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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.
* 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: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 3 days before the event
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 3 hours, $65 per guest
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card_giftcard Gift an experienceUntutored Life Model Portrait Drawing Experience
A classical approach
Melbourne Academy of Fine Art
5.0 (2)
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3 hours
1 to 4 guests
$65
(Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
What you'll do
Untutored Portrait Drawing Session (Life Model)Join an untutored portrait drawing session working from a live model in a calm, supportive studio environment. This session is intended for artists who are comfortable working independently and wish to develop their observational drawing skills through extended study from life.The session consists of one long pose, allowing sufficient time to carefully observe and develop a detailed portrait. This sustained format supports deeper focus on proportion, structure, tone, and likeness rather than quick sketching. Participants work alongside other artists in a quiet, shared space, with opportunities for informal exchange during breaks.Session details:
- One extended pose (with short breaks)
- Untutored, self-directed drawing
- Focus on sustained observation and portrait development
- Small group setting
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This experience is not available for purchase
What you'll get
Gain confidence in portrait drawing through direct observation of a live model in a welcoming, supportive environment, and take home your precious drawings at the end of the session.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for artists with some drawing experience who are comfortable working without instruction and wish to refine their portrait skills through direct study of a live model.
What to bring
Paper, pencils and what ever you need to draw.
Location
Melbourne Academy Of Fine Art - Studio II - 103/999 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC
Easy street parking or train it to Moorabbin station and a minutes walk
Your host
Pilar de la Torre is a contemporary naturalist/realist artist based in Melbourne, Victoria. Her passion is drawing and painting, mainly in oils and watercolours. She works across all genres: portrait, figure, interiors, still life, and landscape. Pilar’s philosophy is the pursuit of constant improvement of her skills, which she does by continual development. She shares her passion by teaching. Pilar has been a finalist in many awards, including the Lethbridge 20000 Small Art Award (2025, 2024, 2023), Fortyfivedownstairs Emerging Artist Award 2024, Bluethumb Prize, the SBS Portrait Prize, Kennedy Art Prize, and AME Bale Travelling Scholarship, including the drawing and painting prize. She was also the Australian representative to the Russian Academy of Art, Saint Petersburg 2019, selected by the Russian Academy faculty, and many other awards. Pilar has had four solo exhibitions and has been involved in numerous group exhibitions.
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