Life drawing by Kylee Whiting, photo: Nella Cooray
Life Drawing Classes 2025
During this 2 hour life drawing class, artist Bev Isaac will guide you through timed warm-up and extended exercises and techniques to capture the human form. Bev will provide instruction and support throughout the class.
All abilities welcome, no prior experience required.
Easels, drawing boards, butchers paper and charcoal, chairs, and tables are all provided. You are also welcome to bring your favourite drawing materials.
Session dates and times:
Thursday 27 March, 5.45pm – 8pm
Thursday 24 April, 5.45pm – 8pm
Thursday 26 June, 5.45pm – 8pm
Thursday 24 July, 5.45pm – 8pm
Thursday 14 August, 5.45pm – 8pm
Thursday 16 October, 5.45pm – 8pm
→ Bookings will open 3 weeks before each class
→ Subscribers to the Gallery mailing list will get an early notification when bookings open; sign up here
→ Suitable for ages 18 and over (an exemption can be made for VCE art students)
→ Materials provided
→ 10 places available in each class
About the teacher
Bev Isaac is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Stawell, western Victoria.
Bev started her career in the early 1980’s as a model for RMIT fashion and fine art students, and went on to study for her Bachelor in Fine Art Sculpture at Prahran in Melbourne. She subsequently undertook teacher training and graduated with a Bachelor in Education from University of Melbourne.
Bev’s first life drawing class as a teacher was at Gas Works in South Melbourne in 1987.
In 2008 Bev and her partner Peter Voice relocated to Deep Lead near Stawell, and have become fixtures of the region’s creative community. Through their partnership Chalk Circle, they produce pavement art for festivals in Australia and overseas, as well as commercial art projects, teaching in schools and leading workshops for pavement art practice. Chalk Circle Gallery relocated in 2024, with its new location on Main Street, Stawell.
About the model
Nella is an intersectional feminist creative based in western Victoria. Driven by a playful curiosity to dabble in a variety of mediums, she uses art as a form of reflection and exploration.
Nella stepped into the role of muse a couple years ago driven by a desire to support regular life drawing classes in regional communities. Being a life drawing model has been an empowering and enjoyable experience with additional perks of learning from Bev and students during each session.
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Cancellation policy
– Up to 48 hours before event start time, unless your place can be filled: 50% refund
– Less than 48 hours before event start time, unless your place can be filled: no refund
