Body Positive Life Drawing
Life Drawing Workshop taught by me (Frances Cannon) hosted at Pink Ember Studio.
THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT
This life drawing class will prioritise queer and marginalised bodies (both models and students) and provide a positive, affirming, and safe environment of body love and creativity.
Students can expect:
To have materials provided for (no need to bring anything except a willingness to learn and a positive attitude)
To learn basic drawing skills in a judgement free environment
To be guided through a variety of drawing exercises
To be surrounded by positive affirmation
To learn how to use different materials including pencil, ink, charcoal etc
Snacks and drinks provided
Class guidelines:
No photography while the life drawing is taking place
No judgemental comments are to be made towards models or other students
Any disrespectful people will be asked to leave
All supplies must be left at the studio (you may take your drawings with you)
Class structure:
6pm - 6:15pm: Students and model arrive, time to socialise and chat, choose your materials, have a snack, free drawing time.
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Life Drawing
This part of the class will include multiple short poses (20 second, 1 minute, 5 minute etc) and 1 - 2 longer poses (15 - 20 minute).
Limited parking on side street.
Studio close to Batman Station and Coburg Station as well as Sydney Road.
Vendor since 2019
Frances Cannon is a queer, multidisciplinary artist based in Melbourne/Narrm. She works predominantly in drawing and painting in ink, gouache and watercolour. Frances is well known for her simple yet nuanced style of black and white illustration. Frances' work examines ideas of body-love and body-loathing, anxiety, relationships, sex and sexuality, gender, and bodily functions. Her work can be viewed as diaristic as it is based on personal experience. Frances has been involved in ten successful solo shows at galleries including Tinning Street, Off the Kerb, Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, and numerous group shows at galleries including: Montsalvat, RMIT Gallery, Neon Park, Rubicon ARI, and Fort Delta. Frances has worked with with Teen-Vogue, Gucci, Refinery 29, Third Drawer Down, and has been published in Frankie, Yen, Teen-Vogue, Bustle, HuffPost, Dazed and Confused, Vogue, SBS Australia, i-D Mag, Rookie and many more. Frances is the co-owner and director of Pink Ember Studios in Coburg.
Frances Cannon Art requires 48 hours notice via email prior to the start of a class or event for a full refund or transfer. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the event commencing. We do not offer refunds for missed classes. There are no fees for refunds or transfers. For cancellations prior to the 48 hour cut off, email Frances Cannon Art to organise a refund or transfer
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Frances Cannon Art or organised by Frances Cannon Art must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Frances Cannon Art.
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Frances Cannon Art unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Frances Cannon Art classes and events or on Frances Cannon Art’s premises. (For use of Frances Cannon Art marketing materials).
3.) REFUNDS
Frances Cannon Art requires 48 hours notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund or transfer.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit.
20 January 2020 • Body Positive Life Drawing
Wow! I was so nervous coming to this but I was created by such a warm, welcoming space that is Pink Ember Studio. Georgia was our life model for the evening and they allowed us to really explore their beautiful body and the power they felt from this experienced was expressed to us in so many ways. Seeing them after the class was great. Frances was wonderful and supportive the whole way, making small jokes, the snacks were vegan and gluten feee (salt and vinegar chips a winner for all) and plenty of wine. She allowed us to really explore our creativity and how we interpreted Georgia’s body on the pages. It was an absolute joy to be challenged and yet so completely relaxed and safe at the same time.
02 January 2020 • Body Positive Life Drawing
Loved the class - a super warm, inviting, non judgemental space, lots of different drawing items to pick from (texta, charcoal, pencils, ink etc) and I went with a few pals who aren't super drawing-confident and I think they had a lovely time too! I would come again, for sure.
19 December 2019 • Body Positive Life Drawing
This was such a lovely class and I had the best time! Very welcoming and safe environment and a great place to practice life drawing.