Life Drawing Series: Body Positivity, Diversity, & Inclusivity (single Sessions)
(This event is 18+)
Facilitated by Sarah Roa
- Dates: Sundays, September 13 – December 13, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Cost: $40 per session
- Location: Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver BC
- Age: 18+
Looking for a Fall Season Pass? Click here
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)
Single Session Dates Available
- September 13
- September 27
- October 11
- October 25
- November 1
- November 15
- November 29
- December 13
Life Drawing Etiquette
North Van Arts wants to ensure that all attendees, models and facilitators feel safe and comfortable during our life drawing sessions.
We ask that you review and follow the guidelines below before attending your first session.
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.
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.
