Join us at The Dax Centre to explore body positivity with the incredible Frances Cannon in our life drawing workshop!

Looking for a relaxed and friendly life drawing session that supports and celebrates body positivity? You've found it.

Alongside Frances Cannon's solo exhibition, A Subtle Omen at The Dax Centre, we are excited to host two life drawing workshops hosted by Frances Cannon.

This highly anticipated event will involve a 2 hour clothed life drawing class lead by Frances, who will lead the group with multiple short poses (20 second, 1 minute, 5 minute etc) and 1-2 longer poses (15-20 minute) with a 5-10 minute break halfway through the class.

Hot tip: you don't need to know how to draw to take part. As you'll see from Cannon's artworks - there is no one right way to draw a body.
The life drawing classes are open to all levels of experience, whether this is your 1st life drawing session or your 100th.

Where: The Dax Centre, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC
When: SESSION 1 - 10:00am-12:00pm and SESSION 2 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tickets: $40 + booking fee. Only 30 spots available for each session. Your ticket covers one session. Participants do not need to attend both sessions. All of the proceeds from the tickets go toward the artist, life model and supporting artists with lived experience of mental illness.

Drinks provided.

All materials will be provided included drawing utensils and paper. Participants are welcome to bring along any additional materials they may wish to include in their own work. Participants with all levels of experience welcomed and encouraged.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Frances Cannon (they/them) is a lesbian, multidisciplinary artist based in Melbourne/Narrm. They have solid practices in many mediums including illustration, oil painting, jewellery smithing, ceramics and sculpture. Frances' work examines the human form, religion, fairytales, queerness, and memory. Much of their work is political, as it often deals with marginalised identities and bodies, as well as current events. Frances has had many successful solo shows locally and internationally.

Check out Frances' awrtwork here:
Frances Cannon (@frances_cannon) • Instagram photos and videos

Get in touch!
Please email info@daxcentre.org with any questions or dietary requirements, or please call 03 9349 2538.

Accessing the gallery
The Dax Centre is situated on the ground floor of the Melbourne Brain Centre at 30 Royal Parade in the Kenneth Myer Building,
located on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus

The Dax Centre is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.

The Dax Centre is on the west side of Royal Parade, Melbourne near Grattan Street. Metered parking is available on Royal Parade

Car drop offs can be made out the front of the Kenneth Myer Building, with ramp access through to The Dax Centre via the side or front entrance of the building

The Kenneth Myer Building has underground parking with fees of $12.50 for four hours or $25 all day to midnight. There are accessible car parks in the undergroud carpark, with lift access to The Dax Centre on the ground floor

Private Bus Parking is available at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne

Please enter The Dax Centre from Genetics Lane. You access Genetic Lane from Royal Parade, walk down Genetics Lane (alongside the Kenneth Myer Building away) and you will find The Dax Centre entry on your right.