A relaxed life drawing class in Manchester with live improv jazz. Beginner-friendly, with art materials, drawing prompts, nibbles and BYOB

Join us for a beginner-friendly life drawing in Manchester, with live improvationed jazz at St Michael's in Ancoats.

Jamettone are a improvational Jazz collective, curated by and featuring EXP.Ben.

You tube: You can listen to them here

Insta: @jamettone

Can't Draw?

You may think you can't draw, but there are no rules! Whether it’s a stick figure, abstract, or a perfectly proportioned sketch, anything goes.

What's Included?

Art Materials: Drawing boards, pencils, charcoal, and paper are provided, but feel free to bring your preferred materials.

Live Model in Cabaret Costume: Your model will pose in timed jams ranging from 6 to 12 minutes.

Guidance & Freestyle Time: You’ll receive creative drawing prompts during the session. you’ll have time to explore your own artistic flair.

Live Jazz: from Jazz Improv Collective Jamettone

Interlude Snackage: nibbles vary, usually includes cheeses and fresh bread.

Refreshments

This is a BYO venue, feel free to bring anything you like.

Schedule

6.45–7pm: Arrive, grab equipment, and find a seat

7pm: Start with 4 warm-up poses with prompts, followed by freestyle 2–8-minute poses

8pm: 15-minute break

8.15pm: 10–15-minute poses

9pm: The end! Leave all relaxed

Accessibility

Groundfloor, one step with ramp available.

Refund Policy

No refunds are available if the event goes ahead as scheduled. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. For date transfers, please provide at least 72 hours' notice.

Photos

I may take photos during the event for social media. If you'd prefer not to be featured, please email us in advance.

Who is HOP?

Our life drawing founder and host, Lisa Payne, is a colourful art print and greeting card designer who creates for joy. Her feel-good brand, House of Payne (HOP), is stocked in Oliver Bonas, The Whitworth Gallery, and more.

Before launching HOP and hosting life drawing sessions, Lisa spent over a decade as an in-house print designer, creating patterns for bedding, wallpaper, and more. Now, she shares her passion for creativity, colour, and self-expression, hoping others find joy, mindfulness, and calm through art.

Life Drawing with HOP

Insta: @lifedrawingwithhop

Email: lisa@lifedrawingwithhop.com

HOP

Insta: @houseofpaynemcr

Email: lisa@houseofpaynemcr.com

Website: www.houseofpaynemcr.com

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