Queer Life Drawing South Manchester

Nova Heights Pole and Aerial Studio
6 Burton Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3ED (view map)

Wednesday 29th October 2025 (+ 2 other dates)

Accessibility - Complimentary Ticket for Assistant, Relaxed Performance

£11 to £14

Queer Life Drawing South Manchester

Name: Queer Life Drawing South Manchester
Start: 2025-12-03T18:30:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-03T19:45:00:00+00:00
Location: Nova Heights Pole and Aerial Studio

Friendly & Relaxed Queer Life Drawing Sessions in Withington, South Manchester!

No experience is required — just bring your creativity!

What You’ll Receive:

Art Materials: Basic supplies provided, including a board to lean on, paper, charcoal, pencils, pens, crayons and more. Feel free to bring your own materials if preferred!
Nude Queer Models: Each session will feature a different queer model with poses ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.
Music: Each session has a playlist designed to relax your mind and inspire creativity.
Seating: There are a number of chairs available, as well as yoga mats!

Schedule:

Arrival: 6:30 PM - 6:40 PM
Session Start: 6:45 PM (prompt)
Session End: 7:45 PM

Session Breakdown:

Warm-up: Short 2/ 5 minute poses to warm up (6:45 PM - 6:55 PM)
First Half: Shorter poses ranging between 10 - 15 minutes each (6:55 PM - 7:20 PM)
Break: 5 minute break to stretch and choose new supplies (7:20 PM - 7:25 PM)
Second Half: We will just do one longer 20 minute pose in this half (7:25 PM - 7:45 PM)

Important Info:

The Space: The session will take place in the upstairs of a pole dance studio, there may be a class going on downstairs which will have background noise
Access: The space is accessed via spiral stairs, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible
Toilets: Please note as there may be a pole/ aerial class taking place downstairs unfortunately there is no toilet access during the session
No shoes in the space: this is to protect the dance floor, we recommend bringing comfy slippers!

Meet Your Host: Ben Saunders (he/him)

Ben Saunders is a queer, trans masc illustrator and ceramicist based in Manchester. His work focuses on queer and trans bodies and he aims through his work to provide a space to encourage people to feel safe to express their sexuality and love for their body without fear of fetishization.

Ben has been running queer and trans specific life drawing sessions in Manchester for a number of years in a range of venues and he always aims to prioritise creating a relaxing, welcoming and friendly queer safe space to allow you to take time for yourself in a friendly, supportive environment.

Stay Connected:

Instagram: @bensaunders.art
Email: bensaunders434@gmail.com
Website: www.bensaundersart.co.uk

Refund Policy:

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other dates. However, if you cannot attend, you are welcome to sell your ticket to someone else.

Manchester Events Class Drawing Experience

What You Need To Know

Age restriction: 18

Terms & Conditions

This is a queer safe space and all identities must be respected, if you are found to not adhere to this condition you will be asked to leave
If you are found to be making someone feel unsafe or uncomfortable you may be asked to leave the workshop and your ticket will not be refunded
Please note as there may be a pole/ aerial class taking place downstairs unfortunately there is no toilet access during the session
Arrival between 6:30 PM - 6:40 PM, arrival after this time unfortunately you won't be permitted entry as the dance class downstairs may have begun
No shoes in the space to protect the dance floor, we recommend bringing comfy slippers!

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