Casual life drawing classes in Melbourne?

Loan · Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Melbourne

Hi everyone,

I've been searching all over the internet for places that offer casual life drawing sessions in Melbourne but can't seem to find any! I previously took a course in life drawing which I thoroughly enjoyed, and want to continue practicing without the presence of a tutor this time.

If anyone has any suggestions of places it would be much appreciated.
Ta!

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AvG · Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Posts: 1912

There are plenty around but not often advertised on the net. A few that I know of are:
Hawthorn Art Society
Brunswick Street Gallery
Linden

I don't have contact details to hand but hopefully you can find them through Art Search.

If these areas don't suit good places to look are on notice boards at art supplies stores.

A.

Minta · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 175 Location: Melbourne

I've gone to Linden for some casual life drawing, it's $12, 7:30-9:30 on Thursday (they have a time table on their website, they may have other sessions too). Good friendly atmostphere, the only problem is trying to park in St Kilda!

I think Gasworks have casual life drawing also.

Brad Buchel · Last edited by Brad Buchel on Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:41 pm; edited 4 times in total

Hi Loan,

Try some of the Victorian Art Societies they7 often have regular life drawing sessions, mostly untutored. Alternatively maybe see:

Melbourne Art Schools
http://www.art-search.com.au/vic/information_education/art_schools/

All the best...
Kind Regards,
Brad Buchel
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Maybe Community Colleges too?

http://www.art-search.com.au/information_education/community_colleges/

Brad.
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Loan · Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Melbourne

Thanks for all the tips, I'll check them out!
Loan

jiotto90 · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Melbourne

hey loan hope you ve found your life drawing studio but still if in fitz or collingwood please check out jiotto studio c/o hogan gallery 310 smith st c'wood www.jiottostudio.com three nights of life drawing tues til thurs 3hrs of a short and long poses in an art gallery blesings jiotto

[quote="Loan"]Hi everyone,

I've been searching all over the internet for places that offer casual life drawing sessions in Melbourne but can't seem to find any! I previously took a course in life drawing which I thoroughly enjoyed, and want to continue practicing without the presence of a tutor this time.

If anyone has any suggestions of places it would be much appreciated.
Ta![/quote]

craig1 · Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Melbourne

Suggest Wednesday classes with Liz 9481 1225 (non-tutored) $15, at Jiki Jiki Community Centre Cnr Union and Plant st. Northcote. Nice atmosphere and classes start at 7:30 this term, but check.

Cheers, Craig.

vivian · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Melbourne

Hi,

I just joined so I don't know if you've solved this problem yet. Of course, it depends where you live: Melbourne is a big place...

I pop in here, every so often:

DRAWING
The Hut Gallery
157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully,
Victoria, Australia, 3156

TUESDAYS:
Still Life Group 10.30am-2.30pm $3.00/$5.00* Contact Betty Ph 9758 8849
Life Drawing Group 3 - 5 pm $8.00/$10.00* Contact Kaye Ph 9763 0707
Life Drawing Group (short poses) 8pm-10pm $8.00/10.00* Contact Ron Ph 9729 1678

Very friendly bunch, and very cheap access to a variety (gender, shape, size, etc) of life models.

Hope this helps
Smile

cheekytuesdays · Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 5

Great Classes on offer here:

Life Drawing not for the faint hearted..here is a fun relaxed class to brush up on your drawing skills. Join a group of like minded creative's EVERY TUESDAY 7-9pm.

Springworks Space & Studio
26 Dally St Clifton Hill

Drawing classes suitable for artists and designers from all backgrounds. Classes will be untutored and a life model will be provided each week. Beginners and those 'out of practice' are also welcome.

Casual rates:
$15 per class
$5 for materials or please bring your own. Easels and boards provided.

Life Models: Will showcase interesting characters over the coming weeks.

For more info cheekytuesdays26@gmail.com

Altercator · Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 6

Hi, are the life drawing classes at the places that Amandav listed still on?

leonie · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Melbourne

Hi there, are you still looking for a Life Drawing group? I run a session every Saturday in Newport. Casual, pay as you go, only $13 per session. If you're interested, read my blog http://leonie-newportlifedrawing.blogspot.com/

inkandlead · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Melbourne

For something different, try InkNLead! Once a month, $15. Very casual, no teachers.

Currently held in Newport (Western suburbs).
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pwruiz · Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Melbourne

Hi folks, I recently launched a site called Melbourne Life Drawing to
address the need for an online central directory of life drawing classes in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Please check out:

www.melbournelifedrawing.com

I appreciate there are lots of both formal-tutored and untutored options available for drawing but if you run classes or know of any you feel should be included on this list, please email me

info@melbournelifedrawing.com

Thanks, Paul

Steve Gray · Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 1569 Location: Geelong

Thanks I have linked t it. Smile

very useful resource.