Queer Life Drawing Macclesfield

The Wellbeing Space
45 Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HB (view map)

Friday 22nd May 2026 at 8:00 PM

Accessibility - Complimentary Ticket for Assistant, Relaxed Performance

Queer Life Drawing Macclesfield

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Friendly & Relaxed Queer Life Drawing Sessions in Macclesfield

No experience is required - just bring your creativity! This is a super relaxed session to provide a safe space for queer people to get creative, there's no pressure to be the best at life drawing or even to have done it before, just come along and have a go!

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 plenty of chairs and cushions available!

Schedule:

Arrival: 7:50 PM - 8 PM
Session Start: 8 PM
Session End: 9:30 PM

Session Breakdown:

Warm-up: Short 2/ 5 minute poses to warm up (8 PM - 8:15 PM)
First Half: Shorter poses ranging between 10/15 minutes each (8:15 PM - 8:45 PM)
Break: 15 minute break to stretch, get a free tea or coffee and choose new supplies (8:45 PM - 9 PM)
Second Half: We will do a longer 20 minute pose in this half (9 PM - 9:20 PM)
Social: Optional time to have a look at each others work and chat! (9:20 PM - 9:30 PM)

Important Info:

The Space: The session will take place in a large room in the Wellbeing Space
Access: The space is accessed via a set of stairs, unfortunately there is no lift access
Toilets: There are toilets available for use during the session
Refreshments: There are free tea and coffee available too!

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.

Location

The Wellbeing Space
45 Pickford Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HB

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

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Meet Your Host: Ben Saunders (he/him)

Stay Connected:

Refund Policy:

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Terms & Conditions

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