Life Drawing Series: Body Positivity, Diversity, & Inclusivity (Fall Pass)
(This event is 18+)
Facilitated by Sarah Roa
- Dates: Sundays, September 13 – December 13, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Cost: $280 (8 sessions)
- Location: Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver BC
- Age: 18+
What to Expect
- Practice your life drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
- Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape. This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists. The Fall Pass includes access to 8 sessions over the fall period. Sessions take place biweekly (every other) Sunday.
- Each session is 2 hours long, with a short break midway.
- Participants will have the opportunity to practice drawing several short poses and 2 long poses.
- Short warm-up poses (1–2 minutes)
- Longer poses (5–25 minutes)
- This is a facilitated class, not an instructed class.
Skills you’ll develop:
- Confidence working with a nude model
- Gesture and quick-capture drawing
- Form-building
- Ability to draw and appreciate a wide range of body types
Who should attend:
- Students who can work independently
- Artists who enjoy practicing for extended periods
- Anyone looking to connect with the local life drawing community
What to Bring
We provide chairs and easels.
Please bring:
- Your own drawing materials, paper, and drawing board (Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolour. Poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting).
- Your own drinks and snacks (there’s a 15-minute break midway)
Fall Pass (8 Sessions)
- September 13
- September 27
- October 11
- October 25
- November 1
- November 15
- November 29
- December 13
Member Discount
15% discount for North Van Arts Members.
Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
Here’s how to get started:
- Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
- Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
- Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
- Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
- During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
- Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
House Rules & Safety
- Emergency Procedure: Exit through the front door and gather at the playground across the street.
- No Photography: Out of respect for our models’ privacy.
- Phones: Please silence your phone.
- Respect: Maintain a quiet environment and avoid commenting on others’ work or models’ physical characteristics.
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.
