Figure Drawing at Lion Salt Works

Figure Drawing at Lion Salt Works

Celebrate the history of the Lion Salt Works in Northwich through costumed figure drawing!

By Chester Life Drawing

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Sunday, June 23 · 2 - 4pm GMT+1

Location

Ollershaw Lane

Ollershaw Lane Marston CW9 6ES United Kingdom

Agenda

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Half

Steph

The first half of life drawing is short, quick poses to get us all warmed up and in the zone. We usually do 5x 1 minute poses, 1x 5 minute, 1x 10 minute, and 1x 20 minute poses, before a quick 10 min...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Second Half

Steph

After our little break, we buckle down with a long pose of 50 minutes. This gives us time to really get our teeth stuck into something a bit more detailed, so feel free to bring some materials you wo...

About this event

Join us in June for two FREE special events held at the historic Lion Salt Works in Northwich!!


Saturday 15th June
Model: Jenny Asha Lily Wilde of Wilde Woman Creative
Theme: Jenny will be dressed in a gown inspired by the story of Lot's wife, who turned into a pilar of salt, and playing live harp music.


Sunday 23rd June
Model: Nick Davies
Theme: Nick will be dressed as a worker from the Lion Salt Works, and will be posing with various tools the workers will have used back in the day.


The free ticket includes materials you can use, and the session will be semi-led by Steph Coathupe (of Chester Life Drawing). You can follow the suggestions or bring your own materials and do your own thing, it's completely up to you! If you like, you can come a little earlier to visit Northwich Art Shop in town, and maybe stay afterwards to look around the Salt Works and draw the space. Afterwards, a selection of the artwork made will be exhibited as part of the Chester Festival of Ideas in July.


About the Salt Works

The Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site, in the village of Marston, close to Northwich. Restored at a cost of over £10 million, the museum offers an insightful and atmospheric journey through the site’s different buildings. The site lies adjacent to the Trent and Mersey Canal, close to Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, and the historic Anderton Boat Lift. When exploring the site, you will discover how the salt works operated and the impact of salt on mid-Cheshire’s people, economy and landscape.


About Northwich

With a rich, varied history and close ties to the salt industry, Northwich is a thriving market town nestled in the heart of Cheshire. The high street is full of unique and specialist independent businesses mixed with major national retailers and the town also hosts a monthly Artisan Market which is packed with amazing hand-crafted products. There is also Northwich Art Shop in the centre of town, a must-visit for all you Cheshire creatives!


If you have any questions just check out the FAQ below, send us a message on Facebook, or pop us an email at hello@chesterlifedrawing.com

Frequently asked questions

Where should I park?

Lion Salt Works has FREE parking, just use postcode CW9 6ES for your satnav. When you arrive, head in through the main entrance and a friendly staff member on reception will direct you to the space where we will be drawing.

Is the venue accessible?

The Lion Salt Works is all wheelchair accessible, but there are uneven floors to keep in mind. If you have any other questions about accessibility of the space, just get in touch with the team at Lion Salt Works who will be happy to help: 01606 275066 // lionsaltworks@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Do you supply materials?

Yes! This project had a small amount of funding for materials, so come play with conte crayons and coloured paper. We have easels and drawing boards, so feel free to bring your own favourite media to work with too!

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

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 to try it out, you don't have to be a regular!

How old do I need to be to join?

We welcome artists of ALL ages in our community here at Chester Life Drawing, but this special event will probably be mostly appreciated by adults and slightly older kids or teens, rather than toddlers etc. If you're unsure, just drop us a message at hello@chesterlifedrawing.com

What are your sessions like?

These special sessions will be semi-led by Steph, with suggestions on what materials to use or what hand to draw with etc. You don't have to follow these, so if you'd rather do your own thing, go for it!

Can I take photos?

Sure! These sessions are clothed/costumed, so feel free to take photos to document the event and work from later. If you're posting any online, be sure to tag our Instagram and Facebook pages - we love seeing what you've made!

When else do you run Chester Life Drawing?

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

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