Life Drawing at the Nicholas Building

Schedule

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 29 Sep, 2021 at 09:00 pm

Location

Missing Persons | Melbourne, VI

Life Drawing every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Nicholas Building.
About this Event
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LIFE DRAWING
Our weekly life drawing class returns to Missing Persons on 28 July. Join us from 7:00–9:00pm every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Nicholas Building.
ABOUT OUR CLASS
Our untutored classes suit all levels. We welcome people of differing ages and backgrounds to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm. We charge $20 per class. This includes free-to-use drawing materials and paper supplies. You are welcome to BYO food and drinks. Please ensure that you arrive on time as our class commences at 7:00pm sharp. The gallery opens 30 minutes before each class. Feel free to come in for a chat.
COVID-SAFE INFORMATION
Missing Persons is a Covid-safe venue. Guests are required to check-in upon arrival. Facemasks are mandatory in indoor venues. The density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm currently applies. If you are experiencing any covid symptoms, please stay at home and get tested.
TICKETS AND REFUNDS
We refund tickets automatically during covid lockdowns. You will receive an email from us confirming the funds have been returned.
Outside of lockdowns, we have extremely limited capacity. If you have a ticket and cannot attend, please let us know immediately. Refunds will be issued if you request a refund via email before 1:00pm on the day of your booked class. Request a refund, email us: [email protected]
WHAT IS MISSING PERSONS
Missing Persons is an independent multi-arts space located in the Nicholas Building in Melbourne. The community-driven space encourages flexible and experimental programming across art forms. Missing Persons houses life drawing classes, art exhibitions, theatre and comedy shows, book launches, and is a photo and film location.
OUR LOCATION
The Nicholas Building is located at 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000. You’ll find us on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston Street. The entrance to the Nicholas Building is inside Cathedral Arcade (next to Subway). Take the lift up to level 4. Look out for Room 12.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Tram Stop: City Square/Swanston St
Train Station: Flinders Street Station
OUR FACILITATOR
Louise (Lou) Klerks started running the Life Drawing class in 2008. The early years were at No Vacancy Gallery and 1000 Pound Bend. In 2016 Lou moved her class to the Nicholas Building where she established Missing Persons, a multi-arts space. For over a decade, she has taken great pleasure in facilitating the classes. Lou believes that her life drawing classes are a great place to meet like-minded people, build connections in the Melbourne arts community, and benefit from a sense of social wellbeing. Lou is proud to work with a range of highly skilled and professional life models who are central to this small operation. In addition to running the classes, she works as an art curator and vinyl DJ. You can find more from Lou here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to book? At this point in time, we are only taking online bookings because of coronavirus. Purchase a class ticket via Eventbrite. You're on the right page.
How much is the class? We have casual classes for $20. This cost includes the use of our art materials, butchers paper and drawing boards.
What do I need to bring? Gold coins if you fancy a glass of wine by donation. BYO is fine too! We provide drawing materials, boards and paper (this is included in the price of your ticket).
I’ve never drawn before, is this going to be an issue? Our classes are structured but untutored. Give it a go. No judgement here.
How long is the class? 2 hours from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Our doors open at 6:30pm. Please come early but don’t be late. If you need to leave before 9:00pm, we have a break from 8:00 to 8:20pm. This is a good time to sneak away.
How do I know who is modelling? You can see who is modelling on the calendar on our website.
You can also check Facebook or Instagram
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