If you’re a life drawing model seeking work, please apply here:
https://lifedrawingmodels.ca/find-modelling-jobs-vancouver/
About the Sessions
Practice your 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.
Cost: $40 (each)
What to Expect
Each 3-hour session includes:
- Short warm-up poses (1–2 minutes)
- Longer poses (5–25 minutes)
This is a facilitated, not instructed class.
Skills you’ll develop:
- Confidence working with a nude model
- Gesture and quick-capture drawing
- Stamina and form-building
- Ability to draw 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, easels, and a few drawing donkeys.
Please bring:
- Your own drawing materials, paper, and drawing board
- Your own snacks (there’s a break midway, sharing is welcome!)
Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolor.
Note: poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting.
2026
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Parking & Arrival
Extra parking is available on Seymour River Place and at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up your workspace.
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.
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.
Ready to enhance your artistic journey? Join today and take advantage of this incredible offer.
Passes:
We offer bi-weekly group pass options join either Group A, Group B, or both.
The format is the same across all options, but choosing more sessions gives participants more opportunities to draw.
