Life Drawing at Jazzbourne
Schedule
Wed Oct 05 2022 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
443 New Cross Road,London,SE14 6TA,GB | London, EN
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London’s loveliest Life Drawing night. Art, drinks, jazz! Try your hand at figure drawing with a live model. Relaxing fun for all levels.On Wednesdays at Jazzbourne try your hand at figure drawing with a nude model, listen to some relaxing jazz and sip a drink from our ethical bar menu. There is a different model every week. It’s a fun & relaxing evening for all levels.
Bringing together the magic of the life room and the ambience of a jazz club. With theatrical lighting and thoughtful setups, come and draw some of London’s finest models.
This is an untutored session ideal for beginners through to experienced artists, all are welcome. All essential drawing materials are provided, or you're welcome to bring your own. This session is run by artists with a passion for life drawing and creative expression.
Book your place online (or walk-ins are very welcome if we're not full). Please note we are a cashless venue, so card and contactless payments only please.
Doors open at 6pm. Drawing begins at 7pm sharp. Everyone is invited to stay on after the session to meet fellow artists, share your work (if you feel like it), enjoy a drink and chat! It's a great way to meet people and a lovely, friendly atmosphere.
WHEN? Wednesdays. Doors open at 6pm, drawing 7pm-9pm. Come early to grab your favourite table and get a drink before drawing begins. There is time to socialise, have a drink from the bar and meet your fellow artists after the session.
WHERE? Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TA
HOW MUCH? £15
CAN I WALK IN? Yes. Pre-booking is encouraged but not essential. Walk-ins are very welcome if we're not full. If paying at the door, card/contactless payments only please, we do not accept cash.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is life drawing anyway?
Life drawing, also sometimes known as figure drawing, is drawing the human form from life - meaning with a live model. In a life drawing session, there will be a model (generally nude) surrounded by artists. The model will pose in different positions and for different durations - some for just a few minutes (for quick sketches) and some for much longer. The style of the drawing is completely up to each artist, and everyone in the room might have different levels of experience. Some popular mediums used during life drawing are graphite pencils, charcoal or pastels. For beginners, life drawing is a fun creative outlet and a way to start learning to draw the human form. It's also very relaxing, with a calm atmosphere and a focused activity that will take your mind away from your daily cares! For artists, regular life drawing is an important part of their creative practice, to develop and explore their personal style, and practice fundamental skills like observation, mark-making, form, proportion, perspective, light and shadow.
I have zero art experience, is this for me?
Absolutely, all are welcome and there are always first-timers in the room! This is an ideal evening to introduce you to the pleasures of life drawing. Enjoy a drink and the jazzy soundtrack while you try your hand at figure drawing with a life model in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere. We can provide you with basic drawing materials, so you don't need to bring anything. We promise a supportive space to explore your creativity.
I'm an experienced artist, is this for me?
Also yes! Our evening is run by professional artists and life models, who know exactly what is needed for the best life drawing experience. Expect experienced professional models, raised platforms, short and long poses, interesting lighting and a glamorous setting. We hire a diverse rotation of models, pay our models a fair wage and treat them with respect.
Who runs this?
This evening is organised by professional artist Nick Cuthell (nickcuthell.com). A brief bio: "Nick Cuthell is a New Zealand artist living and working in the UK. He trained at the Charles Cecil studios in Florence and the Art Students League of New York. Nick has a well developed portrait practice and has painted many notable sitters including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Nick has taught artists of all levels in the UK and New Zealand, with a particular focus on portraiture, still life, the figure, and landscape painting, he hopes to share his great love for drawing and painting in all his work."
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Where is it happening?
443 New Cross Road,London,SE14 6TA,GB, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: