EM Life Drawing Mythic Bodies Reimagining Human Form as Legendary Beings

We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event
About this Event

Throughout history, the human figure has served as a foundation for storytelling. In myths and folklore, it is altered and reinterpreted, becoming something beyond ordinary. It may embody extraordinary might, wield perilous abilities, or harness the forces of nature. Some forms are shaped into instruments of destruction, others into containers of immense energy, while some are marked by a single point of vulnerability. In these narratives, the body is never static. It shifts, transforms, and gains meaning far beyond its physical structure.

In this session, we will reinterpret each pose as a mythical entity, where every movement expresses a distinct characteristic. Drawing inspiration from stories across cultures, we will develop figures that exist between the human and the unknown; each governed by its own rules, boundaries, and narrative.

Cover image credit: Leyla

Art Ref for this session: https://uk.pinterest.com/apelax/mythic-forms/

Life Drawing Ref: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing/

Past Event Photos: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing-london-earlymasterworkscom/

Model:

Rebecca is a professional art model, learn more about her here: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.collins.thompson/

About the Guest Host:

Leyla Suzuki-Toker is a prop designer for film & TV and exhibitions. She enjoys working in 3D art as well as attending life drawing sessions, where she can challenge the boundaries of her imagination and creativity. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/leylasinsta/

About :

Our popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month.

We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create! We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharings improve creativity!

We host weekly themed untutored gatherings at a variety of one-of-a-kind places in London. You may have also heard of us because of the work we have done with the National Gallery, Open House Festival London, SOHO HOUSE, Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), The European Biennial of Contemporary Art and more.

About Firepit Art Gallery:

Come draw with us in your favourite spacious, modern Firepit art gallery, conveniently located in South East London and easily accessible by tube, bus, river boat, cable car, and more.

Location:

Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC10 Cutter Lane No.2 Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0XX

Ticket:

- £8 (Concession, Limited Number),

- £15 (Ticket with all Art Supplies),

- £20 (Ticket with 1 Free Drink and all Art Supplies).

• We have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• We do not have a dinner menu.
• Eventbrite Ticket fees are on top of this price - Sorry :(
• Concession tickets are only for

==> Seniors Aged 60 or over;

==> Full-time students;

==> Asylum seekers;

• People receiving:

==> Jobseeker's allowance/Universal Credit;

==> Income support;

==> Housing Benefit;

==> Care allowance;

==> Council tax benefit;

==> Working tax credit;

==> Employment support allowance;

==> Incapacity benefit;

==> Disability living/working allowance;

==> War disablement pension;

• Anyone holding a valid:

==> Disabled persons railcard;

==> Young Scot Card age 16-18;

==> National Entitlement Card (for disabled people);

*Proof of eligibility will be required on entry to the events.

Rundown:

Doors open: 6.45pm

Life drawing: 7 to 8:30pm (mix of short and long poses, with short break)

Door close: 9pm

House Rules:

• NO REFUNDS - Due to the amount of time and effort invested in event planning, we are unable to give refunds for this event.
• Book ASAP - Please book online for you and your friends in advance so we know how to arrange the seats.
• Some basic drawing materials and paper will be available for free but if you wish to bring your own sketchbooks and materials please do! Drawing boards, small tables and cosy sofa seats are all provided on a first come-first served basis.
• Discrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events.
• The full price ticket includes one drink (a small glass of wine or a bottle of beer); more beverages and snacks can be purchased at the in-house bar, which we highly recommend you try!
• This is a 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy at the bar, so please bring ID with you.
• Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.

This is the room we will be painting in ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.

Firepit is a unique space, we have a gallery of beautiful and relevant art, artist studio spaces and a community event space. We are holding the event in the Red Room, pictured above.

How to get here:

The nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. We are a 5 minute walk from here, located right by the Thames Clipper stop. We are on google maps. Search for Firepit Art Gallery, London

If you want to keep in the loop of all the events and workshops we have going on, please sign up for our monthly newsletter: Newsletter Sign Up

We also have directions on our instagram page: Firepit Instagram Page

All Firepit links and info can be found here: Firepit Linktree

We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) & we run as a not-for-profit. In our space we have a beautiful art gallery and artists studios. We run many workshops and events, for both our local community and the general public.

As a CIC, we are committed to reinvesting our profits back into the community, ensuring sustainable and lasting impact. Join us in building a healthier, more vibrant neighbourhood, where the power of creativity becomes a catalyst for positive transformation and well-being for all.