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  • A drawing of a woman's torso in a pink corset, laced at the back.
  • A drawing of a woman's head and shoulder in profile, face unseen under a mop of pink hair.
  • A life drawing class in a small red room, a model reclining a the front with people seated drawing.
Until 24 Mar

Burlesque Life Drawing

  • Workshop
  • Activity

Burlesque life drawing is a drawing session about the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque and all the bohemian arts of sideshow, cabaret, circus and drag.

This small class caters to those re-engaging with their creative side and people exploring life drawing for the first time.

Stunning burlesque and sideshow performances, plus many arty poses will inspire your draw. Pencils and paper are provided. This is where art happens.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 24 Feb
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue 3 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue 10 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue 17 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue 24 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location

Speakeasy Theatre
522 Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Speakeasy Theatre

Price and bookings

From $24 to $24

Adult / general $24
Senior $24
Student / concession $24
Book online for Burlesque Life Drawing

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0434 555 075
  • email address: drawingstraws.bld@gmail.com
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