Life Drawing Single Sessions: Body Positivity, Diversity & Inclusivity (Fall Series – Single Session Bookings)
(This event is 18+)Facilitated by Sarah Roa Watson
Date: Sundays, September 13 – December 13, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $40 (each)
Location: Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver BC
Age: 18+
What to Expect
Practice your life 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.The Fall Pass includes access to 8 sessions over the fall period. Sessions take place biweekly (every other) Sunday.
Each session is 2 hours long, with a short break midway.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice drawing several short poses and 2 long poses.
Short warm-up poses (1–2 minutes)
Longer poses (5–25 minutes)
This is a facilitated class, not an instructed class.
Skills you’ll develop:
Confidence working with a nude model
Gesture and quick-capture drawing
Form-building
Ability to draw and appreciate 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 and easels.
Please bring:
Your own drawing materials, paper, and drawing board (Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolour. Poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting).
Your own drinks and snacks (there’s a 15-minute break midway)
Fall Pass (8 Sessions)
September 13
September 27
October 11
October 25
November 1
November 15
November 29
December 13
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:
Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
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.
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.