Life Drawing Series: Spring Pass (Group A) - 18+

Life Drawing Series: Body Positivity, Diversity, & Inclusivity (Group A- Spring Pass)

(This event is 18+)


Facilitated by Kenzie Pattillo

• Date: Sundays, March 29 – June 7, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  
• Cost: $175 (5 Sessions)
• Location: Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver BC
• Age: 18+
  
  

About the Sessions

Practice your drawing skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
Each session features professional nude models, with a focus on diversity in age, gender, and body shape.
This group welcomes both beginner and experienced artists.

Cost: $175 (5 Sessions)

What to Expect

Each 3-hour session includes:

• Short warm-up poses (1–2 minutes)
• Longer poses (5–25 minutes)

This is a facilitated, not instructed class.

Skills you’ll develop:

• Confidence working with a nude model
• Gesture and quick-capture drawing
• Stamina and form-building
• Ability to draw a wide range of body types
  
  

Who should attend:

• Students who can work independently
• Artists who enjoy practicing for extended periods
• Anyone looking to connect with the local life drawing community
  
  

What to Bring

We provide chairs, easels, and a few drawing donkeys.
Please bring:

• Your own drawing materials, paper, and drawing board
• Your own snacks (there’s a break midway, sharing is welcome!)

Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolor.
Note: poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting.

Winter Pass (5 Sessions)

• March 29
• April 12
  April 26
• May 24
• June 7

You can register for Group A, Group B, or both, we also offer individual sessions, the format is the same, but more sessions mean more chances to draw!


Member Discount

15% discount for North Van Arts Members.

Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
2. Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
3. Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
   • Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
   • During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
   • Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
     
     

Refund Policy
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Parking & Arrival

Extra parking is available on Seymour River Place and at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up your workspace.

House Rules & Safety

• Emergency Procedure: Exit through the front door and gather at the playground across the street.
• No Photography: Out of respect for our models’ privacy.
• Phones: Please silence your phone.
• Respect: Maintain a quiet environment and avoid commenting on others’ work or models’ physical characteristics.

Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.