Life Drawing at Northern Lights Home Ancoats, Manchester.
Join us for a relaxed, social life drawing session – a space to create, connect, and be part of a supportive community. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just giving it a go, it doesn’t matter if you can’t draw. It’s a mindful, creative escape that’s great for your mental well-being.
Can't Draw?
You may think you can't draw, but there are no rules! Whether it’s a stick figure, abstract, or a perfectly proportioned sketch—anything goes. Be brave and give it a go!
What's Included?
- Art Materials: Drawing boards, pencils, charcoal, and paper are provided, but feel free to bring your preferred materials.
- Professional Nude Model: The model will pose in timed sessions ranging from 1 to 15 minutes.
- Guidance & Freestyle Time: You’ll receive creative drawing prompts for the first few poses. After the warm-up, you’ll have time to explore your own artistic flair.
- Jazzy Jazz Playlist: A chilled-out playlist, perfect for unwinding after work.
Refreshments
Drinks are available to purchase at the bar.
Schedule
- 6.45–7pm: Arrive, grab equipment, and find a seat
- 7pm: Start with 4 warm-up poses with prompts, followed by freestyle 2–8-minute poses
- 8pm: 15-minute break
- 8.15pm: 10–15-minute poses
- 9pm: The end! Leave all relaxed
Accessibility
The venue is ground floor level and is suitable for wheelchairs.
Refund Policy
No refunds are available if the event goes ahead as scheduled. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. For date transfers, please provide at least 72 hours' notice.
PhotosI may take photos during the event for social media. If you'd prefer not to be featured, please email us in advance.
Who is HOP?
Our life drawing founder and host, Lisa Payne, is a colourful art print and greeting card designer who creates for joy. Her feel-good brand, House of Payne (HOP), is stocked in Oliver Bonas, The Whitworth Gallery, and more.
Before launching HOP and hosting life drawing sessions, Lisa spent over a decade as an in-house print designer, creating patterns for bedding, wallpaper, and more. Now, she shares her passion for creativity, colour, and self-expression, hoping others find joy, mindfulness, and calm through art.
Life Drawing with HOPInsta: @lifedrawingwithhopEmail: lisa@lifedrawingwithhop.com
HOPInsta: @houseofpaynemcrEmail: lisa@houseofpaynemcr.comWebsite: www.houseofpaynemcr.com
