All events at the Princes Hill Community Centre, at 5 Bagung Lane (rear of 270 Macpherson St) Carlton North, unless otherwise stated.
NB: For all events held at Princes Hill Community Centre these are on the first floor. There is a set of reasonably narrow stairs required to access the venue. Please contact us if you have accessibility requirements and we will endeavor to accommodate you.
Events LMS events request attendees wear face masks and we may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption.
Saturday Tutored Life drawing
Bookings are essential! Call Patrick on +61 433 911 843 for dates and times or email us.
Come and learn to draw the human figure, guided by an experienced artist and drawing tutor. More advanced students also welcome. Materials provided.
Classes are run via nine-week blocks, during school terms.
Salons
The LMS salons are designed to allow artists to immerse themselves as much as their life commitments permit. Bookings are required.
If you prefer the challenge of short duration poses, come in the morning. If you prefer the details you can draw with longer poses, come in the afternoon.
Allow 15min to get yourself set up before the session.
Morning Session: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Tickets can be purchased through TryBooking here.
Cost $25.00 full, $20.00 concession.
Summer 7 – 15 January 2023
Winter 24 & 25 June, 1 & 2 July 2023
Discounts apply for multiple bookings, email us for details.
These sessions will be hosted at PHCC subject to COVID-19 restrictions
New Member Workshops
The workshop is suitable for people with no experience, or a small amount of all levels of experience as a life model. Models with experience in the field, or who have modelling experience primarily in another industry, who wish to join the LMS are also required to attend this workshop.
We cover life modelling basics, health and safety precautions, tips and tricks, boundaries and consent, with a focus on the LMS Working Conditions. Participants will receive a guide to take home, including a copy of the Working Conditions.
You can assess, in a safe space, whether working as a life model is right for you.
Upon completion, participants will be invited to join the LMS or a recommended to repeat the workshop if we feel you need extra support.
This is an interactive session of up to 15 models, please be prepared to model nude.
Sessions for 2022/2023:
10 & 17 January 2023, 5:45pm (for a 6:00pm start) until 9:30pm approx. at PHCC
19 March 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at PHCC
24 April 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at Gasworks Arts Park, Arts and Crafts Room
18 June 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at PHCC
30 July 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at Gasworks Arts Park, Arts and Crafts Room
10 September 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at PHCC
5 November 2023, 1:45pm (for a 2:00pm start) until 5:30pm approx. at Gasworks Arts Park, Arts and Crafts Room
You can book and put your name on the waiting list here.
Workshops are via confirmed bookings only. You cannot attend if you have not pre-booked a ticket. We do our best to accommodate all potential models, however our sessions often sell out.
Extravaganzas
The next LMS Extravaganza is scheduled for 30 April 2023, at PHCC subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Life Model’s Society Extravaganza is an opportunity to draw multiple models, network with artists, models, and enjoy the usually overflowing snack table and live music.
Bookings are recommended as these events are popular. Models will cycle through group, and individual poses through the afternoon.
Cost $45.00 full, $30.00 concession.
Tickets can be purchased through TryBooking here.
AGM
The next AGM is scheduled for 27 August 2023.
Minutes for the 2022 AGM are available here.
Minutes for the 2021 AGM are available here.
Minutes from the 2020 AGM are available here.
Minutes from the 2019 AGM are available here.
Minutes for the 2018 AGM are available here.
Life Models' Society Inc. 