> Artists are encouraged to work in their own style while advancing their skills in the art of  Portrait & Figure Drawing & Painting.

> These sessions are designed for continual participation and life long learning.  Assistance is available upon request.

>Most media are acceptable except for volatile solvents or other irritants to other members.

>Easels, boards, stools/chairs, tables, donkeys available if needed.

>Model stage with custom lighting, props, etc.

>Usual Session Format:  30 minutes gestures/short poses, followed by a long study  (times/poses dependent on the model skills)

>Air conditioned, wood stove/gas heat.  Personal heater for the model.

>  Portrait studio is in the basement of house (painting studio is next to the house).  Lots of free parking.

    Address:  1746 Unity Road, Glenburnie, Kingston K0H1S0   (3 to 5 min. from the 401 exits)

> Start time 10:00   end time 1:30/2:00 pm   1/2 hour lunch  2.5 hours drawing time

> Refreshments & Lunch supplied

> FEES:  $125.00 per 10 consecutive weeks.   max. 12 registered participants per session. (waiting list at most times)

                         :  $15.00 for a one time trial session

                         :  interview required for both artists and models prior to participating

>MODELS :  Draped, undraped, costumed, character (ie dance, music, trades, etc.), all ages, body types.

                  :  Experience not required, training on site

                  :  Honorarium of $50.00 or in exchange for artwork

CONTACT:JOANNE GERVAIS  joannegervais@gmail.com      https://www.facebook.com/joanne.gervais.90     613-542-8451