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There’s no where I’d rather be. I love the Life Room 🌱 Thank you to the amazing @_mariathemuse for the excellent poses. And of course to the lovely drawers- we’ve got a very friendly community growing here at @now_draw_ Join us! ✨If want to come but Saturdays aren’t good for you, get in touch… Life Drawing Saturdays 11-1pm £17 Buy multiple for a discount (see booking page) @_thewellbeingspace All details on booking page #macclesfield #drawing

Emma’s beautiful rendering of her droopy tulip. Join us online on Mondays for Still Life Together! @emmanicholson2 ‘’it is a beautiful way of blending creativity with mindfulness, encouraging us not just to draw what we see, but to truly slow down and observe with care and curiosity. Her classes create a welcoming, thoughtful space where people of all levels can grow creatively and feel supported.’’ - Pragati (A recent Google review about Still Life Together online sessions) We start with gentle seated yoga* and then onto drawing an object of your choice. *with @bhealthhive ONLINE 🌱 Still Life Together Mondays Lunchtime 12:30 - 13:30 Evening 18:30 -19:30 UK time #mindfulness #drawing #stilllife #onlinedrawing

Endlessly interesting how Lucian Freud used mark-making in both etching and paint to render the terrain of the face. Some inspiration from Lucian Freud ahead of our Live Online Portrait session with @a_boanas . Most of these are of Leigh Bowery. Live Online Portrait Drawing Session Saturdays 4-6pm #lucianfreud

Metallic paint, pastels, paint, pencil, pen! Absolutely incredible @nialivemodel last Saturday- thank you so, so much. The recording is available to rent. This afternoon we have @a_boanas modelling Just look at these amazing drawings from the session- they blow me away every time. Live Online Portrait Drawing Saturdays 4-6pm

The visual arts plays a big part in the festival this year and our visual arts coordinator Janie needs your help to make it happen! @justjanie_creates ☀️ We’re inviting artists to make and exhibit work in public spaces at our first ever DAF Plein Air on 28th June. If you love painting, drawing and sketching in the outdoors then this event is for you! There will be prizes awarded in the evening by artist and illustrator Simone Ridyard @Simoneridyard 🎨 Then there’s our Open Call for the DAF Summer Open. Works selected will be exhibited at venues across the village. The deadline to enter work for consideration is 5th June. And if you’d like to be a venue let us know! 🎟️ Head to the visual arts page on the website for details and entry forms. And if you would like to learn techniques, or simply want to have time and space to create with friends then check out our brilliant classes: Urban sketching for beginners with Len Grant @len_grant at The Didsbury Pub Calm art Sunday with Lelanie Slater at @Santedidsbury in West Didsbury @lelanieslaterstudio Life drawing with Susannah at Now, draw! at @WestcroftCommunityCentre @Now_draw_ Outdoor art sessions seeing through the trees with Niki Black @Nikihblackart as part of ‘artists at home’ (see programme for info) All available to book on Eventbrite now. See you there!

✨ last chance to book your ticket yet! Join us for a sociable evening of drawing, performance, and creativity. No drawing experience needed! @movestudios welcomes @now_draw_ , led by Susannah Pal, for a special drawing social event featuring burlesque performer @miss_rosetta_romeo . ✨ Burlesque Drawing Social at Move Studios ✨ with Miss Rosetta & Now, Draw! Fresh from her Miss Plastic 2026 title, Miss Rosetta is a standout on Manchester’s queer cabaret scene- playful, glamorous, and “a right good laugh.” She’ll open the evening with a burlesque performance, followed by a series of poses to draw from. This is about having fun and trying something different with a friendly crowd. - All materials provided - Susannah from Now, Draw! will be on hand to give guidance, tips and feedback throughout - Come solo or with friends - No drawing experience needed Expect a friendly atmosphere and plenty of time to chat while trying something new. 🌟 - book on the Move Studios app. Go via the website movestudios.org or May 15th 2026 Arrive: 7pm - 9:30pm Fancy drinks 🍸 🍷 🍺 📍Move Studios is on Pickford Street. 3 minutes walk from Macclesfield Station Find out more about what Now, Draw! offers - including regular Life Drawing and Skills Workshops. Website: Instagram @now_draw_ #macclesfield #macclesfieldsocial #drawing #movestudios nowdraw

We have Adam modelling for our lovely online portrait session on Saturday. Excited for this as I’ve worked with him many times during Life Drawing- and he is always great to work with. Live Online Portrait Drawing Session Saturday 16th May 4-6pm Join from the comfort of your own home and spend an afternoon drawing from a live professional model. Work with whatever materials you love - pencil, charcoal, paint, biro, clay or even nail polish! All abilities are welcomed. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to drawing after some time. As well as the opportunity to draw live from professional models, what makes this session special is the atmosphere: a friendly, supportive group of people who enjoy drawing together. There will be supportive chat throughout from the host, Susannah. There will be the opportunity to share your work during the break and at the end, or you’re very welcome to stay off camera and remain anonymous. #onlinedrawing #portraitdrawing

Last chance to get your tickets for this Friday night! ✨🎟️

Gorgeous slippery lines and layers from @francelisemcg . Perhaps this will inspire you ahead of our Live Online Life Drawing on Thursday? Thank you to @shaunlevin for suggesting I look at @francelisemcg work. Live Online Life Drawing Session Thursday 14th May 7-9pm UK time Model @theplotzmodel #painting #figurepainting #oilpainting

This post is a week overdue, but I couldn’t not share these charming drawings from our Live Online Portrait Drawing Session with Güiot. The recording is available to rent on the website under ‘booking’. We have two live sessions this week. Lucky us! @theplotzmodel Veronica- life Drawing- Thursday 7-9pm UK time @a_boanas Adam - Portrait drawing - Saturday 4-6pm #drawing #onlinedrawing

I can’t help but smile when looking at this drawing. @megrickspaintings has lovingly interpreted this ‘unidentified object’ as she calls it, into a little guy raising his arms for a hug or perhaps it’s a power pose?! It is carefully observed and beautifully rendered. The power of drawing!! Almost time for Still Life Together. Every Monday lunchtime and evening. Bring an object to draw and let me guide you through some exercises to help you observe it closely. Still Life Together Online Mondays lunchtime and evening 12:30-1:30 And 6:30 - 7:30 uk time 10 minute gentle seated yoga at the beginning with @martamasieroyoga or @b.hybrid.fitness #onlinedrawing #drawing #mindfuldrawing

One of our regular participants told me yesterday that they’d been looking through their drawings they’d made over the last three months and could see a huge improvement, especially regarding foreshortening. These drawings are from yesterday’s Life Drawing session with @cheshirelifemodel . Excellent poses and drawings. There were complete beginners and artists. Such a lovely atmosphere - people sharing tips and advice during the break. Thank you to the @_thewellbeingspace for making this possible! #macclesfield #figuredrawing #macclesfieldcommunity #macclesfielddrawing