Queer Life Drawing

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just fancy doodling around, this is a great place to make art and meet new people!
About this Event

Welcome to Queer Life Drawing!

This is a fun, safe, relaxed social space that runs monthly, where everyone is welcome!

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just fancy doodling around, this is a great place to make art and meet new people!

All of our models are queer with a broad range of body types. We are here to celebrate the beauty in all bodies.
Poses will range from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. The session is 90 minutes long. There will be a break part-way through. If you fancy a challenge, there will also be little drawing exercises you can take part in.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY

We will be in the upstairs hall. There are stairs with handrails and a lift available.

🚼 Baby change facilities

👶 Pram parking

🚲 Bike parking

🎨 Materials provided

♿ Level access with lift to first floor

🚽 Accessible toilet (including changing places toilet)

🐕 Assistance dogs welcome

📝 Minimal instruction with optional prompts

🧡 No judgement or unsolicited feedback on your art!

The class is relaxed in nature, and there will be plenty of breaks. You are welcome to move around and stim as you need.

We can adjust things like lighting levels and noise to work for you.

Get in touch on [email protected] with any questions!

🗺️ HOW TO GET HERE

🚗 By car

If you are driving to the event, there is very limited on street parking on Princes Street. You will need to access it via Cross Street to avoid the LTN. Spaces are free for up to 1 hour and there are 2 Blue Badge spaces available. You can also park at Union Street Car Park, accessed via Cowley Road, 170m from the venue.

🚌 By bus

The nearest bus stop is James Street East on Cowley Road (40 yards from the venue), serviced by the 1, 5, 5A, 10, 11, 100 and N1 buses.

🚲 By bike

There are many bike lock stations right outside the venue.

🚆 By train

The nearest train station is Oxford Station. You can get the 1 or the 5 bus to Cowley Road from just outside the station.

😷 Infection policy

We ask that if you are experiencing any symptoms of something that might be contagious, please stay home for the safety of others. We encourage you to take a LFT before attending – and to wear a mask if you are able.

If you are showing symptoms, we can move your ticket to another date free of charge. Contact [email protected] to arrange.

🚕 Travel fund

We have a travel fund, so anyone who cannot get a lift to our events can get a taxi. Keep your receipts and send them to us at [email protected] noting what session you attended, or we can book your taxi for you if you give us notice at least a few days in advance. We can offer a maximum of £20 total, per person & per session. Please fill out this travel fund form.

If you would like help planning your journey, please get in touch on [email protected].

🧡 SAFER SPACE POLICY

This is an inclusive space that welcomes people of all ages (18+), genders, sexualities, races, religions and identities.

We will not tolerate any kind of homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism, ableism, fatphobia, biphobia, femmephobia, interphobia, or non-consensual touching. Any behavior of this sort will result in expulsion from the course without refund. Treat everyone with respect and we'll send that love right on back to you 🌈

If anyone at any of our events makes you feel uncomfortable or you believe they are in breach of this policy, please speak to the event staff or e-mail [email protected].