Life Drawing Series: Single Sessions- 18+

Life Drawing Single Sessions: Body Positivity, Diversity & Inclusivity

(This event is 18+)

Facilitated by Kenzie Pattillo and Sandrine Pelissier

• Date: Sundays, January 4 – June 14, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  
• Cost: $40 (each)
• Location: Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver BC
• Age: 18+
  
  

About the Sessions

Practice your drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape.
This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists.

What to Expect:

Each 3-hour session includes:

• Short warm-up poses (1–2 minutes)
• Longer poses (5–25 minutes)
• Light background music 

This is a facilitated, not instructed class.

Skills you’ll develop:

• Confidence working with a nude model
• Gesture and quick-capture drawing
• Stamina and form-building
• Ability to draw a wide range of body types

Who should attend:

• Students who can work independently
• Artists who enjoy practicing for extended periods
• Anyone looking to connect with the local life drawing community

What to Bring

We provide chairs, easels, and a few drawing donkeys.
Please bring:

• Your own drawing materials, paper, and drawing board
• Please bring your own lunch or snacks. There will be a break midway, and sharing is welcome. We also have a fridge and microwave available.

Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolor.
Note: poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting.

2026 Schedule

• January 4

• January 11

• January 18

• January 25

• February 1

• February 8

• February 15

• February 22

• March 1

• March 8

• March 29

• April 12

• April 19

• April 26

• May 3

• May 17

• May 24

• May 31

• June 7

• June 14

 

Member Discount

15% discount for North Van Arts Members.

Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
2. Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
3. Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
   • Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
   • During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
   • Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
     
     

Refund Policy

See our full Terms of Service & Refund Policy.

Parking & Arrival

Extra parking is available on Seymour River Place and at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up your workspace.

House Rules & Safety

• Emergency Procedure: Exit through the front door and gather at the playground across the street.
• No Photography: Out of respect for our models’ privacy.
• Phones: Please silence your phone.
• Respect: Maintain a quiet environment and avoid commenting on others’ work or models’ physical characteristics.

Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.