Life drawing on the cheap in Melbourne?

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I've been attending open life drawing classes at the Adelaide Central School of Art as some helpful people prescribed me some time ago and have enjoyed it thoroughly so far. The arrangement they have, basically is that you show up (Thursdays, 6:30 pm) pay $10 ($7.50 for ACSA students I think) and get to draw/paint a couple of models for two and a half hours. There are no paid teachers there, but quite a few friendly and talented artists (some of whom do actually teach elsewhere) whom one can pick things up from. And there's people like me to make you feel better about your proficiency (I'm the one with the A3 sketchpad and the frown if anyone else here goes to these things).

Now, I've mentioned this to a friend of mine who lives in Melbourne and she's keen to find out if there's anything like it over there (the extra $25 she was spending a lesson for guidance really wasn't paying off). So is there anything like these cheap non-teaching classes over east?

Submitted by Johnn on Wed, 31/03/04 - 1:09 PMPermalink

$10 cheap! that is why I don't go to central! $6 at some other places[:p]

I understand that Melb has a big life drawing scene. Was told that there are even lessons for people who want to be models! Tell you friend to ask at any art supplies shop or phone local community centres. That will provide some leads. once at one group she will be able to find out about other groups (many drawers go to multiple groups.) Could be worth trying out different groups, if it is like Adelaide each group will be different in 'flavour'.

Submitted by Wizenedoldman on Wed, 31/03/04 - 8:15 PMPermalink

Hey Manboy, or should I say CHRISTOPHER TYERMAN!?!?! Heh, it's cool man, I'm not a stalker, just a fellow DLF member. (you did post that message didn't you? If not it's one amazing coincidence)

Submitted by cutty on Wed, 31/03/04 - 9:56 PMPermalink

There used to be one in Hawthorn, just south of Hawthorn Station, Mon night i think. Can't remember the name of the lady that ran it though. Ask around at any Melb art school though and they'll probably be able to tell you.

Submitted by MoonUnit on Thu, 01/04/04 - 3:05 AMPermalink

i could find out for you if i remember, im starting one in like a month or two so ill try to remember to ask the guy whos setting it up a few details.

Submitted by Manboy on Thu, 01/04/04 - 4:03 AMPermalink

Hi Wizened. I recognised you when I downloaded your showreel from another thread on these forums ("Gah, I already have this one.")

Thanks for the tips, guys, and MoonUnit, if you did that for me I'd be real grateful.

John: you from Adelaide too? What places besides ACSA would you suggest? (I wouldn't mind going to these things more than once a week myself)

Submitted by Wizenedoldman on Fri, 02/04/04 - 1:01 AMPermalink

Hehe, sorry about that Manboy, just trying to spread the word.

Submitted by Johnn on Fri, 02/04/04 - 5:50 AMPermalink

Adelaide- yes

Eastwood Community Centre, Glen Osmond Road (I'm currently going there). Tuesdays
Hubby Court (community art centre), Burnnside. Thursdays
Margaret Street, Nth Adelaide (haven't been there, don't know). Wednesdays
There might be a group in Mitcham, don't know their details, very old people I think.
SEAS (art studios) in Hindley St were running a group, might still be.

Fingers crossed Box Factory will restart in the city, that was on Fridays.

Aparrently it is possible to do life drawing everyday of the week!

prices for eastwood & hubby court are $6 and start at 7pm.

Submitted by Manboy on Fri, 02/04/04 - 10:33 AMPermalink

Wicked John. Maybe we'll run into one another at Eastwood.

Submitted by Johnn on Sat, 03/04/04 - 7:21 AMPermalink

I'll keep an eye out for someone fitting the description of a manboy!

Submitted by MoonUnit on Sat, 03/04/04 - 9:30 AMPermalink

sorry man, i aint gonna know details of the one ill be at untill like two weeks.