/31
07
11/14
08
12/5
Session B
01
8/29
02
9/12
03
9/26
04
10/10
05
10/24
06
11/7
07
11/21
08
12/12
$680 per session (Session A or B) · 8 classes
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Ms. Hattie — Instructor

The Art Competition & Supplemental Portfolio Boot Camp is taught by Ms. Hattie, a longtime Ichen Art Academy instructor with a proven track record of helping students realize their full artistic potential. An accomplished architect, she brings valuable real-world expertise in design thinking, composition, and creative problem solving. Through individualized instruction, thoughtful critiques, and high expectations, Ms. Hattie helps students produce polished, high-quality artwork while developing artistic confidence and technical excellence.