Cult Classics Figure Drawing: Beetlejuice

Cult Classics Figure Drawing is an immersive event with costumed models, themed sets and playful surprises thrown in. This month we have a Beetlejuice theme, so if you’re a fan of the 1988 classic, come along to draw from our themed poses.

Dressing up is encouraged, but not compulsory. The best costume from the evening as decided by Cult Classics will win two free tickets to the next Cult Classics Figure Drawing event in February!

If you’ve never drawn before, this is a fun way to get started and become part of our supportive drawing community. We will be drawing from a costumed model who will be holding a range of poses from 2 - 45 mins long, with a themed playlist playing during the session and a short, chatty tea break halfway through for hot drinks and biscuits. As this is a drop-in session, you can book ahead or arrive on the day and pay by card. If you have any questions just email Katie on [email protected]

What you need to bring

You can turn up empty-handed but we encourage you to bring your own materials – some basic drawing materials will be available for free and paper can be purchased in the studio. Easels, padded & backed chairs, drawing boards and small tables are all provided on a first come-first served basis. Each session is themed and dressing up is always encouraged!

Getting to the studio

One of the crew will be at the door to let people in to the building from 7:15pm, but the doors of the studio will not open until 7.30 sharp, when the session starts. Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio.

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Patreon supporters. Sign up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month to get access to the discount, online life drawing course, live online classes and personal feedback from our tutors. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and you are welcome to tag us with @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

For the wellbeing of everybody at the class please don’t come to the class if you are ill with contagious symptoms. If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the life classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)

• Air purification with HEPA filters

• Sick pay for our freelance life models

• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

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