Life Drawing Gold Coast – Gallery 8 Southport
Professional Figure Drawing with a Focus on Anatomy
6.00pm - 8.30pm $35
ALL WELCOME - ART SUPPLIES INCLUDED - 18+
“Join us for a relaxed, creative evening of figure drawing at Gallery 8 - no instruction, all materials provided.”
2026 DATES
Thursday 15 January 2026 - Live model Liv
Wednesday. 28th January 2026 - Live Model Mariana
Thursday 19th February. 2026 -
Thursday 19 April 2026
Whats Included
Professional live figure model
Use of Pencils, charcoal sticks, erasers and sharpeners
Newsprint / butchers paper for warm-up sketches
Drawing Cartridge Paper sheets A1 A2
Drawing boards, easels tables and chairs
What to Bring
Any specialty media you want to use
Etiquette - No photography of models during the session
Photography of your artworks during breaks welcome.
This is a non-tutored class,
FAQs
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Not at all, our Freestyle Life Drawing sessions are open to beginners and experienced artists alike. This is a self directed class, no formal instruction. It’s a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can relax, learn and enjoy art with the local creative community.
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LImited parking at Gallery 8 but there is street parking or additional parking at the Athol Paterson Car Park which is only a 5-minute walk from Gallery 8.
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Gallery 8 provides charcoal, paper pencils and choice of Floor Easels, table Easels or Boards. Your welcome to bring your own mediums.
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Life Drawing at Gallery 8 Southport runs regularly, check our Events page or Google Business listings for upcoming dates. Some sessions coincide with art exhibitions, pop-up shows, or happy-hour drinks in the café. Additional Art supplies are available to purchase at the Gallery if you like.
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Yes our Gallery 8 Barista Bar serves specialty coffee, wine, and light snacks. Come early and join us for Happy Hour Drinks before the session and enjoy the relaxed art-bar vibe.
NO BYO - Gallery 8 is a licensed Venue, we have a full bar available before or during the session.
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Yes we offer private Life Drawing events, perfect for team-building, birthdays, or creative nights out. Contact Gallery 8 Southport to arrange a custom session with optional drinks and catering packages