Casual Life Drawing

7:30 – 9:30pm Wednesdays:
7, 14, 21, 28 October / 4, 11, 18, 25 November

10am – 12pm Saturdays:
10, 24 October / 7, 14, 21, 28 November

*No sessions 17/10 & 5/12

Level: All welcome

Price: TAR Member $24.30 / Non-Member $27

Concession: Full time students / valid concession card (Pensioner or Health Care)
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Join our friendly and supportive life drawing community for CASUAL LIFE DRAWING. Beginners to experienced, everyone is welcome!

Our sessions feature professional models and follow a traditional life drawing structure. We start with short warm-up poses and progress to longer poses, with regular breaks every 20 minutes. We embrace alternative techniques, unconventional approaches, and experimentation.

We provide easels, large and small drawing boards, chairs, and tables. Feel free to bring your preferred materials or purchase paper and charcoal at the studio.

FAQs

Casual Life Drawing is suitable for: +

Beginners to advanced, all welcome. Please note that these sessions are untutored.

Materials +

You're welcome to BYO materials, purchase paper when booking or on the day, & we have a variety of materials available in the studio.

Life Drawing Etiquette +

First and foremost the model must be treated with respect and consideration at all times. We ensure that the room is secure from any intrusions during the session and that windows are covered to maintain privacy. The comfort and security of the model is the number one concern at all times. Models will only pose for 20 minutes at a time before taking a short break. If you need to leave the class early or if you are late, try to do so in between poses as to not disrupt the other artists or the model. Absolutely no photography. Mobile phones are to be switched off and are not to be used during the modelling session. Absolutely no touching the model. No fixative to be used in the studio, please spray outside.

Cancellation Policy +

To reschedule or request a refund we must be notified by these times: Tuesday 5pm for Wednesday's / 9am Friday for Saturday's. If you cancel after that time your session will be marked as attended.

Testimonials

"Great models, lovely studio space, very professional but casual and relaxed. Welcoming, supportive and inclusive."

"I love the community, everyone is very welcoming and embrace different styles and levels of skill."

"The people, the models, the space, the format. It’s great!"

"Lots of space. Not crammed in. Easels available. Tables for materials. Friendly atmosphere. Good models. Good coffee"

"I love the safe supportive and inclusive environment. I was very nervous when I started, not having the experience, and at no point have I felt judged or that I didn’t belong. I love it."

"The Art Room is simply the best life drawing experience available in Melbourne. The roster of models are skilled, the facilities are great, and the company of regulars feels like family."

"The Art Room is an amazing space - a great range of classes and fantastic staff. I love their casual drawing sessions after a long break from the studio. So welcoming, flexible and the models are excellent."

"I look forward to my weekly session at The Art Room. The people, the space, the models, are all so welcoming and professional. Each class encourages creative expression and is a joy to be a part of."