Queer Life Drawing Didsbury

Friendly & Relaxed Queer Life Drawing Sessions at Sante, Didsbury in South Manchester!

No experience or materials required - just bring your creativity!

During The Session:

Art Materials: Basic supplies provided, including a board to lean on, paper, charcoal, pencils, pens, crayons and more. Feel free to bring your own materials if preferred!
Nude Queer Models: Each session will feature a different queer model with poses ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.
Music: Each session has a playlist designed to relax your mind and inspire creativity.
Drinks: Grab a drink from the bar downstairs to bring up to the session with you!

Seating: Lots of chairs available!

Schedule:

Arrival: 6:45PM - 7PM
Session Start: 7PM
10 Minute Break in The Middle

Session End: 8:30PM

Session Breakdown:

Warm-up: Short 2/ 5 minute poses to warm up
First Half: Shorter poses ranging between 10 - 15 minutes each
Break: 10 minute break to stretch and choose new supplies
Second Half: 1 or 2 longer 20 minute poses in the final half

Important Info:

The Space: The session will take place in the upstairs of a restaurant and bar. You are more than welcome to grab a drink at the bar to bring up to the session, and pop down whenever to get another if you fancy!
Access: The space is accessed via a set of stairs, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible
Toilets: Toilets availale in the main restaurant/ bar area downstairs

Meet Your Host: Ben Saunders (he/him)

Ben Saunders is a queer, trans masc illustrator and ceramicist based in Manchester. His work focuses on queer and trans bodies and he aims through his work to provide a space to encourage people to feel safe to express their sexuality and love for their body without fear of judgement.

Ben has been running queer and trans specific life drawing sessions in Manchester for a number of years in a range of venues and he always aims to prioritise creating a relaxing, welcoming and friendly queer safe space to allow you to take time for yourself in a friendly, supportive environment.

You can see more of his work here or follow his Instagram @bensaunders.art

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Stay Connected:

Instagram: @queerlifedraws.mcr & @bensaunders.art
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bensaundersart.co.uk

Refund Policy:

Tickets are non-refundable but can be exchanged for other dates within 72 hours notice.