Newsletter Vol. 6 Summer Scorcher, Sunday sessions and some other life drawing updates
It's too hot to be thinking up clever taglines. Here's what The Arty Poser has planned for you this summer.
Hello Arty Friends,
Just a quick-ish one, as it’s too hot to be sat in front of a computer in this heat. May and June have been crazy fun and the rest of the summer is set to be busy too!
Life Drawing Social at Junk Soul Smothered Bar & Kitchen in Beverley (28th May 2025)
It was a lovely (I think) 4 hours in the end of chilling out and catching up over a burger and fries then lots of life drawing in a lovely cosy space. There were 5 of us and we had a lovely evening. We’re planning to do another at the same venue towards the end of August beginning of September. Everyone commented on how relaxing the space was and how it felt good to spend the evening getting to know each other better and not just rocking up to draw then go.
I will post details for the next one, once I’ve confirmed with the venue: here in my newsletter, my instagram instagram.com/theartyposer and of course at The Arty Poser’s Box Office here: buytickets.at/theartyposer
Another big thing that happened was Artists Open Day (10th May 2025) around Hull and all over Humber Street.
I had just over 60 people come and visit me in life drawing (workshop) room and 20 of them (over half under 12) sat down to do a bit of drawing. I’d like to say a special thank you to all the regulars who came to Juice to be a body in the room and to share their art work with those visiting the studio. I had a few bookings with some lovely new people off the back of it, which made the 7 hours of non-stop modelling with only 2 tiny breaks, worth it! Thanks Charlotte for the picture.
If I still have your drawings, please get in touch so that I can return them to you!!!
Ropewalk sessions paused over the summer holidays
This Friday 20th June (2pm-5pm) will be the LAST session at the Ropewalk Gallery, before the Autumn term. There are still a couple of tickets left and if any of my Hull folks fancy a trip over the bridge there’s space for 1-2 of you in the car. You can get more details from the Ropewalk directly here:
https://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/workshops
It’s £25 for this 3 hour session. I hold a series of different dynamic and passive poses to challenge everyone. We have a good laugh and some gorgeous work always comes out of these sessions.
QUICK TIP: for life drawing and modelling in this heat. 1st of all, you should know to stay hydrated when it’s approaching 30°C but did you know drinking water helps you to regulate your body temperature? Need to cool down quickly? Freeze a bottle of water at home the night before and take it out before you set off to your life drawing session (or any activity really), and you’ll have (n)ice cold water with bits of ice that you can top up with water as needed.
Sunday Afternoons at Juice Studios
In lieu of monthly Ropewalk sessions, Sunday Afternoons at Juice are back!
These will run from 12-4pm. This time includes setting up, and time to pack away at the end. The model will hold a single pose for this session and will have regular stretch and comfort breaks. This is a chance to really get stuck into a drawing, painting or… any other medium (if you can clean up after yourself).
The Summer Sunday Session dates are:
Sunday 13th July 2025
Sunday 17th August 2025
Sunday 14th September 2025
You can purchase tickets and read more here: buytickets.at/theartyposer
Our model, for Sunday 13th July is Charlotte and we have some colourful, still life props to try and add a bit of composition to the pose.
Tickets are £35 p/p (includes booking fees). There are only 7 tickets available for this session so participants have space to put up their easel without feeling crowded so book early to avoid disappointment. (Discounts for Juice Studio renters and creative desk-ers. Get in touch if this is you.)
Model Swap Night at Juice Studios
I was going to announce that I’ve just listed a Model Swap night on 26th June -a chance for all participants to draw as usual but everyone takes a turn to pose nude for a 20-30 minutes (no modelling experience necessary) but after putting it up last night, the event sold out within a couple of hours. So thanks for that. That was epic! You can join the waiting list in case of last minute drop outs. Either get in touch or sign up by clicking on “Sold Out” and adding your email.
So I’m doing it again in the next month or 2, just got to confirm dates. If you want to be notified about the next model swap night, please get in touch via text or email and I’ll send you the link as soon as new tickets are added. These sessions cost £10 (plus £1 booking fee).
Thursday evenings at Juice Studios
Regular Thursday life drawing evening dates are as follows:
(Available now via buytickets.at/theartyposer)
Thursday 19th June (4 tickets left)
Thursday 3rd July
Thursday 17th July
Thursday 31st July
Thursday 7th August (The Arty Poser @Juice 1st Birthday party - There will be cake!)
Thursday 21st August
(Coming soon)
Thursday 4th September
Thursday 11th September
Thursday 25th September
Tickets are £19.50 for 2 hours (includes booking fees). As always, I offer a 50p discount (per session) for those booking both/all the sessions in a 1 month period, bought as a bundle ticket in advance. I also offer £1 off these evening tickets for Juice Studio renters and creative desk-ers - get in touch if that’s you!
Education and hobby groups
To all educators and hobby groups that employ me to model, I am starting to get September and October dates in already so make sure you get in touch to book your life drawing courses with me. It’ll be my 12th year as a professional life model this November and there’s nothing I’d rather be doing than helping you facilitate your art classes.
As a reminder from last time, I’ve created an All My Links Page should you ever wish to get involved/learn more about The Arty Poser’s events allmylinks.com/theartyposer
Warmest Regards… Especially to those who pose in the nude
-The Arty Poser