Life Drawing and Painting Workshop with Models

Learn how to draw/paint with life models



2 hours Location Comes to you Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 1 to 30   $30

For a drawing/painting studio workshops that involve life models, you will each be provided with a canvas and a diverse, vibrant range of coloured medium and/or acrylic colours. Once all of the guests are seated, Andre will start off by introducing the session. Then Andre will be introducing the model, explaining the value of anatomy and capturing the vibes and essences from the figure.
There may be some mistakes made but it is okay for these things to happen! All you need is your imagination!
There will be 10-15 minute breaks during every 3 rounds in this 2 hour session. After the class finishes, feel free to take a photo together with the model and their artworks.
For the hen parties, once all of the guests have arrived and seated, they will be provided with drawing boards, paper and graphite pencils each. Andre will then introduce himself and the purpose of the events. After that, he will make a big shout-out to the bride-to-be and bring in the model. He will also encourage the girls to try pulling off his drape if possible or if not, let him do it himself. There will be 3 rounds with 10-15 min breaks each.
He will involve the bride-to-be to pose with the model in some sections and after the whole session finishes, he will help the group to take a photo for them. An important note regarding this hens party is that he will create a form for the guests to go through some "consent procedures" to make sure they run smoothly.
As for the buck parties, team events or private events, similar procedures will happen just like the hens one, and some sections will require the main characters (whether it's birthdays, groom-to-be or any other special anniversaries) to pose with the model. At the end, he will help the group to take a photo with the model and make sure consent procedures also happen before these sessions can go well too.

Upcoming dates for Life Drawing and Painting Workshop with Models

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 3:57pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 2 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.

  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
What you'll get
You will be able to take your completed artwork home.
Knowledge required
Friendly to all levels.
What to bring
You do not need to bring anything. Art supplies will be provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 20 kms of Chatswood, to a venue of your choice.

Life Drawing and Painting Workshop with Models location
More info

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Your teacher

Andre Leong
Andre Leong


I am a graduate of UNSW Art & Design currently searching for a part-time job in teaching drawing/painting (especially with male life models) and considering setting up a small space/studio for me to teach a class once I earn the amount salary that is adequate enough to me. I would prefer to collaborate with male models for these conditions as it is safer and more comfortable, manageable for me to teach.
When I attend some life drawing sessions, I noticed that some models like to giggle and give little advice to some artists on building up their confidence in drawing and navigating their own style. Even though these aspects look small, but I feel that they are some kind of precious inspiration that I thought of: Apart from me just teaching with the model based on anatomy and poses, I would also highly encourage the models to also take part in some sections of hosting; possibly explaining what kind of style/theme/vibe complements them and how to apply it into their anatomy and poses.
As a kid, I was highly motivated by how the changes of various graphical; typography and illustrational forms made great effects for public branding purposes such as signages, posters, installations and renovations etc. I am strongly passionate about my career expansion between art and design because I feel like I am in my moment where I can truly resonate with myself, being comfortable in my own skin and unafraid to express my style and to bring connections between things that hardly exist.
I would love to apply for a part-time teaching job because it profoundly motivates me to spread happiness for other people and embracing growth and laughter when me make happy mistakes. In addition, I believe that teaching would help me to expand my friendship zone; building confident relationships that creates wonderful memories.
One of the best experiences throughout my career is applying modern, unconventional graphic design styles into realistic art forms. I am particularly interested in drawing the male anatomy, especially on the torso and some lower areas. Additionally, I am also deeply interested in colour theory and love to combine it with natural elements such as flowers, trees and human values etc.
A value that most people hardly know from me is that I can observe the differences between male models that come in robes or towels/drapes/blankets/sarongs when they enter/exit platforms or rest during breaks. Ideally, I would prefer to hire the ones that prefer towels/drapes/blankets/sarongs (don't mind the robe ones if highly urgent) as I feel they are more bold, dynamic, open and expressive which highly resonates with my enthusiastic and energetic personalities. I would even sometimes require the models to include their props like that as part of their poses to elevate artistic emotions as well.
Even though this is my first-time teaching, but I am willing to learn from other people and I think that the most important perspective to become an amazing teacher is to lead from my heart, my first impression and surrounding with who I am and my experiences growing up.
For further qualifications and accreditations, I will forward my CV and portfolios through your email.
My greatest ambition is to open my own studio filled with various art medias, design platforms and a space for guests or models to interact with. I want to create a project blending the beauty of male anatomy with human nature. Through that ambition, I also want to create an environment and workshops where it goes beyond relationships between me as an artist and the male models, but also swapping each other's positions to enhance inspiration and versatility in roles. I want the models to feel like they are not just posing for their job but also for connecting with what they want to achieve and learning to be role models for the next generations.
For further notice, depending on my family's condition, I am usually away from Australia between mid-December to February. I will inform your team by around late November to early December the latest. Even though this teaching period may be shorter, I will definitely return to Australia next year around February to continue my part-time teaching job for you as I would also be pursuing my advanced academic degree and searching for other part-time jobs. Other than that, I will enjoy and treasure my time wisely and hoping to earn as much salary and experience as I can.

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