Question 1

Where should I park?

Accepted Answer

The Creative Campus has FREE parking!  There are some spaces up front, and a bigger parking space just further up around the back. Just be sure to head in through the main entrance (past the UFO), and Richard on reception will direct you to the studio.

Question 2

Is the venue accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The life drawing studio is on the ground floor, and we also have accessible toilets to use too.

Question 3

Do you supply materials?

Accepted Answer

We have easels, drawing boards, paper, pastels, and charcoal to use, but feel free to bring your favourite media to work with too! We can use wet or dry media (oils are ok if you're not using mineral spirits). iPads are a-ok too, just cover your camera with a piece of tape during the session.

Question 4

Do I have to be a pro-artist to join in?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! You can come along with loads of experience or never having drawn before. It's all about listening to good tunes, doing something with your hands, and not look at a screen for two hours. Feel free to just drop in for one to try it out, you don't have to be a regular!

Question 5

How old do I need to be to join?

Accepted Answer

We welcome artists of ALL ages to be part of our creative community here at Chester Life Drawing! If you're younger than 16 but serious about developing a life drawing practice, you just need to be accompanied by an adult for the first time to make sure you feel safe and comfy around a nude model.

Question 6

What are your sessions like?

Accepted Answer

Our sessions are relaxed and untaught, so you can explore and grow at your own pace. We have timed poses you can see listed in the agenda, and during the breaks we all mill around to chat and check out each others work. Most importantly, we have GREAT TUNES! Song requests are always welcomed!

Question 7

Can I suggest poses?

Accepted Answer

Of course! If there's a particular pose you'd like some practice drawing, feel free to bring along some reference and suggest it in the session. Our friendly models are always happy to try their best to accommodate!

Question 8

Can I take photos?

Accepted Answer

To respect our model's privacy, we have a "no photography" policy during life drawing. When our model has finished posing, feel free to share art pics and studio snaps. If you're posting your artwork online, be sure to tag our Instagram and Facebook pages - we love seeing what you've made!

Question 9

Is there a discount available?

Accepted Answer

If you're a student at the University of Chester, use the discount code CLDSTUDENT to get 50% off! This is our thanks to UoC for letting us host our life drawing sessions at their specialised studio. Just bring along your student card as proof and get drawing!

Question 10

I'd like to model for you guys! Are you hiring?

Accepted Answer

Please check out our website for more info on how to model for us: https://chesterlifedrawing.com/faq/

Question 11

When else do you run Chester Life Drawing?

Accepted Answer

Every Thursday evening, 7-9pm, at the University of Chester Creative Campus, Kingsway. We run pretty much every week, so come join us whenever you're free!

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