Costumed Life Drawing @ Abbeydale Ballroom

Join us for an evening of costumed life drawing at Abbeydale Ballroom, the beautifully renovated basement bar of the old picture house. We'll be joined by model Calyx Cain in her incredible handmade Landsknecht inspired costume! With thoughtful lighting and a relaxed creative atmosphere, each month will feature a different theme for us to get inspired and draw ✨The bar will be open for you to purchase food and drink during the evening, including pizza by the slice from the basement kitchen 🍕Drawing materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook, pencils etc. ​​​Guidelines and FAQ 📝

Please keep conversation to a minimum during poses and be mindful of conversational topics that may make those around you, or the models uncomfortable

Always respect the privacy of the models, avoid asking them to disclose any personal information

Avoid eating during the poses

Parking and Access ~ There is no on-site parking or step-free access at the venueRefunds~ Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable Do I need drawing experience?~ No experience needed whatsoever! These sessions welcome anyone to come and relax and draw.But drawing clothes is hard right?~ It can be challenging but it doesn't have to be! Just have fun and let loose, you can keep things gestural or experiment. There are no rules.