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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: Best Parking at Gallery 8?
LImited parking at Gallery 8 but there is street parking or additional parking at the Athol Paterson Car Park which is only a 5-minute walk from Gallery 8.
Q: Are food and drinks available?
Yes our Gallery 8 Barista Bar serves specialty coffee, wine, and light snacks. Come early and join us for Happy Hour Drinks before the session and enjoy the relaxed art-bar vibe
Q: Can I bring my own drinks?
NO BYO - Gallery 8 is a licensed Venue, we have a full bar available before or during the session.
Q: Do I need my own art supplies for Life Drawing session?
Gallery 8 provides charcoal, paper pencils and choice of Floor Easels, table Easels or Boards. Your welcome to bring your own mediums.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 1 day before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2.5 hours, $35 per guest
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No tutoring, no rules just creativity!
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2.5 hours
1 to 25 guests
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Welcome to Gallery 8
Enter our art gallery!
Settle and Unwind
You'll have a choice of a floor easel and stool or a table easel. Find your seat around the circle and get excited to learn!
Draw, Pose and Break
The model will pose in a series of positions, allowing you to learn how to draw in quick periods of time (15-30 minutes), followed by a few short breaks.
Your Artworks
Then, you will share your drawings with the rest of the group atthe end of the night.
- Warm ups - 4 x 2 minute pose, 2 x 5 minute pose
- Short break
- 2 x 5 minute pose, 2 x 10 minute pose
- Short break
- 2 x 15 minute pose
- Short break
- 1 x 30 minute long pose
- Group share of sketches
- Life drawing at Gallery 8 features artistic nudity, presented in a respectful, professional setting. You are welcome to photograph your own artwork only after the session.
- Photos of your artwork are welcome during breaks.
- Sessions are strictly 18+.
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
- Professional live figure model
- Use of pencils, charcoal sticks, erasers and sharpeners.
- Newsprint/butcher's paper for warm-up sketches
- Drawing Cartridge Paper sheets A1 and A2
- Drawing boards, table easel, easels and chairs/stools
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Knowledge required
For all levels. Sessions are strictly 18+.
What to bring
Any specialty media or paper you want to use.
Add-on available for this class
- Cheese Board for 1 ($15)
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 fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
FAQ
Best Parking at Gallery 8?
LImited parking at Gallery 8 but there is street parking or additional parking at the Athol Paterson Car Park which is only a 5-minute walk from Gallery 8.
Are food and drinks available?
Yes our Gallery 8 Barista Bar serves specialty coffee, wine, and light snacks. Come early and join us for Happy Hour Drinks before the session and enjoy the relaxed art-bar vibe
Can I bring my own drinks?
NO BYO - Gallery 8 is a licensed Venue, we have a full bar available before or during the session.
Do I need my own art supplies for Life Drawing session?
Gallery 8 provides charcoal, paper pencils and choice of Floor Easels, table Easels or Boards. Your welcome to bring your own mediums.
Location
Gallery 8, Ferry Road, Southport QLD
LImited parking at Gallery 8 but there is street parking or additional parking at the Athol Paterson Car Park which is only a 5-minute walk from Gallery 8.
Your teacher
Immerse yourself in an evening of art, music, and creative expression at Gallery 8, a working art gallery and café on the Gold Coast.Our Freestyle Life Drawing sessions bring together artists of all levels — from curious beginners to seasoned sketchers — for a self-directed, inspiring night of drawing from a live model. The atmosphere is casual, inclusive, and social, set among the gallery’s ever-changing exhibitions.You’ll be free to explore your own artistic style at your own pace. Our team provides high-quality drawing materials, easels, and paper, so you can focus on the experience and enjoy the rhythm of the poses accompanied by music from our barista bar.A licensed bar and café are open throughout the session — grab a glass of wine, cocktail, or coffee and let your creativity flow.
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ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
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