Join artist Casey Jay Andrews for a weekly life and portrait drawing session throughout the Adelaide Fringe, designed for all levels.

This friendly, welcoming group provides a relaxed environment to explore drawing from life, develop technical skills, and connect with fellow creatives. Each session includes a mix of quick gesture sketches and longer poses to develop detail and observation, offering a supportive space to build confidence, share techniques, and connect with other artists in a welcoming creative setting.

Whether you are looking to improve your technical ability, if it's your first time, or simply enjoy drawing in good company, this group offers a welcoming place to make art and connect with the Adelaide Fringe creative community.

About Casey Jay Andrews (Designer / Writer) -

Casey Jay Andrews is a multi-award winning writer, designer, and theatre-maker (Fringe First Award; Best Design Off-West End Award; Adelaide Fringe Overall Best Theatre Award). Alongside her theatre and immersive design work, she maintains an artistic practice in drawing and printmaking, developing her technique and making time for creative exploration. Her sessions are welcoming and inclusive, offering artists of all levels the opportunity to develop life and portrait drawing skills, experiment with style, and enjoy the process in a positive, community-focused environment.

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Participants will gain:

Practical skill development in life and portrait drawing for all levels
Opportunities to practice from live models in a structured setting
A supportive creative environment to share ideas and observe others’ approaches

What to bring:

Some paper and drawing materials will be provided, but it is recommended to bring: a sketchbook and personal drawing materials if you have them (pencils, charcoal, pens, or preferred media), and an eraser. Optional: drawing board if desired.

Requirements:

This workshop is aimed at artists of all levels — beginners, hobbyists, and experienced practitioners — who wish to practice life and portrait drawing in a welcoming, professional environment. The group is ideal for anyone seeking to refine skills, explore technique, and connect with other artists in a supportive creative space

Workshop participants must be over 18 years of age.

Dates/Times:

Wednesday 11th March 2 - 3.30pm
Wednesday 18th March 2 - 3.30pm

Cost: Pay What You Can - 5 x different prices:

$35.00 per sessioon (+ booking fee)

$25.00 per session (+ booking fee)

$15.00 per session (+ booking fee)

$5.00 per session (+ booking fee)

$0.00 per session

Where:

Migration Museum

82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide SA

More details will be supplied after enrolment.

Accessibility:

Please note that sessions may include nude models. You will be standing or seated throughout.

Refund Policy:

Courtyard/ FRANK. standard policy: Due to limited capacities, refunds are not available. If we are able to fill a cancelled place with another participant, a full refund will be issued.

This workshop is part of a series of workshops - FRANK. Workshop Series at The Courtyard of Curiosities, all workshops are taking place during the Adelaide Fringe Festival, this workshop at Migration Museum, and others at State Library of South Australia. Workshop places must be booked in advance, and there are limited places. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch - director@franktheatre.com.au

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