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New Venue & Day

We have moved to the cinema! Starting in April, our life drawing sessions take place at 7-9pm every Tuesday at Hackney Picturehouse (attic). Same time, same vibe — in a new home with new pricing. Come and say hello!

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June's models

Here is this month’s line-up. Remember, sometimes models need to cancel, so always check the website for an up-to-date schedule. We do not send emails for model changes.

Roshni

Tue, 2 June, 7-9pm

@in.the.r4w

Sarah

Tue, 9 June, 7-9pm

@sarah.lowndes

Craig

Tue, 16 June, 7-9pm

@craigee_don9

Nia

Tue, 23 June, 7-9pm

@nia_bodymodel

Hafa

Tue, 30 June, 7-9pm

Tickets & pricing

Invite friends to draw with you and take advantage of the accumulated discount.

General admission

£12.50

Drop-In (on the door)

£15.00

Five session pass (£10 x 5)

£50.00

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Art Announcements

Exhibitions, events, and stories from the world of life drawing and beyond. These are also shared on the artist section of the website, only the newest ones are featured in the newsletter. If you have something you want to share, let us know!

The Coming of Age

A fascinating look at how life drawing shaped the foundations of Western art from the Renaissance to today. It explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to later life, and asks how societies can adapt for us all to age better.

Nhu Xuan Hua: Of Walking on Fire

Working at the intersection of art and fashion photography, Nhu Xuan Hua reflects on the fragility of how stories are communicated - or withheld - across generations.

Art(icles) by art(ists)

Recently we approached a few the people in our life drawing community, and asked them to write about something that matters to them. The depth of subjects and creative voices inpired me to capture and share them on a blog, and promote them as teaser in the newsletter.

John: time traveller & wetplate magician

by John Hoare - 1756 words (8 min read)

An interview with John Hoare, a professional director of photography who has also developed a passion for wet plate photography, an antique photographic technique dating back to the 1850s.

John Hoare, a professional director of photography who has also developed a passion for wet plate photography An interview with John Hoare, a professional director of photography who has also developed a passion for wet plate photography, an antique photographic technique dating back to the 1850s. John shares how this method contrasts with his high-tech day job, describing the process in detail—using chemicals like collodion and silver nitrate, and working with cumbersome equipment like a Bellows camera. The technique requires long exposure times, creating challenges but also adding a unique, antique aesthetic to his work. _As a side note, all the portraits that appear in this article are of life models that have visited my weekly class at the library ... (continue reading)

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