A core group of nine devoted artists, calling themselves "The Muses", meet every Tuesday for a few hours in order to create figurative art from a  female or male model. 

Most of the time the model will pose for short gestures for the artists to warm-up and then spend the rest of the time in an extended pose, either nude or clothed.  If the model doesn't bring their own costume, the costumes are selected from a large closet of colorful dresses, skirts, blouses, scarves, and jewelry.  Various props are used, such as different chairs, chaises, or benches, along with flowers, ceramics, or vases.  Background draperies are suspended behind the model stand, which is a large, wooden base on wheels.  The lighting comes from a long row of windows with northeastern exposure, some overhead spotlights, and a model stand light.

Music usually plays softly in the background.  While the artists work at their craft, lively banter fills the air with interesting discussions about the current news events or movies playing at the theaters.  There are always humorous commentaries that keep the chatter mixed with laughter.  During model breaks, the artists enjoy fresh coffee and technique discussions with each others' work in progress.

Pictured in the Muses photo above are -
Front row:  Daria Fileta, Peggy Kerwan, Jeff Cancelosi, Barbara Eko Murphy, Mary Step, LInda Logan;
Back row:  Sandra Bozer, Debbie Valentine Matthews, Candy Brancik.