Queer Life Drawing Manchester City Centre

Friendly & Relaxed Queer Life Drawing Sessions upstairs at The Thompson Arms, Sackville Street, Gay Village, Manchester City Centre!

No experience or materials required - just grab a drink and bring your creativity!

Open to all ages, identities and abilities!

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.
Drinks: Grab a drink from the bar downstairs to bring up to the session with you!

Seating: Lots of chairs available!

Schedule:

Arrival: 7:20pm - 7:30pm
Session Start: 7:30PM
10 Minute Break in The Middle

Session End: 9PM

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 room above the main bar
Access: The space is accessed via a set of stairs, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible
Toilets: There are toilets on the same floor as the session

Other Venues & Dates!

These queer life drawing sessions also take place monthly in Didsbury on Tuesday evenings and in Macclesfield on Friday evenings! Take a look at the organisers other Outsavvy ticket listings to book your spot and find out more!

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.