Freestyle Life Drawing Class

Figure Drawing with a Focus on Anatomy


Gallery 8
Gallery 8
5.0 (1)

2.5 hours Class size 10 to 25 guests       $35 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Welcome to Gold Coast Life Drawing  - Hosted at Gallery 8

Welcome to Gold Coast Life Drawing - Hosted at Gallery 8

Enter Licensed venue Gallery 8, Southport ! Untutored Life drawing on the Gold Coast with a professional model. Relaxed, beginner-friendly class with wine, cheese boards available, background music and great vibes at Gallery 8.


Settle and unwind

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 draw. Order a Curated cheese at the bar to enjoy during the session.
Prepared fresh on the night. Limited quantities.


Draw, pose and break

Draw, Pose and Break

Untutored, relaxed life drawing session starting with warm-up poses.”
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. Gallery 8 has house chill background music to set the mood.


Your Artworks

Your Artworks

Then, you may share your drawings with the rest of the group at the end of the night.


Join us for an immersive self-directed freestyle life drawing session and experience the beauty of the human form in a unique art gallery setting! Figure Drawing with a Focus on Anatomy
These self-directed sessions invite artists of all levels to sketch from a professional live figure model in a relaxed, social atmosphere and enjoy art, music, drinks and explore your creativity.
Our model pose schedule:
  • 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
Class etiquette:
  • 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+.
What you'll get
  • Professional nude 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
Knowledge required
For all levels. Sessions are strictly 18+.
What to bring
Any specialty media or paper you want to use.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.


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.
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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.

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Gallery 8
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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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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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