Join us for this month’s themed life drawing session, drawing inspiration from Salome: An Angel of History. Our model for the session, Maysie Pyatt, will be dressed in period costume.

You’ll work through a mix of short and longer timed poses, with the option to bring your own materials or use the basic supplies available on site. This session is suitable for all experience levels - come and give it a go!

Sessions run from 2–4 pm. Please arrive a little early to set up. We’ll pause halfway through for a brief kaputī (cup of tea) break.

This is a koha event, with all contributions going directly to our models.

Interested in modeling? Contact us—we're always looking for sitters. Everyone is welcome to join!

Feel free to document your own work at these sessions and share it with us directly or on social media. But please be mindful not to photograph the model during the session.

Accessibility Information: The New Zealand Portrait Gallery is an accessible venue, all on one level. There is an accessible wharepaku at the back of the venue. The gallery has automatic sliding doors and glass doors that can be pushed or pulled to enter. We have a wheelchair available for use within the gallery, and there is low stool seating throughout. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if there is something we could do to make your visit easier, please get in touch.