Life Drawing

Drawing by Tori Cherry

Open to the Public
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sundays: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Facilitated by a new team

All levels welcome. No RSVP required.

3-hour life drawing sessions are open to the public for artists to draw, paint, or sculpt from a live model. Models are a combination of nude, draped, or clothed depending on the day and model. A full schedule is listed below, but generally follows a pattern that alternates between several types of sessions:

Nude Sessions — 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday & Sunday of the month

Clothed Sessions — 2nd & 4th Wednesday & Sunday of the month

Long Pose Sessions — even dates

Varied Pose Sessions — odd dates

Ex: July 1 is a Nude, Varied Pose session

During long-pose sessions, a model will hold a single pose for the entire session allowing artists to complete more finished works. Varied-pose sessions start with a warm up of short, dynamic poses then progress to longer poses for more detailed works.

We practice contemplative life drawing, upholding a quiet space, free of conversation. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.

By participating and signing in during session, attendees acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to McGuffey Life Drawing Information and Guidelines and Liability Waiver.

LOCATION:
Starnes Classroom

FACILITATORS: Rotating—Tori Cherry & Anna Fox Ryan

STUDENTS: Adults, and teens who have written parental permission to draw from the nude model.

PAYMENT INFORMATION: All participants contribute $15 for the model fee. Cash is required (correct change please). Registration is not required

WHAT TO BRING: Bring your own drawing materials. Easels and chairs provided. Bring headphones if you prefer music while drawing.

PARKING: Parking is available on the right-hand side of the MAC parking lot located behind the building. Parking passes are only needed during building open hours—ask the office for one when you arrive. They are not needed for evening sessions.

CONTACT
Tori Cherry
mcguffeylifedrawing@gmail.com

Drawing by Michael Powers

Drawing by Anna Fox Ryan

Upcoming Sessions

Wed. March 18, 6-9PM Clothed Long Pose

Sun. March 22, 2-5PM Nude Long Pose

Wed. March 25, 6-9PM Nude Varied Pose

Sunday March 29 Cancelled

Wed. April 1, 6-9PM Nude Varied Pose

Sun. April 8, 2-5PM Nude Varied Pose

Wed. April 12, 6-9PM Clothed Long Pose

Sun. April 19, 2-5PM Nude Varied Pose

Wed. April 22, 6-9PM Clothed Long Pose

Sunday April 26 Cancelled

Wed. April 29, 6-9PM Nude Varied Pose

Sun. May 3, 2-5PM Nude Varied Pose

FAQs

Can I volunteer during sessions?

Any help setting up before and cleaning up after each session is much appreciated! Show up 30 minutes before start time to help set up and ~15 minutes prior to end time to help clean up.

Are there scholarships available?

We do not currently offer full scholarships, however we do offer discounted fees to many groups. The following groups may pay a discounted fee of $5 to attend our sessions:

Students of the University of Virginia
Students of Piedmont Virginia Community College
Current Life Drawing models

McGuffey Incubator Artists may attend for free!

Do I need to RSVP for sessions?

Nope, just show up! On our busier days (Sundays), you might want to show up early to get a good spot.

Are there snacks?

Sadly we aren’t able to provide snacks at this time. However, we encourage you to bring your own snacks, especially if you want to share!

Can I model for sessions?

Yes! Submit a response to this form and a facilitator will get back to you with more information.

What supplies do I need?

Bring the surface and tools you’re most comfortable with. This could be sketchbook, paper, or canvas, and the pencils, charcoal, or paints of your preference.

Note for oil painters: only odorless mineral spirits is the only solvent permitted and your solvent container must be covered when not in immediate use. Please plan accordingly.