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We are very excited to be hosting a Life Drawing session with Didsbury Arts Festival in 2026!
Life Drawing
Westcroft Community CentreManchester, England
Thursday, July 2 • 7 PM - 9 PM
Ever wanted to try Life Drawing, but not sure where to start?
Life drawing is the practice of drawing the human figure from a live model. Artists have been doing it for thousands of years - and you can try it too.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a little rusty, or more experienced, you'll be supported to start exactly where you are.
This relaxed, supportive class will be led by professional teacher and artist Susannah Pal of the drawing school Now, Draw!
What to expect:
A calm, focused two-hour life drawing session
Tips, encouragement, and 1:1 feedback offered throughout from Susannah, lead teacher at Now, Draw
A welcoming atmosphere with time to settle in and draw
The class will be suitable for all levels - whether you’re completely new to Life Drawing or a practicing artist, but you do need to be over 18.
If you are under 18 you are welcome to join us but please ask a parent or guardian to email us in advance to confirm they understand that Life Drawing involves working from a nude model.
Materials - If you’d prefer to travel light, you can use an A2 drawing board, and five sheets of A2 paper and a range of materials such as pencils, charcoal, and felt tips included in the ticket price. These are loaned for the session and must be returned at the end. Your drawings, of course, are yours to keep. If you wish to use more sheets, please bring 20p per extra sheet. You are welcome to bring your own materials if they are easy to clear up, if in doubt, get in touch.
Please arrive around 10 minutes before the start time so you can settle in, and get set up ready to begin at the start time.
Website www.nowdraw.co.uk
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Travel and access
Westcroft Community Centre is an accessible building. Tea and coffee will be available.
You can get to the centre by bus - stopping on Fog Lane and Kingsway - or train, nearest stop Burnage. You can park at the rear of the building on on the road outside.
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Burlesque Drawing Social
Burlesque Drawing Social at Move Studioswith Miss Rosetta & Now, Draw!
Join us for a relaxed, sociable evening of drawing, performance, and creativity. No experience needed - just an open mind!
We’re excited to welcome Now, Draw!, led by Susannah Pal, for a special drawing social event featuring burlesque performer Miss Rosetta.
Fresh from her Miss Plastic 2026 title, Miss Rosetta is a standout on Manchester’s queer cabaret scene- playful, glamorous, and “a right good laugh.”
She’ll open the evening with a burlesque performance, followed by a series of poses to draw from.
This is about having fun and trying something different with a friendly crowd. No drawing experience necessary!
- All materials provided - Susannah from Now, Draw! will be on hand to give guidance, tips and feedback throughout - Come solo or with friends - No experience needed
Expect a friendly atmosphere and plenty of time to chat while trying something new.
May 15th 2026
Arrive: 7pm - buy a drink and meet people
Drawing + performance: 7:30 –9:30 pm
Where: Move Studios, Wood St, Mill, Macclesfield SK11 6JD
Age restrictions: This event is strictly 18+
Price: £25