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LIFE DRAWING

Come and join our Life Drawing sessions held at Sunshine Coast Art Group (SCArt).  These are untutored drawing sessions with a live model. 

All skill levels are welcome including beginners. 

WHAT IS LIFE DRAWINg?

Life drawing, also known as figure drawing, is the practice of drawing the human form from observation. It involves sketching a live model who poses for a certain period, allowing artists to study and capture the intricacies of anatomy, gesture, and expression.

What does a typical session look like?

Our sessions are held in the SCArt painting studio every second Thursday and biweekly on Saturdays. During the 2.5-hour sessions, the model holds a variety of timed poses, ranging from quick 1-minute gesture sketches to longer, more detailed 25-minute studies. We take a break halfway through for a coffee and tea break.

SCArt is a community art group – we foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where artists of all experience levels and backgrounds come together to learn, share, and inspire one another.  No pressure, just art.

What do I bring to my first session?

  • Bring $30 cash 
  • A basic life drawing starter kit typically includes pencils or charcoal sticks, an eraser, paper (preferably at least A3 in size) and a sharpener.
  • Yourself – no need to sign up, just drop in on the day.
    Please arrive 15 minutes early for each session.

Session details:

Please arrive 30 mins before the start time.

Thursday (Every second week) ~ 10am to 12:30pm
Saturday (2nd & 4th of mth) ~ 10am to 12:30pm
(please arrive 15 mins early to sessions


Life Drawing calendar

    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 27 Dec 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • SCART Art Studios
    • 15
    Register

    Saturday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader.


    • 31 Jul 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 14 Aug 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 23 Aug 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Sunshine Coast Art Group Annual General Meeting will be held in the Art Studio at 2pm on Saturday 23 August.

    Members can download documents here.

    Notice of AGM 

    AGM Election information

    Nomination Form

    Proxy Form


    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 31 Aug 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • War Memorial Hall Buderim

    Penketh Art Prize and Members exhibition - Buderim

    Welcome to the weekend exhibition of art works by members of the Sunshine Coast Art Group incorporating the inaugural Penketh Art Prize.

    Members information


    • 4 Sep 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 2 Oct 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 16 Oct 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 27 Nov 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader

    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Art Studio
    Register

    Thursday life drawing is an untutored event.  

    Members: $20

    Non-Members $30.

    Please pay cash to the session leader




Address:
1 William Parker Place Buderim 4556

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