Figurative artist and friend of The Feminist Bookshop, Bella Franks, is back to run a special evening of life drawing for International Women's Day.

All profits from ticket sales will be donated to Brighton Women's Centre, a fantastic charity who have been supporting self-identifying women in Sussex for over 40 years.

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About the Session

Bella has been running life drawing classes with her business 'Bella's Bits & Bobs' for the last 8 years and has run several sessions at The Feminist Bookshop. Her classes are relaxed, friendly and open to all levels.

Bella will begin this Zoom session with an introduction to life drawing and warm up drawing exercise to get everybody started.

She will then spotlight the life model and keep time, beginning with short energetic poses for playful warm-up drawings first, followed by longer poses that allow for more developed drawings.

Life drawing is a mindful activity that doesn't require any previous experience, simply an open mind and interest in learning to draw through observation. Bella will run through drawing exercises and offer tips during the class.

Timings of the Session

6.30pm you will receive an email with the Zoom link & passcode

7.25pm the Zoom session opens

7.30-9pm Introduction from Bella, short poses followed by longer poses lead by Bella

9-9.30pm Optional chat & chance to share drawings & receive feedback from Bella

What You Need

Paper, pencils, rubber and any other art materials you would like to use in the session. Bella suggests charcoal, pencil and a medium to add colour to your work - although if you only have a biro to hand, that's absolutely fine.

If you have any questions do feel free to get in touch at info@thefeministbookshop.com.

We are so looking forward to seeing you and to celebrating International Women's Day together.

With much love,

The Feminist Bookshop Team x