(This event is 18+) Facilitated by Kenzie Pattillo and Sandrine Pelissier • Date: Sundays, January 4 - June 14, 2026 • Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Cost: $40 (each) • 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. What to Expect: Each 3-hour session includes: • Short warm-up poses (1-2 minutes) • Longer poses (5-25 minutes) • Light background music 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 • Please bring your own lunch or snacks. There will be a break midway, and sharing is welcome. We also have a fridge and microwave available. Artists typically use pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, or watercolor. Note: poses are too short for acrylic or oil painting. 2026 Schedule • January 4 • January 11 • January 18 • January 25 • February 1 • February 8 • February 15 • February 22 • March 1 • March 8 • March 29 • April 12 • April 19 • April 26 • May 3 • May 17 • May 24 • May 31 • June 7 • June 14 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 See our full Terms of Service & Refund Policy. 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.